Weather To-Day: RAIN. VO!,. XLV. NO. 139. In Favor of The Wilsons COMMITTEE SAYS THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING IMPROPER. 0 Attempt to Reinstate the Wilsons at Once Failed and the Matter Was Made a Special Order for Next Tuesday. Yesterday, for the first time this scs J sion, the House and Senate held a joint session. , The purpose of their coming together was the election of a Board of Internal Improvements, as provided for ;n an act passed a week ago. This done, it was announced tiiar. the special committee appointed to investi gate the suspension of the Wilsons from the office of Itailroad Commissioner had been completed and was ready t o be pro. seated. To hear this the joint session was con tinued, lasting altogether for nearly two hours. The committee report was presented by Senator Osborne, who asked that it be read. At the conclusion of the reading of the report (which is given below), Sena tor Ward moved that 500 copies be printed, and consideration of tin* report be made a special order for Tuesday at noon, the two Houses being in joint ses sion. Senator Justice thereupon seat for ward a resolution which provided: (1). That the report of the commit to Le . MR. J. O. CARR, OF DUPLIN. Member of the Wilson Investigating Committee. adopted; (2), that J. W. Wi'-em be rot removed from his office; (.'{), unit S. Otbo Wilsou be not removed from his office. "I do not insist on the immediate pas sage of that resolution, but I want, it considered whenever the report is put upon its adoption,” said Senator Jus tice. Mr. Moore, of Jackson, was thirsting for just such rcsodlutions. He had heard of this Wilson business until he was sick of it. He wanted to adopt the report! and bo through with the whole thing. The House, he thought, was about as well prepared to vote now as it ever would he; he therefore moved adoption of the report. 'Mr. Thompson, of Onslow, hoped the motion would not prevail. He, for one, was not prepared to vote. He had given the evidence some study and he was sorry he had not been able to cuno to the same conclusion as had been re: died by the committee. “It looks like an effort is bei tg made to sweep the adoption of tnis resolution over ns. It should not he done. So far as I have been aide to learn, both the Wilsons are guilty and ought to have been turned out. Such evidence as I have had teaches me that these men are not fitted to he impartial ~nrors between the people of North Carolina and the railroads. And 1 tell you here and now, if you insist on a vote at this time I shall vote against the adoption of this report. “I may be wrong. I may not. I want the matter to go over that 1 may look into it. If the Governor has rightfully removed these men I shall stand by his action. If not I shall vote to sustain this report. “From such evidence as I’ve been able to get one rate was granted to these commissioners and another to ‘he peaith*. If we can’t have any bettor commis sioners than that let’s repeal the Hail road Commission act and get id of the whole thing.” (Applause). Senator Cooley had detected to dispo sition on the part of the committee to rush its report through. Senator Ward disclaimed any inten tion of reflecting on the committee by his motion to postpone action. The re port, lie contended, embraced questions of ltoth law and tact. •'These are questions, some of them, that I’d like to investigate. It is, as we all know, a matter of considerable importance, and questions of law are always doubtful things. Insert a single clause and the whole law may he changed. I want to look into these ques tions for myself. While I have great respect for the committee and thf ut most confidence in its report, still ! do not feel bound by it. “Besides, it is not customary for this Legislature to do things of importance in a hasty manner.” Mr. Clarkson, of Mecklenburg, agreed with Senator Wa-d, and after hearing his speech he couldn't see how even the members of the committee could object to postponement. He thought it dan The News and Observer, .'s' ___________ [Mils Mi HORTH QUMUH DMUEB II HEWS MD GRCUUim 1 gorous ground—this insistanee on imme diate adoption of the report. | Mr. Patterson, of Caldwell, disclaimed any intention on the part of the commit tee to rush through its report. Senator Justice said he hoi*ed nobody considered his resolution as an attempt to railroad through the report. “I distinctly stated that I should not insist on its passage at this time. 1 have no objection to allowing the fullest opportunity to every man to look into the matter. I don’t think there is any disposition on anybody’s part to rail road through this report.” | iMr. Moore, of Jackson, proposed to stand by the committee and he wauled to repeat his belief that members were noW about as well prepared to vote as they ever would be. . * Mr. Council, of Watauga, inquired of Senator Ward whether hi* motion pro vided for printing the testimony, j Senator Ward —“It dots not.” j Mr. Council —"Then how are you go ring to