The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03

House Votes to Give President
Money for the Island.

House Votes to Give President
Money for the Island.
Washington, March 2.-Within two hours
after the special message from the Presi-
dent, recommending the immediate pass
age Of bin to place in his hands all the
moneys collected upon Porto Rican goods
since the Spanish evacuation of the island,
10 be used for the relief of the Porto Ri
cans, had been read to the, House to-day,
The House. had passed and sent to the
Senate bill to carry out the recon-
mendation.
The message came like bot out of a
clear sky to the minority. They were at
nrs inclined to hail ii with delight as a
reproof of the majority for the present
Porto Rican tariff bill on Wednesday, The
Republican leaders, however, had a bill
ready 10 carry the Presidents recon-
mendations into effect. Mr. Cannon asked
Immediate consideration for the bill, and
this was given.
1t was only when the debate opened, 1t
having been agreed that twenty minutes
should be allowed on a side, that under
the lead of Mr.. Bailey of Texas the Dem
o2rats began lining up against the bill
because il placed no limitation upon the
Presidents discretion in the use of the
money. Mr. Cannon and Mr.. GTosvenor
charged the Democrats with having made
false professions of friendship for the
starving Porto Ricans for political capi-
lal, and adjured them if they were sincere
to stand up and vote for bin that would
give The sufferers immediate relief.
The bill was passed by a vote of 162 TO
N7 thirteen Democrats two Populists and
two silver Republicans voting with the
Republicans in the affirmative.
Subsequently the Aldrich- Robbins con-
tesed election case from the Fourth Ala
oama district, which the House twice
refused 20 consider yesterday was taken
Up, 1856 70 129, and was debated for the
remainder of the day.
In his invoca ton to-day the blind chan
lam of the House prayed for MIR. Epps of
Virginia. who was operated upon for ap-
pendicitis at the Garfield Hospital in this
ety this morning.
RepubIican Bill Put In.
When the Presidents message was read
the Republicans made a demonstration OF
enthusiasm.
hope the recommendation will meet
WIN favor on that side of the House,
sdld Mr.. Richardson. the minority leader.
see if 1t meets with favor on that
sac of the House" retorted Mr.. Cannon,
Sharply. "Ill now ask for unanimous
voNSent for the immediate consideration
81 a bill to carry the recommendation of
Wat message into force"
me suddenness of the request spread
N, iernaliOn on the Democratic side.
mere was no time for consulta tion.
ment
a., Setter DO 1t at once" said Mr. Cannon,
.Vte your change your mind"
luls shaft raised a laugh. Mr.. Rich
"'Nsoh said he would not object, but
i'H.ed 10 know how much time would be
''g"ed for debate.
riri i%i Cannon finally suggested twenty
.uies on side. To this Mr.. Richardson
hled, observing:
si5 do not suppose gentlemen on the other
r,l gan be Of one mind longer than forty
b,Ilu.'S' CLaughter) We agree if it will
"1'' you out of the hole"
What the BiII Provides.
v, ne bill was then offered and read. 1t
"ls as follows
saoaG-e enacted, etc. That the sum of
rS,,.',i''' being the amount of customs
I.,' '.uue received on importations by the
"'1'u States from Porto Rico since the
Non OF Porto Rico by the Spanish
0,t's on Oct Is. 1898. 10 Jan. l. 1900. to-
coIl'I With any further customs revenue
s,I' ',1 on importations from Porto Rico
gan ], 1880, or that shall hereafter
nj, yOleeled under existing law shall be
dt the disposal OF the President to
of 15u Tor the government and benefit
Iav,.'Ilo Rico until otherwise provided by
alr,'a14I ana the revenues herein referred to,
dar | collected and 10 be collected, un>
for AFung law. are hereby appropriated
ar,,,,a purpose herein specified out of any
pra,,riuls IN the treasury not otherwise ap-
Ar Cannon said there was no reason
n,, "'he an extended argument In sup
rl ol the bill. The brief message of
no,,, resident, he said. covered all the
iba necessary to justify the passage of
IN ,h onh II appropriated all the money
s,,i, Ky treasury collected up to Jan. /, and
On money as shan be hereafter collected
n, ae eiports from Porto Rico for the bene-
As'i ~ me people OF the island.