Pawtucket Tribune

Deaths of O'Neill and Lilley Announced.

THE HAWAIIAN SQUABBLE Proves to Be a Subject of Interest in Both Branches of Congress.

Washington, Dec. 5.—In the house yesterday, the members manifested much interest in the president's message. As the reference to the Hawaiian affair was reached, the members straightened up and gave the closest possible attention, but no expression of approval or disapproval was indulged in. There seemed to be a general air of disappointment, however, that so little space was allotted to this question. The recommendations relative to an international monetary conference and the request for further authority for the issue of bonds caused many significant shakes of the head on the part of extreme silver men. The president's endorsement of the pension policy of the interior department of civil service reform and his appeal for rigid economy in the appropriations also attracted attention.

When the reference to the tariff was reached, the members crowded about the clerk's desk. The utterance relative to the duty of congress on the tariff question and the hearty indorsement given to the Wilson bill seemed to please the Democratic members greatly, but much surprise was evident when that section of the message was read stating that the ways and means committee had embraced in its plan several additional internal revenue taxes and a small tax on the incomes of certain corporations.

As it was understood the internal revenue features and the income tax had not been absolutely decided upon the president's announcement came in the nature of a surprise. A roar of applause greeted the conclusion of the reading of the message.

General Bingham, who has been selected by the Pennsylvania delegation to make the announcement of the deaths of Representatives O'Neill and Lilley, was then recognized. He spoke feelingly of the deceased gentlemen and paid appropriate resolutions, which were passed. A committee was appointed to attend the funeral of Mr. Lilley, and at 8 p. m., as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the house adjourned.

Doings in the Senate.

The reading of the president's message was concluded at 2 o'clock, having occupied approximately one hour and a half in these halls.

Mr. Dolph (Rep., Or.) immediately arose and said there had been distributed in the senate printed copies of what purported to be the message of the president, in which, on page 9, he found a part of a page devoted to Hawaii, and he did not hear that portion read from the desk. He desired to know, and thought the country did also, whether that part was inadvertently or purposely omitted by the secretary, or whether the copies which had been circulated were not true copies of the message.

The vice president responded that the portion of the message relating to Hawaii had been inadvertently omitted by the secretary, and directed that it be read. This was done, and Mr. Dolph gave notice that he would address the senate later on that part of the message.

Quite a number of measures of importance were introduced in the senate. One presented by Senator Platt establishes "A bureau of public health within the treasury department of the United States." The bill provides that the states and territories shall be divided into nine districts to be known as "The sanitary districts of the United States." The bureau is to consist of a commission of 15. The commission shall be made up as follows: One commissioner from each district, two at large, the surgeon general of the navy, the surgeon general of the army, the supervising surgeon general of the marine hospital service and an officer learned in the law, detailed by the attorney general from the department of justice. The commissioners, with the exception of the latter four, shall receive $10 per day for their services.

Senator Peffer presented a memorial and resolutions signed by Sarah E. V. Emery, national superintendent of the department of women's Christian Temperance association, asking that senators abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors during the present session. The resolution explains the necessity of clear minds in handling the many important subjects of legislation.

Senator Peffer introduced a bill which provides "That no person who was not born in the United States, or whose parents were not at the time of his or her birth citizens of the United States, and who has not become a duly naturalized citizen under and by virtue of the laws of the United States, shall be entitled to vote at any national or state election."

Numerous petitions were presented and many bills introduced and referred to appropriate committees. A joint resolution permitting Col. Anson Mills, U. S. A., to serve as engineer on the commission to survey and fix the boundary between the United States and Mexico was passed.

A message from the house announced the death of Hon. Charles O'Neill and Hon. William Lilley, late representatives from Pennsylvania. Mr. Cameron (Rep., Pa.) offered resolution expressive of the sorrow of the senate at the sad intelligence, and five senators were appointed a committee on the part of the senate to attend the funeral. As an additional mark of respect to the deceased, the senate then adjourned.

Still Figuring:

The ways and means committee of the house of representatives yesterday discussed in a general way the method of procedure upon the new tariff bill. The Republicans asked for time to look over the comparisons with the present law, and to offer amendments, or at least to see whether they will want to offer amendments or submit a general report against the bill. The committee came to no agreement.

A Republican Caucus

The Republican members of the senate held a brief caucus in the Republican conference room after adjournment for the purpose of taking into consideration the appointing of an advisory committee. The subject has been discussed in caucus during the extra session, but it had then been decided on account of some opposition to allow the matter to go over until the regular session. The caucus developed no opposition and the chairman was authorized to select a committee of 13.

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