arrive at questions of facts?” I Senator Ward —"I might arrive at some questions of law. That would be worth while, wouldn’t it?” Mr. Council -said he would not object SENATOR A. A. HICKS. Granville's Senator Says the People arc I More Interested in Wilson Mat ter than Any Other Except White Supremacy. to postponement if members wanted it. > Mr. Moore’s motion to adopt the re port was put. It met a thundering “No.” Senator Ward's motion to print the evi dence was now before the House. Mr. Fousbee, of Durham, amended it to include also the printing of the testi mony. * "No, no.” protested Senator Osborne, “it's entirely too long.” "It'll bust the State* to do that,” ex claimed Senator Gleriu. "How long is it?” asked Mr. Fou shee. i "It’s about 14(1 pages,” said Senator Osborne. "Oh that’s not so terribly long,” replied Mr. Foushee. "My reason for making this motion is that those who desire to do so may thoroughly investigate this case. Cuicss the evidene. is printed they can't do it and must take the committee report on faith.” Mr. Juliuu, of Rowan, didn't believe there were half a dozen men in ills Legislature who would read the evidence if printed. Senator Hicks agreed with Mr. Fou slue—the record ought by all means to Ik* printed. If members proposed to adopt tile report as a matter of conse sciencc they had fts well do so at once. Kut if they were going to make a per sonal investigation of the law and facts, this was the only way to do it. "The people arc more interested iii this matter than in any other, except White Supremacy.” Senator Osborne again told of the im mense size of the hook it would make. Mr. Craig—" Was there much dispute about the facts?” Senator Osborne —"No sir. There arc four ty|K'-written copies of the testimony, and I'll bo glad to point out the material parts of it to anyone desiring to inves tigate it. Over 100 pages of it are worth nothing at all. I’m unwilling for the Legislature to print such tommy rot.” Senator Travis said nine-tenths of the evidence was immaterial and he didn't think it necessary to have* it printed. Hi had confidence in the committee, he said, and even if he held a contrary opinion hi* would hesitate to assert it. : This ended the debate. The motion to print the evidence was lost, hut the motion to print the report prevailed by a very large majority. And it was announced that another joint session would lx* held next 1 ties day at noon, to consider the report. the committee exonerates j THE WILSON’S. | The following is the full text of the i report of the special committee: REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMIT TEE IN RE THE RAILROAD COM | MISSION MATTER. ITlic joint committee appointed to in t Continued on Sixth Page.) RALEIGH, N.C., THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY Mi. lxD9. j HERR VON BUELOW’S REMARKS. He. Says Germany Must Show the | Americans Their Fists to Impress j Them. —Other Princes and Counts use Similar Language. Berlin, Feb. 15. —The question of the commercial relations of Germany with the United States seems not unlikely to lead to a partial ministerial crisis Addressing an Agrarian meeting rcc >ntlv Baron Von Manteuffel (Conservative), said: “Had we increased our navy sooner the United States would not have Jared to I use such language toward Germany At the annual Congress of the Agrariat League this week similar sentiments were heard. One speaker, referring to the speech of Herr Von Buelow. Seseietary of State for Foreign Affairs in tin* Reichstag last Saturday in reply to the interpellation of Count Von Kanitz, said: ‘lt is useless to serve the Americans with sugar bread. If we want to im press them we must show them our fists. We want deeds from the govern ment, not words. A great power like Germany cannot allow herself to be made a fool of, as we so far have done with regard to America. After other speeches characterized by vigor of exaggeration, tin* Agrarain League adopted a resolution congratulat ing itself upon the allegon “return of the government to Bismarck’s commer cial policy.” The newspapers, including the offi cially inspired organs, are openly talking of the ministerial dissensions. It is as serted that the Agrarain utterances of Baron Von Hamniersteiii-Lexten. Minis ter of Agriculture, have also disturbed diplomatic negotiations that whole sen tences of his speeches bare bad to be omitted from the official reports. The ministers, moreover, had to keep care ful watch whciever he add *esse 1 the Reichstag, in order to correct possible mistakes. —» The official reports have also min - ted many unti-Amorio*i:i remarks of Baron Von Hammersteiii-Loxton. One paper says that his resignation may 1.0 expected since lie has qinrr *l with near ly all of his colleagues. 