Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-15

brought out by the recent terrible storm.
The chaplain gave thanks that lin the DESC
lation of the recent storm there has been
drawn out sweet and gracious humanity
in the hearts and conduct of those who
have been Blessed with means and COM
forts; so that the poor who are always with
us have been cared for and comforted; and
that the sweet feelings of sympathy and
mercy on behalf of the rich have mani
Tested themselves in practical form show-
ing the brotherhood of the race
A bill was reported from the military af-
fairs committee extending the appreciation
of Congress to Miss Helen Miller Gould for
patriotic services during the late war and
providing that a gold medal be presented
to her by the President.
Mr.. Hoar objected to its present con-
sideration. He held that some general
policy ought TO be adopted with respect to
the comforting of such favors by Congress.
Every citizen who is desirouS Of such
an honor and does not receive il would,
he thought, suffer some disparagement by
reason of the Sc. ection of some one person
for the honor.
Subsequently Mr.. Hoar having examined
the bill, withdrew his objection, and ii was
passed.
The post office appropriation bill was re-
ported and Mr.. quay NPa.) gave notice that
he would call it up for consideration tomor-
row.
A bill was passed providing for the sd-
mission to the Naval Academy as a cadet
of Oscar W. Deignan, one OF the Merrimac
heroes
The Senate agreed to a conference on the
legislative. executive and judicial appro-
priation bill, and Senators Cullom, Sewell
and Teller were named conferees.
Bills were passed as follows: Authoriz-
ing the lighthouse beard to provide a steam
whistle at Michigan City. nd: locating the
office of the deputy collector of the port of
East PaScasoula, Miss, at Scranton. Miss.
Mr.. McEpery's Statement.
Mr.. McEnery G4a) then rose to a question
of personal privilege. During the debate on
his resolution yesterday some statements
were made with respect to changes in the
resolution after it was introduced that
would seem to reflect upon Mr.. McEnery.
Mr.. Lindsay (KyD had said that upon ex-
animation he had found that 1t was not the
same resolution he had supposed Mr.. Nc
Emery was going TO Offer
Mr.. Tillman Is. CD had said that the res
olrtion hat been amended "all out of
shape" Mr. McEnery said that the resolu-
ton had been in his possession for some
time, but that no material changes had
been made in it. The changes made were
only such as were required to make it con-
form TO the conditions when he offered it.
There certainly. he said. was no ground for
the statement of Mr.. Tillman. He further
ment yesterday tl-at the resolution was in
tfoduced because the sugar planters of
Louisiana were afraid of the sugar CONNIE
tition Of the Philippines, he spoke under a
misrepresentation. The sugar planters. as
body. were opposed to the ratifcat ton of
the treaty. He said he had not consulted
them with reference to his vote on the
treaty, as he did not represent them exciu-
sively. The cotton industry of Louisiana
was strongly III favor of the treaty He
said that if it should prove TO he true that
the resolution would afford protection to
the sugar Industry he should be glad of It,
but to afford that protection was not his
motive in introducing it.
On motion of Mr. Hoar the Senate then
at 12:J0 pm went into executive session.
Judge Meek Confirmed.
The Senate in executive session today
confirmed the nomination OF Edward R.
Meek, to be district judge for the northern
district of Texas. The nomination of Judge
Meek failed last session, but he was re-
appointed at the beginning of the present
session. The opposition in the Senate was
practically withdrawn. An aye and no vote
was taken, but the result was largely in
Mr. Meeks favor.