The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

July i-For neurly six hours the Senate /, n
under discussion the Hawaiian annexation
resolutions. The first formal speech In favor OF
the resolutions was delivered by Mr.. Pettus.
Democrat, OF Alabama. His address was
strong and patriotic. As u Democrat he main
tanned that the question was In no sonse u
party issue, but the proposition was ono
which ought TO command In the circum
stances, the support OF men OF oil par
ties. He had heated colloquy with Mr.
Gallery, Democrat OF Louisiana, in the course
OF which the latter intlmated that the Alabama
Senator was anicted with senility Mr.. Pet
tuS' retort was vigorous and resentful OF what
he termed an insult Mr.. Gallery subsequently
disclaimed any intention OF insulting Mr.. Pet
tus. Mr.. Mallory, Democrat, OF Florida, pre-
sented constitutional argument against the
acquisition Of territory by Joint resolution OF
Congress.
The session OF the House was of little legisla-
tive interest. few private bills were passed,
and some conference reports OF minor impor-
lance were adopted. Adjournment which in
yolved the abandonment Of the evening pension
session. was taken until Tuesday.
June 30-The Senate passed the last Of the
appropriation bills after three hours Of debate
In denouncing the action Of the conferees for
striking out the free homes provision of the
Indian bill Mr.. Pettigrew Silver Republican, OF
with being dominated by the money power
and with the election OF senators by the COR
rupt use OF money. The Hawaiian annexation
resolutions were then taken up and Mr.. Bate OF
Tennessee and Mr.. Tillman OF South Carolina
spoke in opposition to them.
June 29.-The Senate passed the resolution
rendering the thanks OF Congress to Naval Con-
structor Hobson and the other heroes Of the
Merimac, and to Lieutenat Frank a. Newcomb.
Aarn 4 tha fnF
his gallant rescue Of the Winslow and her crew
of Cardenas; and retiring on full pay Captain
HogSdon, of the McCulloch, for distinguished
Gervices at Manila. Consideration OF the gen.
er5l deficiency bill was concluded, and the
measure was passed. An amendment Of great
Importance was attached to the bill, practically
by general consent. II relates to the settle
ment OF the claims of the government against
the Pacific railroads 1t provides that the sec
rotary Of the treasury, the secretary Of the In
terror, and the attorney general, be appointed
commission to settle the indebtedness OF the
roads to the government, and that
they shall not accept less than
the full amount OF the principal and all amounts
necessary to reimburse the government for
money paid for interest or otherwise. The de-
ticiency bill, as passed, carries about S227 ,00O.
0C0, the largest sum carried by any appropria-
ton measure since the civil war. After tho
passage OF the deficiency bill, consideration OF
the Hawaiian annexation resolutions was re-
sumed Mr. Gallery. Democrat, Of Louisiana
concluding his speech in opposition to annexa-
ton.
The House disposed Of number OF measures
and incidentally enjoyed speech from Mr..
Allen, Of Mississippi, which precipitated po-
itical episode in which Mr.. Grosvenor, Repub-
lean, Of Ohio, and Mr.. Bailey. Democrat, OF
Texas, figured as principals in bitter personal
iebate. Mr. Allen proposed that a company
II Congressman be raised and so to Cuba
ander General Grosvenor. After send
ing the Indian and sundry civil bills
back for conference, consideration Of bills
from the military affairs committee. proceeded.
Notable among the measures passed were those
providing for the enlistment OF cooks in tho
army; providing for the appointment OF mill
tary storekeeper for the army; providing for tho
protection Of harbor defenseS and Notifications
against wanton and malicious injury,
and giving the secretary Of war discretion to
permit any church or religious sect to erect its
house of worship upon the West Point military
reservation. The last named bill precipitateI
considerable discussion, it being framed at tn,
instance of Catholic effort but giving equa
privileges to all churches
June 2S.-In the House the conference report
upon the bankruptcy bill was adopted by vots
of 1874 to SO, and the measure will now go to ths
President. Several bills affecting the army
were passed, notable being those providing fos
the pay of volunteers from the date of enroll
ment for service and providing for increases In
the ordnance engineer and quartermaster
departments The permanent increase of tho
two former precipitated from number Of
Democrats very vigorous protests against any
action looking to permanent enlargement OF
the country's military establishments.
Almost the entire session OF the Senate was
occupied by Mr.. Gallery Of Louisiana in a con-
.inuaton Of his speech against the annexation
If Hawaii. He had not concluded at adjourn
nent.
June T.-At II o'clock the Senate convened
and few minutes afterward adopted the reso-
luton of Mr.. Davis, chairman Of the foreign re-
ations committee, providing that hereafter.
until further action shall be taken, the Senate
convene daily at II q. m. Consideration of the
Hawaiian annexation resolutions was resumed
and during the session Mr.. Clay Democrat OF
Georgia; Mr.. Roach, Democrat OF North Da-
llota and Mr. Caffery. Democrat, of Louisina
addressed the senate in opposition to them Mr.
Gallery had not concluded his speech when thu
senate adjourned.
June 25.-The Senate devoted the day to rou-
tine work and hlibustering against the Ha-
waaian resolution. Senator Morgan sharply
denounced the fllibusterers and Senator White
ot California defended them