Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-12
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Washington, Jan. S.-Morgan SPOKE against
the Pritchard resolution which condemns racial
constitution OF North Carolina. He declared
the white race and defended the whites IN their
self defense. Pettigrew offered resolution
ton between Great Britain and the Transyaai.
Allen offered Q resolution calling upon each CAD.
met oficer for an itemized statement OF me
partment hnd expended. Adopted. Pettigrews
resolution calling upon the secretary OF ne tnt
navy for Admiral Dewey,s report y wn ,,,a
n take me MAMMA iae any se WAS adops
Pettigrews resolution calling upon the score.
tary Of war for Information as to the alleged
interview between Gen: Tories o. the rd pptti.
grew said he believed this government attacked
Its allies. Pettigrews statement was warmly
resented by Lodge. IT,.
The house ordered an investigation by the
committee on postoffices and p0stroads into tne
charge that two appointees OF the president
Postmaster John 4. Graham, Of Provo City
Utah. and Postmaster Orsun Smith Of Logan;
whether aiidavits to that effect were on file at
the time Of their appointment It also ordered
general investigation Of the military commit,
into the o. rs durne the
Wardner, Idaho, riots, ana subsequent tnereto
adjourned till Wednesday. @...,' 81.
.&E& S& t SENATE J.s Y,- a-<
Washington, Jan. 0--Beveridge Of Indiana,
delivered his address upon the resolution de-
claring that the Philippine islands are terri.
tory belonging to the United States; that 1t IS
the Intention Of the United States to retain
such government control throughout the arch
ipelago ns the situation may demand. Inc
senate was crowded with listeners and oil OF the
senators were in their seats to listen to the 40.
,of<1 ~Sa1 tnF
speech was well received. Hour followed IN 0
speech in opposition to the resolution, after
which adjournment was TAKEN
Z. ~ . @5f - SENATE 20 se0.-- .n-,"
Washington Jan. lO-Gages report on the re-
lation Of the treasury to the depository banks
was presented and referred to the finance com
mittee. Hale, Of Maine, introduced resolution
asking for information regarding the seizure Of
American product in Delagoa bay, declaring 1t
was detained unlawfully and unjustly. Upon
the objection Of Lodge the resolution went over.
luton on trusts and gave notice that he would
discuss It later. The remainder Of the day vas
devoted TO addresses in eulogy Of the late Vice
Senators Sewall, Lodge, Keane, Daniel Depew,
Cooxrell, Cullom, Davis, Morgan, Chandler,
Cafrery and Allen. AS token Of additional re-
spect, the senate ut 3:l5 adjourned.
Miscellaneous business Of minor importance
occupied the attention OF the house until
o'clock after which an hour was devoted to
eulogies upon the life and public services OF the
late Representative Green Of Nebraska. Ad-
journed till Friday. d. $50 i
.rlS H SENATE.
I Washington, Jan. 11.-Spooner, Of Wisconsin,
introduced bill providing when the Philippine
insurrection was suppressed that the govern
ment islands be invested in such person or per-
sons as the president may direct, pending more
definite action by congress-. Pettigrew's reso.
luton regarding the attempt to open negotia.
lions with the Filipinos was taken up Hoar
offered similar resolution, but Of broader
scope: Lodge offered further amendment to
the Filipinos touching the uprising in Manila,
for the destruction of foreign property, the
massacre Of the residents, also regarding the
information touching on the dissemination Of
anti-imperialstic literature among the insurg-
ents and soldiers serving in the Philippines.
Stewart, OF Nevada, took the floor and spoke Cd
the financial bill.