The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-06-06
WORK OF CONGRESS.
SENATE.

ali Of the committee amendments disposed
or lively debate was precipitated over
Inc proposition 10 continue the life OF the
Industrial commission until October 81. 1901.
Charges were made tl.at the commission
was being used as Republican campaign
machine and that important testimony had
!nent, however, was agreed to.
Tuesday, Moy 23.--Thn Senate added TO
the sundry ciYil appropriation bill an amend
ment appropriatilig s., 900 900 for the Louis
Louis in 1903, on condition that $4,000 600
in addition be raised by the exposition au-
lhorities. The amendment was adopted
without debate end without division. Be-
cause an amendment offered by him subse-
quently was stricken out on Il point of or
der, Mr.. Galiinger IN. H. moved to recon.
that motion now is pending. Mr.. Bacon
lGal addressed the Senate at length on the
Teller resolution expressing sympathy for
the Beers, after which the resolution was
lions by vote of 40 to 26. Mr.. Fairbanks
Qnd) endeavored to secure consideration
criminals from the United States to Cuba,
but Mr. Allison declined to lay aside the
appropriation bill for that purpose. Senate
adjourned, until Thursday.
Thursday, May 31.-The sundry civil bill
was passed, carrying an amendment appro-
priating $5,OO0,00O for the Louisiana pur-
chase exposition at st. Louis in 1908. Mr..
GallinSer offered an amendment for the ap-
study trade conditions in the Orient. Sharp
opposition developed. Mr.. Pettigrew made
point of order against it that it was new
legislation Mr.. Stewards amendment APP
prOpIiating $4,000 to settle the Civil war
claims of Nevada was adopted. Mr.. Dan
iels amendment providing S2OO,OO0 to begin
work or the memorial bridge at Arlington
was adopted. After it had been agreed to
meet at II O'Clock tomorrow and on Sat
urday the Senate at o'clock adjourned.
Friday. June 1.-Sent back TO conference
the naval appropriation bill, insisting upon
the Senate armOrplate amendments. This
was done after an effective speech by Mr..
Hanna against the proposition to purchase
more armorplate until d government
factory was erected: Passed the military
academy appropriation bill. with amend
ments giving Gen. Miles the rank of lieu
tenant genera and Adjt-Gen. Corbin the
rank of major general. Agreed to all the
committee amendments on the urgent deu'
cheney bill
Saturday, June Passed the bill pr0vld-
ing for the cxtradtion Of persons who have
committed crimes in Cuba from the United
States 10 the island, the criminals to be
punished under the laws Of Cuba as admin
istered by Cuban courts. Passed the last
OF the appropriation bills-the general de-
1iciency--as also the emergency river ana
harbOr bill providing for numerous surveys
and for certain other public works. Mr..
Clay and Mr.. Stewart addressed the Senate
at length on the question involved IN the
government of our insular possessions. Inc
Session was concluded with eulogies. on the
tate Representative Green of Nebraska.
HOUSE.
Monday, May 2s.-Alaskan civil govern
racnt bill was passed and some odds and
ends of legislation were cleaned up. Mr..
DalZeli gave notice that the ANTITRUST reSO-
tuition and bill reported by the judiciary
committee would be considered Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of this week under
special order.
Tuesday, May 29.--Thc House, By a vote
of 1O7 to 124, refused to accept the Senate
amendment to the naval appropriation bill.
relating to armOr plate, and adopted m0dl-
fed proposition authorizing the secretary
of the navy to secure afinof oy contract
and II he cannot purchase it at what be
deems q reasonable price, he Is instructed
to purchase q site and erect factory for
the manufacture of armor plate, appro-
rriating the sum of 81, 100000 for this pur-
pose With regard to ocean and lake sur
yevs the House refused any appropriation
for surveys By the navy. and tied up the
conferees with Instructions. 1t also re-
fused to concur in the Senate amendment to
abolish the two years sea cruise for naval
cadets With the above action the naval
bill was sent back to conference. the con
ference report on the other items having
been agreed to. The conference report on
the postoffice appropriation bill, agreeing
on all items except the Senate amendment
apDIopriating S22oUOO FOR pneumatic tuDe
service, was adopted. and the House then
concurTed in the excepted amendment. The
onnonepts of the extended service in the
action upon the ground that the $225,O00
simply carried out the existing contract.
The bill now goes to the President. The
House adjourned to Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 30.-The programme u
,be leaders contemplated the launching OF
the debate upon the antitrust resolution
and bill but there was Il strong undercur-
rent in favor of Adjournment OH account OF
Decoration day. Mr.. Dalzell, who present
ed the special order under which the House
was TO operate in Difference to this senti-
uent Withdrew it in order that the 100
pension bills might be passed, and after
they had been disposed of, as a further
mark of respect the House adjourned. The
Chinese commission bill, which was under
consideration several weeks ago. has gone
back 10 the calendar. the motion to strike
out the enacting clause having oeen deIeat-
ed.
Thursday May 3t.--By a vote OF 141 to
11S the House adopted an order devoting the
day and evening TO consideration OF the Re
publican antitrust constitutional amend
ment and providing for i vote on the reSOlu-
ton on Thursday at p. N. The order also
deyoteS Saturday to the bill amending the
Sherman antitrust law. There was sharp
debate on the adoption OF the order. me ne
minority amendments were declared out or
order and the formal discussion OF the
resolution was begun.
Friday June by i vote of 134 yeas 70
131 nays failed to pass the joint resolution
proposing a constitutional amendment eE-
towering Congress to regulate trusts. A
two-thirds vote was needed, and the vote
was practically along party lines. at the
night session the bills to ratify tie treat
les made by the Dawes commission with
the Cherokee and Creek Indians were
passed.
Saturday, June 2-Passed the bill amend
ing the Sherman antitrust law by vote
of 273 to Wv Mann lIl.l voting against it.
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