Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-06

Tor the rank OF captain. cloud ap-
Plause on the Republican sidel

and Missing on the Republican side'O
WIN the gentleman explain about his
otner son? (Renewed kissing OH the Re-
publican side)
After some further debate by Mr.
nay. (Na), in opposition to the propo-
Sition to promote General AIilas and
General Corbin all the amendments, in
Guiding those relating to promotions of
Mics and Cclibin, and the increase of
cadets-at-larse to the military acade-
my, were non -concurred in.
Mr.. Sulzer then moved to instruct the
conterees to insist upon their disagree
ihent 10 these three Amendments. The
motion was lost 81 to 1903. \ direct vote
on q motion to instruct the conferees
10 Insist upon the disagreement to the
Miles amendment was lost by yeas and
noes liz to 142. A direct vote to in
struct against the Corbin amendment
was also lost 60 to 1O7. The bill then
went to conference.
The conference report on the Naval
appropriation bill reported no progress
and the bill was sent back to confer
ence.
partial conference report on the
general deficiency bill was agreed to
and the bill then sent back to confer
ence.
AT 6 o'clock the House recessed until
p. IN.
At to-0ights session the rules were
suspended and the following were pass
ed; Senate joint resolution authorizing
the President to restore George w
kirkman to the army as n captain; n
Dill authorizing the President to ap-
point David Bagley. brother of Ensign
Worth Bagiey. Killed ut Cardenas, as an
extra cadet at Annapolis.
Washington. June "a tornado of
partisan debate swept over the Senate
To-day with Senator's Hanna, of Ohio;
Pettigrew, OF South Dakota. and Carter
of Mcntlnn, the chief figures. For SEN
sAtional ordinations and re-crimina-
lions, for bitter personalities and for
poignant invective the debate exceed
ed anything heard on the floor of the
chamber for many yeans. The lie was
not passed directly. but the truthful
ness OF statements was challenged very
sharply.
Mr. Bacon (Georgia) precipitated the
scene by repeating Il charge made sew
eral days ago by MIR. PeU,igrew that
Mr.. Cramp, the Philadelphia ship build
er had contributed 100000 to the Re
publican campaign fund In 1892, with
the understanding that he would be re-
imoursed by contracts for the construc-
tion of wa1rships for the Government.
This charge. Mr.. Bason said, had been
denied neither by MIR. Hanna the pres
emit chairman OF the Republican Ma
tronal Committee, nor by Mr. Carter.
who was chairman of the committee in
lS92 Then the Storm broke Mr. Hanna
vigorously denied any KNOWLEDGE OF
such a transaction and expressed his
opinion that it was false. Mr.. Carter
declared the statement could be pro-
perly branded only as lie. Mr.. Pet
tisrew not only reiterated the state
ment, but created a tremendous sensa-
ton by asserting that his authority was
no less n person than MIR. Cramp him
sell, and that In conversation with
Mr.. Carter that Senator substantially
had verified the story. He also attack
ed Mr.. Hanna relative to his election
to the Senate.
Mr.. Hanna replied in kind and ex-
pressed doubt of the South Dakotan's
sanity. MT. Carter also vigorously de-
hounced the charges and Mr.. Pettigrew
as well.
TURNER ON PENSIONS.
Mr.. Turner. Washington. attacked
the Administration OF the pension de-
partment because, he said, by its pecu-
liar construction of the laws passed by
grateful Congress 1t was denying lust
ifaaf'f- pensions
of the Republic, their widows and or
phans.
In his speech. Mr.. Turner discussed
H.
ing before Congress.
The Chair laid the House antitrust
bill before the Senate 1t was read n
second time.
Mr.. Pettigrew moved to proceed with
its consideration.
Mr.. Gallinger On. H., moved to refer
1t to the committee on Judiciary.
The latter motion, the Chair held.
took precedence. In a brief speech. Mr..
hat
was passed by the House TO become q
law or to be used as a club to be held
over cor0ora tons this summer to get
campaign contributions.
Mr.. Bacon then reiterated Mr.. Petit
Crews charge about the Cramps al
legged contribution.
HANNA ON HIS FEET.
Instantly Mr.. Hanna was OH his feet.
IF" said he. Il should undertake to
reply TO all such statements made on
this floor. l would occupy more time of
the Senate than even the Senator from
Georgia does. Naughter.) l heard the
statement and considered it unworthy
of notice and l declined to dignity IL
by a denial.
Mr.. Pettigrew reiterated his charges.
and Mr.. Hanna replied warmly at some
length.
Mr.. Bacon said that it was the duty
OF congress 10 remain In session indie
finiteiy until this important legislation
was enacted.
The conference report on the Alaskan
code bill was presented and the bill now
goes to the President. Mr.. Scott, CIV.
Va) spoke on the Philippine question.
He was confident the islands would re-
main In the possession Of the United
States.
a conference report on the bill to pro-
Ia hot az oai1
public money in the Philippines Cuba
and Porto Rico. was agreed to-
Tonight further conferences on the
naval. general deficiency and militia ~,