Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
Supplies for the Martinique
Sufferers.
ACTION OF THE SENATE
OBJECTION MADE IN THE
HOUSE
The Army Appropriation Bill is Passed
-Eulogies of Representative
Polk and Senator Kyle.

When the Senate convened today Mr..
Perkins tCall reported the Notifications
appropriation bill and gave notice that he
would call 1t up on Monday next.
Mr.. Proctor tVt) reported the bill max
ing appropriations for the Department of
Agriculture and gave notice that he would
call up the measure next Tuesday for con-
sidsration.
\ bill for the sale of sites for industrial
plants in the Indian territory passed.
In connection with the bill Mr. Bailey
CTeND regretted that it vested authority
in the Secretary of the Interior, for" said
h.. IF there is an officer of the govern
ment who doesn't know anything about the
Indian territory it is the Secretary of the
Interior.
For Relief Of Sufferers.
Mr. Fairbanks Gnd) offered a bill for
which he requested immediate considera-
ton II was for the benefit of the people
OF the French West Indies and authorized
the President of the United States to cause
to be purcha sed such provisions, clothing.
medicines and other necessaries as he shall
deem advisable and tender the same in the
name nj the government of the United
States TO the government of France for the
TFtleI OF ClIlZtIlS VINO nave SuHeTeu Dy Jne
late earthquake in the islands of the
French West Indies
The bill appropriateS 100000 for the pur-
pose and authorizes the Secretary of War
TO use the necessary steamships belonging
to the United States to carry it's purpose
into effect
In the course of brief statement in sup
port Of the measure Mr.. Fairbanks said:
I'VE were shocked by the intelligence
which comes to of the great destruction
of life and property in the Island of Mar
Unique and of the probable loss to both
life and property in adjacent islands.
In all history there seems to have been
but disa ster of similar character which
was equal to it. 1t would seem from the
reports which have come to us that 1t is
exceeded only by the destruction of Pom
pe 1t is. indeed, to be hoped that later
and more authentic reports may not Justify
the present estimate of the tremendous loss
of human life.
That there is immediate necessity that
aid should be extended to the survivors
there can be no doEbt
Let the United States lead in the act Of
caring for the stricken. She and her peo-
PIE never have failed yet to be moved by
the cry of distress which has come up from
other lands. Let extend SYM
pathy for our unfortunate fellow men, and
send with it from our abundant stores the
means necessary TO succor those upon
I whom has fallen sudden and Overwhelrn-
Ing calamity.
II believe that in rendering our sympathy
and assistance we shall but interpret the
wishes and purposes Of the humane. gene-
Gus American people
The bill was passed without further COM
ment.
\ resolution offered by Mr.. Harris CKy)
calling upon the Secretary of the Interior
for information as to the sale of Indian
lands in Kansas was adopted.
Mr.. Proctor CVt) offered a resolution
which was adopted, calling upon the Sec
rotary of War for information as to how
many barbette carriages have been manu-
featured since July 1, 1893, and other In
formation as to the disappearing gun car
rfages. The resolution was adopted
resolution offered yesterday by Mr.
Patterson (ColD calling upon the inter-
state commerce commission for informa-
tion as 10 safety appliances In use on vari-
Gus railroads was adopted.
Army Bill Taken Up.
Consideration then was begun of the
army appropriation bill. the measure being
read first for the consideration of COM
r1ittee amendments.
ENJOYS to the Coronation.
During the reading of the bill Mr. Bailey
TeAJ offered an amendment providing that
no part Of the appropriations made by this
OH shall be regarded as the payment of the
expenses of a special embassy In attending
the coronation Of any hereditary king or
potentate.
Mr.. Lodge called attention to the fact
that special embassy of the United States
attended the coronation of the Car of
Russia.
If. said Mr.. Bailey. I'VE are to send
special embassy to the coronation Of this
monarch In Great Britain We must hereaf-
ter send an embassy to the coronation of
every monarch. or else give an affront to
the nation concerned.
If II be true that we have sent embas-
sies 10 the coronation of European rulers 1
ask II special embassies ever have been
sent TO the inauguration of the President
OF the United States? Are thew entitled at
our hands to what they do not give to us?'
Mr. Bailey finally withdrew his corona
ton amendment and offered a resolution
declaring 1t to be the sense OF the Senate
that the President had no power to name
ambassadors without the consent of the
Senate The resolution went over
The Army Bill Passed.
Driation bill.
Mr. Stewart gave notice that he would
speak on the. Philippine bill next Wednes-
day after the routine morning business but
said that II the Notifications bill should be
disposed of he would speak on Tuesday
MIR. Lodge then asked unanimous consent
that on next Wednesday and thereafter
until the Philippine bill is disposed of. the
Senate meet at IL O'Clock a. m. Objec4ion
being made to this, Mr. Lodge gave notice
that next Tuesday he would move in the
Senate that the Senate meet daily at IL
o clock while the Philippine bill is pending
This action Is In line with Mr. Lodges
desire 10 press the passage of the Philip
pine bill as much possible and to give
additional time in which senator's might
discuss IT,
After the army bill was disposed of to-
DAY no one was ready to speak ron the
Philippine bill and on motion OF Mr.. Gal
linger the Senate proceeded to the eonsid-
Grafton OF pension bills. ,..,.,,
A. 3'5 pm the Senate adjourned
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