The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-01-24
THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE.
House Passes the Pension Appropriation
Bill After Three Days Discussion.
TwENTy-FIRsT DAY.

Bill After Three Days Discussion.
TwENTy-FrRsT DAY.
The old charge against Col Wilder S. Metcalf
OF killing prisoner while In the Philippines 10
being used against his being confirmed TO the
Topeka pension agency. The INVESTIGATION
was referred to Senators Scott, simon ana Mc-
Cumber
Senator Mason offered resolution IN REFER
ence to Cuban customs and gave notice that
he would discuss 1t later.
Mr.. STEPHENS (Texas) has introduced n reso-
luton providing for additional townSlte conf
missionors in indian Territory. He has also
introduced a joint resolution restricting inc
issue OF leases OF pasture lana IN the three new
oklahoma counties.
Mr. Lacy has introduced bill providing for
compulsory attendance OF witnesses before the
registers and receivers OF land Offices.
The house spent greater part or the day on
District OF Columbia business.
TWENTY SECOND DAY.
Senator Nelson Mimi explained the neces-
sty for the creation OF n department OF COM
merce. He argued that such u department
would protect laborng men against improper
immigration and bring them In better harmony
with their employers.
Senator Teller was not satisfied with the pro.
Wis on in the bill to change the geological bu-
reau from the interior department to the COM
Senator Lodge objected to the transfer of con-
suls commercial reports from the state depart
ment.
The house spent most OF the day in discussing
the pension appropriation bill. the bone OF con-
tention being the action of the G. A. X en-
campmant upon giving preference to soldiers
of the Spanish war. Talbert OF South Carolina,
attacked 1.-The extravaganza ana fraud OF the
pension system" Rixey; Of Virginia, spo,e
upon his bill to admit Confederate veterans to
Nationol Soldiers homes, and to give support
to the Confederate homes Richardson of Ten
nessee the democratic leader. declared he
N,t1h In sill for
enter union homes.
Mr., Crumpacker Qnd) introduced bill to
punish the lynching OF alicns, and to give fed
eral courts jurisdiction Of such offenses.
Mr. Curtis (Kas) introduced bill for terri
torial government for Indian Territory.
TwENTY-THIRD DAY.
The senate by concurrent resolution offered
by Senator Harris, provided for q joint commit
tee OF congress to consider the question or
site for the hall OF records
Another resolution by Senator Harris was
passed directing the attorney general TO inform
the senate as to what had been done to secure
payment of interest due the United States on
account of the subsidy debt OF The Kansas d.
vision OF the Union Pacific.
Senator Hoar spoke upon his resolution pro-
viding for an investigation OF the conduct OF the
Philippine campaign. etc.
Senator Mason, Qll.) spoke upon his resou-
ton relating to reciprocity with Cuba. Ne in
sisted that the protective tariff was necessary
so this country.
Mr.. Gillett fMass.) would, by his bill, provide
for setting aside part OF the salaries OF govern
ment employees for annufties to superannuated
employees in their old age.
Mr. Babcock (Wis.) introduced q bill placing
O number of articles the iron and steel
schedule on the free list and reducing articles
throughout that schedule
TwENTY.THIRD DAY.
The senate spent much time in routine bust
ness however there was a long discussion over
bills relating to the formation OF naval re-
serve Volunteer fighters for their country and
the National Guard were, both attacked and
many senators sprung to their defense
Senator Harris tkan) has introduced JOINT
resolution to provide an amendment to the con
stituton so that United States senators may be
elected by the people.
After three days discussion the house passed
the pension appropriation oill.
The house passed the resolution Tor the NC
Kinley memorial exercises in their hall on jan
uary &c providing for an address by Secretary
John Hay. .
The house raised house joint resolution to
appropriate s0OOOO for the Charleston . o''
K bill passed the house to allow the redemp-
ton Of war revenue stamps within two years
A resolution was passed to provide chalrmen
OF committees with personal clerks.
TWENTY FOURTH DAY.
The discussion OF the bill to create depart.
ment of commerce in the senate developed dis
satisfaction tn number of its features. and
showed that it could not pass without several
amendments.
Among bills passed by the senate was the
800 O0O appropriation for the Charleston expo
siton; to pay certain claims for property taken
from certain persons in the south for property
taken by the army in the civil war; and a large
number of private pension bills.
Mr.. Hills Comm bill for the re-coinage OF
Hawaiian silver received the approval OF the
committee on coinage, The bill provides that
Hawaiian silver shall be recoined at par in pay
ment OF duties; the coins to be received at San
Francisco. There is about $4,000 OF this
money most of it in silver dollars,
TwENTY-TIFTH DAY.
There was no session of the senate.
Mr. Lacey ia introduced bill to compel
adequate ventilation in coal mines. to supply
50 men employed in the mine. together with ma
chinery which shall force the air to the face OF
every working place. and that all workings
shall be kept clear of standing gas.
Mr.. Stephens (Texas) introduced bill pro-
viding for the settlement OF depreciation claims
against various tribes of Indians, by changing
the present statute so as to clear away existing
difficulties in prosecuting the claims.
The bill granting Indian Territory towns the
right to issue bonds not exceeding hve mills on
the dollar OF valuation. for the construction OF
waterworks and school houses.
Ketchum, tae owner of Cresceus, says
he has received more han $4,000 in
purses and for exhibitions by Cresceus
during the season.