The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-01-10
NEED LARGE ARMY
So Says Senator Lodge in Notable
Speech in the Senate.

Washington, Jan. s. -A notable
speech was delivered in the senate
by Senator Lodge (Mass.). Address
ing the senate on the amendment of
the military committee striking out
the provision in the army reorganiza-
ton bill for a veterinary corps, he
discussed briefly and principally in
the form of a colloquy with Senator
Bacon (Ga) the Philippine question
and the necessity for an army of 1907
600 men. In conclusion, he drew a
brilliant word picture of the CONNER
cial future of the United States, de-
claring that the trade conflict with
Europe, already begun, could result
only in the commercial and economic
supremacy of this country over the
entire world. In this industrial con-
flict he apprehended no danger from
a material contest with any nation of
the world, but he urged the necessity
for a strong and scientifically organ
lied army and a powerful navy, in
order that the United States might
be prepared to defend it's rights
against any possible foe. The speech
created a profound impression.
Credentials Presented.
At the opening Of Mondays session
of the senate, Senator Pettus (Ala.)
presented the credentials of his coll
league, Hon. J.. T. Morgan, elected a
senator from that state for the fifth
time. His new term of six years will
begin on March 4, 1901. His creden-
tials were filed. ~ Esa1
.@". r.. Change the Time.
A bill was reported from the judi
eiary committee amending an act, to
create the southern division of the
southern district of Iowa, changing
the time for the holding Of court from
the first Monday in May and fourth
Monday in September to the fourth
Tuesday in March and the third Tues
day in October. 1t was passed.
Amendments Onered.
Amendments to the army bill were
proposed by Senator Teller, continuing
in force for three years the present law
and striking out all the pending bill
after the enacting clause. BY, Senator
Hoar, appointing a committee OF nine
scientific experts to investigate the
effect of the army canteen upon the
health, discipline and morality of the
army. "s ~ b..
Would Stop Hanging"
JHT.lsAA n
army reorganization bill, Senator Vest
(Mo.) Monday offered the following
amendment: al
THE officers in charge of the West
Point military academy shall make and
enforce u rules and regulations as
will prevent the practice of hazing: and
n cadet found guilty of participant
ing In u practice shall b. expelled
from the academy and shall not be re-
appointed to the corps of cadets therein
House Fixes Time to Vote.
Washington, Jan. S.-The animated
debate in the house on the reappor-
tionment of representation from the
various states, is nearing lbs close, it
being unanimously agreed that the
final vote should be taken before the
session closes to-day. 1t was expect
ed there would be a sequel Monday
to the exciting clash of Saturday be-
tween Mr.. Littlefield (Me.) and Mr..
Hopkins Qll.). But the latter made
no effort at rejoinder and contented
himself with the direction of the
measure toward the final vote. He
expresses confidence that the bill
bearing his nam will be passed to-
day, although there may be a slight
change, giving al additional member
to Florida, Colorado and North Da-
kota, bringing the total membership
up to $50. The notable speeches Mon
day were by Mr.. Crumpacker (Ind.),
dealing with alleged Acknowledgement
in the south; by Mr.. Hepburn Oa.),
severely a~rraigning the present rules
as annihilating the constitutional pre-
negatives of the house, and by Mr..
Grow (Pa.), comparing the old sys-
tenn in the house with that of the
present.
Preference to Veterans.
Mr.. Harris (Kan.) introduced a bill
amending the civil service laws go
that preference will be given to civil
war veterans in appointments, reten-
tion and promotion, provided they
possess business capacity necessary
the proper discharge of the duties
of the offices or employments.
To Keep Chinese Out.
Mr. Kahn (Cal.) introduced a bill
continuing in force for 20 years after
May 5, 1902, all laws prohibiting and
the coming of Chinese per-
sons and persons of Chinese descent
into the United States.
Currency Bill.
Mr.. Lowering (Mass.) introduced a
bill ito make the currency responsive
the varying needs of business at
all seasons and in all sections" 1t
permits national banks to issue guar
anteed bank notes to an amount not
exceeding, after six years, four-fifths
Of the value of bonds deposited for
and o exceeding 40 per
cent. of the capital.
Insurgent Camps Captured.
Manila, Jan. 9.-Several insurgent
have haan naOturad and do.