Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-26
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-
Washington, February &c.
SENATE.

oEHAAHo
Nearly full quota of Senators were
In their chairs &C III O'Clock this morn
ing.
Mr.. Morgan showed no indications OF
failure after his speech Monday after.
noon and in the night session that con.
tinued until nearly midnight, on the
Philippine amendment to the army re-
organization bill. His desk Is piled
high with authorities which he will
utilizo in continuing bis remarks today.
The Pettigrew resolution iostructlDg
the President to inform the Senate II
all oablegrams from Manila prior to
February 4, 1899. were censored, and
II go, for how long end for what pur-
pose, was adopted without debate,
though Mr.. Pettigrew rose to speak
upon the resolution end exhibited re.
greet that there had been no objection.
The Morgan resolution, providing
that the Nicaraguan canal bill, made a
special order for December 10, be given
its position as regular business on the
calendar, was upon motion of Mr.. Nor
gan referred to the committee on rules.
Consideration OF the army appropria-
ton bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Morgan continued his remarks.
he denied the rumor that the minority
members purpose discussing the Phil
ippine amendment until March 4. He
would announce, however. if the COM
mittee on Cuban affairs could not see
it's way clear 10 Withdrawing the
J,,on, ;nfroIrooa ~aata-lax, tbae
he would feel under obligation to in.
clude in his remarks discussion of
Cuban affairs. He said he would re-
affirm what he had already declared,
aud that the questions were of such
vast importance that they should and
would be fully discussed.
Mr.. Patt, OF the committee on Cuban
affsirs, expressed his regret that there
should be opposition to thu Cuban
amendment, he had looked for &C.
quiescence. He esid he could not
withdraw the amendment.
Mr.. Morgan declared that IL the
President was opposed to an extra seq
sion of Congress he had changed his
mind greatly within the past few dsys,
for up to that time be knew the Presi.
dent favored an extra session. Mr..
Morgan said he himself was not OPP
posed to an extra session, but he did
not care to have one. He said he would
not sbirk his duty, however. He
thought the President should not load
down an appropriation bill with amend
ment3 of such character as the
Cuban and Philippine amendments.
But that such subjects should be incor.
porated in separate measure. "Ex
ira session or no extra session." de-
clared Mr.. Morgan, 1--WE must not re
frain from doing our duty. The Pres
ident may imagine he has the minority
In corner and that he can dictate leg.
slation on the control OF these islands.
1t is sn usurpation OF character"
The Hosr amendment providing tha.
there shall be no sale or lease OF public
lands In the Philippines not approved
by the President and not absolutely es-
seutial to present government and that
all franchises shall be terminated one
year after the establishment of civil
government, was accepted by the CON-
mittee 10 charge OF the bill.
The conference report on the post
Office appropriation was submitted,
with an agreement on all amendments
except the one referring to investigation
OF the benefits OF postal telegraph and
another concerning the extension OF
free delivery to villages and towns.
The House cooferees declined to accept
these amendments. The Senate sent
the bill back to conference with instruc-
lions to Insist upon its amendments.
Mr.. Daniel introduced an amendment
to the army appropriation bill provid-
ine for dismissal from the service of any
officer in or out of our insular possee-
sions who shall accept any salary other
than that TO which he is entitled.
HOUSE.
Authority was given the special com.
mittee appointed to investigate the
manner of paying employees of the
House to incorporate such legislation
as may be recommended by that COM
mittee on the conference report on the
legislative, executive and judicial APP
preparation bill.
The Sulzer resolution calling on the
Secretary of the Treasury for confr-
nation regarding the countervaillug
duties on Russian sugar was reported
by Mr.. Payne, from the ways
and means committee and on his motion
laid on the table.
Two hours were set aside for the dis |
cussion of the Senate amendment to
the Indian appropriation bill. making |
further appropriation for the ella river
dam.
The House voted to non-conour in |
the Senate amendment appropristing |
800 900 for the ella Eiver dam.
The second conference report on the |
naval APPROXIMATION bill was presented |