Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
Fifty-seventh Congress.
Washington, d. c., Dec. II.
SENATE.

Washington, ID. G., Dec. IL.
SENATE.
The session of the Senate this morn
ing showed that the holiday exodus had
begun.
Immediately after the opening exer-
cises. the urgent deficiency bill was
taken up and passed in five minutes, as
reported, with the adoption OF one
amendment, that of an appropriation OF
IS. 900 for the War Department for the
District of Columbia.
Upon motion of Mr.. Hale, it was
agreed that when the Senate adjourn
today it be until Saturday, at which
time by previous agreement adjournment
over the holidays will be taken.
Mr.. Morgan gave notice that for the
purpose of making some remarks ne
would ask to have laid before the Senate
at Saturdays session the bill to provide
for acquiring rights necessary for the
construction of an isthmian canal.
Mr.. Hoar chairman of the Judiciary
committee, announced that before the
holiday recess he would introduce bill
relating to trusts.
The pension appropriation bill, carry
ing over sl39, 900, 900, was called up by
Mr.. Challenger, by unanimous consent,
and was read and passed without objec-
ton or amendment.
The bill providing for the reorganiza-
ton of the militia was taken up.
Mr.. Bacon objected to the national
volunteer feature which provides for
dormant force of 100, 900 men.
At 1880 o'clock Mr.. Bacon, who had
not completed his remarks, gave way to
motion by Mr.. Cullom for an executive
session.
At 1:45 o'clock the open session was
resumed.
Later eulogies on the late Senator
Sewell, of New Jersey, were delivered
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House
letter from the governor of Maryland for
mally Offering to Congress the statues Of
John Hanson, first President OF the
Continental Congress, and Charles Car
roll, signer of the Declaration of In
dependence, of Maryland, now in the
statuary hall. The House accepted the
gifts and January 81 was set aside as
the day for their dedication.
In committee of the whole, considera-
ton of the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill was resumed.
During the discussion of the appro-
priation for the department of jnstice,
Mr.. Bartlett (dem. Ga.,) offered the
following amendment:
"For the purpose of enforcing the
antitrust laws of the United States, and
to enable the Attorney General of the
United States to prosecute suits and
legal proceedings against persons or cor
porations who shall violate the antitrust
laws of the United States now in force,
or that may hereafter be enacted, the sum
of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
or so much thereof as may, in the judg-
ment of the Attorney General, be neces-
sary, to be expended under the direction
of the Attorney General, and he is here
by directed to proceed against any and
all persons or corporations who may have
violated, or may violate, any of the pro-
visions of the antitrust laws of the
United States"
Mr.. Bingham, in charge of the bill,
said that he would not raise point OF
order against the amendment.
Mr.. Oyerstreet said that the amend
ment would prove of no benefit as il is
defective; it would be better to let Con-
gress act on the trust question in the
proper way.
Mr.. Hepburn offered substitute for
Mr.. Bartlett's amendment providing for
the appropriation of $3.50, 900 for use Of
the Attorney General to employ counsel
to proceed against trusts under existing
law; exempting witnesses from prosecu-
ton for testimony in such cases, except
on the charge of perjury.
Mr.. Cannon favored Mr.. Hepburn s
amendment and suggested that the sum
be increased to $500, 900 and that the
money be made Immediately available
Mr.. Cannon's suggestion was adopted by
Mr.. Hepburn.
Mr.. Batlett accepted Mr.. Hepburn's
substitute.
Mr.. Cochrane vigorously assailed the
trusts.
Following an extended debate Mr..
Bingham called for vote and Mr..
Hepburn's amendment was adopted
without opposition.