Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-05
THE SENATE.

One of the most elaborate floral designs
ever exhibited in the Senate chamber sur
mounted the desk OF Mr.. Burrows of Mich
igan when the Senate convened today. 1t
was map in flowers of the entire state of
Michigan. and was a testimonial from ad-
miring friends as compliment upon the
senator's denomination for the Senate. The
body of the state was shown in immortelles
and the lakes by mirrors These were sur
rounded by border Of roses. orchids and
carnations, the whole design being sur
mounted by the words. "All yours" Mr..
Burrows was generally congratulated upon
making his appearance. He had the flow
ers promptly removed
The credentials of Murphy ]. Foster. as
senator from Louisiana, were presented
and placed on file.
Bills Passed.
The following bills were passed: Author
izing the construction of bridge across the
Ouachita river in Arkansas.
Permitting the building of dam across
the Mississippi river at st. Cloud. MINI.
Authorizing the construction of steam
revenue cutter at cost of $175, GOO for serv-
ice in Albemarle and Pamico sounds, North
Carolina.
Authorizing the construction of light
the third light house district (New England
coasD at a cost of $135,0O0.
Authorizing the construction of a bridge
across Ouachita river in Caldwell parish,
La.
Mr. Plat On. W. from the committee on
printing, renewed his request for consider
alton of the resolution favorable to the
printing of 10000 copies of the report OF the
commissioner of corporations, saying that
he would accept the suggestion of Mr..
Bailey for the printing of the decision OF
the Supreme Court in the Knight case,
which is criticised by the report. The reso-
luton was agreed to.
To Canvass Electoral Vote.
A resolution reported by Mr.. Burrows
from the committee on privileges and cleo
tons, fixing l O'Clock on Wednesday, Feb
ruary 8, for the canvass by the two houses
of Congress of the vote cast at the last
presidential. election, was agreed to. The
ceremony will take place in the chamber Of
the House of Representatives.
Quarters for Consuls.
In connection with the consideration of a
bill concerning the rental Of consuls' quar-
tiers Mr.. Teller called attention to the need
of more consular officers in Mexico, and
Mr.. Cullom, as chairman Of the committee
on foreign relations, promised that the mat
ter should have attention. Mr.. Teller said
the need of increase is emphasized by the
proximity of Mexico and the growing BUSH
ness between the two countries
The bill under consideration amends the
Revised Statutes by removing the limita-
ton of 20 per cent of the salary of consuls
for rent and permitting the allowance of a
reasonable sum for expenses. The bill was
passed.
The following bills also were passed:
Prescribing means for the promotion of
army officers of the line while on duty in
the ordnance department and fixing the
number Of officers of all grades in that
corps
Providing for the reorganization of the
medical department of the army. creating
a reserve corps and doing away with most
of the contract surgeons.
Statehood Bill Taken Up.
Consideration of the statehood bill be-
ing resumed, Mr.. Nelson continued his
speech in support of the measure.