Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
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Saturday April 7.-During almost the en-
tire session an amendment to the Indian ap-
preparation bill offered by Mr.. Jones (Ark.)
providing for the continuance of the govern
ment's employment Of the contract Indian
schools, in certain circumstances, I'M
der consideration. The debate took a wide
range the whole question Of sectarian
schools being gone over at length The no.
table feature of the discussion was an eO-
quent speech delivered in support of the
amendment by Mr.. Vest. The amendment
was pending when the Senate adjourned,
the vote upon it disclosing the fact that no
quorum was present
Monday. April 9.-After some further dis
cussion the Senate rejected the sectarian
school amendment to the Indian appropria-
ton bill offered by Mr. Jones Dem, Ark
by vote of 80 to 16. AS has been the
practice for two or three years, the free
homes measure was offered as an amend
ment to the bill, but it was ruled out on the
point Of order that it was general legislation
and therefore not germane to appropria-
ton bin. without division. the bill was
passed. The measure carries about SIS, A.,
600. An unsuccessful effort was made to
ton relative to the seating of Mr.. Quay as
a senator from Pennsylvania. The effort
will be renewed tomorrow. During the
last two hours Of the session the Alaskan
civil code bill WAS under consideration. An
amendment offered by Mr. Hansbreugh con
corning the title to mining claims III the
Cape Nome district provoked warm de-
bate.
Tuesday. April 1O.-Unanimous consent
given for vote on April "a. 4 p: M. on a
eS9 senator from Pen nIaRs Euiogies
were pronounced upon Richard Parks Bland,
late member Of the House of Representa-
tiveS. On motion of Mr.. Cullom the Senate
nonconcurred in the House amendments to
the Hawaiian civil government bill, and
Senators CullOm, Lodge and Morgan were
named confereeS.
Wednesday, April 11.-With little debate
Of Importance passed the Pacific cable bill.
Il measure approprating S3,0OO,OOO for the
construction of a. cable line between San
Francisco and Honolulu The bill was
unanimously reported by the committee
naval affairs. and that it was passed with
out serious objection is regarded as a COM
pliment to the committee. During the
greater part of the session the District Of
Columbia appropriation bill was under CON
sideration. As passed it carries nearly
So. 100000.
Thursday, April 12.-By vote Of Il yeas
to 30 nays refused to substitute the Mica
ragua canal bill for the Spooner Philippine
bill as the unfinished business and by Il
vote of % yeas to "a nays refused TO dis
place the Spooner bill for the Alaskan civil
code bill. Listened to a speech by Mr.. Bur
rows against the seating of Mr.. Quay and to
a speech by Mr.. Jones Of Arkansas in re-
Spouse to an attack upon him by Congress
man DoliNer during the Porto Rico de-
bate in the House.
Friday, April 13.-The Senate was not in
session.
Saturday, April Paid tribute to the
memory of the late Richard Parks Bland of
Missouri, popularity known as Silver Dick
Bland, who was a member of the House for
twenty-six years. Splendid eulogies Of the
life and career of the great champion Of
silver were offered by members on both
sides of the political aisle. At the con-
clusion of the ceremonies the House, as
further mark of respect, adjourned. A reso-
luton was adopted calling upon the secre
tary of war for information as to whether
Charles E. MagooD. the legal adviser of the
insular bureau, had ever rendered an Opin-
ion hnt NV lNn Wit in hn
stitutiOn was extended over Porto Rico and
the Philippines.
Monday. April 9.-The agricultural appro.
priation bill was under consideration and
was made the vehicle of considerable desul-
tory debate on irrelevant political topics.
Good progress was made with the bill after
the close of general debate. twenty-five of
the thirty-seven being covered before ad-
tuesday, April 1o.-Agricultural bill
lions to free of seees and yec
cine were voted down. Mr.. Hepburn said
Nicaragua bill would be brought up for
to create a commission to make settlement
with the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Of
its Indebtedness to the United States.
Wednesday, April 11.-Passed the Porto
Rico tariff bill amended by the Senate
by vote of 161 to 153.
Thursday, April 12.-Adopted a resolution
authorizing the secretary of the treasury to
designate repositories in Porto Rico Cuba
and the Philippines for the deposit of gov
eminent funds. Passed a Senate bill which
will permit the dependent mothers of SOL
diers and sailors of the Spanish war, even
though they married Confederate soldiers
to receive the benefit Of the general pension
law. Devoted the remainder of the day to
debate on resolution for constitutional
amendment empowering the legislatures of
the states to decide whether United States
senators shall be elected by the legislatures
or directly by the people. A substitute was
offered giving the states no option but
providing that in all states the people shall
vote directly for senators.
Friday, April 13.-By vote of 240 to Is
passed resolution for constitutional amend
ment providing for election of United States
senator's by popular vote. Attempt of Mr..
Hepburn of Iowa to set aside May 1 for
consideration of the Nicaragua canal bill
was defeated by objection of Mr.. Burton of
Ohio. Rest Of the day devoted to consider
alton of private pension bills There were
several sharp attacks upon Mr.. Talbert
(Dem., S. CO. for his course in delaying &C
ton.