The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-25
IN THE SENATE.
ForaEcr's Resolution to Recommit
the Puerto Rican Bill Causes a
Brief Misundcrstanding.

WASHINGTON. March 24-For a few
minutes in the senate today surprise bor-
dering almost on CONSERVATION in some
quarters was created by request of
Foraker that the Puerto Rican govern
mental bill be recommitted to the Puerto
Riean committee. The request precipi-
tated lively colloquy. but II finally was
developed that the bin Foraker wanted
recommitted was the government meas
ure now on the calendar and not the un-
finished business. During the elucida-
ton Of his request, however Foraker
plainly indicated that 1t was his purpose
TO separate the bills and press the Puerto
Riean tariff bin to an early vote, his de-
sire being TO have the vote taken not
later than next Thursday. A measure
was passed providing for the appoint
ment by the president of n commission TO
Investigate the trade and commerce of
the Orient with view to the extension
OF American commerce.
The closing hours of the session were
devoted to the consideration of a resolu-
ton accepting from the state of Indiana
a statue of Oliver p. Morton Fitting and
eloquent tributes were paid to the MEM
DRY of Mr.. Morton by Mr.. Fairbanks, Mr..
Allison and Mr.. Beveridge.
Asiatic Comm erciaI Commission.
The senate today passed bill authorizing
the president TO appoint a commission TO
study and make full report upon the COM
y
and Japan, and appropriating $4,000 for
payment OF the expenses Of the commits
sion.
The bill aroused some debate. Berry reg
istered his protest against the measure,
HIS opinion being that too many commits
sions were being created.
Cockrell opposed the measure and stated
the opposition of the senate minority on
the legislation.
THE Republican party is In absolute
control, and we on this side of the cham
Der are powerlesss to prevent the enact
ment of any legislation coming from the
Republican party and deemed necessary
by it." he said. II will not antagonize this
bill. although I do not agree with IL In
principle. / want 1t understood now and
understood distinctly, that hereafter re-
sponsibility must rest upon the Repuhli-
cans for the passage of all resolutions"
Gallinger supported the bill, saying the
pr sident had strongly recommended the
passage of the measure Germany had al
ready sent commissions to the Orient 10
investigate trade and commerce He said
II was now proposed to send this commits
sion to China, Japan and other Oriental
countries with view To ascertaining
whether increased markets cannot be
found there for the products of American
farms. mills and workshops.
Hoar opposed the appointment OF sena-
tors or representatives In congress on
commissions or ON 0tneT AifnlihE nDIiBg,
and after some discussion the bill so
amended that no member of either branch
Of congress shall hereafter serve under
any appointment by the executive depart
ment Of the government while holding Of
fec as such member,
Bacon supported the measure. The bill
was passed.
Foraker Asks a Recommitmeut.
Foraker. In charge Of the Puerto Rican
utr.A ,frafr staaf
bin 22s4 should be reeommtted to the
committee on Pacific islands and Puerto
Rico This Is the senate measure reported
several weeks ago providing for a civil
government for Puerto Rico. Foraker cx-
planned that he desired 20 have the bill
recommitted 80 that the committee could
place upon II certain amendments already
agreed to by the senate In another bili
We may deem II necessary to separate
The governmental and tariff features u the
pending bin" he added.
Bacon inquired Of Foraker n he could
say when ne would repeat hts request 20
have the Puerto Rican tariff measure vct-
a on. Foraker stated that he expected
TO ask the senate 10 separate the govern
mental and tariff provisions from the I'M
nnished business md hoped 90 secure a
vote perhaps on Wednesday next ani cs5-
tainly not later than THURSDAY After
some further discussion the request az For-
aker that the bin - recommittrd was
agreed 70 b. the senate.
Tried to Bring IN Alaska Code.
An effort was made rs Carter 90 40
cure unanimous consent FOR the considers
Hau - che Alaskan code hiu, He utafe a
strong appeal for the relief ~ tho peopio
- Alaska lie said be made his statement
Sra order % shift she responsibllty far the
measure from his shoulders 81 tAe senate.
Cockreu OBJECTED 10 the ETvangement
prop, sci by Garter bat promised 70 assist
in tho uRssaEe ~ tho measure wheu % wNs
lefare ths senate N a proper way.
After q sharp -oiloguy between Carter
aud Cockreu The former save notice that
hc would call w the matter again on
MONDAY.
Euionie. on GOV. Mortan-
Fairbanks then presented re@1iutions AZ {
cepslng q statue % oliver 2. Morton from +
the state az Indiana nd addressed ira seu- :
ate u.ra the resolutions
Allison. following FREbarEs pals
tribute 70 Nj Morton. with whom he had +
served IN fhe senate.
BoyeridEp ahe3 paid tFioute % InAiAnas .
ilusiri0sss son.
Tha rosalBaonS we're then agreed TO ana /
the senate az So ?. n. a33oDrae5.