The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-12-17
CONGRESS EETS
IN Washington
Extraordinary Session = Ended and
First Regular Gathering Of
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New Body 3 Held.

First Regular Gathering Of
New Body = Held.
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Washington, Dec. s.-The flrst req.
ular session 81 the Fifty-eighth congress
began at noon yesterday. but the senate
met half m hour previous to that time.
IN accordance with the adjournment OF
saturday last, for the purpose Of permit
ting an orderly termination Of the called
session. ~
The business transacted ct the regular
session consisted Of the reading Of the
presidents message and the beginning
Of thediscussion Of the Cuban reciprocity
bill. Senator Cullom, who has charge
OF the Cuban bill, made 4 speech adyo-
eating its passage In the interest Of
American trade
President Roosevelt sent to the sen-
ate the nomination OF Gen. Leonard
wood to be major general Of the army,
and the nomination Of 1877 other army
omcers whose promotions depend upon
that Of Gen. Wood.
Warrington, Dec. 9.-The recent IN.
vestfgation into frauds in the post once
department was the basis Of sharp de-
bate in the senate yesterday by sena-
tors German and Lodge. The treaty be-
tween the United States and Panama
Tor the construction Of .. canal across
the isthmus was referred to the commit
tee on foreign relations.
Washington, Dec. TO- Senator Hoar
introduced q resolution In the senate
yesterday calling for Information from
the president Of every phase connected
with the founding Of the new republic
OF Panama. Senator'S Teller and Nor
gan spoke in opposition to the Cuban
reciprocity bill.
Washington, Dec. lin the senate
yesterday q bill was introduced proyid-
Ing that after March 4, 1904. salaries Of
senators. representatives and delegates
In congress shall be $500 per annum.
A bill was also introduced to make the
provisions Of the naturalization lave
OF the United States applicable to Porto
Rico ga 81
Washington, Dec. There weretwo
speeches in the senate yesterday on the
Cuban reciprocity bill. but no action was
taken. Bills were introduced providing
for the erection in Washington Of q
monument to the memory Of Henry
Wadsworth Lengfellow; to establish
probate courts in Indian Territory: pro-
viding for the promotion to the grade
and pay OF major Of army chaplains who
have, had not less than ten years expert
ence. Adjourned to Monday.
House Convencs.
Washington, Dec. speaker Cannon
brought down the gavel at noon yester-
day converting the house for the first
day OF the regular session of the Fifty
eighth congress.
The speaker announced the presence
Of quorum, 1903 members having re-
sponded to the roll call. The president
was notified of the organization and at
1:49 Mr.. Barnes, assistant secretary to
the president, bearing the presidents
message to congress. was announced.
The message was read to the house.
w. A. Smith (Mich.) introduced a
bill making McKinley's birthday. Janu-
airy %. national holiday to be known
rs Mckinley day. The house adj
5ourned at $3.50 out Of respect to Henry
Burk (Pa.), q member who died Satur-
day. 4 #
Washington. Dec. 9.-The house yes
terday authorized the committee on post
Offices and post roads to request the post
master general to supply the committee
with papers in connection with the re-
cent investigation Of the post ONCE de-
partment. Secretary Shaw transmitted
request for $15, 900 additional for the
department Of justice for enforcement
Of the antitrust laws He also trans
mitted estimates Of appropriations for
Hawaii.
Washington. Dec. 1O.-In the house
yesterday the time was mostly occupied
in considering the presidents message.
A bill was introduced appropriating
100000 for the construction Of q gov
eminent building at lincoln. nj.
Washington, Dec. 11.-When the
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preparations. reported the pension APP
preparation bill, which carries q total
Of $13S, 150, 100 and is 81 ,697 500 less than
was appropriated for pensions last year.
Washington. Dec. 1.-THE birth Of
the republic Of Panama and its recognf-
ton by this government was the sub
ject of q spirited debate in the house
yesterday. Mr.. Dinsmore (Ark.) de-
nouncing recognition by the United
States, and Mr.. Hit (nl.) upholding the
act. Adjourned to Monday.
Nonuaton Crew Mobbed.
Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE spirit Of Law
lessness among union workmen and
their sympsthizers broke out with re-
newed violence yesterday morning
when q. crowd attacked the nonunion 1
crew Of q Halsted street electric car and