'J here ar<> re newed rumors that the imperial Chan cellor, Prince Von Hoiieuioie, is weary of office and lobby gossip has it that Prince Herbert Bismarck will succeed Prince Von Radolin, as German Am bassador to St. Petersburg. BUTLER STILL HOLDS OFF. Continues His speech in Opposition to Confirmation of Ewart. Washington, Feb. 15. —In the execu tive session of the Senate to-day. Sena tor Butler, of North Carolina, again de clined to yield to the request of Mr. Pritchard to fix a time for the vote on the nomination of Judge Ewart to be District Judge of the Western District of North Carolina. He said, however, that he hoped to be able to make the concession within a day or two. Mr. Butler continued his speech in opposition to confirmation. He continued his ex ploitation of the testimony taken by the Judiciary Committee, classifying much of it and reading from the type-written' copy at considerable length. Senator Stewart also made a brief speech dur ing the executive session opposing con firmation. COMMODORE PHILIP HONORED. Presented With a Sword by Sunday School Children of Texas. Galveston, Tix., Fel). s.—This after noon a beautiful sword and Bible, pur chased by the Sunday School children of Texas, was presented to Commodore John W. Philip, who commanded the battleship Texas during tin* war with Spain. The sword was made by tin* same firm who designed tin* Dewey j sword and cost $3,500. The presentation I was in approval of Commodore Philip’s ! public utterance after the Santiago I fight, acknowledging the sovereignty <>f Almighty God. The battleship Texas is here commanded by Captain Sigsbee and all officers and men attended the ceremony. THE QUAY TRIAL. Fixed for February 27—The McCarrell Jury Bill Goes Over. Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 15. —The House by a vote of 88 to 85, adjourned to day without taking action on the Me- Carrell jury bill. The bill now goes over until March 2ist, when it will be taken up for second reading. The bill, which it has been charged, is in the interest of United States Sena tor Quay, has already passed the Sen ate. The* Quay conspiracy trial lias been fixed for February 27th. SKIRMISH NEAR MANILA. Manila, Feb. 15.-11:45 A. M.—Four companies of volunteers which had been clearing the country in the vicinity of Puteros, ten Aniles southeast of Manila and which had bom recalled were fol lowed by the enemy to-day as they retired. On reaching Sail Pedro Macau, the Americans made a stand near the Church Yard and the rebels were driven back. The Californians again advanced and arc now occupying the same ridge, com manding the valley of tin* river which they held yesterday. A gunboat near Pasig is clearing the jungle. BANK CASES POSTPONED. Asheville, N. C\. Feb. 15.—The ease of W. E. Breese, W. IL.Penland and J. E. Dickerson, charged with embezzle ment of funds of the First National bank, came up for trial here in the Fed eral court this morning and was con tinued till March 7th. Judge Purnell presided. Five grounds I’or continuance wen* urged, the main one being that Senator Pritchard, one of the defend ant’s attorneys, was absent on import- I ant business in Washington. 1 11,000,000 BLAZE Part of Brooklyn Navy Yard Destroyed. A SERIOUS SET BACK STEAM ENGINEERING DEPART MENT WIPED OPT. \ NUVIBER OF tLABORAf F PLANS BURNED tfany Models cf War v hips Were Des'royfd in the Flames but these Can be Re paced. Ihe Cause of the Fire Ur known. New York, Feb. 15.—Over a million dollars worth of government property was destroyed by fire which started in the large machine shop of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, known as Machine Shop No. 28, to-night, and the workings of tin* Navy Yard have received a serious set-back. Many fine models and pat terns of battleships, their parts and plans, have been destroyed and some of them cannot be obtained again except by going over ttye work mapped out in tin* beginning. -V great number of the models were simply copies of plans, drawings and specifications now in the store rooms of the Department at Wash ington, and these can be replaced at any time. The steam engineering de partment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard is practically wiped out, and the work done in that building will have to be thrown temporarily upon the department yards and docks and that of construction and repair. There is considerable ob struction to tin* work there, and an extra force will have to be put on in order to keep up with the work. The fire was first discovered at 0:30 o'clock to-night by tin* man on the watch of the battleship Massachusetts. He immediately notified Lieutenant R. T. Mulligan, in cnarge of tin* watch, and a call t<» fire quarters was made. Tin* men of the Ma: hrwtts scurried down to the machine shop, about 300 yards away, and with the aid of a hose reel picked up in the yard, got a small stream playing on the fire. The build ing was about 100 feet in width and 325 feet long. It was four stories in heigth and built of stone and brick. The wooden in side was thoroughly satur ated with oil and the flames rapidly gained headway. It was seen that the Massachusetts men could do but little against the blaze and Colonel Hunting ton, in command of the marines, joined in the work. About