The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-05-03
IN THE SENATE.

Tho Senate on the 10th spent most of the
time discussing the Indian appropria ton
bill. Mr. Tillman made an effort to have IL
day fixed 70" vote on the railroad rate
bill but was unsuccessful. Mr.. Spooncl
gave notice Of a speech for next day on
that measure. and Mr.. Clark of Arkansas
will deliver one Friday. The message of
the President regarding the employment Of
labor on government works In the vicinity
of San Francisco was laid before the Sen.
ate and ordered printed. At 80 p. IN. an
executive session was taken, followed by
adjournment i've minutes later.
In the Senate on the 10Th Mr. Spooner
spoke for three hours on the railroad rate
bill and will continue his remarks next
an attack on Mr.. BailCy's amendment tax
ing from the lower courts the right 10 en-
Join against the execution Of the orders CT
the interstate commerce commission. The
bin making an appropri2 ton OF $500 900 for
the employment Of extra labor at the Mare
Island navy yard near San Francisco was
passed At 3:i3 p. IN. the Senate went into
executive session, and at 10 adjourned
until the next day.
In the Senate on the 27th Mr.. Spooncr
concluded his two days speech on the rall-
road rate bill. There was more discussion
of the necessity for fixing day for vote
on this measure and Mr.. Tillman gave no
tice that after next Monday he would in
sist that the Senate shall proceed to vote if
senators are not prepared to speak. All the
private pensions bills on the calendar We're
passed and Mr.. Clapp gave notice that he
would call UP the Indian appropriation biz,
tomorrow. Adjournment until next day
was taken Mt 800 p. m.
The Senate on the 2sth passed the Indian
appropriation bill. An amendment provid
ing for the removal of the restrictions on
the sale of the allotted lands Of the Chloe
Jaws. Chcrokces. ChickaSawS, Greeks and
Scminocs was offered. but Mr.. SpoOncr
raised a point of order that was fatal 70
it. Bins were passed rs follows: PrOyid
ING for the purchase of land in Washing
ton for sites for buildings for the depart
mcntS of state, justice and CONNIE rec at n
cost OF S3.o00oop; prohibiting the use OF
foreign built drcdgcS in the United States
Adjournment was taken Until Monday.
May was set by the Senate on the 3bth
as the day for beginning to vote on the
amendments to the railroad rate bill. Each
amendment VIII be taken up separately.
speeches limited to fifteen minutes each, and
the vote taken when debate Is exhausted.
Mr.. Tllman endeavored 10 have May set
as the date for voting on the bill as a
whole, but failed senator Clark of Arkan-
sas occupied most of the day with II speech
opposing the pending measure. The House
emergency bill appropriating $1,000 for
the Mare island navy yard and the San
Francisco postotfcc was passed. At r. III.
adjournment was taken until next day:
Mr.. Daniel occupied large part of the
day. on the LIST, with his speech on the
rate bill. aud will continue tomorrow. Aft
or debate the resolution thanking Gen.
Horace Porter for recovering the hody or
John Paul Jones was referred to the com
mittee on foreign relations. Mr.. Allison
explained the disposition which has been
made of the money appropriated for the re-
lief of the San Francisco sufferers Mr..
Tillman presented resolution directing
the committee on the District of Columbia
to investigate the election of Mrs. Minor
Morris from the white house, and especial
" to inquire whether the superintendent;
of police and one of the chief witnesses
against Mrs. Morris have since received
recognition by the appointment of near rel.
atiyes 10 office" No action was taken. At
p. IN. adjournment until next day was
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