The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-20

press the people of the United States with
the new policy of Imperialism by Which
an American pro-consul is to take pos
session of the island
After awhile, of course we Will nave
another governor sent To the Philippines,
and ne will be of so much greater I'M
portance than the Governor of the little
island of Porto Rico that l suppose he
must have the navy escort him across the
Pacific. and must have umbrellas held
over him like the Bcy OF Algiers and the
Sultan of Morocco. We will have him al
tended by our subject princes in The Suiu
archipelago with MohGmmed body-Suards,
and all that sort of thing. If that is the
purpose of keeping these army officers in
Porto Rico l will interpose no obstacle to
the passage of the resolution
Mr. Bacon, of Georgia, inquired whether
United States army officers were in receipt
of salaries as civil officials in addition 10
their pay as army officers.
Mr.. Foraker replied that the army Off
GERS were prohibited by law from accept
ing such additional pay.
Mr. Bacon said he had understood that
some army officers were receiving large
salaries in addition to their regular pay.
Mr.. Chandler said that if 50 Congress
ought to know, and suggested Mr.. Till
man offer resolution of inquiry.
Mr.. Bacon said he had understood it 10
be the purpose of the leaders Of the domi-
nant party in Congress to adjourn early
in June. He thought it inadyisapie, there
fore that the limit of the tenure of office
of temporary officials should be so far
removed as August LIST, as these officers
all would have TO be confirmed by the
Senate.
Mr. Foraker suggested most of the ap-
pointments at least would be made before
adjournment.
PRESIDENTS DESIRE.
Mr. Bacon explained his information as
to adjournment plans came from news
papers. intimating it WAS the Presidents
desire.
Mr.. Plat replied with some heat that
he was not aware the President expressed
his desires through the newspapers.
Senators, he believed, ARE all in favor
of an early adjournment, and l think, SO
far as ] know the sentiment of tae coun-
try, that the people wHald be glad to
have us adjourn even before June
u think the Senator is entirely correct"
said Mr.. Bacon. Nothing can be done al
this session of Congress except by the
dominant party, and the less work is done
the better. and the sooner we adjourn
without doing any more of that work the
greater the qualification of the country
will be" daughtera
The measure was finally passed without
division.
a bill authorizing the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue To redeem or make al
lowance for internal revenue stamps not
used or disable was, passed,
When the Alaskan code bill was taken
up Mr.. Carter defended the alleged rights
of Ire so-called alias who had jumped
valuable claims. He had read "A petition
from the Law and Order League of
the Cape Nome District, making serious
charges against the Unitet States army
officer In command of the district, indi-
eating that the officer was personally in
terested in these claims
Mr.. Rawlins, of Utah, inquired If this
officer had not dispersed at the point OF
the bayonet a regularly organized miners
meeting in the Cape Nome District.
RIGID INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. Carter replied that ne had been in
formed that soldiers of the United States
had dispersed a meeting OF American citi-
zens called together to make rules and
regulations for the government of min
ing IN the district, and, subsequently, he
said, some had hsen lodged in Jail at ST.
Michaels
THAT s'is action of the United states
army Will be subjected to rigid intesti-
yaIion there can be no doubt" said Mr..
Garter. ..and the investigation must De
searching and thorough. The facts will
out in time, and If guilt exists the guilty
man may we'll begin 10 trenbie now.
Mr.. Carter offered a substitute fcrsIr
Hansbreugh.s amendment. and delivered a
speech In support of 1t
Tho substitute provides that this act
shall not he construed as changing the eS-
listing United States mining laws. but IN
ans proceeding hereafter commenced In.
yolving the validity Of an unpate e =
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