The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Three Democrats Voted for and One
Republican Against Bill.
NUMEROUS AMENDMENTS MADE.
One Which Was Supported by Mr.
Hay. OF Virginia, Absolutely Pro-
hibits The Sale OF IutoXicantS
ut Army Posts-Eetcrinary
Surgeons and Dentists
Provided For.
CRr Assocln1ed prcss.l

(By Associated Prcss.)
WASHINGTON. Dec. G.-The House Of
REPRESENTATIVES, at the end cf 4 long
sitting paszedstae army reorganization bill
by a vote of 166 TO 1S3 Three Democrats
Nessrs. Hall. CT Pennsylvania, and Under
hill and CLAYTON, of New York-voted with
the Republicans for the bin, and Mr.. Nc
Call, of Massachusetts, with the Demo-
Gratis against it. Otherwise it was a strict
party vote.
The proposition to witch some Of the
Democrats attempted to commit their side
in caucus an extension of the present
temporary army until July l. 1853, which
was voted upon indirectly on a motion 10
recomnit, commanded the votes Of only
about half the opposition, and OF two
Republicans, Mr.. Mccall and Mr.. MaIl3l
Of Illinois, Many OF the Democrats, how
ever. voted against the motion because
they were opposed not only To the re-
oiga nizattou bill, but also to continuing
the temporary arrangement at its present
strength.
CANTEl1N PROHIBITED.
Quite q number OF amendments were
| placed upon the bill before it was passed.
TIE livelest fight was made upon u suo-
| stitutc, offered by Mr.. LittleHed. Of
Maine. for the canteen section. The sub
stitute absolutely prohibited the sale OF
| iI2toXicants at military posts. 1t was
| supported by A1essrs. I4ttleiielG, Grosyenor
| GRepublican}, Of Ohio; Dick (Republ!cam.
OF Ohio. and Hay C1srEc2ran. OF Virginia.
| ana opposed by Nessrs- Slayden Demo
| cratl, of Texas; Fitzgerald tDcmocraD. Of
Massachusetts: Pearee CRepublicaHl, Par
ker fRepubcanl, New Jersey, and Bart
hold (Etepublcan), Missouri
When the vote was taken the prohibiting
amendment was carried by an oyerwhelm-
ing majority, 15l-51. Mr.. Bart1old at
tempted to secure a reeo~d vote in TIE
House, but the parliamentary status shut
him cut.
The section designed to retire General
Shafter as q major general. and Generals
Fitzaugh Lee and James Wilson as briga-
dier generals, was stricken out.
OTHER AMENDMENTS.
Among the amendments adopted were
those providing for fifty volunteer sur
geons and $50 assistant surgeons for SER
vice in the Philippines: for thirty dental
surgeons and for a veterinary corps with
actual rank. Tie officers cf the pay corps
were increased II. and Of the 5 gnal corps
g. The age limit was removed from yol-
unteer officers eligible to appointment as
first and second iieutenants, and the pro-
vision for retiring officers who served in
was stricken out.
The Olecmargarine bill, which was post
pcned to-day. Will CONF. up for cons. dera-
ton tomorrow.
The clause abolishing the canteen reads
as follows:
THE sale Of or dealing in beer. wine
or any intoxicating liquors by any person
in any post, exchange, or canteen or army
transport, or upon any premises used for
military purposes by the United States is
HEREBY prohibited. The Secretary of War
is hereby directed to carry the provisions
o. this section into full force and effect
III the Senate.
(By Associated rrcss)
WASHINGTON, December 6-The SEN
ate transacted no business of Importance
in open session to-day. Throughout al
most the entire day it was in executive
session. The shin subsidy bill, therefore,
received no consideration.
Mr.. HoaI presented a resolution from
the Massachusetts, Legislature in favor Of
the purchase, by the United States Gov
ernnent, Of Temple Farm and Moore
House, at Yorktown, Va.
Mr. Martin o. Virginia. expressed graft
ncation that the project had met with
favor in Massachusetts. and said a bill
would be presented at an early day in
tended 20 carry out the purpose of the
resolution.
Mr.. Clay of Georgia. presented the Gre
dentials of Hon. \. o Bacon, his coll
league, reelected to the Senate for a term
Of six Years. beginning March 4, 1901.
They were filed
,dr Carter, of Montana. gave notice that
on Tuesday next he would call up he
pending resolution relating TO the con-
teste7 Montana seat in the Senate,
claimed by ". A. Clark and Martin 3ia-
ginris.
The Senate then. at 1910. on motion Of
Mr. Ledge, cf Massa achusatts. went into
executive session, anu at 4:20 2. N atl-
journed.