this time a four ! alarm was turned in and all the engines | in the neighborhood of the Navy Yard responded. The flames had then com pletely enveloped the great machine shop, and attention had to be paid to the foundry and other buildings in the vi cinity. Several times the flames got a start on the foundry roof, but the fire men quickly put them out. A small corrugated iron building in the rear of the machine shop took fire and was burned, but the loss on this is insigni ficant. The firemen pumped huge streams of water into the blazing machine shop, but all efforts were fruitless. The fire made such rapid progress in ! the machine shop that by 8 o’clock the officials of the Navy Y’ard pronounce.! j it an utter loss. About 11 o'clock the fire had spent j itself. Machine shop No. 28 was occupied by the coppersmiths, tin* boiler-makers, the carpenters and machinists. About six hundred people were employed in them, but only two watchmen were in the building at the time of the out break of the fire. The last workman had left the place at 5 o'clock. Aside from being filled with a great mass of ma chinery, more or less used, the building i was occupied as a pattern and model I shop. Here were kept the models, plans, drawings and specifications of work to be done on any of the naval vessels that were to be repaired at tin* yard. Many models of battleships and war vessels built from time to time were kept there. These were mostly copies of models and their loss, while footing up consider able from a pecuniary point, will not lx* irreparable. The steam engineering department had a number of elaborate plans which were originated in this yard and they cannot be replaced. In the machine shop very little work was on hand. A number of small orders were being filled for the torpedo boats McKee, Rogers, Foote, I’orter and some engine fittings were being turned out for the Newark, Scor pion and Indiana. I The records and models of the battle ! ship Maine, which was blown up ir. Havana harbor on February 15th, 1808, were also destroyed. Ibe loss to the building is placed at $3o0,000: that to the machinery and lathes in the build ing. $400,000. The cost of the models and patterns is variously estimated, but officials in 1 t he vard put the total loss at a little over a million. The cause of the fire is un known. The cause of the fire will be the subject, of an inquiry within in next few days. PRESIDENTIAL NOM IN AT 10 NS. Washington. Feb. 10—The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: State—Samuel J. Barraws, of Massa chusetts, to be Librarian of Congress. War—Regular Army—Colonel Marcus P. Miller, Third Artillery, to be Briga dier General. General Miller is now in command of the American troops at t Iloilo. THE MAINE VICTIMS. Ceremony in Memory of the Heroes Who Wont Down in Havau Harbor with The Battleship Maine, Which was Blown up One Year Ago Yesterday, Celebrated —The Graves of the \ ie tims Decorated. Havana, Feb. 15.-11:30 A. M.—The sun shone brightly this morning for the first time in several days upon the wreck of the United States battleship Maine, destroyed in Havana harbor on the even ing of February 15th, 1808, was deco ra teal with a large American Hag. At 0 o’clock the stars and stripes was hoist ed at half mast by Captain Eaton, of the United State auxiliary cruiser Reso lute, who, with Mrs. Estes Itathbon and Mrs. Dudley and ten sailors of the Reso lute, rowed to the sunken battleship. The only others taking part wen* a bat talion, with officers, of the First Maine heavy artillery. An immense rope of greens was tes tooned about the fighting top, each loop hung with laurel wreaths four feet in diameter, and tied with red, white and blue ribbon. The Cuban club of Havana had placid an artificial wreath on the boat crane and this Captain Eaton transferred to the peak of the gaff. At 10 o'clock high mass was celebra ted in memory of the Maine victims in the Mercede Church, at which Major General Ludlow and several of bis staff were present. The ceremony, which was very impressive, was attend ed by Brigadier General George R. Ernest, representing Major General Brooke; Commodore B. J. Cromwell, Captain of the port and other naval officers, the city council, the executive committee of the Cuban Assembly and other members of the assembly, the sec retaries of the civil departments and many officials, together with representa tives of the Havana fire brigade and other local organizations. Many women of the better classes were in the congre gation, which crowded the edifice. This afternoon the graves at Colon cemetery were decorated in the presence of Amer ican officials, military and naval attaches participating. In the presence of the American offi cials, military and naval details partici pating. The graves were thickly cov ered with dowers. Father Sherman hail been invited by Mrs. liathbone, Yvhf is President of the Women’s Associa tion. to read prayers at the grave side and he appeared at the American club, from which the procession