The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-29
NJ Minneapolis.
OFFICE 60 soyTH FOURTH STREET..
FLETCHER GOES TOMORROW.
Gives His Idea of Legislation That
Congress VIII Attend To.

Congressman Loren Fletcher leaves
tomorrow evening for the East and
Washington, to be present at the OPEN
Ing of the Fifty-f1fth session Of congress
which opens a week from today, Mon
day. Dec. 6. He will be accompanied
by his sister-in-law, Mrs. S. c. Fletcher,
and niece Miss Fletcher. Mr.. Fletcher
will first visit New York, where he will
attend to matters of business. After
two days sojourn in the metropolis, he
~Uill depart to Washington, and be on
the ground early.
Mr. Fletcher, when seen last even
ing. stated that iii his opinion the com
ing session would be remarkapIy
busy one, and that more BUSINESS Woulu
be transacted before the holidays IMAM
ever before. He stated that it appeared
to be the wish of the younger men to
go Immediately to work, while the oder
members would endeavor to secure an
early holiday adjournment. Mr.. Fetch
gr believes that the former will prevail,
and that the holiday vacation will be
very brief.
although much depends upon the
presidents message, and the recommen-
dations of the different departments, L
believe that congress will turn its at
tention first to the bankruptcy bill. This
should have been considered at the eX-
ira session, but was STAYED off, with
the understanding that it be taken up
first at the regular session. 1t is an
Important measure, and [ believe our
people are in earnest for it. AS far as
l understand the Minnesota delegation
is a unit in favor of it.
1.-THE Cuban and Hawaiian questions
cannot be kept down, and expect to
see congress take some definite action
in regard to these islands. 1 firmly be-
lieve that the belligerency of Cuba Will
be recognized, and it would not sur
prise me if some action looking to it's
annexation would be taken. There can
be no doubt at this time but that the
stars and stripes will be floating over
Hawaii early in 1893 OF course, much
depends upon the presidents message
The departments know more about GER
tain details than do the congressman,
and there may be some new phases that
will change the aspect Of things.
ST believe that the postal savings
bank bill will be taken up early. The
postmaster general is in favor of 1T,
and 1 believe it will take well with
both branches of congress. The New
England delegation is not in favor of
1t, as they have already established
banking systems, which do not make
the proposed system necessary to them
Financial legislation will depend
greatly upon the message. But as the
st. Louis platform so strongly express
ed for reform, the administration can
hardly take any action disregarding it,
I expect that a great many other mat
ters will come up Immediately, but they
will be recommendations from commit
tees, and new bills introduced"
Mr. Fletcher stated that he would
devote the greater part Of his time to
local matters. The Meeker island dam
has now reached the stage where it
must be given careful attention. Pen
sion matters will also be carefully look
ed after. In regard to his prospects for
denomination. Mr.. Fletcher stated
that he did not bother himself over the
matter, but intended to let the matter
rest.
Mr.. Fletcher further stated that he
did not expect to be back in Mime
apolis again before next May.