The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-07

ment to the Currency bill:
That the provisions Of this act are not intended
to place any obstacles in the way Of the accom-:
plishnent Of international bmetallism, provided
the same be received by concurrent action Of
me leading commercial nations Of the world, ard
at ratio which shall insure permsnencc OF re-
lative value between gold and silver.
Mr.. Chandler gave notice of an amend
ment to the same bill providing that the
gold dollars of % $40 grains and the sill
yer dollar of 412 1-2 grains shall be the
unit of value; that all forms of money is
| sued or coined by the United States shall
be maintained at that parity of value; and
that the United States notes and Treasury
notes, when presented at the Treasury for
redemption. shall be redeemed in gold or
silver coin of such standard.
Mr.. Pettus offered an amendment to the
bill providing that il shall not be con-
strued so as to affect the present le;al
tender quality of silver dollars coined by
the United States.
Mr.. Jones of Arkansas Introduced an
amendment directing the Secretary of the
Treasury to constantly keep on hand an
emergency fund amounting to $50. 900
OF United States treasury notes. which
may be issued TO any citizen of the United
States at a discount of 10 per cent in ex-
change for United States bonds. the bonds
to be held for not to exceed year, and
the holder to pay per cent interest.
a joint resolution authorizing the Presi-
dent TO appoint one woman commissioner
TO represent the United States and the
National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution at the unveiling OF
the statue of Lafayette at the exposition
at Paris was passed.
The resolutions heretofore offered by
Mr.. Pettigrew and Mr.. Allen. expressing
sympathy with the South African Repub-
lies. and for an investigation of the trans
actions between the Treasury Department
and the National City Bank Of New York
city and the Hanover National Bank were
passed over without action.
Bills were passed to authorize the con-
struction of a bridge across the Red River
OF the North at Drayton. n. D.. and to
erect a public building at Selma. Ala, to
cost not exceeding 100000
Mr.. Caffery then resumed his speech on
the Philippine question which was begun
yesterday. He quoted from eminent au-
thorities on constitutional law in support
OF his argument that the Filipinos. by the
extension of the Constitution over them.
b1came citizens of the United States.
While discussing this subject Mr. Caffery
said that for some time he had been re-
volving in his mind the position which the
Filipinos occupied. and he could not tell.
for the life OF him. what it was II they
were insurrectionists, they were in insur
rection against. the, authority of the Con-
s:itution of the United States, and, there
fore, they we're citizens of the United
States and entitled 10 all the privileges
and immunities of citizens. If they were
citizens OF the United States. and were in
capable of self government. what. he
asked. was to be done with them?
In conclusion Mr.. Caffery said that there
are great responsibilities resting upon us as
a nation, and we must see that pence is
restored in the islands and that some kind
of government is established. there. This
having been done. however in his opinion
We should let them go their way. and not
ncculate our citizenship with the poison
of theirs.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Caffery's speech
bill increasing the limit of cost OF the
public building at Salt Lake City to S500.-
coo was passed.
Mr.. Butler in accordance with a pre-
vious notice. then spoke On the proposed
suffrage amendment TO the North Carolina
Constitution.
II was unanimously agreed thai the Cur
Tency bill was to be taken up each day
after the routine morning business.
Mr. Foraker gave notice that "a soon as
the financial bill was disposed OF he would
ask the Senate to consider the bill t p o.
vide a government for Porto Rico.
Mr. Shoup said he desired a rese; ;vation
for the disposition Of the Quay case.
The Presiding Officer ruled, however
that under the unanimous agreement notl-
ing can be taken up until the finance bill
is disposed Of.
The calendar was then takel up and the !
following bills were passed: Il
Recognizing the able and gallant ser
vices of Capt. Francis Tuttle, United /.
States Revenue Cutter Service his officers I
and men Of the Bear; also the heroic ser /
vices of Lieuts. David II. Jarvis and Els I
worth p Bertholf. and DR.. Samuel j. Call |
composing the overland expedition TO Point I
Barrow, Arctic Ocean. for the relief of 1
imperiled whalers; extending the time for I
the commencement and completion of the I
railroad bridge across the Illinois River. /
near Grafton. ILL.,; to authorize the South /
eastern Railroad Company to construct and I
maintain bridge across the Lumber River.
within the boundary lines of Robson
county, n. c.: concerning the boarding of !
vessels. authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury to prescribe from time to time,
and TO enforce regulations governing the
boarding of vessels at the seap0rts of the
United States. and to employ for that pur-
pose any OF the officers of the Treasury
Department.
Extending to January. 1905. the time for
the completion of the bridge across the
East River between the city OF New York
and Long Island, now in course of con-
struction, as authorized by the act OF
Congress, approved March g. 1887
For the relief of the Catholic church at
Macon City. Mo, and st. Charles College,
St Charles county. Mo compensation for !
the use of their property during the civil
war;.
For the inspection of the boilers OF the
steamers Alvena and Ailsa. in New York
IIarbor
Relating to lights on steam pilot YES
sells.
For the relief of the Union Iron Works.
of San Francisco tremitting $4,000 penalty
under the contract for the seacoast vessel
Monterrey.
To constitute South Manchester. Cora.
port OF delivery.
To extend the privileges Of section 1916
OF the Revised Statutes to the yacht An
dria. the property of John Z. Brooks. of
New York
The following Presidential nominations
were sent to the Senate for confirmation:
cnry T. steyers United States Circuit Judge
Tor the sixth judicial circuit.
Ciarlts l.. McChesneyr agent for The Indians
Of the Rosebud Agency. in South DIkata
Major James r. Kimbal, surgeon. 10 be deputy
surgeon general, with the rank Of lieutenant col.
onel
Capt William o. Owen. assistant surgeon to b.
surgeon with the rank OF major.
Can't Peter r. Egan, assistant surgeon, 10 be
surgeon with the rank OF major.
After an executive session. the Senate.
at 4.5O. adjourned till today.
DANGER TO WHITE VOTERS.
MIR. Buffers Fear for the Sturdy Yco-
manry of North Carolina.