The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07

recognized by the chair as the gentla-
man from Greater Portland" +" Under the
terms Of the act passed today the oitizons
living in wards eight vnd nine will elect
one representative until tbs new appor-
tionment Is made. Decring is a Part of
Portland from the signing Of the act, but
the Deering city fathers hold office until
the Inauguration OF che new city govern
ment in NJ arch.
THE TREATY AND IHE PRESIDENT
"A part from the ennltment Of the Deer
ing bill, the only intes esting thing about
the session of the legiClRture this after
noon. was the reception of the news that
the Peace treaty had been ratified by the
Senate and the passage q an order in the
House directing that the congratulations
Of that body be sent to the President.
The newssof the ratification Of the ireaty
came to the Legislature II the shape OF
telegram from Senator Frye to Repre-
sentative Manley. When Mr.. Maniey read
the telegram in the House it was greeted
with an outburst OF cheering and the en-
thusiasm continued when Mr.. Guernsey
introduced the order direo;ing that tie
President. The telegram waG read in tho
Senate by MIR. Plummer and was listened
to with evidence of hearty satisfaction.
Governor Powers today transmitted to tho
legislature the following letter which Is
self explanatory:
Executive Mansion,
Washington, Feb. 2 1899
My Dear Sir;-The President has re-
quested me to acknowledge the courteous
Invitation extended to him by yourself
and the legislature of your state, ami to
express his deep regret that the pressure
of his engagements is SO great as to pre-
ciude the possibility of his giving himself
| the pleasure OF visiting Maine at this
time.
In accordance with the Presidents
wishes | have great pleasure in assuring
you and through you ths members of the
/ legislature, that ne Is very much gratified
| ty the cordial personal expressions con-
tained in the resolution, copy of which
you were good enough to enclose
Very truly yours.
| (Signed) j. A. PORTER,
Secretary of the President.
| HON. LLEWELLYN POWERS.
Governor, Augusta, Aaine.
THE APPROPRIATIONS.
During the session OF the House there
/ was q UufiN uNSE tne b1&A.
| The measure was reported last week An d,
under the rule, was tabled for printing.
To-day, Mr.. Msnley, House chairman OF
the committee ON finance, moved that i5
be given two readings. Mr.. Guernsey
promptly interposed IA motion to lay the
hill on the table. Parliamentary usage
leaves il for the mem ber who tables u bill
to make the motion to take it from the
table so Mr.. Guernsey motion IL
adopted would have taken the bill out Of
control. Mir Manley entered vigorous
protest. He said that the members would
have an opportunity to discuss the meas
ure when it comes up tomorrow on its
third reading. The motion to table was
lost as was motion to reconsider the vote
by which the bill was given its first two
readings.
THE ACADEMIES.
The committee on education has begun
sending In favorable reports on the re-
solves making the usual appropriations
for the academies In the Senate today
the resolves In favor of Wilton academy
and Lee Normal schools were reported.
Tomorrow DR. Psasles of Wiscasset will
report in the House the resolve in favor OF
Patten academy. 1t was hintsd today
that an attempt would be made in the