The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-04-10

him more than that to get it. He aVuld not charge
corrupt practices on members, but they all knew
that Hobbies were packed with pluuderers. This
scheme was not Republican; it was not Democrat.
ic but still would not the country believe it was
scheme of plumber, devoid of shame: Hedenounced
1t as conspiracy against the people.
Brooks, of New York, replied to Morgan, and re-
minded him of the great men of both parties who
had voted for the Collins subsidy. He asked him
whether he dared to insinuate corrupt means against
Clay and Webster and Crittenden.
Morgan, loudly and excitedly,)-I dare to do
anything that is right! 1 dare to say that this
scheme is a scheme of plumber; that it taints the
atmosphere; the gentleman may make the most of
my remarks.
Brooks, with display of great feeling,)-I will
60 down to posterity with Clay and Webster and
Crttenden, for that appropriation to support the
flag of our country on the ocean. Applause The
Democratic party has always been in favor of com
merce and trade 1t looked not only TO the agricu-
tural and manufacturing interests of the country,
but to its commerce. He would tell the gentleman
from Ohio (Morgan) that the Democratic party new
er could be maintained, whenever it ought to be
maintained, when it arrayed itself against the com
and trade of this country and when its legis
Adlluu buCu u uluOlu Siueb VI OF utOTEt,
in preference to the flag of our country Applause
This was war mainly between the Stars aud Stripes
and the Cross of ST. George for the trade of six hun.
bred millions OF people on the Pacific Ocean. That
was the reason why he was so earnestly in debate
He did not know when he felt so earnestly upon
question as he did on this. The Company could not
maintain itself against the subsidies of England I'M
less Supported by Congress.
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against Potter and Davis in favor of increased sub
sidy.
Burchard expressed hope that the spirit of John
Hampden would arise and resist this exacton on the
people, these extortionate ship moneys, this sub.
sidy business, which had aroused the English peo-
pie and driven Charles L from the throne.
Butler Massachusetts,, also opposed the increase,
and in reply to remarks previously made by Conger,
denied that he voted for the bounty to fisher
men, and said be never even wanted to vote for it.
He referred TO the fact that the President had made
recommendation TO buy ships abroad, which had
been opposed by Dawes and Brooks.
Kelly remarked that the adoption of the Presi.
dents recommendation would have been the burial
of American shipping
The discussion was further carried on by spier
PENN, Wood, Kew and Bird, against increased
subsidy, and by Bingham, Kelly and Hale in favor
thereof
Farnsworth called attention to the combination
which existed in the House high tariff men, the ship
builders of Maine and the representatives, of ocean
commerce, all combining against the proposition to
purchase ships where they can be purchased cheap.
est.
Townsend pa said that the doctrine to buy
where you can buy cheapest was the free trade doc
trine of members who wanted TO apply it TO ships
and everything else. 1t would be TO destroy ship
building, and the coasting trade of this country.
Without disposng of any pending amendments
the Committee rose and the House adjourned.