Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16

he continued, took no account OF the
sinking fund To care for it would re-
auire $50, 0O0, 900 additional. The sec.
rotary of the treasury estimated that
the expenditures for the next fisca,
year, exclusive of the sinking fund
would be $641, 000,0 and the revenues
$610, 100000 a deficiency of $31,O00,00O
Yet, Mr.. Cannon continued, Mr.. Gage
could not possibly have foreseen In his
estimate for 1900 the changed condi-
tions which followed the negotiations
of the peace treaty, the expenditures
which necessarily follow our occupa-
ton of the Philippines and the ob.l-
cations which we have assumed in the
peace treaty to discharge the claims
against Spain, which claims, he under
stood already reached $25,000,0O0
Neither did the secretary's estimate
he said, take into consideration the in
crease OF the army and navy. Mr.
Cannon said that he did not include
in his calculation of a deficiency OF
$159,000,000 either legislation for an eff
ficient merchant marine or the con-
| SIEutIIOu vi Tic canal.
Washington, February 1.-THE gen
eral debate on the sundry civil appro-
pration bill was concluded in the
house. The speakers during the day
touched variety of topics, but as a
rule the debate lacked spirit and in
terest. During the course of the de-
bate Mr.. Hepburn, chairman of the
interstate and foreign commerce com
mission committee, gave notice that he
would offer the Nicaragua canal bill as
an amendment to the sundry civil bill.
He said that he had been moved to
| take this course by the statement
made by Mr.. Cannon Thursday that
the bill would not be considered at this
session. Mr. Hepburn argued that the
amendment would be in order and
could properly be placed upon the bill
The house passed the senate bill to
pension Letta Tyler Semple, daugh-
ter Of President Tyler $500, and the
senate bill to pension ex-senator
Palmer of Illinois at $50 per month.
During the entire open session the
senate had under consideration the
Legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill. Little progress was
made, the time being occupied with
debate on minor topics. A message
from the president recommending a
Pacific cable was read and referred to
committee on appropriations. No
T., ,nib nl oIIy tnJ A
was passed authorizing the Dakota
Southern railway company to con-
struct a bridge across the Missouri riv-
er at Yanhon, S. d.
Washington, Feb. l2.-After a spir-
tied debate of more than two hours, By
unanimous consent, an agreement was
made by the senate yesterday to vote
Tuesday AFTERNOON upon the resolu-
ton of Mr.. MCEnery (dem., Ala.) de-
caratory of the policy OF the United
States as to the Philippine islands.
The Legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill was passed The
bill to amend the act to reimburse the
expenses incurred by them in aiding
the United States to raise, organize,
supply and equip the volunteer army
in the war with Spain was passed.
Washington Feb. 12.-The time of
the house was devoted to the deliver
ing of eulogcs on the late Representa-
tive Dingley of Maine.
Washington, Feb. l4.-At no time
during the session of the senate was a
quorum present, majority of the
members being snowbound at their
homes A debate over the unanimous
consent for the agreement reached Sat-
urday afternoon for vote on the Nc
Emery resolution this afternoon was
precipitated early in the session. Some
feeling was manifest by the senators
who object to the adoption of the reso-
lutions, Messrs. Plat Comm and
Hawley favOrng resembling the agree
meut, while Senators hoard and Nc
Laurin spoke in opposition. The agri-
cultural appropriation bill was passed
with only Il few unimportant amend
ments, The senate passed the | n
creating an admiral of the navy, it
being the intention that Rear Admiral
Dewey should get the office. The SEN
ate non concurred in the house amend
ments to the bills granting pensions to
Mrs. Semple, daughter Of President
! Tyler, and to Gen. John NJ Palmer,
and sent them conference. Senator
| Fairbanks, from the senate committee
on immigration, reported back to the
senate bill extending the anti-con-
tract labor laws of the United ,ates
to Hawaii. with amendments making
the bill cover all immigration ques-
lions. The amendments specifically
include the Chinese exclusion acts.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE raging
blizzard caused practically a suspen-
sion of business at the house, Speaker
Reed did not appear at the capitol,
but sent word that in his opinion II
was inadvisabe to hold a session. A
short session was held, however Al
T.: % Clerk Mcdowell called the house