The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-22


Turner made the statement in the senate
today that concessions for gold mining
in the bed OF the sea near Nome. Alaska,
had been granted by the secretary of wa-.
and upon that statement he based a reso-
luton of inquiry. The resolution was
agreed to-
In few minutes and without discussion
the additional urgent deficiency bill was
passed with one or two other measures
OF choice.
Allison gave notice that he would cali up
the conference report on the Puerto Rican
appropriation bill
Turner'S Resolution of Inouiry.
Turner OF Washington offered a resolu-
ton directing the secretary of war to m
form the senate whether any concessions
to escayate gold-bearing bed of the sea
in the vicinity OF Cape Nome, Alaska. or
In other Alaskan waters. have been made
TO any individuals or corporation. or as
sociation by the secretary of war. or any
other department official. II so. upon
what theory OF authority such grant was
made.
says Gov. brady Told Him.
In response to an inquiry as to he in
formation which had prompted the rsso,u-
ton Turner said he had been informed
by the governor OF Alaska that the war de-
psrtment had granted exclusive rights TO
certain persons TO mine the bed OF the sea
near Cape Nome.
''If this is true" he said. 'it's shame,
reproach and scandal" The resolution was
agreed to.
Pettigrew Wants More Information.
Pettigrew offered and secured the pas
sage of resolution directing the secre-
tary OF war TO inform the senate what were
the qualifications OF voters In the ap-
preaching election In Cuba. who prescribed
the qualifications, the purpose Of the elcc-
tion, and who would have charge Of It.
Urgent Deficiency BiII Passes.
Hale called UP the measure making ap-
propriations To supply additional urgent
deficiencies
The committee amendment thereto was
agreed to and the bin passed without com
mont
Carter called UP his motion to reconsider
the vote BY which the senate yess erday
adopted a resolution providing a messen-
ger to every senator not chairman OF a
standing committee The motion prevail
ed. and tho resolution was referred to the
committee on contingent expenses.
District Court steno9rnpher..
The bill to authorize judges Of the dis
trict court OF the Ualsed States 10 appoint
sienogrAphic reporters and determine their
duties aud the compensation OF aich ro-
posters was passed The bill provides f,r
tho appointment - ninety court reporters
az salary Of t2oo each. extra pay be-
ing provided for extra manuscripts u the
court proceedings supplied
Alaska Code niii Resumed.
The bin 20 provide clvu code i0r the
district q Alaska was then taken up for
consideration
The committee amendments we're hrst
agreed 90. after which Perkins offered an
amendment providing that the seat - gov
crnment shau remain a. sitkA unt the
necessary grounds and b4Hdngs al Juneau
are Acquired, Tho amenimcat was agreed
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After some minor amendments bad h@en
aisposs8 q tae hU Nas laii aside aud con-
sid-ration Of the Puerto Tocan bli Es-
suniet
Puerto Rfean nun.
r-.-ske- Ha charge - the measure. -
f-ga a auraher ot faemal amendments re-
MtinF te tae hcltluc ef tHs ceurts -
Puerto Rico and O. saa phrsseaioEy u iae
measure
TIE bUi after saas discussion % the
creation SO a tr4f3 states court ca ths
island was lS-i a.Ae
Falrbaaks gave na0ee tsat az tHe con-
.laslaa rf tlc -oatre business oa sA;ur-
5,t next Do would ssk .ee senate 80 -aa-
s.asr the resels,.us ae-eFirs statue
Of The Safe UHyrr 4 Morton. 7f Indiana
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