The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-15
Resolution Censuring Secretary Gage
| Buried by the Senate.
Mantle Of Montana With the
Republicans.


day fOD the first time, and a test OF the
relative strength of the various parties
resulted. A resolution declaring illegal
the recent action OF Secretary of the
Treasury Gage in issuing an order for
the enforcement of the retroactive"
clause in the Dingley tariff bill came up.
A motion by Mr.. Morrill, to refer the reso-
luton to the finance committee brought
about the test vote. Mr.. Morrill's mo-
ton carried by one vote-24 to %. Mr..
Mantle. silver Republican, voted in the
affirmative.
The negative vote was made up of
Democrats. Populists and two silver Re-
publicans, Pettigrew of South Dakota
and Cannon of Utah.
Prior to the vote a breezy discussion
occurred on several phases of the tariff.
The subject came up first when Mr.. Man
tie presented a memorial from wool
growers, urging ample protection to
their industry. He referred I'm this con-
nection to reports that Secretary North
of the Wool Manufacturers associa-
tion was acting as secretary to the
finance committee. Mr.. Morrill, denied
the statement, saying the gentleman had
been summoned as an expert to give
information on the wool question.
Messrs. Hoar OF Massachusetts, Haw-
ley OF Connecticut and Gray of Delaware
participated in the debate. Mr. Nor
rill succeeded in cutting off the debate
by calling for the regular order, but ii
soon broke out again on Mr.. Vests res
olution, directed against the secretary
OF the treasury.
Mr.. Vest declared that the retroactive
clause of the pending tariff bill was
illegal and beyond the power Of con-
gress. He characterized Secretary
Cages recent order as a notification of
the existing law and a move to intim-
idate the importers of foreign goods.
Mr.. Morrilrs motion to refer the res
olution TO the finance committee brought
the question TO an issue with the result
stated.
Mr.. Morgan OF Alabama endeavored
to have a time fixed for final vote on
his Cuban resolution. Mr.. Hoar OBJ
jected, and Mr. Morgan gave notice that
the resolution would be pressed daily
until final vote was reached.
When the Indian appropriation bill
was taken up, Mr.. German of Mary
land criticised the course of those in
charge OF the measure In pressing ex-
cessive appropriations when the SEN
ate committees were so disorganized
that proper care for economy could not
be exercised.
The president sent the following NOM
inauons to the senate:
James b. Angel of Michigan, to be
envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary Of the United States to Tur-
key.
George n. West OF the District of CO.
lumbia, consul OF the United States at
Pictou, N. s.
George d. Meiklejohn of Nebraska, to
be assistant secretary Of war
Erastus Hopkins OF Massachusetts, to
be special examiner of drugs i'm the dis
trict OF Boston.
Presidents Message on Paris Exposition.
The president sent the following mes
sage to the senate:
To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives: 1 transmit. herewith for
the consideration of the respective
houses of congress- a report Of the sec
retary of state, representing the appro-
priateness of early action I'm order that
the government of the United States
may be enabled to accept the invitation
of that of the French republic to par
ticipate in the universal exposition to
be held in Paris in 1900. The recon-
mendations of this report have
upon the congress such timely provis-
ion for this great international enter
prise as will fittipgiy respond to the
widely testified wish and expectation
of our inventors and producers. that
they may have adequate opportunity
again, as in the past. to fortify the i'm
Tortant positions they have won in the
worlds competitive fields of discovery
and industry. Nor are the traditional
friendships OF the United States and
France, and the mutual advantages to
accrue from their enlarged commercial
intercourse. less important factors than
the Individual interests to be fostered
by renewed participation I'm a great
French exposition. especially when it
Is remembered that the present display
Is projected with degree of complete
ness and on scale of magniflcence be-
yond any Of the European exhibitions
that have marked the close of the cen
fury.
1t il proper that should empha size
the need OF early action. for, IL the pres
ent session pass without suitable pro.
vision being made, the postponement
of the matter for nearly q year longer
could not bat operate greatly to the
disadvantage Of the United States, in
view of the elaborate preparations al
ready making by other governments,
and OF the danger that further delay
may result In an inadequate allotment
of space to this country, as well as an
incomplete Organization of the Amer
ican exhibits.
l.rsi .tt- William Mckinley.
Secretary Sherman in his report urges
that r. the United States is TO be fittingly
represented, steps should he taken to
insure such representation by making
an appropriation Of s3s0.ooo.
Dewocrstic Split In House.
washington, April 15.--The house was
fn session but 10 minutes yesterday and
then adjourned until Saturday without
transacting any business. The session
was long enough, however, to furnish
occasion for display of the division
smong the Democratic members which
che recent caucus had not been able to
heal. In this division Mr. De Armond
of Missouri appeared as the leader Of the
opposition to the leadership of Mr.