The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-01-18
THE SPIRIT OF CONGRESS.
Some Of the More Notable Pr.
Ceedings Of the Week.

ceedings OF the Week.
Monday. Jan. S.-The Senate gave
attention TO the Panama Canal. the sit
uation In Santo Domingo and the ship
subsidy bill
The canal question came UP i'm con-
nection with a message from the Presi-
dent. in which, among other things. he
invited close scrutiny into all that had
been done By the Government I'm the
preparations for the construction OF the
canal. Mr.. German made the message
Inc text for a speech. in which he critf-
cised the salaries paid for work I'm con-
nection with the canal and urged Con-
gressionai inquiry. Mr.. Hale insisted :
that the Presidents Message meant that
the Executive desired 10 have Congress
snare with him the canal burden
The Dominican discussion arose on
Mr.. Tillman's resolution making inquiry
of the President concerning the Status
of affairs in the island Republic. The
resolution was made the basis for a
speech by Mr. Rayner. which was his
maiden effort in the Senate. He made
an argument for nonintcrference by the
United States in the affairs of countries
of the Western Hemisphere except In
cases involving efforts TO appropriate
encouragement To the Jews I'm their
struggle in Russia.
Mr.. GaiIinger opened the debate on
the ship subsidy bill. He said the en-
tire cost OF the proposed subsidy for 10
years would be about $40.00o,00e.
Hs.se.
The House was in session until
o'clock, but all Of the time with the ex-
ceptfon of half an hour Was devoted TO
the consideration OF District OF Column
bia bills. Mr.. Sullivan Dem, Mass
made speech on the Philippine tariff
measure. I'm which he advocated q gen
erai revision OF the tariff.
Tuesday, Jan. S.-Most of the after
noon was consumed i'm discussion OF
foreign relations in Executive session,
the Senate deciding that all debate on
that subject shall hereafter be made
without publicity.
Senator Bailey's resolution instruct
ing the Finance Committee to investi-
gate the exchange agreements made by
the Secretary of War with the Govern
ment of Panama was adopted.
The Senate also decided to allow the
Committee on Interoceanic Canals to
Investigate Panama Canal affairs.
Senators Scott and Blackburn were
appointed representatives at the COM
mencement exercises at West Point.
House.
For five hours the House discussed
the Philippine tariff bill. Speeches We're
made by Mr.. Bonynge (Colo.), Mr. Bur-
CESS (Tex), Mr.. Gillett (Mass.), Mr..
Cassell CPa-). Mr.. Henry (Conn), and
Mr.. Goulden (N. Y.).
The hope of the beet-sugar men to
encompass the defeat of the measure
through the aid of the solid Democratic
vote was shattered by the declaration
of Minority Leader John Sharp Will
liams that not being able under a Re-
publican House to secure absolute free
trade with the Islands. he believed the
Democrats would do the next best thing
and approve the Republican reductions
contained in the pending bill.
Senate
Jan. 1o-The Senate proceedings
We're devoid Of special interest The
day was given over mostly to the pas
sage Of unimportant bills. Mr. Sim
mons injected little life into the days
dOings by making a speech in criticism
of the administration OF the Panama
Canal. Mr.. Hepburn made q speech 10
advocacy OF the pure-food bill.
Hoase.
The Philippine tariff bill was under
discussion all afternoon, with the ex-
ception of the last half hour, when Mr..
Sheppard (Tex.), speaking to his reso-
luton calling for an Investigation Of the
recent White House episode. in which
Mrs. Minor Morris was elected. paid his
| respects to those engaged in that affair
in rather sarcastic language.
Those who spoke on the tariff bill
were Messrs. Dalzell (Pa.), Keifer
(Ohio), Dixon (Mont), and Granger
Or. ID.
After session of a little more than
five hours the House adjourned.
Jan. 11.-Nearly the entire time or
the Senate was consumed in secret leg
islative session considering the point of
order raised by Mr.. Bacon against the
ruling Of the Vice President sending his
resolution on the Moroccan question to
| the foot of the calendar. from where it
can be taken only by a vote or unani-
nous consent After a debate lasting
three hours the Vice Presidents ruling
was sustained.
Mr.. Hepburn addressed the Senate on
his bill creating a National Board of
Corporations.
All the day was devoted in the House
to the consideration Of the Philippine
tariff bill, speeches having been made
by Mr.. Grosvenor (Ohio). Mr.. Williams
(Miss). Mr.. Adams (Wis.), and Mr..
McKinlay (Cal.).
MIR. Payne gave notice that he would
move to close general debate on Friday.
1t is probable that the urgent def
cheney bill may be reported to the House
and passed before the final vote on the
tariff bill.
House.
Jan. 1.-THE House spent five hours
discussing the Philippine tariff bill. the
features OF the debate being speeches
by Mr.. Longworth (Ohio) and Mr.. Nc
Call (Mass).
general debate ended Monday. at 5
o'clock. Tuesday the matter proceeded