Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-04

ators, Senators Kern, Stone and CAL
nnger. to Join similar committee
from the House and inform the Presi-
1ourn.
Long in Getting Quorum.
1t was not until s:15 o'clock this
morning that the Senate was able to
obtain a quorum. although a point of
no quorum was made by Senator Gron-
ma of South Dakota, 1lbustering
against the Indian appropriation bill,
at $50 o'clock. During the interval
Senator Ashurst. chairman of the COM
mltfee on Indian affairs, held his place
in the Senate chamber, hoping to press
forward the consideration of the meas
ure as quickly as possible. The cham
per was deserted by nearly all the
other senators, seeking an opportunity
TO get little sleep in their committee
rooms and in the cloakrooms
when the quorum materialized Sena-
tor Ashurst asked unanimous consent
that vote on the conference report be
taken not later than $50 o'clock. To
this Senator Gronna promptly objected.
This was considered a death blow for
the Indian bill. Senator Gronna then
took the floor and continued his speech
against the measure.
Appropriations Continued.
1t had become evident that the Indian
bill could not pass, and Senator Over
man. acting chairman of the appropria-
tons committee. called up Joint
resolution continuing the existing law
providing appropriations for the In
dians and had 1t passed at 10 o'clock.
The conference report on the post
Office appropriation bill, a measure
carrying approximately 100000, 900,
was laid before the Senate, but Senator
Penrose and others announced their
opposition to the measure as framed in
conference. and again to save the sit
uation a Joint resolution continuing
existing appropriation law was called
UP by Senator Overman and passed.
Senator Townsend of Michigan made
vigorous protest against this method
Of handling great supply measures for
the government, declaring that the Sen
ate should have given time to the con-
alteration of these important bills ear
Her In the session instead of attempt
Ing to put through the unsuccessful
administration ship purchase bill.
Burton Delivers Farewell.
At 1o-25 the Senate held a short ex-
ecutive session to confirm nominations.
When the open session was resumed
Senator Burton of Ohio made a fare
well address to the Senate. urging that
Congress enact constructive legislation
for the purpose of conserving and max
Ing proper use of the water supplies
and the waterways of the country
An unusual incident of the Senate
session today was the confirmation in
open session of a number of appoint
nents.
The conferees of the Senate and
House on the Indian appropriation bill
after d hurried meeting, reported again
to the Senate to the effect that the
House had receded from its opposition
to the Senate amendments which had
caused the opposition of Senators Gron-
ma and La Toilette. The Senate adopt
ed the conference report, and it was
hurried to the House in a last effort tC
save the Indian bill.
Committee Appointed.
The Vice President appointed Sena-
tors Kern. Stone and Gallinger as the
Senate committee to inform the Presi-
dent that Congress had completed its
work and was ready to adjourn, pro-
vided he had no further communities
lions to make to it.
While the committee was calling upor
the President in the Presidents room
just off the Senate chamber, Senator
Simmons of North Carolina took occa
sion to pay a graceful II ibute to Sena.
tor Perkins Of California, who retired