The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-18
CONGRESS-.
Senate.

propriation bin, which has been pending for
several weeks, was completed and passed.
Inc legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill was taken up, but after
twenty four pages Of 1t had been disposed
OF 1t was laid aside for the day. A few
measures of minor Importance were passed.
Throughout the open session Of the Sen
ate OF the 9th that body had under consl-
Grafton the Legislative, executive and judi
cial appropriation bill. lively debate
was precipitated over the appropriation for
architect OF the treasury. and that official
was criticised for the delay in the construC-
tion Of public buildings throughout the
United States. Fifty one pages of the pend
ing bill were disposed of before the Senate
went into. executive session for the re-
mainder of the day.
During the entire open session on the
10th the Senate had under consideration
the legislative. executive and judicial sp-
prop+iatdon pro ia bill Little progress was made
bate on minor topics. A bill amending an
act TO provide for the reimbursement Of gov
ernors of states and territories for eNi"n-
ses incurred by them In raising and equip
ping the volunteer army In the war with
Spain was reported from the committee on
military affairs. The bill went over to
be printed. Mr.. Allen tNeb.) offered joint
resolution providing for the submission TO
the legislatures Of an amendment to the
constitution providing for the election Of
United States senators by direct vote Of the
people. The resolution was laid the
table.
troduced by Mr. Hoar (Rep.. Mass and
recommended to the committee on privileges
and elections amending the existing law as
to the election of United States senator's by
providing that after seven ballots on as
many days the person receiving a plurality
Of the next ballot shall he declared elected.
He intimated that he did not expect action
oil the bill in this Congress. The resolution
lfy .
Ing the doctrine of the declaration OF inde-
pcudence that all men created equal and
that governments derive their Just powers
from the consent of the governed. and that
the doctrine is of universal applicability,
was taken up and discussed. By unanimous
consent 1t was ordered that vote on the
McEnprt resolution declaring that when
ever the people of the Philippine islands are
1T for self government it Will be given TO
them next tuesday. The regular considera-
ton of the Legislative appropriation bill was
hen proceeded with.
At no time during the session of the Sen
ate on the 18th was quorum OF the body
present. majority of the members being
snowbound at their homes. For the first
time In many years no invocation was pro
nOunCcd at the opening of the session. ncith-
er the regular chaplain nor any other min
lister being able to reach the capitol Inc
agricultural appropriation bill was called
up. considered and passed with only rev
lnimportant amendments. and the House
bill removing the jury disabilities of Ger
tain persons engaged in the Civil was
passed.
The unanimous consent agreement
reached by the Senate on the 11th To vote
IN the resolution of Mr.. McEnery ODem.,
La declaring the policy Of this government
IN the Philippines was not vacated on the
l4th. In accordance with that agreement
the vote was taken on the resolution at
2;3o today and It was adopted &c to 80.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Bacon tDcm.,
Ga.l several days ago was defeated. The
vote on the amendment was a tie,o I" ~
and Vice President Hobart cast the d"cid-
ing vote against the proposition. Th" Nc
Emery resolution follows: That by the
ratification of the treaty OF peace with
Spain il is not intended to Incorporate" the
inhabitants OF the philippine islands into
citizenship of the United States. nor is it
intended to permanently annex said islands
ls an integral part of the territory of the
United States, but it is the intention OF the
United States to establish on said Islands
government suitable to the wants and con
litions OF the inhabitants of said islands. to
prepare them for local self government ana
in due time to make such disposition OF said
sla IDS as will best promote the interests
Of the citizens of the United States and the
inhabitants of said Islands.
.o,: allotted M ft FOR "f sn ne M2TS during the two
Iic huildipg bills in the House was the pas
sage of a single bill providing for the cree.
ti0n Of building at Newport News. Va, at
carving or authorizing the expenditure OF
slinrit S12 600 600. were favOrably considered
In committee of the whole when the com
rlttteC rose the Sth but because seven
trrt other hiIs reported had not been acted
upon In committee all efforts 10 advance
The bills favorably acted upon in commit
tee we're blocked.
