The National tribune., 1910-01-27

by the House on a viva VoCe vote.
Consideration of the urgent deficiency
bill. carrying an appropriation of more
than $5.0O0,000. was begun toward the
close of the session.
Representative Cantrill. of Kentucky.
denounced Il newspaper article about
the Burlcy Tobacco Society. He insist
ed that the farmers have 4 right to
pool their tobacco crops.
Tuesday, Jan. %, was set apart for
the consideration of the bill creating
a Bureau of Mines.
The Committee on Interstate and For
eign Commerce ordered a favorable re-
port on the Mann bill, creating a light
house bureau in charge of civilians.
The House adjourned at 5 p. m.
Senate.
Jan. 1S.-The Senate convened at
noon.
Twelve District bills passed.
Senator Hepburn submitted n joint
resolution calling on the Secretary of
the Treasury to explain why the Office
of the Collector of the Port at New
port News had been ordered closed on
Lees Birthday.
Nominations of Cuno II. Rudolph and
Gen. Johnston to be Commissioners
were confirmed.
Citizens urge extension of benefits of
the Morrill, act to the George Washing
ton University at hearing before Com
mittee on Agriculture.
The District appropriation BILL with
increased estimates, reported.
a number of bills were passed in the
consideration of tne calendar.
Following an executive session. the
Senate adjourned at 2:4T o'clock.
House.
The House convened at noon.
NF IL,
bill consumed most of the session.
Conference report directing Ballinger
probe unanimously. passed.
Caucus row over James and Rainey
on committee seems imminent
The House adjourned at sos o'clock.
Senate.
Jan. 19.-The Senate convened at
noon.
Senator Beveridge submitted measure
TO grant a pension to Mary Lord Har-
rison. widow of the former President.
District appropriations bill passed
without difficulty.
A number of pension bills were in
trOduCed.
After short executive session the
Senate adjourned at 2:40 o'clock.
House.
The House convened at noon.
Discussion of Mann white slave bill
occupied most of session.
Representative Couden introduced
bill to change name of 18th street to
The Avenue of the Presidents
Resolution to change date of in
auguration from March 4 to the second
Tuesday in January offered by Repre-
sentative Henry. He also submitted
resolution fixing the last Thursday in
April as the date.
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Senate
Jan. Ex-senator Bradley spoke in
defense of the tobacco growers and the
State officials of Kentucky. defending
them from charges that have been
printed in certain newspapers.
The credentials of Senator Rayner.
of Maryland. for another term were laid
before the Senate.
The Senate members of the Bailinger-
Pinchot Investigating Commission were
named.
a favorable report was made on the
Mann bill to change the government of
the Canal Zone.
AT 1927 o'clock the Senate adjourned
until Monday at noon.
House.
Ali the members of the Ballinger-
PinchOt Investigation Committee, four
anu TWO VINO
were decided upon at the Republican
caucus Wednesday night. were elected
by the House yesterday.
The regulars and insurgents stood
together on the two votes which de-
feated the Democrats. The majority
on the first was AZ; on the second, As.
For short time yesterday the Demo-
Gratis, on account of the departure of
so many Republicans. in consequence
of notice that the House would ad-
journ at 4:30 TO give the minority an
opportunity to hold a caucus, held con-
troll of the body and postponed ad-
journment until after o'clock.
Representative Dwight last night
sent out urgent messages requesting
the presence of all Republicans on the
floor of the House to-day at the be-
ginning of the session.
At the Democratic caucus the selec- |
ton of Mr.. James was approved, the
withdrawal of Mr.. Rainey from the |
contest was permitted. and a commit
tee of seven members was authorized
to report on the question of filling the |
vacancy left by Mr.. Lloyds refusal to
serve and to prepare a statement COW |
ering the recent fight.
The Democrats of the House will |
hold a caucus this evening to decide !
on the second Democratic member of
the investigation committee.
The House adjourned at sos O'Clock, |
House.
Jan. 21.-The House passed the Sem
ate bill providing for the relief of WILL |
lam Boldenweck. Assistant Treasurer
of the United States at Chicago, from
the responsibility of the loss of S173,-
900 stolen in 1907.
Bills providing for the payment of
back fees. collected by them, to regis |
ters of land offices We're passed.
Various private claims measures were
before the House for consideration.
Representative Lloyd announced
formally his resignation from the Bal |
linger Pinchot Committee. The Speak