Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-02-11
flFTY-SEVeH1H CONGRESS,
Second Session.

eussion OF the statehood bill Thursda y
turned on the question OF polygamy
Mr. Gallinger IN. h replying to some
statements made by Mr. McComas
,MdD. said that he was In favor OF an
amendment TO the statehood bill GOV.
ering the question OF the polygamy
as strongly and firmly rs possible.
The influences OF the Mormon church
on politics occupied large share OF
the debate. MIR. Hale characterized
the debate as interesting. valuable and
startling. because IL had disclosed n
powerful religious organization exert.
ing itself as n dominant. potential
force over the mind and action of it's
followers. which should be taken into
account in future legislation
House-Tho antitrust bill debate I'm
the house did not develop much ami.
nation, although there was n fairly
large attendance In the galleries The
rule under which the house was Tn
operate. however, precipitated a lively
discussion. The bill to expedite anti.
trust prosecutions occasioned no de
bate. IL passed the house ms II did
the senate Wednesday. without word
or debate. Mr.. Powers (rep Mass
made the opening argument for his
side OF the house on the judiciary com.
m:ttee bill and Mr. Clayton (dem..
A'a). opened for his side
Washington. Feb. 7.-Senate-For /,
tlme Friday in the senate II looked n,
though the question of the construc
tion or an isthmian canal would be dis.
cussed openly. Mr.. Morgan spoke on
MS resolution, introduced Thursday.
calling on the secretary of the navy
Tor correspondence regarding the mil.
in,, H.
anna and Colon. He had not proceeded
far when Mr.. Cullom. who had been
following him closely. interrupted with
motion for an executive session.
which Mr.. Morgan resisted The chair
ovcrruled MIR. Morgan's objections and
the doors were closed MIR. Morgan
continuing his remarks in executive
session, alleged that $4,000 900. which
the United States paid to Colombia
would 80 to the insurgents who made
peace last year When open session
was resumed, Mr. Morgan predicted
that If the United States continued It's
policy with reference to the constIuc.
ton of an isthmian canal. war with
Colombia was inevitable.
fouse-Gcneral debate on the anti.
trust bill closed i'm the house shortly
before o'clock Friday evening. The
debate had proceeded since 10 O'Clock
in the morning. More interest was
aroused as II proceeded. and the clos.
Ing speeches by MIR DeArmond (dem.
MOI, and Mr.. l.ittleford (rep.. Mel.
were delivered TO crowded galleries.
ana TO full attendance Of the floor.
Saturday for three hours the bill will
be considered under the five minute
rule. after which the final vote will be
taken.
Washington, Feb Scnate-The
senate Saturday passed the following
bills: Authorizing the promotion OF
Maj. William Crawford Gorgas. sur
geon in the United States army: for
the relief of Capt Joseph NJ. Simms OF
the United States revenue cutter serv
ice; authorizing the construction Of
monuments on the Gettysburg battle
field, and granting "A pension of STE
each to the widows of Gems Sirgel and
Negley.
House-By n unanimous vote-Ie.
publicans. democrats and all others
voting for II TO mantle i.ittlcfeld
publicity bill to regulate corporations
ana interstate commerce. passed the
house. The poll stood 2ib for and
mono against the measure. n most un.
usual circumstance. The democrats
offered amendment after amendment
but their efforts TO modify tho bill and
strengthen II. according TO their own
ideas. failed slgnally, the republicans
being determined to put II through
In the frame IL came from the com.
mittee on judiciary. The bill in brief
Is as follows: Corporations hereafter
organized" must file returns with the
Interstate commerce commission for
publication. Corporations falling to
tle public reports will be restrained
from engaging in interstate commerce.
Penalties are prescribed for false re.
turns. The interstate commerce com
mission may demand an accounting
from corporations now I'm existence
Corporations that offer rebates will be
denied the Observation-Disclosures ~ inter.
state commerce. RefueaI 10 testify be
fore the commission Is puni hablc with
$4,000 fine. Testimony snail not he
used against witnesses Carriers are
prohibited from Transporting articles
made In violation OF the Sherman act
Corporations must disclose the names
or constituent companies. United
States circuit courts are invested with
Jurisdiction to prevent violations Of
the act. individuals damaged by viola.
tions OF the bill are authorized to file
suits.