The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-04
DEBATE ON NICARAGUA BILL.
Opposition Has Its Innings other
News from the Capital.

Washington. February 3-After a
brief parliamentary struggle In the sem
ate late this afternoon The friends Of
the Nicaragua canal bill we're unable
10 hold quorum and sit out the oh
etrtIstlon % that measure Villas had
continued HIS speech In opposition. this
being his third day. Al I:30 p. m. a
croas hrr ~ motions 10 adjournment,
and calls 81 the senate begun. The
friends u the blli resisted adjournment.
while the Opposition sought 20 close the
session and give Villas u rest from his
prolracted efforts. The parliamentary
contest continued a, Intervals Tor half
an tiDur. and the senate refused 20 ad-
journ. The friends Of the bill finally
gave up hope Of securing quorum and
yielded 10 an adjournment villas con-
iinucs 20 hold the floor.
The ycnate agreed 10 the house reso-
luton HSing February 10 for the cere-
mony of counting the vote for presi-
dent aud president before the two
houses Of congress. Although defeated
for recollection. Senator Dubois. of Ida
no. was welcomed back % the senate
today with marked cordiality and with
an abundance pd floral tributes. His
desk was literally overwhelmed with
flowers. while tables. chairs, and ad-
Joining desks were brought into use
TO support many unique devices into
which roses and violets had been
wrought. A great cluster Ok violets was
tied with ribbon. bearing in silver.
1900" The main design. rising eight
feet from the floor. was arch pillars. be-
ing of white roses and the capstone OF
knmmteiles, bearing the word honor"
THE GRAND CHANGE.
Washington. February 3.-One month
from tomorrow there will be change
OF occupants In the White House and In
anticipation Of this there Is already
general packing Of the personal effects
OF President Cleveland and his family.
These are being made ready for ship
ment TO his newly purchased home In
! Princeton.
President and Mrs. Cleveland will fol-
low this usual custom of inviting the
president elect and his wife to be their
guests az dinner al the executive man
,ion on the evening Of March 3. Presi-
dent Harrison entertained President
and Mrs Cleveland in this way before
the last change ~ administration. The
lunch usually given by the retiring
president in honor OF his successor i'm
.nrdiaiely after his formal inaugura-
tion win be- omitted al the coming in
auguration 10 avoid delay In the move
meni or the procession following the
ceremonies AT the capitol
BRAVERY REWARDED.
Washington. February S-The East
Tennessee bridge burners have been
recommended by the house committee
on invalid pensions as worthy OF a
higher rate OF pension than other sol
dlers. because Of the perilous character
OF their duty and the sufferings they
underwent a number Of citizens OF
East Tennessee in 1861 enlisted In the
linton army as bridge burners, under
standing they would be shot or hanged
II captured by the enemy. Some were
captured and shot, some escaped to
tho mountains. and others joined tn.
Union army In view Of these facts
the committee thinks special recogni-
ton should be given them. bill intro
duccd by Anderson. Of Tennessee, pro-
vide,s that thirteen persons who were
thus engaged In this service be placed
ON the pension list at S2i per month.