Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
\. C.'S DEPARTING
SCORES LEAVING FOR THEIR
HOMES TO SPEND CHRIsTMAs.
RETENTION OF The PHILIPPINES.
Charge That Large Part Of the Pres
idenfs prosperity il FictitiOus-
Meaning of "COin"-Scnate Tinan-
cinI Bill Reported.

WASHINGTON. December l9-Th8
House was in session two hours to-day
A large number Of perfunctory resolutions
for printing. and for committee leave D
sit during the sessions, etc, necessary %
get the committees under way were
adopted, and the several portions of tll
Presidents message were distributed ac.
cording 70 custom. The resolution ir
the distribution Of the message was madl
the occasion OF speech by Mr.. Grow.
the venerable ex-Speaker of the Hols.
IN defence OF the administration course
in the Philippines, and by Mir Bell
Colorado Populist, criticising the Pros-
dents utterances upon the prosperity of
the country.
Scores of the members Left Tor thcir
homes this evening. 10 spend the holidays.
Mr. Tayler, OF Ohio. chairman Oh tho
special committee TO investigate tle cases
OF Representativc-elect Roberts, oler0l
a resolution as 10 the payment Of tAe exc
penses incurred by the committee ana
hereafter 60 be incurred, in connection
with the contingent fund Of the House.
Mr.. Lentz, Of Ohio. asked unanimous
consent that the committee investigating
the Roberts case be also instructed io in-
vestigate the cases OF the two Utah pole
ticians alleged 10 be guilty OF poly8ami.
Mr.. Sherman, OF New York. objected,
and the Tayler resolution was adopted
Mr.. Grow read q carofully-prcp pared
speech in defence Of the policy OF retain
ing possession Of the Philippines, as
logical result OF the war with Spain ar4
Dewey's victory in Manila bay. H3 sail
the people Of the District Of Columbl b
would have just as much right 20 rebe
against the authority OF the United
States as the people OF the Philippine
"The COpperhead5 Of lS5l-'65 were sue
ceeded by the Anti-Imperialists Of TO-DAY.
Both sought 10 embarrass the govern
ment."
THE COUNTRYS PROSPERITY"
Mr.. Bell. Of Colorado. submitted some
remarks in criticism OF the Statements
IN the Presidents message about th.
prosperous condition OF the country. lie
charged that a large proportion of tLe
alleged prosperity was fictitious aud l-
stanced the case OF the numerous inlls-
trial trusts. which, he said, had been
inflated with wind and floated. Many 0.
these bubbles had been prlcked within
the last few days, and to-day tho nea.-
papers were filed with the stories 0i dis
aster on Wall street.
During Dir. Bells speech, Mr.. Lnneg
Of North Carolina interrupted him u
want 10 read 20 you a sentence from "a
letter from a resident Of North Carolina,
which l was just reading" said De-
Mr.. Linney read as follows. "I slmc-
times think How can Il be? Am ! mis-
taken? Is the Republican party right on
the money and all other questions. aui
We honest, horny-handed sons of tol
always wrong? Really, II looks that way
now. God grant that prosperity has
come 10 stay, whether brought about I
your party or not. We needed help. ne
have H. and I am thankful"
The reading Of this extract caused
! much merriment
Mr.. Gaines, OF Tennessee. spoke breay
In opposition 10 Mr.. Grows staten. p.
last Friday that from 1860 20 1873 'coln
was understood 20 mean. and did m aA'
| gold.
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Mercer OF Nebraska. announce
| the death OF Senator Hayward. o.
Nebraska, and. after the adoption of tl.
| customary resolutions. the House. at 9
T.. NJ. as q further mark Of Respect al
| iourned.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Discussion In the Senate Of the hnan'
cial measure drafted by the Republic
majority OF the Committee on Finan-
| will begin on Tuesday January an. OFT
day after the holiday recess. This al'
nouncement was made IN the Senate Cd
day by Mr.. Aldrich, OF Rhode lsIan'
chairman Of the Finance Committec
connection with his report az the Scnat
substitute for the financial biz passed ye'
erday by the Mouse
L Allrf.t In 49,. rInran y
the measure. declared his purpose 20 pres
the measure 20 passage as soon as poss'
BILE.
Mr.. Vest, OF Missouri. desired Il 20 %
understood that the bill reported by tH
Finance Committee did not represent lh
Views OF the minority OF the commute
Hon. Mr.. Allen. appointed by Govern
Poynter as senator from Nebraska, 20
day took the oath OF Office.
After an executive session, the Sentt
adjourned as mark OF respect 60 tn
I uoaDaovx, ~ fha lafo Representative Dilfl