Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-15
DoINGS OF CONGRESS.
House Passed 144 Private Pension Bms
at One Session


Many senators were absent at the opening
Of congress yesterday, after the holiday vaca-
ton When work is actually commenced
because of the many important questions al
ready efore the senate. For some time to
come the omnibus statehood bill will hold
chief place in discussion the floor There
are as yet no appropriation bills before the
senate but the leaders in opposition to the
as early as possible, as they have right of way.
Senator Morgan init oduced resolution d-
rsctlng tne e1ecu r 9epa.tment 70 cease
for an Isthmian canal, and to close agreements
with Costa Rica and Nicaragua and get to
work on the canal
The house convened with no complete pro-
gram mapped out but the appropriation bills
VIII be pushed ahead as rapidly as possible.
Until appropriation bills get on the calendar
the house is expected to work on miscellaneous
bills reported from committees.
18TH DAY.
The senate discussed the coal situation.
Senator Lodge Mass advocated the suspen-
sion for 81 days the duty on coal. A discussion
arose over the question whether there Is now
any duty on anthracite, which was not deter
mined.
The omnibus bill took place fixed by former
order of the senate and Senator Nelson Mimi
continued his speech before the holiday
recess, in opposition to the bill and in favor Of
single statehood.
senator Hoar introduced his antitrust bill
Senator Mason (Ill) introduced bill pro-
viding for placing unoperated coal mines in
int nhuOS OF receivers.
Mr.. Parker IN. j. offered a resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the constitution to
prohibit polygamy. He also offered bill to
restore army canteens in same form.
The house session was cut short by order for
call of the house which showed no quorum.
10TH DAY.
The day in the senate was eventful because
of the speech of Senator Hoar on his bill regu-
lating trusts, and an attack by Senator Vest
on protected industries through the operation
saying the question was no longer partisan
one but one OF humanity, and the country
was in a crisis. Senator Clay tGa, introduced
a bill providing for free importation of COM
modities controlled by trusts.
The house passed the bill for the creation of
a general staff for the army by 153 to 80. Also
bill to increase pensions of soldiers totally
deaf or blind to $40 a month. Under suspen-
in from the committee on rules providing for
its consideration. The rule was adopted, the
bill discussed and then passed. A number Of
bills OF minor character were passed.
Mr.. Davis GW. Val reported from his com
mlttee the bill of Mr.. joy. of Missouri, to pun
lsh frauds at elections OF representatives in
congress and electors for president and vice
president.
10Th DAY.
The Statehood debate in the senate related to
the question of two states or four. Leaders
idea.
Senator Hoar introduced another trust bill,
for the exploiting of suits in equity brought
under the present law.
Delegate Flynn introduced a bill providing
for sale of quarter sections in Oklahomo which
are isolaled- Also a bill for sessions of court
at Wetunka and Bristow, Ind. Ter.
A bill for recoinsg e of Hawaiian silver mon
ey into United States coin was passed.
A resolution was adopted which will bring
the army canteen under discussion.
Mr.. Cushman (Wash.) introduced a bill
providing SIS ,0]O for Salmon culture in
Alaska.
2lsT DAY.
The senate discussed the bill for reorganiza-
ton of the militia. The section providing for
reserve force of trained men was opposed on
the alleged ground that it infringed on state
rights and increased the standing army also.
The senate passed bill authorizing the Sec
rotary of the interior to prescribe rules for the
using of timber and stone in Indian Territory.
After Senator Nelson had filled the rest of
the session in continuing his speech against
the omnibus bill the senate adj ourned until
monday. Before adjournment some unob-
Jected bills were pas ed.
The house passed the bill regulating the Or
ganiZation of the constabulary Of the Philip
pine islands.
The house passed IA private pension bills.
Mr.. Russell, of Texas, started quite warm de-
the civil war 100 special bills have been
passed; over 1000 of them in the first session
Of the present congress. The house committee
having in hand antitrust measures has reached
an agreement. Their bill provides for public
ity through the interstate commission Instead
of new commission. 1t is said to cover adj
ministration suggestions.