New-York tribune., 1874-05-30
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

On motion of Mr.. DAWES (Rep., Mass.) it was
ordered Of tomorrow being Decoration
Day, there shall be no session Of the House.
Mr. ORTIZ (Rep. Ind), from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs reported adversely the bill for the relief Of
the widow Of the late James L. Orr Minister to Russia
On motion OF Mr.. RANDALL Dem., Penn) tho bill
was placed on the private calendar.
THE ARMY REDUCTION BILL
The House then took the bill for the gradual reduc
tion OF the army and was addressed by Mr.. HURLBUT
Rep M In opposition to 1t. He denied the wisdom,
the eIpediency the economy OF the measure. Things
were DONE under the OF false economy that
most disgracefu to the country and this was one Of
them He recollected the ugubrious afternoon a few
months ago when the Chairman OF the Committee on
finances Of the country, when that gentleman
dertaker and chief Of the funeral Of the
had informed the House that the country was able to
carry out all It's obligations:
Mr.. DAwES-If the gentleman understood me as say
ing that the country was either unable or unwilling 10
discharge every obligation it ever made. he has totally
Mr.. HURLBUT-I have not time now to turn away
from the matter before the House. to make side issue
before the House Is whether or not II shall pass D
that will break up n no, G only the IN 90, OF tine tine
staff department but for the fighting branch OF the
army Ie stan & T ext s 3
Gentlemen who have served AS have In he volunteer
Of the regular army not graduated from the military
school West Point but from that submer school OF
tween regulars and volunteers. 1t 49, however. Ques
ton of good faith with men 10 whom the Government
has pledged Its faith, and said that If they should
into and do their duty there, they would be
kept the service as long they ut for H. and
when incapacitated for service, the Government
would not desert them In their old age. Ii Is
by reason, largely, OF that supposed security that
we are able TO maintain that sentiment OF high
honor, that appreciation of their position. which
have hitherto distinguished the great mass OF OFF,
cers kept them clear Of mputatlOn OF base
sordd transactions, under tho most appalling tempta-
iiOns IL you strike at that security you damage TO the
largest possible extent that esprit du corps that profess
sonal honor which belongs 10 and Is essential 10 and Is
a necessary part OF the army. He then proceeded 10
crticise the provisions OF the bill In detail and in con-
cusion appealed to House TO do justice TO those
brave hard working OF the army not to cut of a
a single blow such number OF effective men and cast
them aAr the world, for which their profession uI-
suited them.
Mr. HAWLEY (Rep., ILL, a member OF the Committee
on Military Affairs, spoke IN support OF the bill Ihere
many things IN IL which dIc not meet his entire
approval, but whole he approved aud supported
1t. Tue people not IN favor OF large standing
army but OF so much rs necessary He himself was
Of the opinion. He would consent TO reduce
the army TO such degree might eDdanger any in-
terest OF the country The House weud not do its whole
| duty n II failed 10 sustain ana pass the bill.
Ihe House then proceeded 10 vote on the bill and
| amendments.
Mr. COBURN crop, Ind) offered amendment. as q
new section repeating the law prohibiting promotions
| IN we slsn corps ana IL was agreed to-
MI AL12dHHI tRep., PennJ moved 10 strike out tho