The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-06-22
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
First Regular session.


cussion the resolution OF Mr. Ledge (Mass.).
directing the claims committee TO make an
inquiry as TO the DISPOSITION OF the
money appropriated by congress to pay
the claim OF the bo concern OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South 4
heated colloquy between Mr. Chandler IN. H.,
and Mr.. Pasce was the feature of The discus
sion. At O'Clock the consideration Of the bill
providing for the incorporation OF the internal
tiOnal American bank was begun. The meas
ure was still under discussion when the senate
adjourned
HoUsE-The debate upon Hawaiian annexa-
tion continued in the house Monday, ten
speeches being made. Very little interest was
manifest. either upon the floor or In the gal
ltSies. few occupants Of the latter being pre-
sent and the attendance upon the floor hardly
excel dug at any time 40 members. A night
session will be held Tuesday evening to rffo-d
opportunity for many members TO speak, to
whom otherwise # would be
impossible to give time before the
vote Wednesday afternoon The speeches
made Monday were by Messrs. Newlands (sil-
yer. Ney.) Pearson rep. n. c.. Henry (rep,
Ind. Barrows rep. Mass), Stewart rep NJ
j.. kirkpatrick rep PG-). Mann rep, ILL
for and by MessrS. Bell (pop COLI. Bland
tdem., Mo- and Smith (dem. delegate, Ariz.)
against the resolution. The house passed q
bill appropriating ss7S. 15l-s6 to pay the Behr-
ing sea award.
WASHINGTON. June I5-SENATE-As Tues
days session OF the seaate the resolution of
Mr.. Lodge (Jass) directing that an inquiry
be made into the disposition made OF the
Methodist Book Concern cl i'm which was paid
recently by congress was adop;el without di-
vision. The measure to incorporate the Inter-
national American bank was under discussion
for three hours, the Ce5ate elicitiny some
interesting facJs concerning the foreign trade
Of this country. Final action was not taken on
the bill. house joint resolution appropriat-
ing s473 SOL to pay The Dehring sea award was
adopted. The appropriation is carried in the
sundry civil aprro priation bill. but that meas
ure Is still In conference and the award has to
be paid on the 10Th instant
HoUsE-Eight hours. comprising a fternoon
and evening sessions of The house Tuesday.
were devoted - debate OF the new lands reso-
buttons Tor the anaexa ton OF Hawaii. Twenty
speeches were delivered. most OF them brief.
A vote will be taken at 5 r. m WedneS-
Gay, and In order TO give time for speeches
which members desire to make, the house
agreed 70 meet at 10 O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing. The resolution, according TO estimates
Tuesday. will receive. with the exception OF
not more than L. all republican votes and will
enlist the support OF from Is to % democratic
and mem bcrs OF other parties.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-SENATE-After the
passage OF a large number OF private pension
bills and listening TO q carefully prepared
speech on the advantages OF republican tariff
legislation by Mr.. Pritchard IN. c. the senate
Wednesday resumed consideration of the in
ternational American bank bill An amend
ment was accepted by the committee and
adopted extending the privileges OF the meas
ure to all citizens OF the United States instead
OF restricting them TO those mentioned in the
bill When the senate adjourned considers
tion Of the bill had not been concluded
rs II
representatives Wednesday afternoon adopted
the Newland resolutions providing for the an
nexatiOn Of Hawaii by vote of 200 to 81 The
debate which has continued without Interrupt
tion since Saturday, has been one Of the most
notable of this congress, the proposed anneKa-
ton being considered of great CONNER
cial and strategic importance by its
advocates, and being looked upon by its OPP
ponents as involving a radical depa. ture from
the long established policy Of the country and
likely to be followed by the inauguration OF a
pronounced policy OF colonization, the aban-
donment of the Monroe doctrine and partici-
patton in international wrangles. More than
hsn hundred members participated In the
debate
WASHINGTON, June l7.-SENATE-Afterd de-
voting an hour Thursday TO the discussion OF O
bill restoring the annuities to the Sisston and
Wahpeton bands of Sioux Indians, toe senate
resumed the consideration of the bill to incor-
pOrate the International Americ n bank. A
test vote on amendment clearly indicated that
N ,riority Of the senate fAvOrs the measure
A final vote on 1t is expected Friday
HoUsE-The general deficiency bin was con-
sidered Thursday by the house but was not
disposed of. 1t probably will be taken up Fri
day and passed unless the private calendar /;
urged.
WASHINGTON. June ls-SENATE-The for.
eign relations committee, through Mr.. Davis
the chairman, Friday reported favorably tC
the senate the NewlandS resolution for the an.
nexation OF the Hawaiian Islands. Mr.. Davi.
announced his purpose of calling up the reso
| lutions Saturday for consideration. but as ths
senate decided later to adjourn until Monday
| the debate upon the resolutions will no
| begin until that time. The bill TO incorporat,
the International American bank, in accord
ance with the recommendation of the Pan
| American congress- which has occupied
| greater part of the senate's time this week
was passed by "a vote Of 20 10 3d. The design o
the measure is to furnish such banking and ex
| change facilities as viii promote trade between
| the United States and the countries of Contra
and South America. The bill provides tina
the bank shall have q capital stock of s, 900 90
| and that the capitIl stock may be increased I,
| s25,0 000 The institution. In accordance
with the terms OF the BILL shall be under tht
supervisionof the controller Of the currency an'
IN the character OF the corporation. which tn
| bill grants, certain privilege, are accorded o
| the incorporators in view of advantages whcl
| are expected TO accrue to those interested Il
trade with southern countries. An omend
/ ment to the bill provides that any coterie o
citizens who comply with the requirements o
the charter may organize and establish an in
/ ternational bank
HoUsE-The general deficiency bill occupie
the attention OF the house Friday. 1t prob
| ably will not p SIS the house before Monday, tn
session Saturday after o'clock being sc
apart for eulogies upon the late Senator Har
| RS, OF Tennessee.