started, in full vestments and with the assurance that Mgr. Santander, the Bishop of Ha vana, had given his consent. Commodore Cromwell said that, as the Bishop was not willing that a prot < stunt, chaplain should Officiate, lie (Com modore Cromwell) would not consent to the reading of prayers by Father Sher man. The latter thereupon went to hi* 'hotel. He had deferred his sailing on receipt of Mrs. Eathlwuie’s invitation. Commodore Cromwell informed tin newspaper correspondents that the sail ors felt deeply on the subjects, regarding the ceremony of decorating distinctly a # naval affair. Therefore lie could not permit any except a naval chaplain t<> officiate. Although he was quite will ing that both a protestant and Catholic clergyman should act. KEEL LAID FOR A NEW MAINE. Another Powerful Battleship to Replace the One Blown Up. Philadelphia, Feb. 15. —The anniver sary of the blowing up of the battle ship Maine in Havana harbor was mark ed here with the beginning of work on the powerful man-of-war which will bear tlu* name of the historic battle ship, the destruction of which did much to precipitate the war with Spain. The new Maine will be built by the Cramp Ship Building Company, and at the company’s yards at 11 o’clock to-day the first piece of the ki el of the vessel was laid. There was no formality in the proceedings liut tin* ship yard was thrown open to the; public and a great cheer was given by the ertnvd as the group of workmen set in place the first steel piece of the keel. Other pieces of the keel were immediately hoisted and placed by tin* side of the first and thus was started what will be one of the most powerful fighters of the new navy. The builders will endeavor to have the new battleship ready for launching on February 15th of next year and to have her ready for service on the third anniversary of her predecssor's destruc tion. FILIPINOS FIRE ON WHITE FLAG The Americans Drive Them Farther Back Into the Interior. Manila. Feb. 15. —5:20 p. m.—Several rebels yesterday afternoon having fired from houses bearing white flags on the American outposts, Colonel Smith, with Companies L. D and M, of tin* California, volunteers proceeded to dean out tie enemy along his front. The rebels op posed him from the brush and several] skirmishes occurred, during which nine of tlu* Californians were slightly wound ed before the rebels were driven out. The work proceeded to-day in a syste matic manner, a gunboat shelling the villages and working her rapid tire guns very effectively on the jungle. The en tire California regiment, with the excep tion of two companies, four companies of the Washington regiment, two eom-| panics of the Idaho regiment and a bat-' lory of the Sixth artillery Avere engaged. The rebels were driven toward Lake Laguna do Bayo. The rebels held their fire, apparently being short of ammuni tion, but they fought desperately. The American outposts in this direc tion are now fully 12 miles out. All is quiet along the rest of the line,* with the exception of an occasional ex change of shots between the sharpshoot ers. A fire last night at Akron. Ohio, de stroyed the immense plants of the Thomas Building and Lumber Company. The loss will amount to $100,(MiO or j more, largely insured. Canal Bill Gobs Over INTIMATION THAT LOBBYISTS WOULD GET FIVE MILLIONS. Mr. McEnery Denied That His Resolutions Were in the Interest of the Sugar Planters. Washington, Feb. 15. —The House to day settled the fate of the Nicaragua Canal Bill in this Congress by refusing to override the decision of the chair in committee of tlu* whole when the chair held that the canal bill offered as the amendment to the Sundry Civil Bill by Mr. Hepburn avas out of order. The friends of the Nicaragua bill were very confident yesterday and to-day that, they Avould triumph, but after four hours of debate the chair was sustained 127 to 100. Mr. Bailey, the Democratic leader, made an argument in-favor of the view that the amendment Avas in order. He desired to vote upon the propo sition because he realized that sooner or later the House would be compelled to choose between this proposition and one to allow a private corporation with government credit to build the canal. If the canal Avas to be built by the Gov ernment it must be based upon the theory that the canal Avas necessary for the support of our military and naval defence. Otherwise if the Government could build foreign waterways in for eign territory why could it not come back home and build railroads for the benefit of the Interstate commerce? Mr. Dockery, (Deni.. Mo.), gave notice that if this amendment was declared in order he Avould offer an amendment to it to provide for the issue of enough ad ditional legal tender notes to meet the entire construction of the canal. Mr. Dockery declared himself in favor of building the Nicaragua canal because it would aid the national defense and pro mote commercial expansion which lie preferred to territorial expansion. Mr. Dockery hinted strongly at influ ences