New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04
CONGRESS RESUMES WORE
A PRESAGE OF PHILIPPINE DEBATES IN
THE SENATE
MENT OF RESOLUTIONS = READY
FOR THE CURRENCY BILL.


Washington, Jan. 3.-The Senate evinced dis
position to-day to take up work in earnest, and
while the session lasted little more than an hour
several important bills introduced and q
definite foundation was laid for proceeding with
the Financial bill. The hour for beginning the
debate this measure was fixed for 2 o'clock
tomorrow. The most notable occurrence OF the
day was objection entered by Mr. Hoar to
the summary disposition OF resolutions asking
for information about the conduct of the Philip
pine He indicated purpose to demand
consideration for such measures even at the ex-
pense of the Financial bill.
Mr. Pettigrew offered a resolution calling on
the Secretary of War for information as TO
whether General Torres of the Filipino army.
came under a flag of truce a representative OF
Aguinaldo to General Otis after the beginning OF
hostilities last February. making explanation
of the outbreak and suggesting means of termi-
mating the trouble
Mr.. Aldrich, chairman of the Finance Com
mittee. gave notice Of his intention to call up
the Financial bill tomorrow Immediately after
the disposal OF routine morning business pro-
vided there objection.
This notice brought Mr.. Hoar TO his feet with
objection. which based on the fact that
several Senators had objected to the consdera-
ton of Mr. Pettigrews resolution. If" said
Mr. Hoar, there is to be absolute suppress
sion OF all requests for information concerning
the war with the Filipinos, / shall object to the
taking up of other matters during the morning
hour when such resolutions are pending" He
called attention to the fact that four Senators
had risen the presentation of the Pettigrew
resolution to object to consideration. This was
done, he said In the face of the fact that 1t was
the uniform custom of the Senate to allow Feso-
I1tin ~ 70 thro1tU 10Th rrfth oh
struction. He wanted to know IL this policy
to be continued
This statement brought Messrs. Aldrich.
Chandler and Hawley to their feet. Mr.. Aldrch
disclaimed any intention of suppressing infor-
nation concerning military matters, and with
drew the notice to take up the Financial bill
after the consideration OF routine morning bust
ness" fixing the time definitely at o'clock.
Messrs. Hawley and Chandler both explained
that the suggestions concerning the Pettigrew
resolution had only covered the point OF post
ponement until Tomorrow which, they asserted,
was not out Of the ordinary procedure
With few further words on the part OF Mr..
Hoar the incident closed. and the Pettigrev res
oIution went over until tomorrow.
Mr. SeweI gave notice that he would ask the
Senate to consider resolutions in honor Of the
memory of the late Vice-President Hobart on
January 10.
The Senate then went into executive session.
and at 1:10 p. m adjourned.
Among the more important bills introduced
were the following:
BY Mr. Ross-Regulating appointments to civil
offices in the outlying dependencies. Il provides
for appointments to such places regardless of po-
ttcai Affiliations, and without sectional favoritism
and for removal only written charges. No ex-
animation Is required for appointment.
BY Mr.. Proctor-To amend the Chinese exclusion
laws so as to commit their administration to the
Bureau of immigration of the Treasury Depart
me1t.
BY Mr.. Lodge-Authorizing investigation of
the economic rela lions OF the United States with
China and the Orient. generally by Commission
TO be appointed by the President who Is to nix It's
number and also the compensation Of its members
BY Mr. demonstrating for the establish
ment OF a Department OF Commerce and Industries
BY Mr. Butler-A Constitutional amendment
authorizing income tax