The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08
Second District Delegation Hopefal
of Securing "a Public Build
ing for Nincennes.
WORK OF CONGRESS FRIDAY
AN IMPORTANT APPROPRIATION BILL
PASSED By THE HOUSE.
Philippine Tariff Measure Discussed
in the Senate-RepOrt on the
Anti-Anarchist Bill.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. THE Senate to-
day confirmed the nominations OF twelve
Indiana postmasters. as follows:
Angola-E. o. ROSE.
Danville-A. WEI.SHANS.
Goodland-M. KILGORE.
Kentland-H. A STROHM.
New CASTLE. H. JONES.
Shelbyvile-O. Z. LEADS.
Scottsburg-J. w. MARTIN.
Wiliamsport-J. d. CHAMBERS.
Jonesboro-E II. NEAL.
Peru-A. c. BEARSS.
Boswell-W. S. LEFFEW.
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Senator Beveridge has been honored by
his Republican colleagues. He is one OF
the youngest members OF the Senate. but
his ability has been recognized in his ap-
pointment as a member OF the steering"
committee. which virtually controls all leg
islation. The other members of the COM
mittee are Allison, Hale, Aldrich. Spooner.
Cullom, Elkins. Hanna, Lodge, Perkins,
Clark OF Wyoming and Mcmillan. The con-
trolling force of this committee is in the
older members of the body, but IL is custo-
mary to appoint one or two of the younger
senators. 1t is a distinct compliment TO
Mr.. Beveridge that he should be so se-
lected.
The Vincennes delegation which came
here to advocate before Congress the pass
age Of bill for new public building will
return tomorrow night. They go not like
these without hope" for IL is admitted
the Second district contingent has made
headway it's public building plan. The
visitors came appealing 10 sentimental
reasons. The presence OF Alice OF Old
Vincennes" inspired their visit. They soon
learned that Congress is not swayed by
sentimental considera tions, so they intro
duced a practical argument The whole
Second congressional district is without a
public building, and its representatives are
here in person, or by proxy. advocating
Vincennes. That is practical argu-
ment Another is this: There were six In
diana public building bills introduced in
this Congress. Three of them have already
passed the Senate-Hammond, Anderson
and Muncie. OF the remaining three, two
Elkhart and Richmond-are above the ''old
State trail" This gives northern and CEN
tral Indiana five out OF six OF the public
buildings Vincennes has not been slow
to grasp the situation. and her delegation
is advocating recognition Of that section OF
the State below the "Old State road" An
other point for Vincennes was scored to-
day. Heretofore the committee on public
buildings and grounds of the Senate has
refused TO report public building for any
city in which Federal Court did not meet
To-day this rule abroKated, and sew
eral bills were authorized reported IN cities
where no Federal Court is held. This ac-
tion removes one OF the principal obstacles
in the way OF Nincennes. For this reason
the Second district visitors are hopeful
Senator Fairbanks entertained the Second
district visitors at dinner at hts home this
evening. In addition TO the visitors Repre-
sentative Miers and John c. CLANCY. OF
lieved TO be in line for the Republican NOM
ination for Congress in the Second district.
This afternoon the delegation visited
Mount Vernon TO draw Inspiration from
the tomb OF the Father of His Country"
They went by the Potomac steamer at 1
o'clock, returning late this afternoon. The
trip was thoroughly enjoyed.
Marcus r. Suzer, late chairman of the
Republican county committee OF Jefferson
county. arrived to-day. Mr.. sulzer was
offered the consulateship at Leige. Bel
gium, under President McKineys first ad-
ministration and declined II.
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Congressman lands will leave in a few
days for Delphi TO look after his interests
in the fight for a denomination TO Congress
precipitated by the candidacy OF Linneus
Baldwin, OF Noblesville.
charge of the middle division rural free
delivery at Indianapolis. arrived to-day for
conference with the Postoffce Depart
ment officials. IL is predicted that exten-
sive extensions will be made in the rural
free delivery in Indiana when the appro-
priations OF Congress are available. Mr..
Rathbone is seeking instructions from the
Postoflce Department
A number OF visiting Indiana states
men" are expected in Washington soon.
Among the number are United States At
torney Healing. of Indianapolis. James r..
Statesman. OF Peru, and Postmaster Law
son, OF Spencer.
Representative Hemenway. who was In
charge Of the legislative and executive ap-
propriation bill which passed the House
this afternoon. made quite a record for
himself II is not ar easy proposition 10
handle big bill like this when objections
are being continually made and questions
popped from all quarters. The Indianian
proved that he Is perfectly familiar with
the necessary expenditures In the various
departments, and had a correct answer
for every question offered. There were
many instances where II was necessary for
him 10 make long explanations aud argu-
ments for his bill and against amendments
which he did not want He won on every
occasion. After the bill had finally passed
he received numerous compliments from
members for the admirable manner In
which ne had taken care OF the bill
The judiciary committee OF the House to-
day reported favorably the bill for ma
tional bureau OF criminal Identification in
Washington. advocated by the police chiefs
OF the country. The division 4 10 keep a
record by photographs and measurements.
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