Show THIS FROM WASHINGTON The Senate has confirmed the nomination nomina-tion of J M Patterson to bo postmaster at The Dalles Or r A bill has boon reported to the Senate to pay the Republic of Mexico 171fc9Vtho amount of an award paid to Benjamin Well the circumstances being similar to those of the La Abra case being procured by fraud Representative Sutherland of Nebraska has Introduced resolutIon for time appointment ap-pointment of a special commIttee of seven to investigate tho whole subject of time Government ownership of railroads In Europe as well as In this country with a view to future legislation upon this subject sub-ject A bill to nay the Republic of Mexico 240653 paid by tho Government of Mexico on account of an award In favor of La Abra Silver Mining company the whoib of which award It has been declared by the United Suites Supreme court was procured by fraud has been reported to the Senate John A Kasson who represented tho United States Government In negotiating the various reciprocity treaties under the DIngley law made an argument before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Rela-tions yesterday In support of those treaties trea-ties relating to the west Indian possessions posses-sions of Great Britain Tho River and Harbor committee of the House has practically decided not to glvo out time bill until after the holidays TIme members fear that the publication of the item would give the friends of projects unfavorably acted upon an opportunity to organize combinations against the bill The bill has reached gigantic proportions almost JSO000000 |