The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-18
BILLS OCCUPY ATTENTION
OF CONGRESS
HOW TO SPEND MONEY
And Go Back. for Anoth-
err Term.

congress today. Inc senate consider
ed the provisions for the fortifications
of the country while the lower body
discussed the supply measure for the
postonce department.
The discussion in the upper branch
was confined to the provision appro-
priating $3.50, 900 for a lake submarine
torpedo boat for harbor defense. Oh
lection was made against 1t on the
ground that It had no place in an army
measure The division was not on
party lines.
Mr. Daniel (Dem., Va.), offered an
amendment reducing the price TO be
paid to 100000 but no vote was reach
ed
Mr.. Carmacll Dem., Tenn, present
ed an amendment to be offered later,
striking out the name lake and giving
the secretary of war authority to pur-
chase any submarine boat found sat
isfactory after thorough investiga-
tion.
Mr.. DrydenHt rep, N. JO, offered a
resolution directing the Isthmian ca
nal commission to investigate the re-
spective merits of lock canal, sea
level canal and ship railway across the
isthmus of Panama. 1t was referred
to the committee on, inter-oceanic ca
nails. 5,tlal ast.
During the discussion of postoffice
affairs njthe rhouse 1t was disclosed
that members were being deluged by
kilograms and letters to support the
provision increasing the salary of ru-
raj free delivery carriers. Expressions
seemed to indicate that the method of
attempting to influence legislation
would defeat the desires of the inter
ested petitioners.
SENATE.
Washington, March 14.-Senator
Clark (Dem., Montana), was present
in the senate today for the first time
this session. He was warmly greet
ed by his colleagues and congratulated
upon his improved health.
BY unanimous consent bill was
passed confirming prior admissions to
citizenship where proper records nave
been omitted A resolution, offered by
Mr.. Dryden (Rep, N. J.), which was
agreed to, directed the Isthmian canal
commission to investigate and report
upon the respective advantages and
cost of operation and maintenance OF
lock canal, a sea level canal and a
ship railway across the istnmus OF
Panama.
When the fortification appropriation
bill was taken up, the point Oh orde.
raised by Mr.. Berry (Dem.. Ark,
against the provision for submarine
torpedo boat, at a cost of s25O,0O0, was
discussed.
The chair overruled the point of or
der.
Mr. Daniel Oem., Va.), Mr.. Berry,
Mr. Martin Oem., Va.), Mr. Gallinger
(Rep., N. H.. and Mr.. Lodge (Rep.,
iMass.), opposed the appropriation. Mr..
Perkins (Rep, Calif), Mr.. Warren
Rep, Wis.,, and Mr. Platt tRep.,
Conn.,. favIAe 6ftA adoption.
amendment reducing the cost of the
boat to 100000.
No vote was, reached when at
O'Clock. after an agreement to take the
bill up tomorrow, the senate held a
brief executive session and adjourned.
HOUSE.
Washingtonss D:xC., March 1.-THE
house today gave consideration to leg.
islation affecting the District of Co.
lumbia
On motion OF Mr.. Powers (Rep,
Mass }, the bill extending the statutes
of limitations from three to five years
in its application to government Off
cials and clerks was recommitted to
the committee on judiciary. The bill
as originally introduced in the com
mittee was amended making its provi
sions retroactive. This is not the de
sire of the committee, Mr. Powers ex
planned.
When the District OF Columbia bus
mess was disposed of. the postoffce
supply bill was taken up in committee
loi tho whole. :.
Mr.. Powers (Rep., Mass.). was the
first speaker and he launched imme
diately into discussion of the "in
dictment" of congress in the BristoR
report. NJ
The house, he declared, was right
eously indignant. There was not on,
fact In the report, he continued, tina
1mpugned the character of any mem
ber mentioned.
Mr.. Moon Dem. TENN said tina
1t was the duty of the house to in
yestigate the whole postofice depart
ment. The Democrats OF the house
first and last, he said. will fight for tn,
honor of the house and the honor o
the country for full investigation
and he gave notice that he would offe
an amendment for this sweeping in
quiry when the bill is considered TO
amendments.
Mn Patterson (Dem,, Tenn), spol
at length on the conditions in tn
south before and since the civil wal
Referring to Mr.. Cleveland's admin
- f.frnilfn md He ntTnnt ~, thn sou,il