The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-01-11
WORK OF CONGRESS

uhu' WINE the sitting was of only Il
ilttle more than an hours duration a
large number of important bills were
introduced and a foundation laid for
proceeding with the financial bin by
liking the hear for beginning debato
on TINS Measure for o'clock to-day
Inc most notable event of the day was
protest entered by Mr.. Hoar of Mas
sacilusetts 10 the summary disposition
OF resolutions asking for information
| about The conduct of the philippino
war. He indicated purpose to- de-
inand consideration for such mea sures
even at the expense Of the financial
plii 1he 10th inst. was named us the
"ay Tor delivery Of eulOgies in memory
III The late Vice President Hobart
In the House.
Inc house was in session only fifteen
minutes yesterday. and during that
tllhe pad little furry over an attempt
by Mr.. SulZer of New York to secure
consideration for a resolution asking
LOT Information concerning the rela-
IONS or the treasury department with
Inc resolution was referred 10 the
committee on ways and means.
Washington, Jan. 5.-In accordance
WIN the notice previously given by
hllh senator Aldrich yesterday opened
the discussion of the financial bill in
tle senate with speech in eXplana-
ZION or the senate substitute for the
mouse Dill. The speech was carefully
prepared and was read from manu-
script. 1t was delivered in q clear ard
distinct tone hut without any effort at
oratory. Senators present gave him
cafeful attention, but no one interrupt
Ell MN with questions or otherwise
during the delivery, nor did any one
manifest disposition to reply after
he had concluded. After Mr.. Aldrich
concluded the senate adjourned until
Monday for the purpose. Ii is under
stood, of giving those may wish to re-
ply TO the Rhode Island senator an OPP
portunity to study his presentation Of
the subject.
The Pettigrew resolution concerning
the Philippines went over until Mon.
day, when Il is understood some sena-
tors will he asked to be heard on the
general Philippine question. Senator
,Beveridge also gave notice Of q speech
for Tuesday on the Philippine qnes-
ton, prefaciIig his notice with Il reso-
iu'ioh u'SihAiLS Ills oNH poSitiod Oh
tie subject.
In the House.
The house session was very brief
again yesterday, The only incident be.
ing the adoption of the Sulzer resolu-
ton introduced Wednesday calling
upon Secretary Gage for all Informal
ton regarding the deposit of govern
ment funds in certain New York
rln
adopted WAS made more general in its
scope ard an amendment was adopted
TO over informa ion respecting trans
actions re'ating to the sale of the New
York custom house site. Secretary
Cages friends had been informed that
he courtcd the fullest investigation
and was prepared TO submit all the
details to congress. Accordingly there
was 10 friction over the resolution,
which was unanimously adopted.
Thanks of Congress.
Representa-, We Bingham of Pennsyl-
vania introduced the following joint
resolutions Resolved. etc, that the
thanks OF congress are hereby ten
iered to Rear Admiral William r.
Sampson and Commodore Winfield
Scott Schley ana the officers and men
thbUl lbG tue vi the
Spanish fleet at Santiago"
Washington, Jan 6. - The senate
committee on privileges and elections
yesterday decided by vote of to
to make an adverse report upon the
resolution to seat Senator Quay. The
res luton was az follows:
THAT Matthew S. Quay be admitted as
a senator from the State of Pennsylvania.
in accordance with his appointment, made
on April 20, 1899, by the governor of said
state"
The members of the committee voting
for the resolution were s. majors Chand-
Ter, Hoar and McComas. and those OPP
posing Senators Burrows. Caffrey, Pettus
and Harris. Senator's Turley and Pritch-
ard were paired, the latter for and the
former AGAINST the resolution.
No de.nite time was set for the pre-
sentation OF the committees report to
the senate. The minority will also present
a report, and the understanding Is that
the minority shall be notified by the ma
jority when II is ready to put in Its re-
port. Senator Burrows. the only Repub-
lican on the committee who voted against
the resolution, will prepare the report or
the majority. and Senator Hoar that OF
the minority.
The Clark Case.
Washii gton, Jan. 5.-Ths senate COM
rittce on privileges and elections to-day
began it's inves !gation OF charges Of
bribery made in connection with the cleo
ton OF Senator Clark OF Montana. The
proceedings were begun by arguments
from counsel on both sides. Mr.. Clark
himself vas present with his counsel,
former Sen ltor Faulkner of West Vr-
GINA Senator Edmunds appeared as
leading Counsel for the compliments.
making the first statement In support Of
the memorial presented against Mr.. Clark.
He said the con plainants expected TO be
able to prove all the charges ard to show
that Mr.. Clarks election was obtained
by the LIBERAL ese of money, and that
large sums Of morey were furnished to
this end by Clark.