The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-16
amendment and that of Mr.. Mallory We
rejected.
More Money for Free Seed.

More Money for Free Seed.
The South Carolina senator then pressed
his proposition to increase the appropria-
ton for seeds and seed distribution from
$1,000 to $4,000, and. after some discus
sion, it was agreed to- % to %.
The agricultural appropriation was then
passed.
The Senate proceeded to consider the
ship-subsidy bill.
Mr. Perkins of California delivered an
eloquent and forceful speech upon the bill,
which attracted much attention. He sup
,orted the bill particularly the idea Of
giving subsidies to American vessels, but
pointed out what he believed to be defects
of the pending measure. He attacked
especially the provision for the admissi On
of foreign-b built ships.
Mr. Jones of Arkansas demanded a vote
upon his pending motion to discharge the
Judiciary Committee from consideration
If the antitrust bill, and that the Senate
proceed to its consideration.
Mr. Chandler and Mr.. Aldrich contended
that the motion was not in order which
he chair (Mr. kean) sustained.
Mr.. Aldrich in charge of the shipping
bill said vote could be had on the anti
rust bill at once if it were honestly de-
sired He then asked unanimous con-
sent that all amendments to the shipping
bill be voted upon without further debate,
the votes to be taken Immediately.
Mr.. Teller interposed that Mr.. Aldrich
knew perfectly well the bill Will not reach
a vote.
What Teller Had to Say.
I'm all my experience here" said Mr..
Teller, there has never come a bill into
this Senate that carries on its face such
e .1I.I nd I ftaly an
show that to the satisfaction of the SEN
ate. The senators from Name F'rye) and
from Ohio (danna) do not expect to carry
this bill at the present session"
Mr.. Teller said he had made up his
mind that the subsidy bill could not be
passed. He believed that it was kept be-
fore the Senate for the purpose of push
ing aside other business in order that
there would be an excuse for an extra
session "a consider those subjects and in
cidentally to pass the shipping bill. He
said that the Spooner amendment to the
army bill would require and receive am
Pile discussion and he believed that the
Cuban question, 900, would be brought to
the Senates attention.
The Cuban Question.
1.-THE question here" said he, sis whetn-
err we shall keep faith with Cuba and
be discussed at this session whether the
constitution they have framed shall come
here or not There is a sentiment grow
ing up, and voiced by certain influences
and by newspapers of the country, that
we are to break faith with Cuba. l pro-
pose to take up the resolution we adopted
in the last Congress. and show that IL
expressed the sentiment of the people and
the executive of this government.
Mr.. Aldrich replied that the shipping bill
had not been nor would be used to delay
the consideration of any legislation. He
believed that the people thoroughly I'M
Gerstood that the opponents of the bill
had decided to filibuster it to death with
out any reference TO the desires or to the
amendments of the majority.
Mr.. Chandler pointedly criticised the OPP
position to the ship-subsidy bill. refer ng
particularly TO Mr.. Teller and Mr.. Petit
grew whose position, he declared, was
"prepo
Mr.. Teller interrosed to say he had an
nounced that a vote might be had on the
bill and had advi ed tie opposition that
such a course was desirable.
Mr.. Chandler declared that the OPP
position to the subsidy bill was comps d
only of a conglomerate of various pollti-
cal parties, all of whom had different
ideas.
MIR. Hanna's Strong Talk.
After Mr.. spooner had given notice that
tomorrow Immediately after the r0ut ne
business he would call up the oleomarga-
rine bill Mr.. Hanna addressed the Secate.
"Many statements have been made here
many insnuations have been suggested"
said he. 'that would bring the blush of
shame to any senator's cheek. They We're
uncalled for and unwarranted. He de-
sired Mr.. Teller to understand that hon
estv of purpose and desire to uphold and
extend the interests of the country were
To be found among the advocates of the
pending measure. He did not know as
the senator had stated that the bill would
not pass at the present session.
~ do not propose to be considered as
advocating any measure to loot the treas
urvu he said when ! am working for
the interests OF the United states"
He referred, incidentally, to the efforts
Of The senator from Colorado and to other
orators on the opposition stump during
the last campaign to break down the
principles advocated by the Republican
party. and. shaking his finger at Mr.. Tel
Ter he added;
you got your verdict and you'll get It
again"
lie Insisted that. being honest and earn
est ip his advocacy Of the shipping bin,
no should be accorded fair and just treat
mont IA giving support 10 what he be-
lioved TO be an honest measure.
II ] am 10 take eidetrack, he con-