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republicans and 10 democrats against
it. Mr.. Grosvenor co., was one Of
those who voted against the bill. The
voting on the bill was the elimination
of long struggle which began almost
with the opening OF this session Of
congress, and after two weeks of con-
tinuous debate, during which much
bitterness was aroused.
synopsis of the Bill.
The bill as passed authorizes the
president, as soon as may be after the
establishment of an Independent gov
eminent in Cuba and the enactment by
said government of immigration, ex-
clusion and contract labor laws as re-
strictive as those of the United States,
to negotiate reciprocal trade agree
ment with Cuba by which, in return for
equivalent concessions, the United
States will grant reduction of 90 per
cent. from the Dingley rates on goods
coming into the United States from
Cuba, such agreement to continue un-
til December 1, 1908. During the ex-
istence of such agreement the duty on
refined sugars and all sugars above No.
16 Dutch standard, is to be 1925 per
pound.
Senate Receives Cuban Bill.
Washington, April Pin the senate
Saturday the Cuban reciprocity bill
was referred to the committee on re-
lations with Cuba on motion of Sen
ator Platt, of Connecticut.
gI>1.~ 10 54t5
as to what it will do with the bill. The
measure reached the senate a few
minutes after that body convened Sat-
urday and was received with excep-
tional interest, which was made EVIL
dent by the private comments of SEN
ators.
The committee on relations with
Cuba, to which the bill was sent to, is
composed of seven republicans and
four opposition senators, Senator
Platt, of Connecticut, being chair
man. When asked if he felt disposed
to outline his view of the probable
course of the committee with refer
ence to the measure, Senator Platt de-
clined to say more than that a meet
ing would be called at an early date to
decide upon a course of action, merely
adding: 1--WE are not going to lose our
composure, but will consider the ques-
ton carefully" The best opinion is
that the bill will remain in committee
for some time, and republican sem
ator suggested the possibility of an
investigation into the question of the
probable beneficiaries under the pro-
posed reduction if made.
There are not few senator's who
predict that the bill will be allowed
to die in committee.
At the conclusion of routine bust
ness in the senate Saturday joint
resolution postponing the paying of
taxes on real estate in the District of
Columbia for the fiscal year 1903 from
November, 1902, to, May, 1903, was
adopted.
The senate agreed to a conference
asked for by the house on the Chinese
exclusion bill. The chair (Senator
Frye) said that he felt bound to app.
point conferees who would represent
the majority sentiment of the senate.
He named Messrs. Plat Comm, Dill
bingham (vt:) and Clay (Ga.).
House.
Washington, April 21.There was a
buzz of excited comment on the floor
of the house when the session began
Saturday and members gathered in
groups to discuss the stirring incl
dents of the vote-on Cuban reciproci-
ty Friday night. The subject was not
referred to- in the opening proceed
ings, however, except in Chairman
Payne's correcting the record Of some
Of the excited parliamentary sparring,
and then the house turned to routine
business.
A resolution was agreed to for the
payment of the expenses incident to
the Mckinley memorial exercises
The senate amendments to an addi-
tional urgency deficiency bill were
agreed to and the bill now goes to the
president for his approval.
Saturday, May 10, was set aside to
pay tribute to the memory of the late
Representative Polk, of Pennsylvania.
f. The. house then took up the fortifica-
lions appropriation bill. Mr.. Hemen.