The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03
BARTLETT REPLIES TO LINNEY
Clayton Declares the Time Ripe For
Cuban Independence.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The House today
devoted its attention to the Indian APP
preparation Bill. 1t got no farther, how
ever, than the appropriations for Indian
schools where an effort was inaugurated
by Mr.. Fitzgerald of New York, to per-
init the Secretary of the Interior to con-
tract with schools for the education of
Indian children where the Government
lacks facilities. The system of contract
schools which has been the cause of a
big row each year has been gradually
abandoned until no appropriation is
made for them in this bill. 1T is claim
ed that present Indian school facilities
are inadequate.
A brisk debate occurred over the bill
giving to Cuban vessels the most ia
vored nation treatment in American
ports. Mr.. Clayton (ara.) said this was
but a part of the piece-meal legislation
which Congress was extending to Cuba.
The reports of Generals Brooke, Wilson
and Lee. he said had shown that the Gu
bans were capable of government
and that the time was now ripe for the
American Government to recognize the
independent sovereignty of Cuba. While
supporting the bill, Mr. Clayton express
ed the hope that the legislation for Cuba
would soon be framed on broader lines
and more harmony with what had been
held out to the Cubans. His remarks
evoked vigorous applause. The bill was
then passed as reported
Mr. Bartlett (Ga.) made speech on
the Southern question in reply to Mr..
Linney On. CO The references to lynch
ings brought out an earnest speech from
ipin oF
the statements made as to lynchings in
Illinois, but reprobating this class of law
lessness wherever it might occur.
The House at 5 O'Clock recessed until
8 the evening session being devoted to
pension legislation.
IN THE UPPER HOUSE.
Washington, Feb. I'm opening the
Philippine debate in the Senate today, Mr..
Pettigrew said he desired to reach the
people through the plan he had adopted
of securing the publication of the matter
he offered in the form of document,
being anti-imperialistic comments.
Mr.. Pettigrew was proceeding with his
remarks when Mr.. Gallinger (N. H.,
made the point of order that mo- question
of consideration could be debated under
ulIe TuleS DGuOTe TWO p. III. IL ODJeclhO1
be made. He therefore objected.
The Chair (Mr. Frye sustained the
point of order.
II do not care" said Mr.. Pettigrew,
'Eto object to the ruling of the Chair,
but it is a departure from the customs,
practices and rulings of the Senate"
Il simply rise" INTERCEPTED Mr.. Cock
TELL, MO-, ito make solemn protest
against the ruling of the Chair. / know
that he desires a. do right, but his ruling
is departure from the regular practices
of the Senate"
The debate upon the parliamentary
question was terminated by a positive OBJ
lection by Mr.. Wolcott, Coli, and a
demand for the regular order.
Mr.. Allen concluded his speech begun
Yesterday ON the statement of Secretary
Gage concerning his relations with the
National City and Hanover banks of
New York.
Mr.. Gambler gave notice that next We'd
nesday he would call UP the Quay case,
at which time, Mr.. Turley, (Tenn.),
would address the Senate upon it.
Mr.. Pettigrew offered the resolution
extending the sympathy of the Senate
TO the Beers previously introduced by
Mr.. Mason and gave notice that he
would speak ON it ON Monday.
After a brief executive session the
Senate adjourned till Monday.