Chairman Cannon OF the appropriations
committee OF tine House in the course of
the general debate on the sundry civil bill
oh, ain.i n
aCajnSt eXtravagaIit appropriations ana
practically served notice that neither the
ship subsidy bill nor the Nicarhgua canal
bill could he passed ut this session. He said
the actual deficiency in the treasury Feb
rnarv ]. 1890. was 500, 151 900. an average
of S13301 600 n month. At this rate the
deficiency for the fiscal year would be S1Ia-
900 600 But this would not include the
$50 O0O. 900 provided hy the hill to carry ont
the provisions of the Paris treaty. Mr..
Cannon said it would be necessary to con
Time the war taxes for the next two years
at least.
bin was concluded In the House
on the 10th The speakers during the day
touched variety of topics, but as rule
the debate lacked spirit and Interest Mr.
IIockerv of Missouri who is at the head Of
tbn minority of the appropriations commit
tee. REINFORCED Mr.. 'annons figures as
to The deficiency in the revenues: Mr.. lie
,r,,,,ud nf Missouri Mr.. Gillctt Of MasSa-
rltusetts and Others discussed the policy OF
evanston. and Mr.. lcntz Of Ohio severely
criticized the administration for exercising
rInn,ct1Cy IN the case of Gen. Eagan. The
latter charged that there was an evident
Iisnositiou to reward those who attacked
Gen. Miles because the latter had had the
manhood to tell the truth about the alleged
rot Ell food led 10 our troops in Porto Rico
and Cuba.
IN the House or the 18th Mr.. Henenway
Rep Ind reported the Notifications and
coast defenses appropriation bill, ana gave
notice that It vould he called up for con
sidcratiof as soon ms the sundry civil bill
was out Of the way After passing several
minor bills the House suspended It's husi-
n"ss that tribute might he paid to the late
Nelson Diugley. Il representative from
Maine. The esteem in which the deceased
leader was held was manifested by the un-
usually large attendance OF members Of both
parties. All the addresses gave warm and
nnstinted praise to Mr.. Ding!ey for high
character, incorruptibIe integrity. and studl-
ous devotion to public interests.
The raging blizzard caused practically
suspension Of business at the House on the
18th Speaker Reed did not appear at the
capitol. but sent word TO his lieutcnants
that in his opinion II was inadviSable 10
hold 4 session of the House, and after con
srlling several members Of the majority
Gen Henderson of Iowa. who had braycd
the storm. decided II would be hest to ad-
journ Immediately after assembling.
The Nicaragua canal bill was offered in
the House the 18th "a an amendment
to the sundry civil appropriation bill by
Mr. Hepburn of Iowa. chairman of the
committee that reported it. and the leaders
on the respective sides are engaged in
desperate struggle which involves the fate
Of the measure AT this session 0f Congress.
After Mr.. Cannon, chairman Of the com
mittpp on appropriations, served notice last
week that there was no tim" for the con
ederarion Of the canal hill at this session,
the supporters Of tho measure decided 10
forc. It on the SUndry civil bill as rider
if rpossihle. As soon as il was offered Mr..
Cannon raised fpEr points Of order against
II: first that il was not gcrmane: second,
that II was directly obnoxious to rule Il A.
third that # violated the rule requiring
that appropriations in general approPria
zion bills should he authorized by law. and.
fourth that II was not in continuation Of
work authorized by law. The debate lasted
two hours and was not concluded. bill
was passed TO grant to the state Of Wis
consin certain lands for use as part Of
the present military reservation. Mr..
Whecicr Dem. NY. in the course Of som"
rorr rks in opposition 10 expansion. served
NOT = hat he proposed TO vote against the
COCOON interpolation 10 be paid 20
Spain.