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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
SAY THE BEEF WAS EXCELLENT.
TESTIMONY OF INSPECTOR GENERAL CARL
TON AND CAPTAIN SMITH.


Washington. Jan. H-Major H. II. Carlton. In
spcctor general on the staff OF General Wilson. ma
Captain Frederick A. Smith now chief commssary
OF the Department OF the Lakes. Chicago. who
inspected the first cargo OF beef landed at Santiago
were the only witnesses before the War lnvesti-
eating Commission to-day. Both depicted the food
conditions the former az 10 Porto Rico and the
latter as Cuba, In colors and said there
had been no material complaint
General Humphreys. chief quartermaster with the
Shaftcr expedition, who has come on from Havana
AT the urgent summons OF the Commission APP
poared but was not ready to testify. and will take
the witness stand on Monday. when there also
Will he present representatives OF the Neson-Morris
Packing Company.
Major Carlton said the rations furnished were OK
ceptionally good-better than the average. The
food supplies were inspected thoroughly and no
fault could be found or course. he said there were
a few cases where everything not In the best
condition but only 10 the extent that naturally
and frequently occurs where there are large guam
titles OF meats He said he knew OF no complaints
OF food The refrigerated beef was excellent. At
Chickamauga the officers seemed to want more to
teach the men TO march and shoot than TO train
in sanitary matters. but not so much so as 10 give
ground for complaint. In Porto Rico. or course.
camps could not be kept In quito "a good sanitary
condition as at home. but everything possible had
been done
Captain Smith testified that the beef furnished at
Santiago excellent, and that he never heard
ANYTHING as 10 chemical treatment until he read
the published charges.
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ANTLEXPANSION CAMPAIGN.
AN IMPORTANT RESOLUTION INTRO
DUCED BY MR. HOAR IN THE SENATE.

1T DECLARES THAT THE FTrrPrNos OUGHT TO BE
FREE AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DEFERRED
on OBJECTION By MR. DAVIS.
Washington. Jan. IA resolution Of more
than ordinary Significance and Importance was
introduced In the Senate to-day by Mr. Hoar. Of
Massachusetts,. 1t declares that the people OF
the Philippines of right ought to be free and
Independent. that they are absolved from poti-
cal connection with Spain. and that they have
full power to establish government themselves
with which the United states does not propose
to interfere. Mr.. Hoar desired immediate action
on the resolution but objection by Mr.. Davis
the chairman OF the Foreign Relations Commit
tee. IT went over. The text of Mr.. Hoars
luton is as follows:
Resolved That the people Of the Philippine
Islands OF right ought TO he free and independ-
ent; that they absOved from all allegiance
to the Spanish Crown. and that all political con-
nection between them and Spain Is and ought
to be totally dissolved and that they have.
therefore. full power to do all acts ana things
which Independent States may of right do. that
II is their right 20 institute a government
for themselves. laying It's foundation on such
principles and organizing It's powers in such
form 10 them shall seem most likely TO effect
their safety and happiness; and that with these
rights the people Of the United States do not
prOpOSe to interfere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
BURriL or ALFREb MERLIN.

Alfred Merriam. who had been a we'l-known ana
much respected resident OF Brooklyn. was buried
Yesterday In Lausanne. Switzerland, where he died
from apoplexy Wednesday. For years he car
ried on a banking and commission business IN
New-York. Eighteen months ago he retired and
vent 70 live IN Switzerland. HIS native place
Mr. Merriam was born in Basic. In 1881, where no
lived until he was eighteen years old. lie then
came 10 America. and went into the banking ana
commission business OF his father, J. j Merriam. OF
Exchange Place He later became a partner In the
firm and finally succeeded 10 the business when
was conducted under his name until he re-
tired In 1881. He was a member OF the New YORK
Produce Cotton and Coffee exchanges. Swiss az
fairs always deeply Interested Mr Merriam, ana 10
was closely Identified With the Swiss Benevolsnt
Society and the Swiss Home. lie iivei az 80.
IA Henry-st until he went 10 Swizerland 40
leaves a widow one daughter and three sons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
Mr.. L1TTLEFIELD'S TRIBUTE.
E1,roG1zFs THE CHARACTER OF THE DEAL

