Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-16

TN Thursday the Senate received reso-
luton from NJ. Beveridge declaring for
American retention of Philippines, with
notice that he would speak thereon the
following Tuesday. Received from com
mittee ON foreign relations amended bilE
for government of Hawaiian Islands
Received sfrom President Mckinley copy
of testimony before and findings by war
Investigating commission. Adopted resor
luton by Mr.. Hoar reducing fees of wit
nesses in Senate eases to actual travel
ing expenses and SO a day while in at
tendance at hearings. Adopted modified
Allen resolution calling upon Secretary
Gage for information on government de-
posits in banks. Postponed considerations
of Mr.. Pettgrew's Philippine resolution
to the following Monday Adjourned to.
that day after listening to speech by Mr..
Aidrich opening debate on currency re-
form BILL The House adopted Sulzer
resolution calling upon Secretary Gage
for information regarding treasury he
posts in New York banks. after making
1t general in its scope. Listened To
speech thereon by Nj. Levy dem. \.
~. Received resolution ON same sub
jeet from Mr.. Lcntz Diem, " ", and
then adjourned TO the following Monday
On Monday the Senate passed resohl-
ton by Mr.. Allen cailiNs upon each cab
met officer Cor itemiztd statement Of
amount Of $50,000000 defense rand each
department expended Passed MFR. Petit
crews resolution calling for Admiral
Dewey's report, in which he said he.
could take Manila al any time. After
debate postponed until "Wednesday Mr.
Pcttigrew's resolution calling on Sccre-
tary of War for information as TO al
legged interview between Gen. Torres of
the Filipino army and Gen. Otis, also.
MI. Lodges substitute therefor simply
calling for general Philippine informa-
ton. Democrats wishing 10 speak ON
the financial bill, il went over for day.
Mr. Morgan made speech on racial ques-
ZION in South. General pension debate
on bill amending dependent act of June
p, 1890, The House passed resolution
introduced by Mr.. Lcntz for investigation
Of charges that John c, Graham, post
mester of Provo, Utah, and 0rson Smith.
postmaster at Logan. Utah, were guilty
OF polygamous practices, investigation to
be made by committee on postofiices and
post roads Passed resolution introduced
by Mr.. LentZ for investigation OF action
of Gen. Merriam and militia in Wardner.
Idaho, mining riots in spring OF $500. and
their course in preventing employment
of union miners, investigation to be made.
by military committee Thursday. after
l O'Clock. was set apart for eulogies up
on life and character Of late Representa-
tive Danford, of Ohio. Wednesday for
eulogies upon late Representative Greene.
of Nebraska and Friday, after > O'Clock,
upon late Vice President Hobart Al
journed till "Wednesday.
The Senate on Tuesday adopted reso-
luton by Mr.. Allen calling upon Secre-
tary of War for data on purchase of
transports. Listened 10 speech by Mr.
Beveridge in favor of American retention
of the Philippines and by Mr.. Hoar in
opposition thereto. The House was not
in session.
Wednesday in the Senate was devoted
to speeches of tribute to memory OF late
Vice-President Hobart. The House
adopted resolution offered by MIR Taw-
ney tAlinnl calling upon Secretary of
Treasury for information as to States il,
which oleomargarine is shipped and dis
tributed, amount in pounds and number.
OF licenses for IT'S manufacture. Eulogics
upon life and public services Of late Rep
resentatiyc Greene of Nebraska Adj
journed until Friday.