Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-07
THE SENATE.

With the conference en- the naval appro-
priGtion bill still in session the Senate con-
vened at IL o'clock today. No agreement
had been reached by the conferees on the
naval bill and none was Immediately in
sight.
on motion of Mr.. Cockren the Senate
began the consideration of private pension
bills the agreement being to consider all
of the unobjected House pension bills on
the calendar.
Fifty-eight House pension bills Were
passed. They will be sent to the Presi-
dent for signature today.
An Intellectual attempt was made by Mr..
Chandler CN.H.) to obtcir consideration for
his resolution instructing the committee on
privileges and elections to inquire into the
cCnstitutionalty of the electoral laws of
certain states.
Mr. Berry (Ark.) and Mr.. Pettus (Ala-)
simultaneously objected
Al II ~ the SeEatc took a recess for
one hour.
Hopes of Agreement.
When the Senate reconvened at 1915 Mr..
Hale reported a further disagreement on
the naval appropriation bill. He moved that
the Senate insist upon its amendments and
ask for further conference.
Mr.. Chandler inquired why another con-
ference was requested if the conferees had
determined not to agree.
BECAUSE replied Mr.. Hale. ''in most
matters of difference in human life an
agreement is always possible. I believe an
agreement will be reached in the next con-
ference. This report will go to the House
and it will have an opportunity to agree
upon the Senate amendments. / make this
motion now in order to expedite the consider
alton of matters still in controversy Moth
ing now romans in dispute except the cadet
matter (the length of the course at Annapo-
lisl, and the Senate amendment regarding
the ocean surveys. The arrnor plate matter
has been settled"
THE senator means" said Mr. Bacon,
that the House has accepted the Senate's
surrender"
Mr.. Bacon then presented the proposition
that the position of the Senate conferees
would be made stronger by not asking for
another conference.
Mr. Hale said he recognized the force of
the suggestion, and after some discussion
he 50 modified his motion as not to request
further conference.
The report and motion were agreed to.
MIR. Pettus offered a resolution declaring
that the appropriations for the naval serv
Ice made for the present fiscal year should
be continued, so far as applicable, for the
ensuing fiscal year. 1t permitted to
remain the table.
The Senate then took a recess until 2
o'clock
At O'Clock the Senate reconvened
A bill amending the act Incorporating the
Supreme Lodge of the knights of Pytnias
was passed.
After an executive session lasting five
minutes the Senate resumed business in
legislative session. Mr.. Sullivan called up
a war claim bill and Mr.. Wolcott objected
to its consideration.
Il move, then" said Mr.. Sullivan. with
some heat, that further business be
transacted by the Senate at this session of
Congress. except the consideration of APP
preparation bills.
Il will say to the senator" suggested Mr..
Allison. smiling. that that motion is I'M
necessary. Either he or / will object to the
transaction of any other business
Mr. Cullom asked to make a report on
bill making additional amendments to the
car coupler law but Mr.. Sullivan objected
amid laughter.
Took Another Recess.
The Senate then took further recess I'M
Ill 3 O'Clock
The Senate afterward amended the reso-
luton making the hour of adjournment to
be pm.