STATESMAN.
Lewiston Me. Jan. IA dispatch TO THE Jour
nal' from Rockand. Me, says that Charles H.
Idtlefed of this city, who was an intimate friend
OF Congressman Dingley and who Is as well quail
fled TO speak OF the distinguished statesman as any
man in Maine to-day paid tribute TO the dead Ton
gresham In the following words:
The death Of Mr. Dingey will create profound
and universal sorrow. not only In this Congress
district but throughout the State and country The
commanding position which he occupied in National
affairs has been fully appreciated In Maine Ills
unremitting Industry intelligent and thorough In
vestigation Of leading public questions. especially
the innumerabe details involved, resulted In the
ACQUISITION Of vast fund Of invaluable information
available for instant use. In this respect he
uniouc and doubt II he had peer in the coun-
try The whole nation will feel his loss.
"rt has oeen the privilege OF few men in his time
N wicld the influence which II IS conceded Nelson
Dngley exercised upon National legislation No
one has done more effective practical work IN
shaping It. II will be remembered OF him that he
olwavs wrought honestly, conscentiously. intelli-
cor,iv and faithfully. as well as powerfully and
suocessrullv In ad iition TO all this. IL is source
OF great satisfaction 10 his friends Mt this time that
his honor and fame have never been aspersed' ana
his public and private character was hreproach-
able lie was In the very highest sense n faithful
md exemplary public servant
"J<nox County has always been one OF Mr.. Ding
lows strongest supporters. and the feeling Of the
people Of all varieties toward him was more than
thai ~ ordinary friendship ordinary admiration
His visits here always took the form OF public re-
ceptfons and those who paid their heartfelt re-
spects were not divided by party or social dlstlhc
ton He was regarded a man OF the people. ana
"a such was adored by them. The mourning ana
sorrow which the news Of his death mas caused nero
are not less pronounced than the feelings which
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
A CHECK on ARMY REELECTION.
SECRETARY ALGER ADOPTS A NEW RULE COY
ERNING DISCHARGES


Washington Jan. I-Secretary Ager has been
Obliged TO make new rule to prevent the reduc.
ton OF the Army below the point OF safety through
the discharge of enlisted men application.
Every time regiment of volunteer troops IS
dered TO move toward Cuba Porto Rico or the Phil
ippincs or indeed In any direction there Is a
food OF applications at the War Department from
tho friends and relatives OF number Of the pri-
vate soldiers seconded in many cases by the Rep
resentatives In Congress from the districts where
the volunteer regiment recruited. requiring
the Immediate discharge OF certain soldiers. So
long as the War Department was willing 10 bring
the Army down to "A peace basis 1t was able 10
grant many OF these applications but now that
there Is need for nearly all the men, and In the an
scnce of action by Congress toward replacing the
volunteers by Regulars the Department Is obliged
10 hold on 10 fhe men. Accordingly Secretary Nger
hos adopted the rule In dealing with applications
FOR discharge that. where they are sane
toned By the company commanders. they cannot
mo oronied II 10 do so would be 70 reduce the
strength OF the company below the minimum ilxed
bv law still further to carry out the prechution-
ary measure II also ordered that no appIlcati2nS
for discharge be entertained when regiment mas
received orders 10 move.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
MEDAL FOR A GALLANT LIFE-SA|ER.

Washington. Jan. IL (SpecaD-The JOINT reSo.''
,ion introduced by MIR. briggs which provides LOT
ra,,,rg a ura-saving medal to Michael i. Barry.
~ New-Yo-k city was reported unanimously 70
dov from the House Interstate and Foreign COM
norce Committee Mr.. Barry at different tunes
has saved the lives OF five persons from dro"hlhs'
owing to an opinion Of the Attorney-"ehera III
1895. constituting the general IN" OF '"e S"O'
$onened TO instances where there nave peeh S",p
wrecks IL was necessary 10 pass speclh hct. ra
r. c,rcmstances In the case having been ftierieu
,n ,be Secretary OF the Treasury ana iouf,u 10 pe
,neyi,orious the committee reported the JONI ieso
i., ,,,n recommends ton that II be adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
pOSTOFPTCE APPROPRIATION BILL RbiDi'
MANY IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE POSTAL
SYSTEM MADE.

