The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-03-21
FlFTY-SlXTH CONGRESS
Senate.
FIFTY-FOuRTH DAY

fairs reached an agreement on an
amendment to the Hay Paunceiotc
isthmian canal committee intended to
meet the objections of those who op-
pose the clause forbddng the fortifica-
tion OF the canal.
Discussion of Mr.. Mason's resolution
expressing sympathy for the Beers was
conducted in the Senate behind locked
doors.
Senator Lodge introduced Joint
resolution giving TO the senior major
general OF the army. while commanding
the army. the rank OF lieutenant general
together with the cmoluments and paw
OF that rank
FIFTY-FIFTH DAY.
The Senate passed the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill after laying
on the table an amendment to give ex-
Queen Liluiokalani $4,000 now and an
annuity of $4,000
Representative Mahon, of Pennsyl-
vania, has introduced bill for the re-
lief OF the estate Of the late Mai. Gen.
IawtOn from 4 charge OF $3.50 for camp
by troops of his command in Decem-
Der, 1903
The administration is showing special
anxiety. 10 get the French reciprocity
treaty through the Senate this season
FIFTY-SINTH DAY.
The Senate chamber and committee
rooms were the scene of a conflict OF
| opinion which found no place in the
Congressional Record. The basis OF
the disagreement was Senator Forakcr's
bill providing form OF government
for Puerto Rico and only Republican
senators participated in il,
Representative Sulzer, OF New York,
has introduced n resolution OF inquiry
concerning Notifications Great Britain
is said to be constructing along our
northern boundary.
FIFTY SEVENTH DAY.
The last legislative step in the enact
ment of the financial bill was taken by
the House OF Representatives, when the
conference report on the bill was adopt
ed by vote of yeas 100. nays 100 pres
ent and not voting 10. The Senate had
already adopted the conference report,
! so that it remains only for President
Mckinley TO affx his signature to the
measure to make it law.
The Republican senators caucused
for two or three hours on the
Puerto Rcan tariff question, and with
out reaching a conclusion, adjourned.
FIFTY-EIGHTH DAY.
The Republican senators in caucus
reached a partial agreement on Puerto
Rican legislation. The House bill ap-
propriating 100000, is to be taken
up and passed Immediately. The bill
for a civil government of the island is
TO be taken up and disposed OF as soon
as possible, and the tariff bill is TO be
delayed for the present.
Ia, ,ta IIarsn nat,,p,titaa itn 4,
affairs Mr. Sulzer, of New York, called
up his resolution directing the secre-
tary OF war to inform the House what
Notifications Great Britain is erecting
along the northern frontier OF the Unit
ed States, especially at Puget sound and
in the northwest border country. An
amendment was made striking out the
reference to Great Britain and making
it refer to "any foreign power
FIFTY-NINTH DAY.
The Senate spent the entire day in
| debating Puerto Rican relief, and al
though all the speakers favored the bill
| to return the revenues to the island, nc
vote was reached. Representative Ray
| introduced constitutional amendment
| for National regulation OF trusts. The
District of Columbia appropriation bill
| carrying S6,6o3,37S, was passed. The
| House commerce committee submitted
four reports on the bill for the construc-
| ton of Pacific cable. Government OF
private ownership the question now be
ing considered
SIXTIETH DAY.
The Senate passed the bill for the re-
| funding OF revenue received on impor
! tations by the United States, amount.
ing to $2,oos,455.
Senator Mcmillan, in the Senate, ant
Representative Lcntz, in the House
have introduced bills providing fol