The Bourbon news., 1897-04-23
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.


appropriation bill, but did not complete it
Early in the session the proceedings were
made executive, and when the doors were
again opened to the public, the Indian bill
came up The pending question was on the
committee amendment opening the Uncom-
pahgre Indian reservation in Utah TO pub bile
entry On motion of Mr.. Gallinger he pro-
vision as to children Of a white f.ther and
Indian mother was modified SO as to give
these children tribal rights on the con-
sent Of majority of the tribe, and the
consent OF the secretary of the interior. Mr.
Vest. OF Missouri, spoke in criticism Of the
provision of the bill abolishing sectarian In
dian schools He knew, he said, that what he
said would subject him to bitter criticism.
He was brought up Protes tant and had nc
connection with the Roman Catholic church.
But he had no sympathy with that cowardly
and ignorant sentiment that any relig-
ious denomination could menace
liberties. He had been reared &c
believe the Jesuits were opposed to
republican institutions. But he had travelled
through the Indian country, visiting the
schools and had found them travesty on ed
ucation except when conducted by the Jes-
u1tS Broken down preachers and defunct
politicians were sent out to the western
country to teach the Indian children He had
found he said, that the only Indian schools
accomplishing any good were those con-
Quoted by the Jesuits. The ceremonial
of the Catholic church seemed to appeal
to the Indians. 1 do not belong to that sect
who would rather see Indian damned than
see him in the Catholic church Mr. Vest said
he would make no effort TO oppose the pro.
vision of the bill but would content himself
with this protest. The Indian bill was not
completed when, at o'clock. the senate ad-
journed TO Monday
WASHINGTON, April 20-SENATE-The SEN
ate passed tbs Indian appropriation bill Mon.
day. 1t is substantially the same as when il
passed the house. and can occasion little
division save on the amendment opening the
Oncompahgre Indian reservation Resolutions
OF inquiry were agreed to asking the secre-
tary of state as to the operation of the reci-
procity treaties made under the
his resolution declaring illegal the recent or
der OF the secretary of the treasury relative
to imports arriving after April l. The senator
gave notice of pressing the resolution Tues
day and it may afford another test on the tar
i'll. After the executive session the senate
adjourned as a mark Of respect to Representa-
tive Milliken, deceased. resolution for a
committee of five senators to inquire into
the issuance of land patents to the Pacific
railroads and to the California & Oregon rail-
road and the amounts OF subsidies paid to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Co. was favorably re-
ported. but on suggestion of MIR. Stewart
New went over. During debate the H.
dian bill Mr.. Allen (pop.. Neb) offered an
amendment for the establishment of an In
dian supply warehouse at Omaha
WASHINGTON April l-SENArE-Senator
Morgans resolution declaring that a state OF
war exists in Cuba was discussed briefly IN
the senate Tuesday and then went over for a
week, owing to the absence of Senator Hale,
of Maine. who has been active in opposition.
Mr.. Morgan again urged the need of speedy
action by this country to stay the de-
m CIzh no
The agricultural appropriation bill then
taken up and passed without amendment.
At 40 p. m the senate went into executive
session. At o'clock the senate resumed
Legislative session and the bankruptcy bill
was formally laid before the senate In the
course OF the debate Mr. Allen (pop., Neb
announced that he would obstruct in every
possib Bile way any bankruptcy bill which
included involuntary bankruptcy. Mr. Nelson
(rep, Minn.) amended his substitute bill SO
as TO overcome criticisms heretofore made.
Mr.. Morgan gave notice that he would seek to
secure test on the pending Nelson substi-
tute by moving at D. II. Wednesday to lay
the substitute on the table. Mr.. Bacon (dem.
Ga) submitted numerous amendments modi-
flying the stringency of the original bill as ap-
plicable to debtors.
HOUsE-Not in session.
WASHINGTON. April 80 -SENArE-M Most of
the day was given to the bankruptcy bill The
vote on the substitute and amendments will
be taken up at p. m Thursday. 1t was
agreed that a committee of l5 senator's should
represent the senate at the coming Grant
memorial ceremonies. Senator Mason, of Il
linois, made his maiden speech in the senate
Wednesday and signified it by some breezy
criticism the rules of the senate. The
speech woS in support of resolu-
tion introduced by the Illinois SEN
ator directing the committee on
rules to report a rule by which debate could
be closed and the previous question ordered
Mr.. Hoar (Mass.) replied briefly, pointing out
that the other branch of congress more
open to criticism than the senate. He was In
accord with Mr.. Mason, however on the need
of new rules. A vote was taken Mr. Cor
mans motion to refer the Mason resolution to
the rules committee, which prevailed. yeas 81.
nays "a A further discussion of the subject
is promised as Mr. Hoar has pending reso-
luton to discharge the committee on rules
from further considering the reform of the
rules.
HoUsE-The chaplain of the house, Mr.
Couden. in his prayer Wednesday gave thanks
that this nation was at peace with all others
and prayed that higher and holier methods
than war might prevail every where. He
prayed for the friends of Representative Mil
nken. of Maine. who died Sunday and whose
desk was draped in black and covered with
flowers. The death of Mr.. Millilzen was an
nounced by Mr.. Dingley, and out Of respect
the house at 1910 p m. adjourned until
Thursday.
West Virginia Crops Damaged.