Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 June 1898 — WON’T MAKE CHANGES. [ARTICLE]

WON’T MAKE CHANGES.

R«*<| u«*» I of Secretury Unite That Operation* of War Revenue Kill He Delayed Denied. Washington, June 22.—Secretary Gage has written a letter to the house ways and means committee and the senate finance committee stating that it Is absolutely impossible to put the adhesive stamp sections of the revenue measure into operation on July 1 and asking that the time be extended until July 15 and that the commission be Increased from one to three per cent., in order to increase populat interest iri the distribution of the stamps Washington, June 22.—The senate committee on finance will r.ot reccmmer.d any changes of any kind in the war revenue bill, notwithstanding the treasury department's desire for a delay In beginning operations under the bill. Washington, June 22.—Interest in the discussion of Hawaiian annexation, which it proceeding in the senate, already has begun to flag. During the present session the senate debated the question behind closed doors for six weeks. During that time a majority of the speakers were accorded close attention. It Is evident from the proceedings Tuesday that the senators will not become enthusiastic over argurmnts which are not now new to them. Tuesday Senator White (dem., Cal.), the leader of the opponents of annexation, spoke for three hours and a half. His argument was skillful and was presented with oratorical ability, but It failed to command the attention from senators It really deserved. Senator White had not concluded his argument when the resolutions were laid aside for the day. He will resume his speech to-day and probably will occupy the entire day- Senator Mltcnell (dem., Wia.) opened the discusston w lih a brief speech in opposition to the resolutions. Among the bills passed was one providing severe penalties for the mallciout injury or destruction of submarine mlr.ee. torpedoea, fortifications or other const defenses. , Washington, June 22.—After passing several bill* of minor importance, the house in committee of the whole considered without disposing of a bill to refer to the court ol claims certain claims of persons for property taken qr destroyed by the con federate Invasions Into the southern counties of I'ennsylvanla. The bill brought on a long debate. In which it was vigorously advocated and opposed.