The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-06-11
SENATE AND HOUSE.
WORK OF OUR NATlC Nal. LAW
MAKERS.
Weeks Proceedings in the Halls of
Coneress-Important Measures Dis
cussed and Acted Upon-An Imp par
tial Resume of the Business.
The National Soions,

The Senate made good progress on the
tariff bill Tuesday, advancing to the i'm
| portant metal schedule. During the day
the paragraphs covering marble and
stone, china, glass. brick and tiles were
completed, with a few minor exceptions.
The Senator from South Carolina, John
l.. McLaurin, who succeeded the late
Senator Earle. was sworn in at the open
ing Of the oes ion. This establishes the
personnel of the Senate as it vii! remain
for some time-namely. Republicans, 43;
| Democrats. "a; Populists, Z; Silver Re
publicans. .: vacancy. 1 Oregon: total.
so. The House passed two minor Senate
| bills, but because OF non-existence of com
mittees could do no other work. How
ever, lively attack was made upon the
policy Of holding up appointment OF com
| mittees until after the Senate finishes
| with the tariff.
| The Senate Wednesday made greater
| progress on the tariff bill than in any
| day since the debate opened. completing
more than half of the important metal
| schedule. Early in the day Mr.. Ti!lman
of South Carolina secured the adoption
Of resolution directing the Judiciary
Committee TO inquire into the recent de-
cisions against the South Carolina dis
pensary law. with view TO reporting
such legislation as might be desirable.
The Senate in executive session spent
some time in discussing whether confrma-
tions should be delayed because of the
absence of Senator opposing them.
Without setting the principle involved
the Senate allowed the nominations to go
over. Senator Turner objects to the
confirmation Of these nominees because
their predecessors were removed from
Office. which. &c claims. was an unjusti-
fed procedure on the part of the execu-
ave
The Senate again made good progress
on the tariff bill Thursday, covering about
ten pages cf the metals schedule and al
most completing it. The House proceed
ings We're enlirened by the attempt Of Mr..
Terry Dem.) of Arkansas to secure con-
sideration. as a privileged matter, OF q
resolution for the immediate appointment
of the committee on foreign affairs. 1t
was ruled out of order and an appeal
taken from the decision of the chair was
laid on the table by a strict party vote.
Several bills were passed by unanimous
consent The Frye bill to prevent coils
ions on certain harbors, rivers and in
land waters of the United States and the
Senate resolution for the relief of the
Ell Paso food sufferers, amended so as to
able out Of the unexpended balance of the
appropriation for the Mississippi food
sufferers. We're passed and the conference
report on the Indian appropriation bill
was adopted.
The Senate had a period Of speech max
ing Friday. and as result little progress
was made on the tariff bill. The advance
covered about two pages or seven para
graphs, and brought the Senate up TO the
wool schedule. the first item of which
was considered but not completed.
When the Senate laid aside the tariff
bill Saturday night il had reached the
sugar schedule. which has been the sub
ject Of 50 much interest and conflict.
During the day many Of the para graphs of
the wood schedule had been agreed TO- but
that restoring lumber 10 the dutiable list
| at So per 1,GGD feet proved rhe greatest
stumbling block since the debate began
Mr.. Bacon DEM Of Georgia gave his
support to the committee rate. saying it
was essential to the lumber industry Of
the South. He also spoke in favor of a
revenue tariff so adjusted as 10 give equal
benefit to all Industries. Mr.. Bacon and
Mr.. Vest claShed several times on tariff
doctrine Mr.. Vest expressing his regret
that Democratic Senator would aid in
restoring to the dutiabie list ore Of the
three products-lumber. salt and wool
which the Wilson bin put on the free list.
Mr.. Clay OF Georgia also spoke al length
On the tariff bill criticis;ng the sugar
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