The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-11
WORK OF CONGRESS.
Sen ate.

Monday, April 2-Seven hours devoted to
debate on Porto Rican tariff bill
Tuesday, April 3.-Passed Porto Rican
tariff bill by vote of 40 to 81.
Wednesday, April 4.-Peace was restored
before the body convened, and during the
proceedings of the session there was only
reminder Of the harsh language used just
before adjournment Tuesday. The session
opened with lively and interesting discus
sion of the status of the Quay case. in the
course of which Mr.. Wolcott apologized for
the language he had used Tuesday, disclaim-
ing, any intention Of being offensive to any
body, least Of all to his friend, Mr.. Lodge.
The Colorado senator made a vehement and
eloquent appeal for early action upon the
quay case He was supported by, other
finally TO take up the case Thursday, under
the unanimous consent agreement made on
March is. In accordance also with that
unfinished business, thereby bringing the
Philippine question to a direct issue in the
Senate.
Thursday. April 5.-Mr. Gallinger present
ed an argument against the seating of NJ. S.
Quay as a senator from Pennsylvania. He
devoted himself almost entirely to the con-
stitutional phases of the question. Most Of
the day was spent in executive session OH
the HayPauncefOte treaty.
Friday, April 6.-Mr. Deboe gave notice
that he would move to refer the credentials
of former Senator j. c. S. Blackburn as
senator from Kentucky to the committee on
privileges and elections. During the greater
part Of the session the Senate had under
e9nsieeratien the Indian approprattio 10 bill
the seating Of M S. Quay.
Saturday, April 7.--During almost the en-
tire session an amendment to the Indian ap-
preparation bill offered by Mr.. Jones (Ark)
providing for the continuance of the govern
ment's employment of the contract Indian
schools. in certain circumstances, was UNI
der consideration. The debate took wide
range; the whole question OF sectarlan
q o. n.
table feature of the discussion was an elo-
quent speech delivered in support of the
amendment by Mr.. Vest. The amendment
was pending when the Senate adjourned,
the vote upon il disclosing the fact that no
quorum was present.
mouse.
Monday. April 2.--Adopted resolution by
Mr. Payne, Republican floor leader, calling
| upon the secretary of the treasury for in
| formation as to the probable surplus exist
| ing revenue laws would create during this
and the coming fiscal year. Under suspen-
| sion of the rules bills were passed to open
| to settlement 41S.000 acres in the Fort Hall
Indian reservation and 100000 acres in
| Oklahoma by ratifying the agreements with
| kiowas. Comanches and Apachcs; to divide
| the northern judicial district Of New York
| into two districts and to appropriate $780,
| Coo for military post at Sheridan. Wyo.
Tuesday April 3.-Entered upon consider
| alton Of the substitute for the Senate Ha-
waiian territorial bill under special order,
which will bring the question to vote on
| Thursday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. The de-
! bate was in committee of the whole, and
! only three of the six speeches were perth
nent to the bill. Mr.. Knox Class0, chair
cred carefully prepared speech in ad-
vocacy of it's passage. Mr.. Robinson Qnd.)
criticised section in the bill. which, he
said continued in force labor contracts ex-
| listing in Hawaii, denouncing it as legalizing
| a system of wage slavery Mr.. Mondeli
(wyo.) spoke generally in support Of the
| bill. Mr.. Lane Qowal, one Of the Repub.
licans who opposed the Porto Rico, tariff
| bill, made a vigorous speech, reatfirminS
his position, and warning his Republican
| associates that the country would not sup
| Ricans. Mr.. Thomas IN. c., Mr.. Williams
| Miss and Mr.. Boutell Qil) discussed inn
| perialism
Wednesday, April 4.-~There was an excit-
! ing scene as the climax of a discussion Of
! the Kentucky situation when Mr.. Wheeler,
a Kentucky Democrat, and Mr.. Pugh, a
Kentucky Republican: faced each other
INDUCED in q wordy duel. Mr.. Pugh
charged Mr.. Wheeler with misrepresenting
certain facts. He was laborng under great
excitement Mr.. Wheeler showed admirable
temper. and, though quick to resent the
fanced insult, awaited the explanation of
| Mr.. Pugh. in which he disclaimed any in
| tention of imputing to him personally a
desire to distort the facts. Throughout the
| debate which was precipitated by Mr.. Bore
ing the other Republican member from
!
excitement 1t was the first time the sub
| iect had been preached in the House. and
| intense interest was manifested. Mr.. Lacey
of Iowa concluded the debate with gen
eral denunciation of the Goebel election
| law. This incident overshadOwed the other
speeches on the Hawaiian bill, many Of
which were Irrelevant.
Thursday April o.-When 4 O'Clock. the
hour fixed for taking a vote on the bill TO
provide territorial government for Hawaii.
arrived, less than half the bill had been COW
cred ard so many amendments remained
! that it was agreed to continue the conSid-
| Grafton of the bill under the fiveminute rule
until it was finished. Several important
amendments were agreed 70, among them
the following: To nulify all labor contracts
i'll the Islands, TO extend the alien labor laws
to the islands, to prohibit the sale of intoxi-
eating liquor in saloons, to limit the land
holdings of corporations to 1000 acres. to
substitute for the House provision relating
to the appointment of judges and other Of
ficers of the island the Senate provision
The House provision lodged the appointing
power in the governor, the Senate placed it
in the President.
Friday, April 6.-Passed the substitute for
the Senate bill providing for a territorial
form of government for Hawaii.
Saturday, April Paid tribute to the
memory of the late Richard Parks Bland OF
Missouri, popularity known as Silver Dick"
/ Bland. who was a member of the House for
| twenty-six years. Splendid eul0gleS OF the
silver were offered by members on both
sides of the political aisle. At the con-
clusion of the ceremonies the House. as
further mark of respect, adjourned. A reso-
luton was adopted calling upon the secre-
tary of war for information as to whether
| Charles e. Magoon. the legal adviser of the
insular bureau, had ever rendered an opin-
ion that, by the treaty with Spain, the con-
stitution extended over Porto RICO ana
the Philippines.