The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-02-18
TELLER WAS IN
GREAT EARNEST
Colorado Senator Resented Ar
guments of Mr.. Depew.
AN INSULT TO THE PEOPLE
MR.. DUBOIS WILL READ THE
FAREWELL ADDRESS.
XL1AsHINGToN. Feb. 1.-THE senate

WASHINGTON Feb. 1.-THE senate
w today agreed to the conference
on the army appropriation BILL
Discussion of the statehood bill was re-
sumed and Mr.. Depew continued his
remarks in opposition 20 it, Toward
the end of the session Mr.. Teller de-
elared that himself and the country
had been insulted by some of Mr.. De
pew's references to the unequal repre-
sentation in the senate.
Soon after the senate met today Mr.
Hoar. from the committee on judi
clary, reported the Littlefield antitrust
Dill as amended Mr.. Plat Connect
cuO of the committee stated it was
not unanimous report and that he
was opposed to the measure. He said a
large proportion of the bill had been
wisely treated in legislation recently
enacted. Concerning the new features
there were, he said, unconstitutional
provisions in them, Even if they were
within the constitutional authority of
congress they are mischieVous and will
work great injustice to the business in
terests of the United States.
Pension Bill Passed.
A bill was passed granting a pension
OF $50 per month to the widow of the
late Representative John w. Rumple
of Iowa, who was captain of voiun-
teers in the civil war
The usual resolution providing for
the reading in the senate on Monday,
Feb %, of Washington's farewell adj
dress was adopted, and the president
pro tenn designated Mr.. Dubois of Ida
no as the reader.
Bills were passed as follows; To au-
thorize the absentee Wyandotte In
dams to select certain lands and for
other purposes; for the purchase of a
ell a - -, LrrF1 sv1r
thereon at Oregon City. Ore, and ap-
propriatiug 100000 therefor.
The Quay resolution asking for a
vote on the statehood bill went over.
The Carmack resolution, directing
the committee on the Philippines to
visit the islands to investigate condi-
lions. was, on motion of Mr.. Lodge,
referred to the committee on Philip
pines on a yea and nay vote, 81. to "a.
A resolution by Mr.. Dubois. requir-
ing the civil service commission to fur
nish the senate information regarding
the dismissal of Elmer Forshay from
the Office Of surveyor general of Idaho,
provoked considerable discussion.
which lasted until 2 o'clock, when it
went over until tomorrow.
Statehood Bill Taken Up.
The statehood bill then was taken UP
and Mr. Depew resumed his remarks
In opposition 10 it,
He yielded to Mr. Proctor. who pre-
scented the conference report on the
army appropriation bill. which was
agreed TO- and then resumed his re-
marks. After Mr.. Depew had pro-
ceeded for some time Mr.. Teller took
exception to some of his remarks re-
garding the unequal representation in
the senate. Advancing to the center
aisle and speaking with great fervor,
Mr.. Teller said it was no small thing
to talk about changing the form un-
der which the government had grown
so great and strong. II have listened
ITO a good deal of nonsense" said he;
81 have listened to a good deal con-
slider beneath the dignity of some, but
] canont listen to Mr.. Depew's re-
marks without saying here, as sena-
tor and a citizen of the United States,
that / feel insulted and 1 feel the
American people will feel the insult
from the senator from New York.
Replying, Mr. Depew said. he re
GREETED that Mr.. Teller felt insultedr
but when you add to the minority rep
resentation in this senate" he said,
land take il further away from the
people YOU are calling attention to a
condition where you cannot tell what
the people may do in the discussions oil
the future
Mr.. Depew had not concluded when
at 4:05 p. m. the senate adjourned.