Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-25
Senator Adnch Explains the Amend
q "a Bill.
IR. DlEgLEY A LISTENER
A Little Furry Over Shipping Pro-
visions to India.
AN ALLUSION TO CUBA

auhough the galleries were not oyerta xed
curing the early hours of the session
Many ladies' were among the spectators
aoding touch of color to the somherness
OF the chamber. On the floor the various
elements in the tariff contest were fully
represented, the attendance of senators be-
Ing as large or larger than at any time
since the extra session opened. There was
no positive agreement IS to the time for
taking UP the bill, bat 1t was generally un-
derstood that Mr.. Aldrich of Rhode Island
would be recognized for the opening state
nent Immediately after the morning bus
iress.
Mr.. Pasco (Fla) presented the creden-
tlais OF the new senator from Florida, Ste
ven r. Mallory and the latter was duly
sworn in; He was assigned to a desk in
the front row of the extreme right on the
democratic side. A handsome bouquet of
roses was on his desk.
A further conference on the Indian bill
was ordered.
A resolution was agreed to requesting the
President for all correspondence relating to
the fur seals in Bering sea.
Russin's Invidious Religious DIstinc-
ton.
Mr.. Perkins (Cal) presented resolution
reciting the refusal Of the Russian charge
d'affaises at Washington to wise passport
for Adolph Kutner. an influential Jewish
banker of Fresno, Cal. who was about to
visit Poland. The resolution refers to the
''iDvidious distinctions against certain
American citizens" and the official action
of Price Lebanon. the Russian premier,
relative to the exclusion of Jews from Rus
STA. 1t provides also that this government
request Russia Ito declare whether Amer
lean citizens are excluded from Russia on
account of their religious faith. and if SO
that said imperial government of Russia
be requested to remove such prohibition
and permit Americans of whatever re-
hgiouS faith to visit Russia" etc.
MIR. Perkins spoke in favor of the resolu-
ton, saying the United States should ex
tend its protecting arm to every citizen.
Jew or gentle. wherever he might go.
The resolution was referred TO the COM
mittee on foreign relations.
A resolution by MIR. Pettigrew Is. d.
was agreed to requesting the President for
Information relative to the Union Pacific.
&c. and Southern Pacific railroads
amounts Of dividends, execution of the
Thurman act, etc.
Provision Ship for India.
The resolution authorizing the Secretary
of the NAVY TO employ any suitable ship
in the TRANSPORTATION of relief supplies to
India was considered. Mr.. Chandler IN.
H. explained that this was essential, as
no American ,ships were available.
Mr.. Morgan (Ala.) remarked that the
Senate had reached an era when it was
nnS of at the otasr
ure could go through.
Has the Senator" queried Mr.. Morgan,
addressin8o MI. Chandler, inquired whether
this beneYolent resolution will be allowed
to receive Consideration in the House?'
Mr.. Chandler answered that of course no
arrangement could be made in advance.
Then he addeS; II would ask the senator
If he has made any arrangement for pass
1r1pr n Iop nIntft in, fhA
which passed this body by such a large
ma jority?- ai'
No, the people are arranging that" re-
sponded MIR. Morgan, land either the SEN
ator' from New Hampshire, who supported
that resolution. and myself and the Amer
lean people and the Almighty will have to
give way on that, or else the Speaker of
the House Of Representatives will give
way.
Mr.. Morgan spoke on the calamity and
humiliation to which the United States was
subjected in having no American ships in
which to carry this American benefaction.
This dispatch of grain to British India
would convince the British people, Mr.
Morgan said. that Notwithstanding the de-
feat of the arbitration treaty we intend to
live with them on terms of peace and
amity.
Mr.. Morgan offered an amendment pro-
viding for the naturalizing Of two British
built ships to carry this grain. He de-
clared that the shipping laws. preventing
the naturalizing of foreign-byilt ships. was
responsible for the humiliating condition
of having no American ships.
The galleries showed signs of irritation at
the delay in opening the tariff debate and
there was shutting toward the entrances.
The attendance of senators also thinned
out pending the debate on American ships.
Mr.. Chandler urged that there should be
no effort to alter the navigation laws rs an
inc ident to sending relief to starving peo-
pie. He added that the Alabama senator
orght not to delay this relief to the famine
stricken people while he makes a speech.
Mr.. Morgan answered that he had no pur-
pose to delay this benefaction. He was
anxious. he said, ironically, to cultivate the
benevolent sentiments of the people of the
great empire of Great Britain.
They have that sentiment toward the
senator now" suggested Mr.. Chandler
amid laughter.
The Tariff Taken Up.
The discussion was cut off by the close of
the morning hour at = O'clock and Mr. AL
drich promptly moved that the tariff bill be
taken up. The motion prevailed without
opposition.
Mr.. Aldrich yielded for formal written
notice by Mr.. Vest (Mo9 member of the
firance committee. stating that when the
paragraphs were reached relative to beer
manufactured tobacco, snuff and cigarettes.
he would move to strike out the provisions
relating thereto.
Mr.. Quay Pa.) asked If the vote on this
might support some of the propositions and
oppose others.
Mr.. Vest answered that the rules would
permit separate votes.
1t was agreed at the outset that the for
NAL reading of the bill be dispensed with
w. til it was considered by paragraph, ard
then that committee amendments would be
consideredsi first. after which each para
graph would Iebe open to general amend
ment.
When Mr., Aldrich began the galleries had
again fiiled. and nearly every seat on the
floor Of the Senate was filed
Mr.. DingaeyiS author of the House bill,
took a snat near the senator.
He spoke in easy. conversational style
ard was aScGrded close attention.
Mr.. Aldrichr speech will be found else
where In The Star.
Senator Aldrich Concludes.
Senator Aldfleh concluded his explana
ton OF the tartn bill at 3:15 o'clock.
Senator Pettigrew then offered his anti
trust amendment. which he had read at
the desk, Ind said that at the proper time
he would ;.moye its adoption.
Concert mt the Capitol.
The first outdoor concert of the season
by the United States Marine Band viii be
held tou1arrow afternoon at the Can,toI