SYSTEM MADE
WASHINGTON, Jan IA number or Important
changes I'm the postal system are made IN 'he foS'-
office Appropriation bill agreed upon to-day py 'he
1Iorso committee on Postotices and Postroads
Tho onount carried by the bill Is about 10000
ooo or an increase OF about 100000 over the
omount last year The item for railway trans
rortaton OF mails is S332I500, an increase OF $"''-
600 over last year. The amount Tor suDsiu'eS IL
s2oo 200 end for railway postal-car service NSipO
The bill contains. for the first Time an appro-
r,a,,on for postal service In newly acquired errl-
tory and territory held by military rule. amount
ing 70 100000 The pneumatic tube Appropriation
"a stricken out The estimate for 1t was sz2o""'
The plan has been on trial in New-York. Phila-
delpha and Boston.
The Postal Commission for tho investigation OF
all subjects relating 10 the service is continued as
e. has been found that the Commission cannot COM
n,e,e its work In time to report to this Congress-
The rural free-devcry service receives an increase
from $4,000 10 f3oOvO. 49,, .u, A. q
THE most important new feature Of the bill IL
compete classification Of the postofiice clerks anu
their sal ries throughout the country ierstoioe
hmm sum has been allowed 20 the fostonicc ~
nartincnt for clerk hro in various cities ana lo"is
S,y however a definite number OF CLERKS ni.
20 bevond this number. The salaries are also re-
adjusted berg scaled upward until inc Nzo poiiat
s reached The reimbursement makes the iniill' ,
salary in nrst-clnss Offices $500 instead OF ~" anu
are retained as the minimum in sccond,cnss oiee co;
The Increase Of clerks thus provuea Lor =, ~ 10
over The present force OF BlT In TINS way WIG
number OF clerks their pay ana 10 some eA'ei'
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TO IMPROVE SOUTHWEST PASS.

THE ENGINEER BOARD RECOMMENDS A JETrY
SYSTEM COSTING 100000.
Washington Jan. 1.-THE Secretary OF war to-
day sent Congress the survey and report OF a
Board OF Army Engineers on the Southwest Pass
N,ssissipp River, which is one OF the most ex-
tcnsve river and harbor projects under considera-
ton. The Board was appointed under resolution
of Congress 70 report on channel thirty-hve ieet
deep md Of adequate width
General Wilson. the chief Of Engineers IN SUD
hitting the report says the project, II oNecu tt
Win yiror viii secure the depth proposed, whicn
L. not excessive considering tho vast cotnnerc'hs
interests involved The Board proposes systcun Vi
;nttoe and tho estimate for the entire work Is Si5
zoo 00 further estimate OF per CENT LOT Min
tcnance and per cent 10 extend inc Jctues - iauc
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WAR EXPENSES or THE STATES.
THE PRESIDENT SAYS THE GOVERNMENT CAN
NOT PAY THEM WITHOUT SPECIAL
LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14-Senators Tillman and Nc
Iaurin OF South Carolina called on the president
today relative 10 the recent decision OF tho CON
,rollcr of the Treasury that the States which eX-
r.n1cd money in raising volunteer regiments for
ec~,ice in The late war could not be rcmunerated
by the United States Government. In the case OF
the Southern States the money 50 expended Is TO
be applied on the debt owing from tho state TO the
Government In the case Of South Carolina how
ever this money was not taken from the ,I Sttte
Troqeury bur was advanced by Governor tll'rb.
out of his own pocket. The same thing was true OF
The Governor Of Missouri President Mckinney SUE
n,ed that rho only remedy lay In special leesla
tion by Congress. He Indicated that he would az
prove special bill If It were passed senator NC
Iaurin viii Introduce spccl1l bll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
A MEAT FAMINE THREA TENED.

