The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-04

proprating So, 100000 as an emergency
fund to be expended by the president
at his discretion. The amendment was
accepted without debate or explana-
ton.
An Extravagant Congress.
Mr.. Platt of Connecticut made plea
against the acceptance of amendments
by the senate without due considera-
tion. He said the present congress would
go on record as the most eXtravagant
that had ever held session in Wash
ington. Many other amendments We're
offered and ruled out on points of
order. Among them was a proposition
for government exhibit at the greater
American exposition at Omaha. Among
the amendments agreed to were these:
Authorizing the secretary of the inter-
ior to establish at Omaha a warehouse
for Indian supplies: the amendment to
carry into effect existing laws proVid-
ing two months extra pay for the vol
unteer officers and volunteer enlisted
men of the navy who served beyond the
United States in the war with Spain.
and one months extra pay for similar
officers and men who served during that
war only in the United States.
The bill as amended was passed A
bill providing for a government exhibit
at and to encourage the Ohio centennial
exposition to be held at Toledo and ap-
propriating 100000 was passed.
Consideration of the army appropria-
/ ton bill was then begun. The few
| amendments of the senate committee
to the bill were agreed to as the reading
| of the measure proceeded. Mr.. Warren,
| member of the committee on military
| affairs, offered an amendment provid-
! ing that the adjutant general of the
! army should have the rank, pay and al
| lowance of a major general. Mr.. Pettus
l n1 1 jnnt Tod n II FfsN ..f,,t e lrp
| against it. on the ground of general leg
| islation. He said that if the amendment
| was pressed there should be discussion
| of it. Mr.. Hawley declared there was
| not man in the army who had done
more or better service for the country
| than had Adjutant General Corbin. At
| this point consideration of the army bill
| was suspended to enable Mr.. Hale to
J present a partial report on the naval
appropriation bill He explained that
none of the seriously contested ques-
| tions, such as the price of armOr We're
incorporated in the report.
The senate further insisted on its
| amendments and asked for a new con-
ference. The debate on the army ap-
preparation bill was then resumed Mr..
Pettigrew made point of order against
the amendment that it had not been
referred to the committee on appropria-
| tons. The vice president held the lat
ter point to be we'll taken.
Mr.. Foraker offered the same amend
ment. restricting its application to the
| present adjutant general.
Mr.. Pettus made point of order
against it and he was sustained.
Mr. Allen appealed from the chairs
decision and by an aye and nay vote
was sustained, Al to Z.
Franchises in Cuba.
IT,
ment of which he gave notice a few
days since, declaring against the grant
ing of franchises in Cuba, emitting the
portion relating to the withdrawal of
the United States troops in the island.
The amendment as offered was as fol-
lows:
That no property, franchises or cen
cessions of any kind whatever shall be
granted by the United States or by any
military or other authority Wha ateVer in
the island Of Cuba during the occupa-
ton thereof by the United States.
Mr.. Sewell made the point of order
that the amendment was not relevant,
but he was overruled by a viva voce
vote.
Mr.. Burrows stated that he had been
informed by the war department to-
day that no franchises had been grant
ed and that none We're to be granted.
Mr.. Morgan Thought the amendment
premature and a dangerous innovation.
He said there We're many men in Cuba
ready to cut each others throats and
we should go slow in our deliberations.
Mr.. Morgan contended that the matter
should be left in the hands of the pres
ident
When we find such tumul as there
has been over General Gomez accept
ance of the $3,0000O0 proffered by the
United States it is evident that the
people are not capable of self-govern-
ment.'
Mr. Platt of Connecticut also argued
that the amendment was unnecessary
and that it was an unjustified insinua-
tion. Mr.. Foraker said there was TN
due sensitveness. He disclaimed any
intention to reflect upon the president
saying that he resented the effort in
this direction by certain eenators. He
read an article from the Washington
Star giving an interview with the pres
dent of the colonial board, saying tbs
board would take up questions affecting
patents ard the granting of franchises
Evidently, he said. the intention was
to grant a railrCad franchise, which
| would not be qualified.
IF tfis programme is to be followed ;
he continued. the United States won'1
get out of Cuba for a hundred years.
"Of course it won't" interiected MIR
Hale
Mr. Foraker said the president hat
in fact invited congress to legislat,
when he had in mis- Boston speech sait
the matter was in the hands of con.
gress.
Legislation Stified.
Does the senator know" asked Mr.
/. Hale, that any attempt at Legislation
| is TO be coutraven.cd and stitled? I an
surprised" the Maine senator added
r.
and thwart all attempts IT legislation.
Replying to this p0.Et, NJ. Forane
! said he had not intended to go so far, IA
he had not sunpos' d tEat there was an,
| effort to thwsl legislation.
| Mr.. Lodge supported the amendment