The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17
CONGRESS-.

SENATE
cluded consideration OF the naval appropriation
bill with the exception OF that section relating
to armor and armament. This went over UNI
TIL tomorrow, when 1t will be considered in Sc!
cret legislative session.
The Tawney resolution, calling upon the sec.
rotary OF the treasury for the amount and
facturc OF oleomargarine as shown by the
record In the internal revenue bureau, was
adopted.
SENATE
Washington, May 9.-Practically the entire
section OF the naval appropriation bill relating
hinged on the proposition that the government
should erect an armor plant of its own. Sena.
tor Tiilman presented an amendment limiting
the price to be paid for armor TO $500 per ton
and providing also that the government should
erect plant OF its own. Senators Tillman.
Money and Chandl erndvocated the erection Of
tee amendment providing for plant in the
contingency that armor could not be procured
Tor S445 per ton. No action was taken on the
proposition.
The house today considered the contested
election case OF Pearson vs.. Crawford from the
reached. az f. IN
Washington. May 10-Gallinger, Of New
Hampshire. addressed the senate at length on
his resolution declaring that 1.-THE present phe-
nominal prosperity OF the country Is due to the
policy Of protection as embodied in the Ding
gay, netce that he
ippine resolution on Monday
HOUSE
The house by the very narrow margin Of two
votes unSeated Mr.. Crawford. of North Caro-
nna, democrat, and seated In his place Mr..
Pearson, republican A resolution reported
by the foreign affairs committee requesting the
secretary OF the treasury to furnish the house,
II not Incompatible with public interests in
formation In relation to the immigration of
Japanese laborers during the last two years.
was adopted.
Washington, May ll.-No disposition has yet
Pc been MADE Of the naval appropriation bill by
agreement was reached to vote on the armor
plate section ut O'Clock tomorrow. During
to-days discussion u notable speech was deliv-
necessity OF building up the United States navy
without delay. The speech was delivered with
the N yigor and earnestness CHARACTERISTIC Of
tracted much attention.
HOUSE.
6EScher. OF Wisconsin, called up the bill to
amend the law to provide for Communication of
travel and sustenance allowances of discharged
officers and soldiers He explained that the
bill proposed to allow a uniform rate of cents
u mile for officers and enlisted men. 1t was
passed. Exactly 1s0. private bills were passed
during the day, breaking the record.
SENATE
washington May l2.- BY close vote the
senate to-day rejected the proposition to erect
without reference to the price at which the
warships, an armor plate factory. The vote
upon the direct proposition was % to "a.
SENATE.
Washington, May l4.-After a discussion
lasting five full days the senate today passed
the naval appropriation bill. Practically four
days were devoted to the consideration Of the
arnor plate proposition which WAS agreed to
as reported ted. by the committee, with the ex-
ception that the secretary of the navy is
authorized to make contracts only for such ar
mo, NOR as may be needed from time to time.
cure arinor OF the best quality at $40 per ton;
put II ne be unable to obtain it at that price,
the armor for the battleships Maine, Ohio and
Missouri. and proceed to erect an armor plate
factory to- cost not to exceed &4,OOO.OOO one
half OF which amount is made Immediately
available.
HOUSE
The house to-day passed the general deficiency
appropriation bill carrying IS, OIL, which
WAS WAS passed substantially without amendment.
The general debate was devoted principally to
political topics, the feature being u severe ar
raignment OF the administration by De Almond
of Missouri.