TERRIBLE RAvAGEs OF DROUTH AND R1NpER-
PEST IL SOUTH AFRICA
Washington. Jan. flowing to the terrible raw
nges OF the rinderpest md tho prolonged drouth
South Africa Is threatened with n meat famine. In
tho wear ended May - last. according 10 a report
to the state Department from Consul Stowe. at
Cape Town no less than 10000 head OF cattle
were lost from these causes. while In the same
time the loss Of sheep was 2.0S6.0o. In many dis
tricts the drouth has become worse since May
All over the country the farmers are selling their
breeding stock for slaughter. and the price OF meat
&C. mildly rising In the cities II sells at from
20 10 20 cents a pound for beef and % cents FOR
mutton Prices for living are mounting 70 inc
danger point American -four ana c0rnhca nrn
being imported the demand for the latter peihe
beyond the supply. Altogether the consul says
tho outlook for large trade Win me um Li
The United states cannot share In the large pros
pectiye sales OF frozen meat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
THE SENATE JOINS IN MOURNING.
MR. HALE's TRIBUTE TO MR. DINGLEY-ADJouRN
MF,NT TAKEN.

MENT TAKEN
Washington, Jan. 14.-At the opening OF the Sen
ates session to-day the blind chaplain paid a
fitting and touching tribute TO tho late Nelson
Dngley I'VE come into Thy presence" he said.
bowed with sorrow because n prince and n great
man among us has fallen" lie referred TO the life
Of answering integrity and great usefulness OF Mr.
Dingley and prayed that his influence and single
mindedness may enter into our lives to uplift and
inspire us.
message was received from the House an
nouncng the adoption Of resolutions on the death
Of Mr. Dingley. Mr.. Hale requested that the reso-
buttons be laid before the Senate and read. He
then offered resolutions expressing the deep sor-
row with which the Senate had learned Of the
death of Mr. Dngley. and directing the appoint
ment OF n committee of Senators to accompany the
body to Maine Mr. Hale then said
very distinguished leader in the deliberations
of the House of REPRESENTATIVES. and IN the legis-
lation of Congress has been taken away. The non.
Nelson Dngiey Represenativs of tSnsr city fTo
1s s I'D as6n s'St or ococh qf physca
was insufficient for him TO overcome the malay
with which he was AFFLICTED And death came PEACE
calamity In every part OF the Republic it will ex-
S c H1a nan Gws Ky
and learning and by bis conduct the other end
leader of the House Of Representatives. lie was
member Of great r1ea Tnp DO
not know who will fill It. Into his district ms
death will carry sadness 20 all. For thirty years
he has represented the people OF Maine and they
knew OF all OF his ou,gOngs and incominga. Ihcir
confidence in him was in so heaped-up measure
that II is impossible 10 estimate IT. This Is not
the time for formal presentation OF his virtues
but IN partial recognition of the loss that has be-
fallen us. I now move that the Senate adjourn.
Before putting the motion to the Senate. MI
Gallinger who In the chair. announced the
committee OF Senators to accompany the body 70
Mime as follows Messrs Frye. Aldrch. burrows,
Fairbanks. Prichard, Berry. Faulkner. Rawlins
and MCLaurin.
The Senate then at 12:43 p. m, adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
DEEP SORROW IN THE HOUSE.
DEATH OF MR. DINGLEY ANNOUNCED BY Mr.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ADOPTED


