Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-01-11
WORK OF CONGRESS-

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Washington, Jan. 4-The senate
evinced a disposition yesterday to take
up the work of the session in earnest,
and, while the sitting was of only a
little more than an hours duration. a
large number Of important bills were
introduced and a foundation laid for
proceeding with the financial bill by
liking the hour for beginning debate
on this measure for , o'clock to-day.
The most notable event of the day was
a protest entered by Mr.. Hoar of Mas
sachusetts 10 the summary disposition
or resolutions asking for information
about the conduct of the Philippine
war. He indicated a purpose to de-
mand consideration for such measures.
even az the expense of the financial
Dill. The 10th inst. was named as the
day for delivery Of eulogies in memory
or the late Vice President Hobart.
In the House.
The house was in session only fifteen
minute yesterday, and during that
time had a little furry over an attempt
by Mr. Sulzer of New York to secure
consideration for Il resolution asking
Tor Information concerning the rela-
tlons OF the treasury department with
The resolution was referred to the
committee on ways and a
Washington. Jan. Sin accordance
with the notice previously given by
him. Senator Aldrich yesterday opened
the discussion of the financial bill in
the senate with q speech in explana-
ton of the senate substitute for the
house bill. The speech was carefully
prepared and was read from manu-
script. 1t was delivered in a clear and
distinct O n but without any effort at
oratory. Senators present gave him
careful attention, but Nc one interrupt
ed him with questions or otherwise
during the delivery, nor did any one
manifest a disposition to reply after
he had concluded. After Mr.. Aldrich
concluded the senate adjourned until
Monday for the purpose, 1t is under
stood, of giving those may wish to re-
ply to the Rhode Island senator an op-
p~ortunity TO study his presentation OF
the subject.
The Pettigrew resolution concerning
the Philippines went over until Mon
day, when it is understood some sena-
tors will be asked to be heard on the
general Philippine question. Senator
Beveridge also gave notice of a speech
for Tuesday on the Philippine ques-
ton, prefaclng his notice with a reso-
luton declaring his own position on
the 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 informa-
ton regarding the deposit of govern
ment funds in certain New YORK
national banks. The resolution as
adopted was made more general in its
scope ard an amendment was adopted
to over information respecting trans
actions relating to the sale of the New
York custom house site. Secretary
Cages friends had beef; informed that
he courted the fullest investigation
and was prepared to submit all the
details to congress. Accordingly there
was no friction over the resolution,
which va unanimously adopted.
Thanks of Congress.
Representative Bingham of Pennsyl-
vania introduced the following joint
resolution: Resolved. etc, that the
thanks of congress are hereby ten
dered to Rear Admiral William r.
Sampson and Commodore Winfield
Scott Schley and the officers and men
under them for the destruction of the
Spanish feet at Santiago"
Washington. Jan. 6. The senate
committee on privileges and elections
yesterday decided by a vote of 4 to 3
to make an adverse report upon the
resolution to seat Senator Quay. The
resolution was as follows:
That Matthew S. Quay be admitted as
q senator from the State of Pennsylvania,
in accordance with his appointment, made
on April %, 1899, by the governor OF said
state"
The members of the committee voting
for the resolution were Senators Chand-
Ter, Hoar and McComas, and those op-
posing Senators Burrows, Caffrey, Pettus
and Harris. Senators Turley and Pritch-
ard were paired. the latter for and the
former against the resolution.
No definite time was set for the pre-
OF the committees report to
the senate. The minority Will also present
u report anu the UNDERSTANDING Is I1dL
the minority shall be notified by the ma
jority when IL is ready to put in it's re-
port. Senator Burrows, the only Repub-
lican on the committee who voted against
the resolution, will prepare the report of
the majority, and Senator Hoar that of
the minority. +
The Clark Case.
Washii gton, Jan. 5.-The senate COM
mittce on privileges and elections to-day
began it's investigation 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,
foin.er Senator Faulkner of West yir-
ginia. Senator Edmunds appeared as
counsel for the comriainants,
making the first statement in support Of
the memorial presented against Mr.. Clark.
He said the con p%lainants expected to be
able TO prove all the charges ard to show
that Mr.. Clark's election was obtained
by the liberal use of money, and tina
large sums Of morey were furnished to
this end by Clark.
Ex-senator Faulkner made the formal
statement on behalf of NJ. Clark. He
reviewed the politics of Montana. refer
ring TO the '.Daly gang and the Clark