The National Legislature

Washington, April 12. - The house Saturday did nothing but talk politie?. Simpson tried to obstruct legislation by demanding a quorum, but a quorum was present. As a matter of fact there was no legislation, and the house adjourned to Wednesday after a desultory and uninteresting political talk. Washington, April 13.- The senate did nothing yesterday in the way of business. It was in session only a few minutes, and the death of ex-Senator Voorhees having been announced adjournment immediately followed as a mark of respect to the deceased ex-senator. Washington, April 14. - Morgan yesterday concluded his long speech on the resolution declaring that a state of war exists in Cuba. He did not ask for a vote on the resolution, but announced that he hoped to secure a final vote at an early day. The bankruptcy bill was taken up at 3 o'clock and Lindsay of Kentucky defended the measure against criticisms made against it. A letter was received from Seeretary Gage explaining nis order as to liquidation of entries of imports arriving after April, and Vest presented a resolution declaring that the order is without authority of law. An executive session was held.