ELLE-REsoLUToNs ADOPTED.
Washington. Jan 1.-THE House OF Representa-
tves assembled to-day under circumstances OF deep
and universal sorrow. caused by the death Of Rem
resentative Nelson Dingley OF Maine. Az Speaker
Reed entered the chamber a hush fell upon the
members they and with bowed heads
listened TO the eloquent tribute from the chaplain
the Rev. DR.. Couden. who said:
A great man. leader among men. has been taken
wife and family BROAD We're bis conceptions and
strong his convictions; firm and infexiblc his Will
lied upon by his colleagues as leader. and os-
by his he h eay ~ 6shnd record
sona worth that becomes part or the history OF
the country.
Mr. Boutee. the senior member Of the Maine
delegation. then recognized for n brief and
feeling announcement OF the death OF his colleague
He spoke follows
1t becomes the most painful duty OF my public
ife TO announce the death Of my revered colleague
Nelson Dingley. Of Maine This is not time TO
service Of Mr.. Dingley. At later time | will ask
the House to set aside time ntinSy to express
sp.cuousiy Identified with a remarkable period in
TINES When his os VIII be p seriously
by The whole country; a loss which VIII be shared
Mr.. Boutelle then offered the following resolu-
lions. which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the House has heard with deep
regret and profound sorrow OF the death of the
Hon Nelson Dingley. late Representative from the
Resolved. That I'm recognition of the long and dis
tingushe6 services rendered In this body by Mr.
Dngley appropriate services be held In the hail or
the House Of Representatives on Monday. January
16 1895 at II o'clock
Resolved. That committee OF nine members OF
the House, with such members OF the senate as
may be joined be appointed 10 attend the funeral
at Lewiston. Me. and that the expense attending
the execution of this order be paid out Of the con-
tingent fund of the House.
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms or the House
be authorized and directed to take such steps as
may be necessary for properly carrying out the
provisions Of this resolution.
Resolved That the clerk communicate these resos
buttons TO the Senate and transmit a copy thereo'
to :he family of the deceased
Resolved That as "A further mark OF respect TO
the memory OF the deceased. the House do now ad-
Journ.
The Speaker announced the following committee
under the resolutions: Messrs. Boutele, Payne
Deliver Tawney, Evans. Hnborn. clarke baheE'
Dockery. Bell and Mcclellan. . 49,,
At 1920 p. m. as further mark OF respect ,ne
House adjourned until Monday. when the funeral
services VIII be held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

"
Navy orders have been issued;
ARMY.
Lieutenant, Colonel EDWARD BURR "a Noiun1esr En ,b
will be relieved fom DUTY IN me once g, md
chef Of nfnee Thomas %na vi" anbury Of his
duties and Of all money and property apperta'nins
thereto
Lieutenant Colonel MILTON D. ApAMs upon Eis reg'
from duty at Detroit. Mich by MAJ, T 1n0 ana re-
c anas Mai3r Daniel KnsmSn the duties recently
transferred to him by Lieutenant Colonel 'onn D'''''
Major THOMAS H. co Tn Of o Epsefs evs
neoTs 81 the duties now his charge
JAMES BRMs I'm infs1'f sS the h.
Ing oHcer. Of that regiment for assignment to com
prigodier General WILLIAM G. OATES Is honorably dis
charged the service Of the 1ea Stn om further duty
with the second Army Corps and VIII procee' T" "''
home. III,
Fire, Iieutenapt EDWIN NJ sUPI.EE. 81 Cavalry; WI,
proceed huntsville Ala, for duty as "ss'''''
Canto,n JONATHAN y. PATTON, assistant auartermas-
O''t ter vii proceed 70 Montauk y. Y. for duty
Captain PHILIP BERNHARD. 7th Volunteer intan"s' 10
honorahly discharged . ,.oon no
i'' sisrnn, qnartermaster Of his commission as rf
lieutenant Of cavalry only has been a''e'''' " w
effect December Il. lSVs - .
Captain EZRA FULLER IN CayalT T-o Tl r fT duty
tho chief mastering officer of Son'h Na'''''" ~ '
as assistant mastering ffcer.
CAPTAIN GEORGE X MGrNNEGIE lSh Infantry; s, S,'
proceed to Columbia - & V w,S the muster out
M sumter troops the state OF South Carolina
Second Lieutenant RAYMqXp, n snEpon lie viii proceed
10 Anniston Ala the proPery S ar w y1Ts
he is accountable and VIII men ,t rsp hs Is transferred
f fs!aa 5ss purpose VI ,ooo,n,.s
sua.ia Inspector to inspect unservisenoTT xss for
ubcb. captain Robert II. Stevens assistant quarter
master IS responsible ~ o....
Colorcl MEDAL ~ iHTb,rSdspha for
,niprf
GUY co,,re, rr-Iu J. GALLAGHER, Subsistence
Second Lieutenant ALFRED KENNIT;G Gr 2.Sr "s
cavalry. viii proceed to ''''''
duty
......., . 4 FOSTER. retired. detached from the
i'' WnIash AMI ordered hcme ~ l., 10
t,n ,ba waEash ard home
." . ,,r,a,dc- J. g WILSON IL detached rom
rsmmand 4 Vixen and ordered to the "''' u
Cap,aia I. KEMPrF IL relieved fro'" ' "
'"Pi rensacola. n...,.o,o
c,,an l. GLASS ordered TO command me Ttnns
I, aa wen az to assume charge of the NaNu W.. i"
station At Yerha Buena Island san ira'cS0
=, ,,o,o,, e, rnmander y. u. V. STUART IL aea'issn
from the York Navy Yard ans ordered % '"e
,,o,,,n.,, commander W H. TURNER is detached rom
b scorpion ard ordered the Franklin as executive
,,.,,onan, 7 4 BELL is detached form the New-York
r,e.,enan, @ r. EVANS is ordered to the ST. Marys f0r
duty. - ....,o,a ~,
th. Zero and ordered 10 the Mare Island Navy lar"
with the Ranger.
,,,,o,Aer A : SNOW Is ordered 20 assume conniild
- IN. entire harbOr of san Juan insteau OF N"'"'
station ,, -. ,.o
Assistant Engineer X NJ Wll'hlNS ~ "e''0" ~
Ner, and ordered home.
,.,,s.o,, engineer J. L. SMITH Is detached from the
Nero and ordered home 49, -.
Assistant Paymaster p NJ ADDISON Is de'acheo HUM
the supply and ordered home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
MERCHANTS TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL

