The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-09

enough until the obligations incurred by
the conflict should he satisfied. There
was no call for expression of violent
nature when there has been no aggres-
l sion either on the part of the United
Estates or Spain. ~ favor this appropri-
ation," he said in conclusion, "but
condemn on this floor today the utterance
of any declaration that the relations of
this country with Spain are otherwise
than they have been for years past
friendly, reasonable international rela-
| tions." This utterance was received with
Kisses which were only suppressed by
| the vigorous pounding Of the Speakers
| gavel
| In strong contrast with the reception
given MIR. Bingham was that of Mr.. Dol
liver, Republican of Iowa, one of the
most eloquent memb ers of the House.
Mr.. Barrett Republican of Massachu--
setts, who created q dramatic scene ct
the opening of the session by objecting to
anSs.arrangement to the debate. but who
; afterwards withdrew his objection, said
heswas in favor of the appropriation, out
he would make it 800, 100000 instead OF
$50, 0O0, 900 and make it available for two
years instead of 10 months.
MIR. Bailey closed for the Democrats
| in q vigorous speech of five minutes. The
occasion was extraordinary, he said, as
the country was now as formerly, ready
to vote millions for defense, but not "a cent
for tribute. He hoped the occasionswould
not resu 1t in war, but If SO let wa- come:
He expressed the hope that old armies OF
the north and south should be united to
| fight together anew the battle of Gettys-
burg There was great applause at the
close of his speech.
Gen. Henderson, Republican of Iowa,
in an eloquent speech. declared that no
country desired peace more than the Unit
ed States and none need fear war less.
He could fight best who kept his blood
the coolest The administration would
| look before 1t leaped. = This days work
would show that when the leap came
the country would be behind it. Zen
Henderson was cheerec TO the echo. s,
Minute speeches were made by Massrs.
man, Democrat Of Florida; Stokes, Demo-
crat Of North Carolina; BARTLETT. Demo-
crat of Georgia; Greene, Populist, Me-.
braska; Kelly, Populist of South Dakotah,
Spaulding, Republican Of Michigan,
Ferris, Republican of Indiana; Graf;
Republican of Illinois; Lacey, Republi-
can of Iowa; Price, Republican Of Hi
nois; Bslknap, Republican of Illinois;
Marsh, Republican Of Illinois; Brumm,
Republican of Pennsylvania; Callahan
of Oklahoma; Ferguson of New Mexico;
Gibson, Republican of Tennessee; Ma
guire, Republican of California; Lover
Ing, Republican of Massachusetts,, and
/ U.
| The debate closed at 20 pm. When the
question was put on passage of the bill
| the whole House rose en- masse in its IA
| vor, but Mr.. Cannon asked for the ayes
and noes. He did SO, he said, at the re-
quest of many members who desired that
every member should go on record. Every
membe present voted for the bill, many
of them assuming the responsibility of
breaking their pairs in order to place
/ themselves on record.
At the conclusion of the roll call the
Speaker had his name called, and amid
great applause voted for the bill. When
| he announced the vote 81 ayes, noes, 0,
an enthusiastic demonstration occurred
IN THE SENATE.
| Washington, March 8.-The Senate's
blind chaplain at the opening of today's
session fervently invoked peace. His
prayer follows:
"We deyoutly thank Thee for the wise
and calm dignity of Thy servant. the
President of the United States and hi S
advisers in the solemn and momentous
time that has come upon the nation and
for the warm and united support given to
of the two houses of Congress, and by the
sentiment,of the whole nation
"We pray that Thou will be1lthe guide
of our rulers at this time and lead the
nation through the critical periods that
/ we may serve and obey Thee and walk in
| Thy ordinances and commandments
blameless, and gain the ends in justice
and right and honor without The necessity
to appeal to the direful extremity Of
war. :"
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska, presented and
secured the adoption of a resolution call
| ing upon the Attorney General to inform
the Senate how many writs Of injunctions
were granted during 1898 by the
| United States courts against labor leaders
and labor organizations, with certified
copies of such writs. affidavits and other
papers.
The District of Columbia appropriation
bill was then taken up.
The pending question was the telephone
amendment. Mr.. Berry of Arkansas
sharply criticised Mr.. Faulkner of West
Virginia, saying that man, who sent
out tons of anti-monopoly literature in
1886 ought not to be supporting a
monopoly now. Mr.. Faulkner retorted
that he did not believe the Democratic
party wanted action first and investiga-
ton Afterwards.
Mr., German of Maryland, advocated
awaiting the action of the committee
which was investigating the subject He
vigorously denounced the previous re-
/ marks made by Senator Berry against
T Senator Faulkner. rs Zone of the most
outrageous attacks in the history of the
| Senate" rasH&a
After an extended debate the House
provision fixing lower telephone rate was
retained in the hill Il to 90. the Senate
thus rejecting the committee amendment
The bill was passed without further de-
| bate.
| A Joint resolution for the improvement
of Mystic river, Massachusetts was agreed
to- The bill for the Methodist Episcopal
oh urch south OF Tennessee ,appropriating
S2SS, 600 was then taken up, and passed
without amendment At3.6O p. M,
during the discussion of the pending bill
a message was received from the House
conveying to the Senate the bill appro-
prlating $50, 1S3, coo for national defense,
| lust passed by the House. The bill was
| laid before the Senate, and on motion of
Mr.. Allison of Iowa, was referred to the