The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-03
POINT OF ORDER
ON PET TIGREW
He Was Not Permitted 10 Discuss the
Philippines in the Senate Pro-
ceedings Of the House.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. o.-An effort by
Senator Pettigrew. of South Dakota, to
discuss the Philippine question in the
Senate to-day, taking for his text the
resolution which he offered yesterday,
was of no avail. as he was met Dy Il
;Joint of order, which took him from the
floor. He had gotten only so far as TO
charge that the great Journals OIL tnc
country would not publish the facts con-
>cernins the Philippine war, when the
point of order was made by Senator Cal
linger and sustained by the Chair.
Subsequently he offered another reso-
tuition. which he will speak on next week.
Senator Allen, of Nebraska. concluded
his speech in arrafgnment Of Secretary
Gage because of his transactions with
the National City Bank. of New York
He had previously introduced 4 resolution
providing for an Investigation by the
Senate of the Treasury Department, but
objection to its consideration sent IL over
until next week.
Mr. Alien resumed his Speecf begun
yesterday on the statement OF Secretary
Gage, concerning his relations with the
National City and Hanover Ba'I<s, Of
New York.
FINANCE BILL.
AT 9 o'clock the Financial bill was laid
before the Senate. but no Senator was
prepared to speak upon it.
Mr.. Chandler gave notice that next
wednesday he would call up the Quay
case. at which time Afr. Turley, of Ten
nessee. would address the Senate upon IT.
Bills were passed recognizing the gall
Iantry CT F. f. Newconb, commanding
tho Revenue Cutter Hudson, of his Off.
GERS and men: also recognizing Captain
d. E. Hcdgson. of the Revenue Cutter
service for efficient and meritorious SER
vices in command OF the Cutter Hugh
McCulioch. at Manila.
Mr.. Pettigrew offered the resolution sex-
tending the sympathy of the Senate to
the Beers, previously introduced by Mr..
Mason, and gave notice that he would
speak on 1t on Monday
After q brief executive session the Sen
ate adjourned till Monday
Int;le siousc.
WASHINGTON. Feb. THE House
to-day devoted it's attention to the Indian
appropriation bill. 1t got no further.
however. than the appropriations OF IN
dian schools when an effort was inangit-
rated by Mr.. Fitzgerald. of New YORK.
to permit the Secretary OF the lnterlor5to 10
contract with schools for the education
of Indian children where the govern
ment lacks facilities.
1T is claimed that the present Indian
school facilities are Inadequate
A brisk debate occurred over the bill
giving to Cuban vessels the most favored
nation treatment in American ports.
The reports of Generals Brooke. Wilson
and Lee. he said. had shown that the
Cubans were capable OF seif-spvernment.
and that the time was now ripe ror the
American government TO recognize the
independent sovereignty of Cuba. While
supporting the bill. Mr.. Clayton expressed
the hope that the legislation tor Cuba
won.d soon be framed on broader lines
and more in harmony with what had
been held out to the Cubans. His re-
marks evoked vigorous app,ause.
The bill was then passed as reported
Mr. Bartlett. OF Georgia. made a speech
On the Southern question. In reply TO
Mr. Linnsy. CT North Carolina. RE 5ef-
erence to lYnchings brought out an ear-
nest speech by Mr- Cannon. of Iilionts.
explaining some OF the statements made
as 10 lyncnings In Illinois. but repudiat-
ing this class OF lawlessness wherever
lit might cScur.
The House. at . o'clock, recessS until
IS sP. NJ, the evening session 1siag d.
svo<sd Is pension legislation.