The directors OF the Merchants and Manufact-
urers Board of Trade. Mt special meeting at the
Hoffman House Yesterday. appointed n committee
consisting OF r. NJ Walters. J. A. Hickman, Charles
Hauptner. @ .. Shayne and Francis O.Nen TO
attend the funeral Of congressman Nelson Dnglcy.
The directors sent this telegram to Mrs. Dingley:
THE members OF the Merchants and Manufact-
urers Board Of Trade Of NewYork mourn your
loss committee Will attend the funeral. accom-
panying the remains to New-York'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
THE VACANCY NOT TO BE FILLED.

Washington. Jan. Alt has been practically de-
cided not TO appoint n member OF the Ango-Amer
can Jolnt High Commission to I'LL tho vacancy
caused by the death OF Representative Dingley
with John ". Foster ILL., and unable 10 discharge
any Of the duties OF his membership the necessity
for the daily attendance at the sessions OF CON-
gress of the Congressional members OF the COM
mission and the loss OF Mr. Dngley the American
Commissioners having much difficulty In Keep
ing up their work. Still. II Is felt that the Com.
mission has proceeded far toward the end or
It's work that It would not be feasible to take In a
new member
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

London. Jan. 1.-THE St James's Gazette COM
mcntlng upon the Eagan-Mics dispute, says mat
I'm view Of somewhat similar occurrences on the
Other side OF tho Channel we tempted TO In
quire whether honor Of the army is phrase pc
culiary appropriated by democratic institutions or
whether II is specially engendered by republican
forms Of government" THE ST. James's Gazette
concludes It's remarks on the subject with n SNUG
OF self-assurance. saying. Such things could not
hanpen In ENGLAND"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
ALDRICH TO BE CHAIRMAN.
MR. ALLISON DOES NOT DESIRE TO BE AT
THE HEAD OF THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE

washington. Jan 1+-Senato tor Allison has practi-
cally decided 10 remain at the head OF the Com
mittee on Appropriations. and not to take the
craftsmanship OF the Committee on Finance to
which he is entitled by right of seniority. This
decision will make Senator Aldrich chairman OF
the Finance Committee and will promote Senat tor
Spooner to the Craftsmanship of the Committee on
Rules.