The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-26

Mr.. Pascoe Of Florida presented tho ere
dentlas of the new senator from Florida
stephen II. Mallory, and the latter was
duly sworn In He was assigned 10 desk
I'm the front row OF the extreme democratic
side.
\ further conference on the Indian bill
was ordered.
A resolution was agreed to requesting the
president for all correspondence relating to
the fur seals in Rerng sea.
Mr. Perkins of California presented rcso-
buttons rccitng the refusal Of the Russian
charge d'affnires at Washington to wise II
passport to Charles Kuttncr an influential
Jewish banker of Fresno Cal. who was
about 10 visit Poland. The resolution re-
ferrcd to the "iuvidious distinctions against
certain American citizens and the official
action of Prince lobanoff the Russian pre-
nicr relative 10 the exclusion OF Jews from
Russia" Ii provides also that this govern
ment request Russia Ito declare whether
American citizens are excluded from Rus
STA on account of their religious faith and
II so that said Imperial government Of
Russia be requested 10 remove such prohi-
bition and permit Americans Of whatever
religious faith 10 visit Russia" etc.
Mr.. Perkins spoke in favor Of the rcsOlu-
tions, saying the United Stass should *
tend It's protecting arm 10 every citizen
low or Gentle. wherever he might 60 The
resolution was referred 10 the committee
on foreign relations.
a resolution by MIR. Pctiigrew Of South
Dakota was agreed IN requesting the prcsi-
dent for Information relative to the Union
and Central Pacific railroads, amounts
OF dividends, execution of The Thurman act
etc.
The resolution authorizing the secretary
of the navy 10 employ amy suitable ship
in the transportation Of relief supplies to
india was considered. Mr. Chandler Of
New Hampshire explained that this was
essential. AS no American ships were avail
able.
Mr. Morgan of Alabama remarked that
the senate had reached an era when IL
was necessary 10 consult somebody at the
other end Of the capitol" as 10 whether q
measure should go through.
Has the senator" inquired Mr. Nor
gan. addressing Mr. Chandler, Inquired
whether this benevolent resolution would
be allowed to receive consideration in the
house,"
Mr. Chandler responded by asking If Mr..
Morgan had made any arrangements for
passing his Cuban resolution IN the house.
no: The people are arranging that"
responded Mr.. Morgan. "acs either the
senator from New Hampshire, who sup
ported that resolution. and myself. the
American people and the Almighty VIII
nave 10 give way on iHhlt OF tlft Tue
speaker of the house Of representatives Will
have 10 give way"
Mr. Morgan spoke of the calamity and
humiliation to which the United States was
subjected in having no American ships In
which TO carry this American benefaction.
This dispatch of grain to British India
would convince the British people, he said,
that Notwithstanding the defeat OF the
arbitration treaty we intend 10 live with
them on terms OF peace and auiity.
Mr. Morgan offered an amendment pro-
yidng for the natursliziDg Of two British
built ships 10 carry this grain. He de-
clared that the shipping laws preventing
| the naiuralizing Of foreign built ships was
responsible for the humiliaiing conditions
of having no American ships.