Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-20

Debate began on the currency bill in
the House on Monday, opening speech
being delivered by Mr. Overstreet (Rep.,
lnd,l Other speakers we're Mr.. Dolli-
yer lRep. Iowal. Mr. Maddox (Dem.,
Gal and Mr. Mcclellan Wem., y. Y.l
In the Senate Mr. Mason of Illinois de-
iivered 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 adjournme1c was
taken.
On Tuesday the Senate received from
Mr.. Pettigrew resolution asking the
Secrtary ef the Navy, whether Admiral
Dewey formally or informally ever rec
ognized the self-styled Philippine Repub-
lie. Sent 10 the committee ON military
affairs Mr. Pettigrew's resolution on the
use of government troops during the
Occur dsAlene strike. Authorized the
committee on elections to investigate the
Clark and Scott contests; sent Mr.. Cui-
loms Hawaiian government bls to the
committee ON foreign relations Com
firnled the nomination of Gen. Leonard
Wood to be Major General Of Xoun-
teers. Received from Mr.. Cullom his
bill to give the Interstate Commerce
Commission more power. In the House
Congressman Prince Qllinoisl, briggs
New York;, GroSvenor i0hiol, Parker
New Jersey), William Alden Smith
fAfichiganl, Lawrence tMassachusettsl
and Powers (Nermoat spoke in support
Of the currency bill, while Iessrs. New
lands tNevadal. Cochran NIissouri,
Shafroth Colorado and Sims (rennes-
seel opposed It, The SPEAKER was author
ized to appoint committee of ten TO
co-opcrate with the Presidential and Sem
ate committees in arranging for the cen
seminal celebration of the first meeting OF
Congress in Washington.
On Wednesday Mr. Gallinger introduc-
ed bill in the Senate for the codifica-
ton of the pension laws by joint com
mission of surists and members of the
G. 4. Il. 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 resolu-
tiop providing for a holiday recess from
Wednesday. Dec. 20, to Wednesday. Jan.
3, and continued the debat" on the cur
reney bill
The Senate on Thursday by vote OF
Al TO 20 laid on the table Mr.. Pettigrew's
resolution asking the Secretary of the
Navy whe, aer the Filipino flag had been
salated at A. "ila Agreed to the House
Christmas rect S resolution and agreed to
meet Friday to receive reports on the
contnosition of its committees for this
Congress. The House continued The de-
bate on the currency bill,
In the Senate on Friday Mr.. Aldrich
presented special order ixing 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 unveiling Of the
statue of Daniel Webster, presented to
the Government by Stilson Hutehins, ON
Jan. IS 1900