The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-09
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
First session.

Washington. Feb. 1.-Senate-Nearly
the entire morning hour in the senate was
occupied by Mr. Allen (pop., NebI in the
discussion Of the report of Secretary Gage
concerning his transactions with the Ma
tlonal city bank of New York Mr.. Dan
lei (dem., Val, then delivered an extend
ed speech on the pending financial meas
ure. he vigorously opposed the propO-
sli9n that the country should go to the
Indiana, and Charles G. Bennett. Of New
YORK, were sworn in as sergeant-at-arms
ana secretary OF the senate respectively
House Representative Joseph SibIey, Of
fennsylNanla, VINO attained great prom
lnence in the Fifty-fOurth congress by
his earnest championship of free silver.
aSSalled his democratic colleagues for
their opposition to expansion in a speech
that made the, floor and galleries roar.
Mr.. Sibley has recanted his views on free
SILVER and IS now generally out Of line
with his colleagues on the democratic
side, The remainder Of the debate was
uninteresting. It touched the question Of
mediation In the Transvaal war, lynch
ings III the south and the jury law in
Hawaii Not much progress was made
with the Indian appropriation bill, which
was under consideration.
Washington, Feb. 2-Senate-Several
bills We're passed as follows: To extend
the privilege of immediate transpOrta-
ton Of dutiable goods to the port of As
toria, Ore; recognizing the gallantry Of
Z. H. NeWcOmb. commanding revenue
cutter Hudson, of his officers and men;
also retiring Capt. d. B. Hogsdon, Of the
revenue cutter service, for efficient and
meritoriOus service in command of the
Hugh McCullOch at Manila; authorizing
the secretary of war to use $4,000 Of the
appropriation for the support OF the regu-
lar and volunteer army for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1900; for the construction
of modern military hospital at Fort
LeaVenworth, Kas.; authorizing payment
OF communication or ration to the petty Of
hcerS OF the navy who served on detached
duty between March l, 1885, and November
4. 1899.
House-The house devoted its attention
to the Indian appropriation bill. 1t got
no further, however, than the appropria-
lions Tor Indian schools, when an effort
was inaugurated by Mr.. Fitzgerald, of
new York to permit the secretary of the
interior to contract with schools for the
education Of Indian children where the
government lacks facilities. No apprO-
priatiOn is made for contract schools in
this bill. 1t IS claimed that the present
Indian school facilities are inadequate.
Washington. Feb. S.-Senate-Not in
session.
House-The Indian appropriation bill
was passed. It was slightly amended in
unimpOrtant particulars. An attempt to
revive the policy Of making contracts with
religious schools for the education Of In
dian children, which has been gradually
abandoned by the government during the
last five years. failed on the ruling Of the
chair that the amendment offered was out
of order. The latter part Of the session
was devoted to eulOgies upon the life and
public services of the late Representative
ErmentrOut, of Pennsylvania.
Washington, Feb 5.-Senate-A bill was
passed to amend an act granting the city
of Hot Springs, Ark, certain lands for
division of the eastern district of Ten
nessee. A bill was reported providing a
atory Canery then delivered 4 speech on
the Philippine question. His argument
was mainly n discussion of the cOnstitu-
tiOnal questions. He maintained that the
q te1N no
FIipinos and that they were entitled to
all the rights and privileges of citizens of
the United states guaranteed by the con-
stituuon- In response to a question as to
what in the present circumstances he
would do with the FflipinOs, he said with
characteristic courage of conviction:
Turn them loose as soon as we can get
rid of them. That would be better for
them and infinitely better for u.s.
House-TwO speeches were made by
democratic members Of the foreign affairs
committee, Mr.. DinsmOre (Ark.} and Mr.
Champ Clark MO- opposing the retention
of the Philippine islands, Mr.. Sibley (Pa.) }.
who was elected as a democrat, but who
made speech last week defending expan-
sion, was gOaded into the announcement
that the democrats could consider his seat
constructlVely on the republican side Be
fore the debate began an effort was made
to pass a bill looking to the appointment
of an expert commission TO examine into
the question of the pollution of the water
supply Of cities, but IL was defeated.
W Washington Feb. 6.-Senate-The fol-
lowing bills were passed: RECOGNIZING the
able and gallant services of Capt. Francis
Tuttle,. revenue cutter service, his Off
cerS and men OF the Bear; also the heroic
services of Lieut.. y. II. Jarvis. Z. =. Bert
hoE and DR.. 5. J. Call, composing the
overland expedition 70 Point Barrow, Arctic
ocean, for the relief of imperlled whalers;
to extend the time for the completion Of
bridge across the East river, between
the city of New York and Long Island /;
for the relief Of the Catholic church at
Macon City, Mo; for the relief Of ST.
Charles college; 70 pay the Union iron
works Of San Francisco S32.S23 horse pow
er penalty levied on account Of the coast
defense vessel Monterey. The conference
report on the urgent deficiency bill was
agreed 10. thus passing the measure
HCusc-At the opening of the session
the speaker laid before il an invitation
L" congress from Secretary Root to at
tend the funeral services over the late
Gen. LawtOn at the Church Of the COven-
ant Friday afternoon. The final confer
encc report on the urgency deficiency bill
lomauc and consular appropriation bill
was then resumed, and occupied all the
rest Of the time until Adjournment.
Washington, Feb. 7.-Senate-Mr. Vest
ctal bill, authorizing the secretary of the
treasury 30 issue S200. Oo0,C GO in notes. the
same 20 nave printed on their face:
Treasury Bond Notes and 10 be full
legal tender. A lively tilt followed over
the Philippine affairs between Mr.. DeDew
and Mr.. Pettisrew. Discussion Of the
financial bill was then resumed, speeches
being made by Mr.. Turner, Mr. Bate and
Mr.. Allen, all in opposition to the pend
ing measure.
House-The house finished the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation bill.
passing it substantially as il came from
the committee. There was some desul-
ultory discussion Of the Philippine ques-
ton and the war in South Africa tho
principal feature being the speech of Mr..
Shafroth in favor of mediation OF the
BOer-British war under the provision Of
The Hague treaty. The diplomatic bill
as passed carries S3.743.90S.