The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-16

Was in executive session most OF tts21ts
bat the open session afforded safneisnt
time Tor a sharp controversy.
When Morgan of Alabama called up MS
resolution for the ahrogation of the clay
ton-FuiWer treaty. the senator started 10
proceed with a speech. There we're OBJ
5ectious from several sources tullom OF
Illinois wanted 10 90 on with an appro-
prIati0n bin Chandler of New Hampshire
desired 70 speak or his resolution as 10 ol-
mstaIitsm. There was sharp sparr,ng Tor
precedence until sherman Of Ohio inter-
posed point % order against Morgan on
the ground that his resolution being Of a
Joint character could not be considered In
the morning hour. This precipitated an
unexpected storm.
The presiding officer, Mr. Stevenson, be-
Ing in the chair. referred to the rules and
promptly sustained Sherman's Doiat OF or
der.
Il appeal from the decision OF the
chair" said Morgan, calmly. and ] viii
debate that question % appeal
As Morgan was about 70 proceed, sher-
man again interposed. saying that an sp-
peal from the decision OF the chair was not
dehatable.
The presiding officer. consulting the
rules again, sustained Sherman. stating
that an appeal was not deoatahle
Il think IL Is debafahle.F declared MOT
gan. Win peFceptinse tFeHaOE va tAle fSA~St
a. ne stin held the floor.
Quay endeaxored 10 act as peacemaker
and appealed 70 the senate TO grant unan-
imous consent to Morgan 20 proceed.
u must obtec; 20 that" said Sherman,
decislveiy Morgan still held the floor
II am not willing TO stand here, said
he. "and be victimized ny the chair and oy
the senator from Ohio"
Mr. Stevenson rose from his chair. and In
hat y
no disposition to victinize the senator
from Alabama. The chair is enforcing the
rules as he finds them"
The vice president emphasized the word
''victimize." and there was the silence or
amaZement az the rapid exchange.
Finally Mr.. Morgan withdrew his appeal
and vote was taken on Morgan's motion
20 proceed with the Clayton Bulwer reso-
luton Unexpectedly Morgan carried his
point sgainst the opposition. which was
understood 20 be favorable TO going into
executive session on the arbitration treaty.
The vote was very close. being 81 yeas TO
81 nays
on the announcement OF the vote Nor
gan arose. smiling and triumphant and
was about 70 begin. when Hoar OF Mas
sachusetts interrupted with the point that
this was a matter properly before an ex-
ecutive session Under the rules. sug-
EF&riNnE
senate to go into executive session. and at
30 the galleries were cleared and the
doors closed.
The early part Of the executive session
today was occupied by Morgan, who
talked In support OF his resolution 20 abb
rogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty. There
IS little prospect Of vote on this resoiu-
tion at this session.
The arbitration treaty was not pressed.
- tn &
Thursday Senator Sherman said today
that he would press the treaty against all
other legislation except appropriation
bills.
The nomination Of John 7 Ostrander
TO be United States commissioner or the
district OF Alaska was confirmed, and the
committee on judiciary agreed 70 favor
ably report the nominations or Charles +.
Ammldown. 20 be United states district
Judge OF North Dakota. and OF William
Munger TO he Judge Of the United states
district court of Nebraska.
The executive session lasted until
O'Clock. when the doors were opened and
the leaislative work resumed The bank
runtcy bill which Is the unfinished bust
ness OF the senate. was taken up and the
measure read AZ length.
Nelson Of Minnesota offered sn amend
ment fer the entire senate amendment,
and then the bin went over.
A conference report on the bill provid-
ing the times for holding terms OF United
states courts IN Titan was agreed 10, the
| conference being an agreement 10 the
house amendments TIE conference re-
mort on the legislative. executive and ju-
13rlal appropriation bin was agreed TO
\ further conference on the agricultural al
appropriation bill was directed The sen
are then turned 10 private pension bills,
ava tvraN +ev-Fersr bills were PASSED thus
clearing the nenslon calendar. one ot the
bills pensions the widow Of Gen Ben
{su,fn Roberts AZ SO per month. The bill
was y,a sSed aprropTiating sIo Ao 10 iuves-
tfgnta the obstruction or the naVigabis
waters ~ Florida. Louisiana and other
South Atlantic and Gulf states by tne
water hyarinth and for other purposes.
Also the senate hill for the revision and
codincation az the criminal and penal
laws % the United states. II provides for
the appointment hy the president OF three
commissioners 20 make the revision
Also she bill declaring tae reclaimed
Potomac fats, Washington, II. G.. a puo-
lie park under the name o. Potomac parx.
Quay gave notice that on Thursday "a
souId call up the house bill authorizing
the appointment % a nou-partisan com
mission 20 collect Information a1d go con
slider and recommend legislation 20 meet
the problems presented by labor. sgri-
culture and capital
The 6lu was also passed providing pen
alties FOR starting fires which may ~
communicated 70 tnaauuable growth on
/ public lands
Davis cf Minnesota presented "A resoll-
sion requesting the submission of all cor
responaencs wisb the German empire rela-
tive 10 American Insurance companies
The resolution was agreed 10 wIthou,
/ comment.
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