Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-01-27
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.


First Regular Session
wAsH,NGToS Jan. SESATE-The fea-
lures of Mondays proceedings were the
speech delivered by Senator Wolcott, OF Col
orndo chairman Of the bimetallie commission,
upon the negotiations Of the commission with
European countries relative tn International
bimctallism. and the passage % the Lodge bill
restricting immigration into the United States.
At the conclusion Of the morning business MIR.
WOlcott. at 1850, was recognized To begin his
address He was in fine voice and commanded
the earnest attention OF his auditors. At the
conclusion Of his speech the immigration bill
was taken up and discussed until o clock. the
hour at which. by previous agreement II had
been arranged to vote finally upon the amend
ments and the bill The bill Us passed pro-
vidcs that all immigrants physically capable
and over Is year, Of age shall be able to read or
write the English language or some other lam
guagc. but person not able TO read or write,
who Is over 80 years OF age and Is the
p rent or grandparent OF qualhed
immigrant over 81 years OF age and
capable Of supporting such parent or grand
parent may accompany the immigrant or the
parent grand parent may be sent for and
come to Join the family Of the child or grand
child over u years OF age qualified under the
law. and wife or minor child not able to read
or write may accompany or be sent for anu
come To Join the husband or parent who Is
QudiineU. Inc act does not apply 10 ptTSotS
coming to the United States from the island OF
Cuba during the continuance Of present dis
orders there VITO have heretofore been inhabi-
tantS Of that island.
HOUSE Monday was District OF Columbia
day in the house; but only three bills Of local
Importance were passed The remainder Of
the session was devoted to further consider
alton Of the army appropriation bill, which
was completed.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-SENATE-Tuesdsy
open session Of the senate brief. Prac-
tcaly the only business accomplished aside
from the routine proceedings was the passing
Of the urgent deficiency appropriation bill
The measure a. finally passed by the senate
carries Sl9l3sl0 The Teller resolution pro-
viding that bonds Of the United States may be
paid in standard silver dollars was fayorably
reported by majority of the finance commit
tee and notice was given that II would be called
up at an early date.
HOUSE Cuba had hearing in the house
Tuesday and for time IL looked as II parlia-
mcntaTy precedent, would be set aside and the
senate resolution recognizing the insurgents as
belligercntS would he attached a. a rider To the
diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
Mr.. DcATmOnd. Missouri democrat precipi-
tated the issue by Offering the resolution as an
amendment, but point Of order against IL
was sustained. Mr.. DeArmond appealed. The
chair was sustained by n vote OF I52 to ia Be-
fore the diplomatic bill came up the army bill
was passed
WASHINGTON. Jan, n-SENATE-A spirited
debate was precpitated in the senate wedneS-
day by the Introduction Of a resolution by Mr..
HOar (MasS.D providing for inquiry by the
committee on post offices and post roads con-
corning the recent order of the postmaster gen.
eral reducing the force Of letter carriers in sew
eral cities Of the country. Mr.. Vest gave notice
that he would move Thursday to take up for
consideration the Teller resolution reported by
the finance committee providing that bonds Of
the United States may be paid in standard sill
yer dollars.
HoUsE-AT day long the question Of grant
ing belligercnt rights to the Cuban insurgents
was argued in the house. but Tuesday the
minority hurled itself against stone wall
The only vote taken Wednesday, motion
designated to override the decision of the
speaker and direct the committee ON foreign
affairs to report without further delay the
Cuban resolution passed by the senate at the
last scSSiOn-the republicans stood stold and
voted to sustain the chair.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2L-SENATE- by the de-
ciSive vote Of II To - the senate Thursday de-
cided to proceed ut once to the consideration of
the resolution introduced a few days ago by
Mr. Teller Coli, provi ling for the payment
Of bonds of the United States in silver at the
option OF the government Mr.. Vest announced
his intention to secure a final vote upon the
resolution soon one could be reache and
accentuated his intention by forcing the dis
placement Of the census bill with the Teller
resolution as the unfinished business. The day
after two o'clock. was in executive session
HoUsE-SpeaI1er Reed, from the rostrum Of
the house. and Mr.. Bailey, leader Of the demo-
Gratis. from his place on the floor. glared at
each other at the close OF the Cuban dc bate
Thursday and joined an issue OF vcracity. This
sensational episode completely overshadOwed
the interest in the Cuban debate, which has
continued unintcrruptcdly in the house for
three days during this consideration of tnv
diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
The debate Thursday was not as interesting
~ on either Of the two proceeding days The
features were a characteristic speech by
champ Clark, MOI strong appeal for con-
servatism from Mr.. Johnson rep Ind) a pre-
| sentation Of the results Of HIS observations in
Cuba during his recent trip to the islands from
Mr.. King tiem. Utah), and an hours speech
by Mr.. Dingley (MeD in explanation OF the
causes OF the reduction of the wages in the
New England cotton industry.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s-SENATE-An agree
ment was reached by the senate Friday that n
final vote on the Teller resolution providing
that the bonds OF the United States be paid in
silver dollars and all pending amendments
thereto should be taken Thursday. Mr.. ALI
son. of Iowa, made the significant statement
that an amendment to the resolution that
would cause some debate would be offered late
in the discussion but gave no intimation of the
nature, scope or amount of the amendment
During the greater part Of the aftcruOop-.hae
senate was in executive session. and ~ 4:l5
adjourned.
HOUsE-There was a preliminary struggle in
the house Friday over the bill for the relief of
the book publishing company OF the Met hOdist
Episcopal Church. South. which was befo.e the
house last Friday. by shrewd maneuvering
its opponents succeeded in preventing act, on
Friday. Previous to the consideration of tn 5
bill the house passed the bill to extend the pub
lie land laws of the United States to the terri
tory of Alaska. and to grant a general railroad
right Of way through the territory. The urgent
deficiency bill was sent to conference after the
silver forces, with some outside aid, had sue
ceeded. in concurring in the senate amendment
striking from the bill the provision requiring
the depositOrS Of bullion at government assay
Offices TO pay the cost Of transportation 10 the
mint