The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-05
HoAR's POSITION ON QUAY.
senator Beveridrc Offers RcsoIu-
tion ON the Philippines


I senator BeycridEc Offers n RcsoIu
tion on the Philippines
At the opening of yesterdays session o
the Senate Mr. Hoar made an explanation
of his position on the Quay case He sal,
he was constantly receiving letters askinl
him TO vote TO deny seat in the Senate
TO Mr.. Quay on account of some charga
made against that gentleman. The writers
of these letters. Mr.. Hoar said. wanted t,
put him in the position of a ballot boz
stufier. If he were to deny on such grounds
the right OF the Governor of a State to ap-
4 point Senator, he would have also to
deny the right OF a Legislature to elect. He
/ hoped that this statement would serve as
a reply to the great batch of letters which
he was receiving. and to the newspaper ar
Z ticles taking the same position.
Mr.. Beveridge introduced the following
joint resolution, and requested that it be
( laid on the table until next Tuesday. Civ
ing notice that he would call It up for con-
sideration on that day, and would have
some remarks to make relative TO it:
Resolved. That the Philippine Islands are terri.
tory belonging to the United State: that it is
the intention Of the United States 10 retain them
rs such, and TO establish and maintain such
governmental control throughout the archipelago
~ tHe situation may demand.
The Senate bill granting settlers the
right TO make second homestead entries
after having failed to perfect previous
entry, was taken from the calendar, ex-
planned by Mr. Pettigrew. who had re-
ported IL from the Committee on Public
Lands. and passed.
bill. also reported from the Committee
on Public Lands, in relation to paying 5
per cent of the dollar and a quarter an
acre on public lands to the public land
States which have not heretofore received
such payment, was taken from the calen-
dar and explained by Mr. Pettigrew.
Mr.. Cockrell offered an amendment that
the bill shall not apply to lands granted to
railroads. wagon roads. or canals, or
granted to States corporations, or asso-
Citations.
Mr.. Pettigrew accepted the amendment
and it was agreed TO.
Mr.. Berry offered an amendment that the
bill shall not apply to lands in military.
Indian. or other reservations. He opposed
the bill as waste OF public money.
Mr.. Spooner also opposed the bill. and
said that it would apply TO the Yellowstone
and other parks. which statement. how
ever, was contradicted by Mr.. Pett!erew.
The vote was taken on Mr. Berry's
and il was agreed to-yeas AZ.
nays (SenaJors Carter Davis. Pettigrew,
and Teller.
The bill was then. on motion of Mr.. Tel
Ter. recommitted to the Committee on Pub
lie Lands.
The testimony taken by the commission
or the conduct OF the war was received
from the President. in compliance with a
request of the Senate and was ordered
printed.
A resolution was presented by Mr. Petit
grew directing the Secretary of the Navy
10 furnish a copy Of Admiral Dewey's re-
port of April l3. 1898. in which the Ad
miTsl says he can take Manila at any
time" On motion Of Mr.. Spooner the
resolution went over
The enforcement of more stringent rcgu-
ations against the boarding by unauthor- |
zed persons Of vessels on arrival at sta |
ports OF the United States, Gas the object |
Df bill reported to the Senate by the |
Committee on Commerce. II gives the |
Secretary of the Treasury authority to |
prescribe regulations and to employ any |
)f the officers Of that department to en- |
orce them. A penalty of 800 fine is pro-
'ided fer violations.
Mr.. Hoar offered resolution establish
ng a rule for paying witnesses before Sen
IN explanation. II allows s. a day while
n attendance or while travelling each way;
lso actual travelling expenses, not TO ex-
eed cents a mile.
Mr. Pettigrew asked for the printing OF
he address OF Carl Schurz on the policy |
4 imperialism; but objection was prompt
y made by Mr. Carter
Mr.. Wetmore introduced a joint resolu-
ion, which was Immediately considered
nd passed. appointing Richard Olney. of
Massachusetts,. a member OF the Board OF
egents of the Smithsonian Institution. OF
he class not members Of Congress, vice I
William Preston johnson, deceased.
A bill to provide government for the |
erritory OF Hawaii was reported from the |
ommittee on Foreign Relations by Mr. !
ullom. who gave notice that he would
all IL up at the first opportunity
On motion by Mr.. Chandler the Senate |
greed TO an adjournment until Monday. |
Mr. Clay presented a bill granting a |
ension of $50 per month to Mrs 4. B.
rumby mother OF the late Lieutenant |
rumby
The following nominations we're sub
lifted TO the Senate for confirmation:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
b be collector Of internal revenue for the district
81 Connecticut
4
DEPARTMENT OF il STICE
be marshal Of the United States for the South |
eTn district OF Alabama
FRANK SIMMONS, Of Alabama.
WAR DEPARTMENT
ansterred from tho infantry 10 cavalry S
Second Lieut. LI.EWELLYN W. OLIVER.
After al executive session the Senate. at I
%. adjourned until Monday. I
The following District measures were in
oduced in the House:
Representative Ball introduced a resolu- q
IN in the House calling upon the Dis ]
let Commissioners TO furnish full. spc-
fc and definite information as TO the
sht and title by which the Pennsylvania :
abroad and other railroads occupy Gov 4
nment ground in Washington. The resO- =
ion requires the Commissioners To re-
rt what rental is paid for such use and
nat rental should. in their opinion, be Y
i'd e
Mercer introduced n bill | ;
luiring all the local street railroad COM
nies to protect the motOrmen during the 7
nter months by constructing vestibules @
the cars and fixing penalty for the :
n-observance Of the act.
rhe Speaker announced the appointment !
the following Representatives as menu