Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20

adjustment OF the museums and thu
city OF Philadelphia had appropriated
100000 additional. This bill. he said
asked Tor an appropriation OF $35O0o'
! provided a similar sum was RAISED
| from other sources.
! D3ckery, Dem. Mo-, interrupted K
say that the bill was without prece-
! dence in that it was designed to es-
Itablish permanent institution to
which the United States treasury was
to contribute $4,000 annually.
Wanger replied that 1t was In the
character of this institution that Its
value lay.
Bingham, Rep. PENN, reinforced
Wanger's argument with 10-ninutes'
speech in which he dwelt upon the
great benefits which would accrue to
the country as a whole from this ex-
position. The bill. he said, had already
passed the Senate and it was importan:
that 1t should become law at once
that the plans of the government ex-
hibit might be prepared.
Burke, Dem. Texas. opposed the bill.
He called attention to the fact that
asst spring. some of the prominent
members of the majority opposed a bill
to allow even the free importation of
exhibits from Mexico designed for the
Dallas fair.
Does the gentleman see any anal
ogy between the state fair and the
exposition provided for in this bill?"
asked Dalzell Rep, Pa. A state fair
is worthy of more consideration than a
city fair" replied Burke. Continuing,
Burke argued that the appropriation Of
money for local expositions was against
good public policy.
Dockery contended that the bill was
without precedent in legislative annals
IT was simply a proposition for the gov
eminent to enter into partnership with
a private corporation for the purpose Of
collecting samples Of manufactured prod
ucts designed for export.
Bailey declared that the bill was an
evolution. He had predicted that the
would be asked for state fairs. He hard
ly expected 10 see Congress besieged for
an appropriation for a city museum.
Underwood. DEM, Ala. supported the
he said, and we must reach out for for
eign trade. If this was To be done intel
ligently our people must understand the
class OF goods required abroad. The APP
preparation asked for In this bill was for
The benefit of our export trade.
Adams. Rep. Pa. said the Philadelphia
exposition was supported by every Doaru
Of trade In the country.
rising vote was then taken. II re-
suited 50 to 30. but before abe result was
announced the ayes and nays were de-
manded and ordered.
The roll call resulted. li2 ayes. 20 noes
Two-thirds are required TO pass bill
under suspension of the rules, 50 that the
measure had a margin of two votes, and
The Speaker announced its passage. amid
The publications of the Pennsylvania MEM
oers.
A resolution was adopted setting aside
Jan. IS for the consideration OF bills re-
ported from the interstate commerce
Committee.
A bill was passed To authorize the dis
tribution of assets OF the Freedman
Bank.
Lacey. Rep. Ia. moved 10 pass under
q suspension of the rules the bill 20 en-
large the scope of the fish commission -
include game birds. The bill was passed.
A bill was passed on motion of Brun-
iidge. Dem. Ark, for the relief OF the
ith Mounted Arkansas Infantry. This
regiment was never mustered into the
service and never was paid. The bill d.
reefs the secretary Of war to appoint a
referee to take testimony, make up a roll
and ascertain the sums due the living
officers and men.
The Senate bill for the relief of John
". Lewis of Oregon. was passed, and AZ
!i5 z. NJ. the House adjourned.