outside the hall, the same influ ences substantially which was back of the Hauna-Payne subsidy bill. These influences, he said, insisted that five mil lions should go to certain gentlemen who -were interested in the Maritime Canal Company. In conclusion he Avarned the members on liis side of the House that they could not afford in the closing days of the session to lend themselves to such an enterprise. Mr. Moody, (Rep., Mass.), made a technical argument in support of the point of order, citing numerous prece dents. He, too, favored the construction of the canal, but he protested against being forced into a corner and compelled in violation of the rules to accept a pro position in the closing hours of this Con gress, the effect of which no man could foretell. Mr. Grosvenor, (Ilep., Ohio), vigorous ly contended that the point of order was not well taken. He could not under stand, he said, why members should gtl excited because the representatives of the people were making an fio.i**st effort to do that Avhich all political parties had sworn they would do for the last five years. Continuing Mr. Grosvenor said that this bill would not have been offer ed as an amendment to this bill had not tin* chairman of tin* Appropriations Committee announced that neither the canal bill nor the ship subsidy bill would receive consideration at this session. He contended that the Avork of constructing the canal was now in progress Avithin the meaning of thCrnle. If this amend ment was not placed upon the pending bill he declared that the grandchild <:!: no member present Avould I've long enough to the canal built. Mr. Canon denied emphatically that the failure to break down this rule meant the abandonment of tin* construc tion of the canal by the United States. But, Mr. Grosvenor reiterated it am said if this effort failed he favor d the passage of a jonit resolution to inform the nations of the earth that Ave had given up the project and would wel come the building of the canal upon tin terms upon which the Suez Canal \va built. At the conclusion of Mr. Grosvenor's i speech the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, Mr. Hopkins, announced that he was ready to rule. When ir*ler had been procured he made a careful and elaborate ruling in which he pointed out | that the question presented Avas purely a parliamentary one. He reviewed the ] arguments adduced on both sides, cited precedents and concluded by sustaining the point of order against the amend- . nient. Mr. Hepburn immediately arose and entered an appeal from the decision of the chair. Mr. Hepburn said lie was Avilling to allow the appeal to be decided without further debate, but Mr. Fleming (Deni. GaA, insisted upon being heard in fa a - or of sustaining the decision of the chair. The rule in question lie argued, avas the shield and protection of the minor ity. On a rising vote the chair was sus tained 152 to 118. Mr. Hepburn loudly demanded tellers. The vote by tellers confirmed the ris ing vote. The chair was sustained 127 to 111), and the amendment avas ruled out. No record is made of the vote in com mittee of the Avhole. Party lines Avere not adhered to. the division in fav u* j and in opposition to sustaining the chair’s decision being about equal on both sides of the political aisle. The reading of the sundry civil bill • was then continued. THIRD EDITION, PRICE FIVE CENTS. The appropriation for the deep water ways commission was increased from .$(!<). (too to $90,000 on motion of the ap propriation committee. After completing ten additional pages of the bill the committee rose. The conference r< port on the Newport News, Va.. Public building bill which increased tin* appropriation from $75,- ()()(> to SIOO,OOO was adopted. At 5:10 p. m. the House adjorned. j IN THE SENATE. * Washington. Feb. 15. —In tin* Senate to-day Mr. McEnery. tLa.l, as a ques tion of personal privilege, made em phatic denial of the statement that his resolution adopted by the Senate yesfer day Avas introduced m the interest of the sugar-growers of Louis.ana. During the debate mi his resolution yesterday he said some statements were made Avith respect to changes in the resolution after ir was h trodneed that would seem to reflect upon him. Mr. Lindsay, of Kentucky, l.:ul said that ui>on examination he had found that it was not the same resolution he had sup posed Mr. McEnery was gc’ng to offer. Mr. Tillman, (S. C.,, lad said that the resolution had been amended ' all out of shape.” Mr. McEnery said that the resolution had been in his possession for sometime, but that no material changes had be»*u made in it. The changes made were only such as Avere required {*• make it conform to the conditions when he offer ed it. There certainly, he said, was a*> ground for the statement if Mr. Til man. He further said that wbea Mr | Hoar made the statement yesterday that the resolution was introd***s4 bwßWtwr the sugar planters of Le«r r *i-.*aa pw afraid of the sugar c in • *."• a of the Philippines, lie spoke u:»* ~r i mi*