The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1899-12-27
Washington News Paragraphs

of Sulu of the action of Congress on
the Roberts case?
The proportion in the whole
House this year Is about 9 Repub-
lIcans to Democrats.
To insure proper diplomatic
silence, we might pair the Hon. Joe
Choate with the Hon Joe Chamber
lain.
OF course we will have to econo-
mize at home, but just think how
fine il will be TO mention The amount
we are spending for "our armies IN
;, o.
the colonies:"
Having been gwen an opportunity
10 wade through Senator Billy
Masou's collection of resolutions,
we find every subject represented
except a resolution of sympathy for
the Administration.
The tin plate mills of Wales are
said to be doing splendid business
DESPITE the American tariff, There
are now 400 of them In operation and
they make better article at less
price than the America plate.
The British equivalent to 'tes-
selated military sa,raps" and "sons
of noble sIres'' are crowding to
South Africa. But some how the
Beers do not stop their shooting on
that account. Have they lost all
sense of reverence?
The matrimonial question has
taken hold of the Post Office De-
partment, due probably to this excit-
ment IN Congress over Roberts. 1t
has been decided that married post
office clerks, who are females, can.
not letaln their places.
In view of The increased Demo
cratic minority in the House of Re
representatives., 1t seems only fair
that it be given better share of
the committees. The principal one
stood IL Republicans TO Demo
cratic IN the last Congress.
Senator Mason's resolution declar-
ing sympathy for the Beers in the
very words of the last Republican
platforms is likely to,lead to as murh
lodging in the Senate, as Mr..
Roberts bold assertion the Pres,
dent had knowingly appointed
polygamlsts to fat offices III Utah
caused in the House.
A dispatch has been received al
the Navy Depar'me from the
commander of the Naval Station al
Cavite, stating that the Charleston,
wrecked Nov. 2, was probably a
total loss. The cruiser lies on an
open reef, and, undoubtedly, lie,
bottom has been pounded out IN the
heavy seas. 1t may be possible tc
save some Of the gurs and equip
ment of the vessel.
In his annual report to the Score
tary of the Interior, Gov. Brady OF
Alaska states that tie territory de
sires to be taken into the Union a,
state. an1 ii Is probable tha. Con
gress viii be called upon to act il,
the matter this winter. The salmo,
fisheries form an interesting fea,ur,
OF the report, as does also gold min
ing. For the latter, proper ma
"A chinery Is greatly in demand. Thn
year. the salmon fisheries produced
1000, 900 cases and $4,000 barrels
the total value being not less than
$1,000
The Bishops Of the Methodist
Church, Ia session in Washln ston
this week, adopted resolution y, :
ti,'onlng Congress TO expel Cor
gressman-elect Roberts of Utah, n
aceordance with the following pro.
vision of the Federal Constitution.
Each House (of Congress )may dete-
mine the rules of Its proceedings,
punish It's members for disorderly
behavior, and, with the concurrence
OF two-thl d exprl, II nher. -
The AmerIcan consult at Annoy.
China, worte 10 the State DEPART
ment that corn mssl, grits and hon.