The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-07
War Revenue Reduction and MiIitar,
Academy Acts Disposed Of.
THE SHIPPING BILL DENOUNCED.
Alr. Jones Declared That the Holding
OF Might Sessions " is De-
liDcrate Attempt to Break
Down Opposition Scna-
tors Physically.
Postal Bill.
(Ev Associated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. G.-Two important
measures were disposed Of by the Senate
to-day, the military academys appropria-
measure. The former was under consider
alton less than an hour. The only change
made in it was the strengthening OF the
provision against hazing at West Point.
During the remainder Of the afternoon
session the war revenue reduction bin
was before the Senate. The Finance Com
nrittee-s amendments, levy!ng a tax on
transactions in so-called 'bucket-shops, y
modifying the tax upon cigars and cigar
cites, and providing for ;a-rebate on un-
broken packages of tobacco, in addition
to several Others of Il minor character,
were adopted.
An amendment substituting an income
tax for the wa revenue measure, offered
by Mr.. Morgan OF Alabama, was re-
jected by a party vote-21 to 3S.
THE REDUCTION.
Mr. Aldrich explained that the reduc-
tioTs of the revenues made by the bill
would amount TO $39. 100000, exclusive
of the effect of the new amendment for
laNt1lS buchel-SAOIS. IL e1tl VI TIC
5000 bucl1et-Shops in the United States
would pay $500, the Government would
derive Sl0OGG,GG0 from that source.
An amendment was agreed to providing
that the tax ON new banks shall be COM
puted from the time the institutions begin
business.
An amendment reducing the tax on
bank checks from two cents to one cent
was defeated-1S to 42.
Am amendment pro vLding that the In
ternal Revenue Commissioner should place
the stamps, provided for in the bill, on
sale at the postoffices of the country, was
agreed TO-
Mr. Jones, Of Arkansas, moved to eliml-
nate from the bill the proposed eNeTnp-
ton from taxation of telegraph and tele-
phone messages. The motion was re-
iected-15 TO So The bill then passed
without division.
Mr.. Aldrich then moved that a recess
be taken until O'Clock tonight, and Mr..
Jones, of Arkansas, moved to adjourn.
The vote on Mr.. Jones motion resulted,
10 ayes to Sc noes. Mr.. Aldrich's motion
then prevailed without division, and a re-
cess was taken at 5:45 p. NJ. until 8
o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
When the Senate reconvened at s
o clock, ! Mr. Jones, of Arkansas, re-
marked: by actual count there are just
u Republican Senators prese<t. L sug-
geSt the absence of a quorum AT tnat
time eleven Democratic Senator's were
present. Senators hurried in, but on roll
call only ~ responded. Mr.. Frye de-
manded that the roll of absent Senators
be called and other Senators entered.
including Mr.. Hanna, who had risen from
a sick bed.
Finally the chair announced that a quo
rum was present. Mr.. Frye then called
up the shipping bill, and it was laid be-
fore the Senate
Mr.. Jones declared that the night ses-
sions involved a deliberate purpose to
break down opposition Senators physi-
cally and prevent the passage of the
appropriation bills. The shipping bill, he
asserted, was the most perfectly detes-
table measure presented to tha Senate
for years. so help me high heaven,
tie shouted, .'if you will have night ses-
sions you must have a quorum here all
the time, as we do not propose TO con-
tribute in any way to a tyrannical effort
to suppress free speech by brute force.
CHARGE FILIBUSTERING.
Mr. Aldrich replied that no appropria-
ton bills were pending. All that was
asked, he said, was that, after full and
free discussion, vote be taken. The
that for the fourth time in ou. history
the minority proposes to XIII a Dill by
Mr.. Teller would be willing, he said, to
intend night sessions or a long day ses-
sion to consider legislation for the Philip
pines.
Mr.. Jones chara cterized the bill as a
"5immv'' for breaking into the United
States Treasury.
Mr. Bacon, of Georgia, resented the
statement that the opponents of the ship
ping bill were employing any but fair and
proper methods in opposing the bill. He
TO Mr.. Spooner thnt he cali up
the SDooner bill. The WISCONSIN Senator
replied that he was not in charge of it.
Mr.. Teller said the President now had
power to establish civil government in the
Philippines. No ruler" he declared, has
such unlimited gower, unless it be the
Car of Russia, or perhaps the Sultan OF
Turkey"
AIr. Chandler said that as notice had
been given that the bill would be de-
feated by filibustering the only thing for
In vigorous speech Mr.. Clay dis
claimed any intention of filibusteriag. but
he demanded fair and full opportunity to
discuss the measure.
Mr.. Tillman said that it was nearly time
for ..the ring-master of this circus TO
dismiss us
On motion of Mr.. Frye the Senate at
IL o'clock adjourned.
III the House.
{By Associated Ptess)
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 6.--Debate
On the postoffice appropriation bill con
.umed another day inSthe House. Chair
man Loud. of the postofiies committee,
discussed the subjects investigated by it.
The remainder of the time was occupied
N debate upon three subjects, pneuma-
,ic tube service. special mail facilities
Ind railway mail pay.
Mr.. Burke, of Texas, and Mr.. Williams
if Mississippi. opposed the appropriation
:or special mail facilities.