The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-12-15
WORK OF CONGRESS

WORK OF CONGRESS.
Washington, Dec THE first note
OF the anti-expansionists was sounded
IN the senate by Senator Vest Of Mis-
souri,, who introduced the following
resolution:
'sThat under the constitution Of the
United States no power is given to the
federal government to acquire territory
to be held and governed permanently
as colonies. The colonial system Of
European nations cannot be estab-
llshed under our present constitution;
but aHsterritory acquired by the gov
eminent, except such small amount as
may be necessary for coaling stations,
correction of boundaries and similar
governmental purposes must be ac-
quired and governed with the purpose
of ultimately organizing such terri
tories into states suitable for admis-
sion into the Union
A brief discussion of the navigation
laws was precipitated by the consid-
Grafton Of a bill amending those laws
by the addition of a provision that for
eign built vessels wrecked in the
United States, purchased by citizens Of
this country and repaired to the extent
of three-fOurths Of their value shall be
subject to forfeiture if they engage
subsequently in the coastwise trade Of
the United States. Mr.. Vest, men,
Der Of the committee on commerce ex-
pressed his opposition to the bill,
principally because it afforded protec-
ton to the coastwise trade which need
ed no protection. Mr.. Caffery Of
Louisiana, who is member of the COM
mittee on commerce, opposed the bill.
Finally it was made a special order
for next Monday. At 1 80 the senate
adjourned.
In the House.
The house was in session less than
half an hour yesterday when the
deaths of Representatives Northway
Of Ohio and Love. Of Mississippi were
announced and an adjournment was
taken out Of respect to their memory.
The customary resolution for the dis
tribution of the presidents message to
the several committees having juris-
diction was adopted, and the deficiency
bill, carrying the appropriation for the
extraordinary expenses of the army
and navy from Jan. 1 to July 1, 1899,
was reported and will be taken up by
the house to-day. The report of the
the president, was laid before the
house and referred to the committee
on territories, together with a bill Of
fered by Mr.. Hit to carry out the rec
concentrations Of the commission.
Washington, Dec. s. =. No business
was transacted by the senate in
open session. A few minutes
after the senate convened it went
into executive session. At 2:15 business
in open session was resumed. The
death of Representatives Northway of
Ohio and Love of Mississippi was an
nounced and the senate adjourned as
a mark Of respect to their memories.
IN executive session the senate had
long debate upon the subject of con-
hr nation Of the Hawaiian commission
ers. The debate was started by Sena-
tor Hoar, who made a vigorous pro-
test against the practice of appointing
senators upon such a commission. The
method Of appointing senators on COM
missions was defended by Senators
Morgan and Plat, who claimed there
was nothing inconsistent in so doing.
The debate then became somewhat
general and the constitutional pre-
negatives of the president and the SEN
technical phases.
The House.
Washington, Dec. S.-The house yes
terday passed the anti-ticket scalping
bill by vote of 119 to 1O1 This ac-
ton is the elimination Of a ten-years'
struggle on the part of the railroads to
put an end to the business of ticket
sca1ping. The interstate commerce
commission first called attention to
this in it's report Of 1883, and it has
been before congress ever since in one
form or another. During the last ses-
sion extensive hearings were given
both to the representatives of the rail-
roads and the scalpers, and Mr. Sher-
man Of New York secured ia pledges
Tor the measure. 1t was, however
not deemed advisable to bring the
measure forward until the present ses-
sion. The debate lasted four hours
and was spirited ON both sides. None
of the amendments offered were adopt
ed and the bill passed as reported by
the committee
Washington, Dec g. - The senate
held a short session and then
adjourned until Monday after max
ing the Nicaraguan canal bill the
unfinished business before that body.
Mr.. Morgan called up the measure,
whereupon Mr.. Pettigrew moved to
adjourn. This motion failed-13 to 42-
and the bill was brought forward. An
adjournment was then taken. During
the session Mr.. Vest stated his objec-
ton to the hurried manner Of passing
appropriation bills in the senate and
gave notice that he would insist-uDon