The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-10
IN THE HOUSE.
Resolution Passed Asking Informal
ton as TO Railroad Land Grants
in Forest Reserves.


WASHINGTON. April 9--In the house
Wilson Udaho) called UP the following res
luton, which was adopted;
Resolved. That the secretary Of the
interior be requested TO inform the house
the number of acres now included within
forest reserves belonging to land grant
railroads or other corporations at the
time OF the creation of such forest re-
serves. also the amount OF lieu scrip issued
therefor. Also what extension of the ex-
listing reserves are in contemplation, with
the amount OF railroad grants in the pro-
posed reserves or extension, and the num-
Der of acres located with forest reserve
scrip.
Wilson said the information was desired
as the basis for legislation in contempla-
ton by the committee on public lands.
A bill was passed to extend the proyi-
sons of the act Of January s. 1898, TO all
Mexican soldiers pensionable under the
law.
The house then went into committee
OF the whole and took up the considera-
ton of the agricultural appropriation bin
Wadsworth. chairman of the committee
briefly explained the general provisions
of the bill
Shattuc, in the course OF 45-minute
speech in denunciation OF the "unpatriouc
course OF the anu-imperialsts" paid his
respects to Edward Atkinson, OF Boston,
whom he described as the former super
intendent of a Massachusetts cotton min.
and celebrated as the notorious author OF
the Science Of Nutrition and tho inven-
tor Of the Aladdin oven"
Shattuc undertook 10 give a brief ac-
count of the history and career OF the AT
ldnsons. the recital OF which created some
amusement.
III Agunaldo and his Filipino followers
Shattuc said, were made acquainted with
Mr. Atkinson's science OF nutrition they
would be much more encouraged to hold
out IN their rebellion than they ever have
been by his anti-imperiailstic ana treason
able literature, for the science Of nutri-
ton would teach them something prac-
tical-how 10 live on wind and husband
their resources with a view Of wearing
out the 'overfed soldiers who are pur-
suing them"
Bailey ChAnsas) followed with some com
ments on the recent course Of political
events. including amusing observations OF
hls impression as member II the house
Bel. in a general political speech. de-
clared that no president had come SO close
10 wrecking the American government as
Mckinley. Property interests he said.
had been allowed 60 run riot He had be-
come tired % the prating about patriotism
The object q % AL was 10 benefit spoclal
interes,s-noi the people SIS whole With
out the use a. money and the influence OK
the great corporations ne said thia aA-
minisuation could rot succeed Itself
After some further remarks on political
topics by Messrs Small Gaines. Myers.
stokes. Haughtou. Robinson ffnaD ana
Spaiding. general debate was closed
An amendment offered IS Wilson gBaho5
vas adopted 20 provide for the invesilsa-
ton y the business method % AxIeruinat-
ing the codd4rg moth. which destroys
fruits on the Pacific coast. and also am
amendment by Stephens 20 Investigate the
best method a ex,srminating the prairie
duE
Iattimer moved 60 ilcreass tho Hppro-
rriati3n for farmers bulletins from 8as.-
90 90 fits 600. The amendment created a
lively discussion.
without aisposing % q the house. nj
O'clock, adjourned.