The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-03

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-Some debate
was precipftated when the senate con-
vened today by a recommendation from
the committee on the District OF Colum-
bia that the bin Incorporating the White
Cross Association of America be referred
to the committee on foreign relations
Allen objected to such reference, de-
claring II was q covert means OF throttling
the bill The subject finally went ever.
A resolution offered By Harris calling
upon the secretary Of the interior for all
reports and papers relating TO the man
agement OF the Usage Indian agency was
passed
Allen wants an Investtgasion-
Alien offered resolution that a commit
tee OF nine members OF the senate be APP
pointed to make an investigation OF the
transactions between the treasury de-
partment and the National City bank and
the Hanover bank Of New York and other
banks since March 1, 1886. and also to tn
vestigate the sale of the old custom house
property In New York.
Aidrich objected and the resolution went
over.
Pettigrew Tries Again.
Pettigrew called up his resolution 10
print a compilation Of articles written by
the executive committee of the Anti-Im-
peralist League OF Washington. d. c..
ippine commission. Pettigrew said he de-
sired 20 reach the people through the plan
he had adopted of securing the publication
of the matter be offered In the form OF a
document
Great Journaas All Closed 60 Facts
The great journals of the country are
not open to tho Publication OF the facts
regarding this matter. They viii not
publish what transpires here, and the PEG
pie can be reached only through the
plan / have adopted by securing the pub
lication OF the document in the form of
documents The great newspapers are sup
porting the policy of the administration.
and we have been driven 10 this course In
order TO get the facts to the people through
the malls
Pettigrsvv Gut short.
Pettivrew was proceeding with his re-
marks when he was cut Off by point OF
order. He said he did not caro- to object
to the ruling of the chair. but II Is de-
parture from the customs. practice and
rulings of the senate
II simply rise." interjected Cockreli. ito
make a solemn protest against the ruling
of the chair. I know that he desires "a
do right. but his ruling II departure
from the regular practices OF the senate"
Hoar maintained that the chairs ruling
was correct. 1t was decided that the sen
ate should adjourn from today until Mon
day.
No Speakers On Finance NTH.
Alien resumed HIS speech begun yester.
day on the statement OF Secretary Gage
concerning his relations with lhe National
City and Hanover National banks OF New
York.
At o'clock the financial bill was laid
before the senate, but no senator was pre-
pared 20 speak upon It.
osay Case Next "Wednesday.
Chandler gave notice that on wedncs-
day next. at the conclusion of the morn.
ing business. he would call up the Quay
case. Mt which time Turkey would addresz
the senate upon II.
Several Hills Passed.
Several bills were passed, as follows,
To extend the privilege of Immediate
transportation OF dutiable goods to the
port OF Astoria, Or; recognizing the gal
lantry of F. III. Newccmb. commanding
the revenue cutter Hudson, and his offi-
GERS and men; also retiring Capt d. b.
HodGeson, OF the revenue cutter service.
for efficient and meritorious service IN
command Of the cutter Hugh McCulloch.
at Manila: authorizing the secretary OF
war TO use $4,000 Of the appropriations for
the support Of the regular and volunteer
army Of the fiscal year ending June 30,
1900. for the construction OF a modern
military hospital at Fort Lcavenworth,
Kan. authorizing payment Of commuta-
ton of rations to the petty officers OF the
navy who served on detached duty be-
tween March ]. isas and November 4 isys
PetttGrew Also Favors the Boeps.
Pettigrew called up the resolution ex-
tending the sympathy of the senate TO the
Beers previously introduced by Masoa
and gave notice that he would speak upon
II Monday.
The senate then. at esss .. m. went into
executive session. and at O'Clock ad-
journed until Monday.