New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-17
TIE COMING SESSION.

Congress- Will soon begin its regular session
nndor unusual conditions. There is reasonable
certainty that It cannot do harm Dy any acuon
m coinage or the money question, because OF
the overpowering and sturdy Repubicanlsm OF
tbe House. It Is not probable that any lmpor-
lsnt change Of the revenue laws VIII De AT
temnted unless, after some months nave passed.
me revenue should fall much below eApec'a-
Hons Justified by its increase thus 1ar hence
,bere will remain far more time for discussion
md action on other topics, not directly AT issue
between the great parties, than IT has been pos
,fhlc 70 take for many years, even from long
session.
The aprropriation bills are too often crowded
nronoh Congress without sufficient examina-
Non. and there are especial reasons why 'hey
,bo,ld he closely scrutinized this year Custom
rounts for much IN that matter. II the Govern
mont has for some years been spending about
, cc-toin amount in one branch Of the service
NJ another. It appears Ike cstaclysm 10 most
,xocutive officers to have the amount cut on
~ materially reduced, and Congressman OF both
nartes are likely 10 conclude that the service
must be necessary and require substantially the
ammo expenditure. because both have been heiu
,acaesarv heretofore But the time has come
s,ben large outlay in some matters of the utmost
,mnortance 10 the Nation cannot be avoided
Nnenvhile q revenue law. which probably can
M, no changed until after another Presdentlai
nsction nroydes for the Government little be
FOND ia nast requirements. even II the receipts
.xnand rs much as many expect 1t is therefore
nocessorv that there should he more careful ana
hdenandent scrutiny of the expenditures III or
ser 10 determine In what quarters they can he
,aduced without imparing the usefulness OF the
,ervice In ordinary sessions that labor would
ha rendered impossible by the necessity OF
providing through the appropriation bills with
mn, DELAY: but If 1t Is not performed this year II
nrohablv cannot be until after another Presi-
Dental election.
Undoubtedly foreign questions VIII occupy
much time. and more than car be prohtably
eiyen to them in public sessions. Anxiety TO
make speeches for their influence in nominating
conventions and elections, without any expecta-
hon of influencing action IN Congress, Is sure
10 kill time If 1t does not cause other embar-
easement But on the Hawaiian question, which
is now ready for immediate action, 1t is essen
t,a, that there should be most careful legislation
Tho mere ratification Of the pending treaty ap
neors 10 be insured by the reported opinions OF
Senators. but II II is ratified there must be pro
v,sion nj once for territorial government OF
the islands, for determination Of many impor
tant questions affecting the future status OF the
natives and Of foreigners resident there, regard
Ing their migration to other parts of the United
States. and for the fertilization and defence o.
the territory Legislation is needed to provide
for the Hawaiian Indebtedness and for an!
claims of foreign Powers growing ont OF an
nexation which may be found equitable.
1t is probable that Cuban affairs will ais
occupy much time in discussion, even if respon
sible leaders on both sides recognize that th
moment has not come for definite action. TIL
Presidents recommendations In his message vii
doubtless be supported by the body of Repuf
licans. but there are sure to be individuals VIII
will seek first to put on record their persons
opinions for the sake Of pleasing constituents
On the Democratic side It may be doubte
whether a single leader Of considerable Unfit
ence can be found who would venture to stak