The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate Mr.. Kenny. Of Della
ware, delivered his announced address
in opposition to the imperialistic policy
Of the Administration
In the CLARK hearing the Senator Mon
day gave list Of his expenditures In
the campaign amounting to $l42. GS2
DR.. Treacey admitted having offered to
bride Justice Hunt.
Mr. Jones of Virginia has introduced
bill III Il. STD for the rolief Of the
estate of Christopher Armat, deceased.
late of Spotsylvsnia County. Va. to
the Committee on War Claims.
Secretary Roots bill TO partially reor-
ganize the army has been sent to Oon-
gress. One of the more important
features is that giving the President the
right to make one.third Of the promo
tiOns.
In the Senate Mr.. Daniel introduced
bill making an appropriation for the
repair Of st. Georges Episcopal Church
in Fredericksburg, Va, that was in
jured by the federal army during the
war between the States
In the House Mr.. Rixey introduced
a bill to refer the claim Of Jas. 7.
Smith, Of Alexandria, for $500 for in
juries received in government service
during the war between the States. TO
the court Of claims
Senator Daniel says he thinks Mr.
| Quay should be admitted to the Senate
on the appointment Of the Governor OF
his State. and that he will so vote. and
that as between Quay and his chief op
ponent .Wanamaker, be believes, the for
mer is the better man.
Considerable discussion In the House
Committee on Naval Affairs developed
over an item appropriating $50 900 "for
a naval station in Cuba The ques-
tion of the intention Of the United
| States Government with regard TO the
island was raised. Members OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission were
before the Senate Committee asking for
more authority.
Mr.. Rixey offered joint resolution
III. ]. Res 17S) asking for estimates
for the improvement of Aqua Greek,
in Stafford County, Va to the Com
mittee on Rivers and Harbors And
also letter Of Gill & Gill. Of Garrison
VILE, Va. TO accompany joint resolu-
ton for an appropriation for dredging
certain parts of Aqua Greek, Virginia
to the Committee on Rivers and
Hsrbors
The Puerto Rican Tariff bill was
debated Tuesday by Mr.. Hopkins, OF
Illinois, who favors its provisions, and
BY Mr.. Newlands. Of Nevada, and Mr..
Swanson, of Virginia, who oppose it
Representative Richardson introduced
a bill applying the same remedy to the
Paper Trust as that set forth in his
Sugar Trust bill. Mr. Hepburn failed
to secure date on which the Nicaragua
Canal bill may be considered.
Representatives Payne, Dalzell and
Richardson were the three debaters dur
ing consideration Of the Puerto Rico
tariff bill by the House The two first
named spoke for the bill, while the
minority leader opposed it, pledging
that no Democrat would vote for it.
Mr.. Richarson introduced two resolu-
tions aimed at the Sugar Trust. One
prohibits the shipment Of sugar on
which a profit of more than four per
cent is made, the other admits sugar
free from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the
Hawaiian Islands Representative La
cey introduced a bill to amend the
civil. law, making the term Of
Office of Government employees five years.
The bill to abolish one"eighth and one.
sixth barrels of beer was passed to
please the brewers.