The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-04
LAST HOURS IN THE SENATE.
MANY BILLS RUSHED THROUGH
AFTER CONFERENCES.

Efforts to Promote the AdjutRnt
General FaiIs-NO Franchises to
BE Granted in Cuba-PrOspect Is
That Work VIII he Completed.
Washington, March S.-Excitement, con-
fusion, heavy strain and hard work have
charac terized this, the last legislative day
of the F1fty-fifth Congress in the Senate.
At times the confusion was so great In
the usually staid and decorous body as TO
render the transaction of business almost
impossible. Business that ordinarily
would have the undivided attention of
every senator on the floor, was transacted
amid so much noise that it was next to
impossible to follow the proceedings.
Toward midnight order was being evoiv-
ed from the seeming chaos of the carly
part of the day and evening, and the pros
pect was fair that Congress would ad-
journ at noon tomorrow with its abso-
lutely necessary work completed.
When the Senate convened at IL O'Clock
to-day more than the usual number of
senator's were on the floor. Morning bust
ness was suspended practically, and the
Senate proceeded Immediately to business
looking to adjournment.
The following bills were passed: To in
corporate the National White Cross of
America, and for other purposes; author
izing the construction of bridge over the
Tennessee river at Sheffield, Ala; a bill
providing a site for the Washington public
library building
F-1I Trr.
credentials of his colleague, Samuel Pasco,
appointed senator by the
Governor of Florida to fill a
vacancy untitled the legislature.
The credentials were fled Mr.. Platt of
Connecticut dissenting from the consti-
tutionalty of the appointment.
Mr. Hale of Maine, called up the gene
raj deficiency appropriation bill and the
Senate proceeded with its consideration.
Temporarily, the general deficiency bill
was laid aside In order that some confer
ence reports might be considered
Morgan Against Log Rolling.
Mr.. Allison presented partial conference
report on the sundry civil bill. 1t was
read and aroused considerable discussion.
Mr.. Morgan denounced what he termed
the log rolling" regarding. public build
ings, declaring that the action of the rules
of the House was a fraud and an out
rage.
II saw" said he. "bllls passed by the
Senate in such hurry that many Of the
names of the cities could not be under
stood by senators. I want TO protest
against that sort of 1egisla ton. 1 know
where the incentive of this performance
comes from. 1 know the origin of that
wrong. | know the man who inspired H.
HIS Will and pleasure was to make fair
weather for a particular set of men who
are favorites of the public ruler of the
House."
The refusal of the House conferees to
yield on the Hawaiian cable was discuss
ed at length. Mr.. Butler of North Caro-
lima, spoke in support of the Senate con-
ferees and was followed by Mr. Chand-
Ter, who expressed the hope the Senate
conferees would adhere to the Senate's
proposition, even If an extra session were
thereby forced.
There are some things" he said, worse
than an extra session of Congress"
Its Most Important Feature.
Messrs. Stewart and Morgan considered
the cable amendment as the most inpor-
Mr.. Morgan said the cable would give
the United States control of intelligence
in the North Pacific ocean. He declared
the contest in the conference report
against the Senate amendment was war
in favor of monopoly" and he knew. he
said who was responsible for it,
The partial report was agreed TO- and
the Senate requested another conference
with the House.
At 2O5 o'clock p. M, the Senate, on
motion of Mr.. Hale, went into executive
session.
At the conclusion Of the executive ses-
sion Mr.. Chiffon of Texas announced the
death Of Hon. John w. Crawford of Texas.
and presented resolutions of sorrow and
providing for the appointment Of a com
mittee of senators to attend the obse-
quies.
The committee named consisted Of sena-
tors Mills and Chiffon of Texas, Morgan
of Alabama, Berry Of Arkansas Cockre!I
of Missouri. Foraker OF Ohio and Perkins
of California, Chandler Of New Hampshire
and Mason of Illinois.
President Can spend $4,000, 900.
Mr. Frye of Maine chairman Of the
committee on commerce, presented the
final conference report on the river and
harbor bill. He consented to withhold n
in order that consideration of the general
n.
Mr. Hale offered an amendment appro-
priating S3,000,0O0 es an emergency fund
10 be expended Dy the President at his dis
cretion. The amendment was accepted
without debate or explanation.
Many amendments were offered and rul-
ed out on points of order.
Among the amendments adopted were
the following: Providing two months ex-
ira pay for the volunteer officers and vol
unteer enlisted men of the navy who serv-
ed beyond the United States in the war
with Spain, and one months extra nav
for similar officers and men who served
during that war only In the United States
The bill as amended was passed.
A bill providing for government exhi-
bit az and to encourage the Ohio Cen
tennial and Northwest Territory exposl-
ton, to be held at Toledo. o., and appro-
priating 100000, was passed.
Wanted to Raise His Rank.
Consideration of the army APPROPRIATION
llll was then begun. The few Amendments
by the Senate committee TO the bin were
agreed to as the reading Of the measure
proceeded.