Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-12-21

Debate began on the currency bill in
the House on Monday, opening speech
being delivered by Mr.. Oyerstreet lRep.,
Ind.). Other speakers were Mr.. Dolli-
yer (Rep., Iowa., Mr.. Maddox Dem.,
Ga.) and Mr.. Mcclellan Dem. n. -.
In the Senate Mr. Masonsof Illinois de-
livered an address in support of his reso-
luton expressing sympathy for the Beers,
which was referred to foreign relations
committee. No business of Importance
transacted and early adjournment was
taken.
On Tuesday the Senate received from
Mr.. Pettigrew resolution asking the
SECRETARY of the Navy whether Admiral
Dewey formally or informally ever rec
ognized the self-styled Philippine Repub-
lie. Sent to the committee on military
affairs Mr.. Pettigrew's resolution on the
use Of government troops during the
Occur dAlene strike. Authorized the
committee on elections to investigate the
Clark and Scott contests; sent Mr.. Gull
Ions Hawaiian government bill TO the
committee OIL foreign relations. Con-
firmed the nomination Of Gen. Leonard
Wood to be Major General of Volun-
teers. Received from Mr.. Cullom his
bill to give the Interstate Commerce
Commission more power. In the House
Congressman Prince Qllinois), briggs
New York;, GrosYenor Ohio, Parker
New Jersey, William Alden Smith
(Michigan), Lawrence (Massachusetts)
and Powers (VcrmonU spoke in support
of the currency bill, while Messrs. New
lands (Ncvada), Cochran (AIissouri,
Shafroth (Colorado) and Sims (Tennes-
see) opposed it. The SPEAKER was author
lied to appoint a committee of ten to
cooperate with the Presidential and Sem
ate committees in arranging for the CEN
tennial celebration of the first meeting Of
Congress in Washington.
On Wednesday Mr.. Gallinger introduce
ed q bill in the Senate for the codifica-
ton of the pension laws by joint com
mission of jurists and members of the
G.. A. II. A resolution by Mr.. Mcmillan
calling attention to the blockading of
navigation in the st. Mary's canal during
the last season and asking the opinion of
the Secretary of War on the desirability
of constructing additional canals was
adopted. The House adopted a resolu-
ton providing for a holiday recess from
Wednesday, Dec. 20. to Wednesday, Jan.
8. and continued the debate on the cur
rency bill.
The Senate on Thursday by a vote of
Al to 20 laid on the table Mr.. Pettigrew's
resolution asking the Secretary of the
Navy whether the Filipino flag had been
saluted at Manila. Agreed to the House
Christmas recess resolution and agreed to
meet Friday to receive reports on the
composition of its committees for this
Congress. The House continued the de-
hate On the currency bill
In the Senate on Friday Mr.. Aldrich
presented special order fixing the stand
ing committees and their personnel for
the Fifty-sixth Congress. The order was
adopted without dissent. Adjourned until
Monday. Debate on financial bill con-
cluded in the House.
In the House on Saturday the currency
bill was read for amendment under i've
minute rule. Senate resolution adopted
for the appointment of three members of
the Senate and FIVE of the House to make
arrangements for the unwilling of the
statue of Daniel Webster, presented to
the Government by Stilson Hutchins, on
JAN 10, 1900.