The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
WORK OF THE SENATE.
Mr.. Bacon Tried to get Philippine
Resolution Disposed Of.
He Finally Yielded 10 Allow Consideration Of
Appropriation Bill.


a right OF way TO the Dakota Southern
Railway company for the construction
OF a railway line through the Hankton
Indian lands i'm South Dakota was
passed
\ resolution was adopted at the in
stance OF Mr.. Gallnger calling upon
the secretary of state to procure from
the United states representatives
abroad the annual amounts paid by the
foreign governments for pensions not
civil.
House bill for adjusting the clothing
accounts of deceased soldiers was
passed.
Mr. Hale (Me) called up the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation bill.
Mr.. Bacon (Ga.) objected, as he had
given notice that he proposed at this
hour TO call UP his resolution regard
ing the Philippines and endeavor to
fix time for vote upon II.
Mr.. Chandler On. H)--Does the sem
ator desire to dispose OF his resolution
today?
Mr.. Bacon--Not IL senators object.
He went on to say that his resolution
was essentially a practical document
and not introduced for the purpose of
interfering with any other business.
1t will place the treaty of peace" said
he. where we can reach basis of
agreement. If the resolutions We're "a
law they would entirely dissipate the
danger OF war we are now in.'
Mr. Hale replied that he was in en-
tire sympathy with the resolutions, but
he did believe an hour now and then
ought to be given TO the appropriation
bills.
Mr. Bacon yielded to the appropria-
tion bill on the statement of Mr.. Hale
that its consideration would occupy but
brief time
Mr. Jones (Ark.) then asked that the
senate take a recess from 2 O'Clock
until $3.50 in order To enable senator's
To attend the funeral Of ex-senator
Garland. who died suddenly in the Su-
preme Court on Thursday
In this connection Mr.. Hoar (Mass.)
paid a high tribute 10 Mr.. Garlands
ability and character as "A citizen, law
yer and senator.
The recess was ordered.
The consular and diplomatic bill was
then read. 1t appropriates 81, 10. 533;
$4,000 more than the amount carried by
the measure passed by the house.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the house today a joint resolu-
| tion was adopted granting to the re-
public of Venezuela the privilege Of
sending a cadet TO the West Point mil
itary academy.
A senate bill was passed granting to
the Rutland Canadian Railroad the
right To construct a bridge across Lake
Champlain.
Owing to the small attendance in the
house today and the fact that eulogies
20, tl.. 90 lnt mt IN
tive Simpkins OF Massachusetts, were
set for 2o'clock. IL was decided not to
| offer for action today the amendments
| TO the army reorganization bill provid-
| ing for the reduction OF the size OF the
| infantry companies and cavalry troops.
| These were the amendments of which
| Mr. Hull gave notice syesterday.
Mr.. Todd (Dem. Mich.). offered an
amendment providing FOR the recall of
| the military and naval forces of the
United states from the Philippines
| whenever the natives should have es-
| tablshed staple and indepen govern
ment and declaring that there should
be no increase in the regular army IN
time Of peace. but authorizing the pres
ident TO use the state militia and call
for volunteers when necessary. 1t was
ruled con a point of order.
Speaking to pro fOrma amendment
Mr. Handy lDem., Del) said that ne
would withdraw our troops from Ma
Mia before a hostile shot had been fired
against the natives who We're standing
| for liberty. He would not like To wit
ness another Bunker Hill, in which we
would act the part of the invaders of
| liberty.
Mr.. Cannon URep, lll.) raised a laugh
| i'm replying to Mr. Handy. He recalled
the fact that yesterday the gentleman
| from Delaware had declared his belle.
| that the army should be withdrawn.
He had been Joined by Mr. Todd. That
makes two, Mr.. Chairman" said Mr..
Cannon; "a pair ! believe you could
| draw TO every member of the house
| and make three OF kind" daughter
| and applause) Il protest" interposed
Mr. Grosvenor. against smiles which
the average member fails to under
stand
You are just about the average,
responded Mr.. Cannon.
Mr.. Bell Cpop., CoiD read letter
| from a soldier recently returned from
Manila. i'm which the writer said he was
| fed on horse meat and wormy bread,
and that 30 per cent. of the American
| troops were anxious To return. Mr..
Bell argued that the pension rolls would
| be increased many millions If we at
tempted to hold the Philippines.
Mr.. Loud (Rep., CALI attacked the
| bill.