Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-11

| Mr.. Morgan. II would state for the information
OF the gentleman that II Ii not proposed 10 expend
I Mr. Edmonston oh, then, it's all ripht n
that's %; but I'm afraid the effect Of II win be
4 different. = :
| Mr. Morgan (continuing) The object of INF.
resolution Is merely to extend a courtesy, which,
| IL 10 thought, is due under the circumstances to
| his ROYAL Highness. For myself shall vote for
| the resolution with great deal of pleasure
Mr.. Lammond.-I call for the yeas and NAYS.
Mr; Easoy.-i hope such a call viii not prevail,
but that the resolution shall be passed eira eoee
! am sure the vote will be unanimous, with the
exception, perhaps, Of the gentleman from the
Third Ward, Mr.. Edmonston, } who has privately
declared bis determination to vote I'm the negative
Mr. Edmonston II desire to correct the gentle
man. have not said would vote against the
resolution now pending. What l did say was
this: was informed by member Of the board
| that an effort would be made this evening to pass
q s sesoistion agProPriating quite large sum, in
arrival, and entertaining him in a handsome
| manner during his brief sojourn In the CITY. I
said would vote against any such proposition az
that. 80 = ! =. =
Mr.. Morgan.-My friend has recently been ex-
hiarating himself In New York, and perhaps he
can give US some information
Mr. Edmonston II paid my own expenses; and
any one else who comes here tour of pleasure.
[Laug hter "a - -E - !.
MIR. Morgan-Mr President. before the yeas
may be proper to make an explanation with re-
gard % this resolution 1t is resolution that has
passed the Board Of Aldermen-
Mr. Edmonston Can't help It,
MIR. Morgan, continuing )-And I wish gen
tiemen to bear In mind that by the passage Of 1t
here we are but extending courtesy due to the
distinguished individual referred to In the resolu-
ton, without committing ourselves to the expen-
diture OF one dollar to pay any Of his expenses,
as said before. This courtesy has been extended
to him by nearly all the large cities Of this Union
and shall we now refuse to pass this resolution of
mere courtesy, especially when It is known that
be is about visiting the Federal metropolis and TO
be guest of the President Of the United States
trust not. have 1t from reliable sources Though
do not know as ought to reveal 1t here) that
this resolution was introduced into the upper
board at the request of the President of the United
States, Who desired that formal invitation might
be extended to the Prince.
Mr.. Emerson MIR. President have no objec
ton to inviting his Royal Hghness to the seat of
Government; but, sir, think that the invitation,
as explained by my colleague, lMr. Morgan)
effect Of it-that he is to be invited here by the
cooperative authorities and to be requested to
defray his own expenses, 1T seems to me- as said
before as If 1t would be acting in rather bad taste
have no objection to his visiting the city, and
having the citizens show hiIH all due courtesy
and entertaining him in as hospitable manner
as tney see proper, provided this is all done by
opposed to expanding the money Of the Corpora
ton for any such purpose. But what will be the
effect OF the resolution, The gentleman (Mr.
Morgan) may say what be pleases as to its being
merely resolution OF courtesy, but am positive
Of the fact, and now warn the membe of the
board, that the passage Of this resolution will
result finally In having various bills presented
here Tor Payment-bills contracted by different
parties to defray, 1t will be said certain necessary
expenses Of the Princes sojourn. AS remarked
IN the outset, resolution inviting distinguished
parsonage to visit US with the UNDERSTANDING that
he is to pay his own way, regard as Ia rather
bad TASTE but IL gentlemen who are advocates of
tue measure are satisfied with such proposition
| certainly am. However as believe the effect
of this resolution would be different, beg leave
to Offer the following amendment to which am
sure there can be no objection, inasmuch as IL is
only to prevent In any contingency the expendi-
ture OF money for this purpose, which the gentle
man himself contends Is not to be made In any
event 1t fs this provided, IL shall not in
volve the expenditure Of any money by this Cor
Mr.. Morgan-Oh, no, don't append any such
proviso that
Mr.. Emerson.-Yes, sir. / will take the respon-
sibility of offering II myself.
Mr.. Morgan. Mr. President, in answer to
what my colleague has said In regard to ex-
Penses, permit me to state, that there is not one
word in that resolution which would lead one to
suppose 1t contemplated the expenditure of any
money. We can contract no debts legally with.
out law authorizing the same and no such per-
mission Is asked for, or proposed to be asked for
tesy: 1 can assure my friend that neither the
originator or advocates Of this resolution have
any idea OF preparing an ovation, giving ball,
OF anything else, that would involve the expendi-
ture Of single dollar by the Corporation. lis
whole OBJ ect Is TO show that respect which Is due
| to this distinguished foreigner.
MIR Lammond.-l understand the gentleman
(Mf Morgan) to state that an invitation has been
extended by the President of the United States to
the Prince Of Wales TO visit this METROPOLIS and
DC his guest and resolution is now introduced
mere 70 extend formal invitation to him on the
part Of this Corporation. am inclined TO think
that we Americans are beginning to make fools
Of ourselves over all these foreigners when they
come here |, for one, am opposed To a reception
to all this preparation and tom foolery in order to
show ourselves OF to the Prince # Wales. What
4 kind OF courtesy would the English extend to an
American citizen Ii be went there even though
| he be distinguished citizen.
Mr.. Easby.-My friend (aIr Lammond) seems
to misapprehend the object of this resolut on 1t
| Is not to pay any distinguished courtesy to a
notable parsonage In himself but as the re- nresent
| alive OF great nation from which we all sprung
| Mr Morgan.-Thars it, -....
| Mr.. Easby.-1n this matter we owe something
TO courtesy, not only among ourselves, but we owe
| something to International courtesy 1t is that
with regard to which we Dug bit to consult our
own dignity as much as anything else Will gen.
tlemen allow distinguished Individual the rep
resentahve OF great ana powerful nation to visit
our city, without the slightest intmation on the
part Of the city authorities that he was welcomed
| Who would like to have such thing thrown up
to us hereafter Ii 10 not contemplated in this res
oiution to Incur any expense In entertaining the
Prince, as was well remarked by my friend from
| the First Ward (Mr. Morgan) The President.
no doubt has provided for all this as he is to be
bis guest. have understood from private sources
| that extensive preparations have been made for
the entertainment Of that distinguished youth In
a manner every way suited to the distinguished
position he occupies. ~ y
| My friend from the First Ward (Mr Lammond)
also says he Is very much Inclined to believe that
| II any such visit were made by a distinguished
| citizen OF the United States to England he would
1 not receive any OF this courtesy which IL il now
proposed TO extend TO the Prince Of Wales In
this he 10 very much msta ken, in my opinion IL
be can point me TO any instance In the history of
| England where a distinguished citizen of our
land, visiting that country, visiting the Houses of
Parliament, and being ushered in the presence Of
the rulers Of that country, has not been received
with distinguished consideration, then I must
confess that have read the history of our times
to very little purpose There never has, to nv
knowisdge, been an instance where man Of an
note Visiting England, has not been received
l with marked consideration by the authorities
/ They acknowledge the kindred feeling that ex.
| lists between Us a. nations, and are always proud
Of the opportunity TO Acknowledges the high posi.