National Republican., 1884-03-03
The Bill Considered by the House Of Repre-
scntativeS on Saturday
The cheese-Paring Policy Of the Demo
Gratis Severely Condemned.
Mr. Finsrty's Sensible Remarks Showing the Ne
cessity Of Having a Well-Equippsd Navy.
Other Members Also Convinced That Lib
era1 Appropriations Should be Made.
THE HOUSE.

the interior for information relative to the un-
authorized fencing in of public lands by indi-
viduals or corporations in tho several states and
territories Adopted
Mr.. Randall, from the committee on rules, re-
ported resolution setting apart tho second and
fourth Mondays Of each month, after the morn
ing hour for the consideration of district business
Adopted
Mr.. Reed from the same committee, reported q
resolution requiring the committee on printing,
whose propositions to print additional copies of
bills, &C., are reported by IT, to report an estimate
of the cost of the same. Adopted.
The speaker laid before the house n message
from the President Transmitting the report Of the
civil service comm ission. Referred.
Also, message from the President transmitting
report of the secretary Of state. accompanied by
the report of a commission appointed to invosti-
gate the asserted unhealthiness OF the swine pro-
Under the call OF committees the following bills
were reported:
judiciary: To change the time Of holding terms Of
court in the northern district Of Georgia. House
BY Mr.. wilkins, from the committee on bank
ing and currency: To provide for the issue Of cir
culutng notes to national banking associations.
Committee OF the whole.
By Mr.. Reagan, from the committee on com.
merce: To establish a board OF interstate COM
merce and to regulate such commerce. Commit
tee of the whole.
BY Mr.. McAdoo, from the committee on naval
affairs: For the payment of bounties due to OIL
GERS and sailors of vessels under the command of
BY Mr.. Hoblitzeil. from the committee on rail-
ways and canals To provide for the construction
OF the Maryland and Delaware free ship canal.
Committee of the whole.
BY Mr.. Matson. from the committee on in.alid
pensions: To increase the pensions of widows,
minor children, and dependent relatives OF de.
ceased soldiers aud Sailors Committee Of the
whole.
The house then at 1lO went into committee of
the whole (Mr. Converse In the chalr) on the
naval appropriation bill.
Mr. Thomas condemned the system of comforting
relative rank upon the staff of the navy, aud rid
iculed the idea of an admiral-engineer being Or
dered about by cadet of the line whom vari-
ola ship. He quoted from the naval register 10
show that the staff received larger compensation
than the line. who were responsible for the snip,
an incongruity which was wholly unjusthaOle
and inexcusable. He was In favor OF equalzing
the pay Of the staff and the line, AT present,
owing to the weight OF their rank, there was not
one vessel in the navy that could carry medical
director. pay inspector and chief engineer,
In response to question by Mr.. Cox. of New
navy. Mr.. Thomas stated that there were fifty nine
officers for every ship in the service, or one officer
to every FIVE seamen.
Mr. Thomas then called attention to the thor.
oughly helpless condition of the navy. declaring
that there was scarcely nation in the world
which could not send one or more war vessels
here and lay the great cities of the Atlantic or
Pacific coast under contribution. He ran through
the list of vessels in commission, asserting them
the country. They were glorious vessels In their
day, but they belonged to the past. The last con-
gress had started in the right direction in build.
ing up navy. and four war vessels would BIO
completed by the first of next December. But
the pending bill had no provision for the consruc
tion of armament, and when the ships were COM
pleled there would be no guns to put in them.
Mr.. Finerty said that the appropriation commit
tee seemed determined to be economical in the
weakest point of the national structure. The
world was aware that the condition of our defen-
sive marine at the present time was menace to
the well being OF this country, IT, in the event of
war. it should be unprepared to meet any enemy
of respectable strength. He was sensible to fact
that a war navy could not be built in a short
strnction of ships which would enable the United
States IN tho event of sudden hostility to prey
upon the commerce of her antagonist. 1t made
ent depleted condition of the navy, the fact re-
mained that virtually the United States had
Alarmist, who wished to say that we were
on the eve of war. He did not desire war. He
wanted 10 see the country peaceful and prosper
Gus; but peaceful and prosperous she could only
remain when she had the means TO avenge an lli-
suit, to defend her honor, and 10 assert the su E
premacy of her national ting. He wanted to see
the work begun by the fOlty seventh congress fol-
lowed up by the lorty.cighth.
Congress might talk about the Monroe doctrine
but II could hear the click OF the European spade
at Panama, as 1t dug canal 10 bind the Atlantic
and the Pacific together. What Europe dug with
the spade she would maintain with the sword.
The sooner the country saw to IL that 1t was not
left to the mercy of events the better for the ila-
tion. This was the time IN prepare for the danger.
Mr.. Finerty's brief remarks were listened to in
tently, and a. their conclusion he was applauded
Mr.. BelfOrd twitted the democratic side with
making prelense OF economy when the surplus
in the treasury was swelling aud bursting like an
English plum pudding, guarded by the Combined
genius Of Pennsylvania and New York, which: in
were running this bill on the cheese. pairing in.
Ciple. These gentlemen had Joined their shields
together to play before the country the role OF
dramatic economists. He blessed the name OF An.
drew Jackson, VINO had said, " In time OF peace
prepare for war Laughter.l Gentlemen might
laugh, but he did not make any historical mis-
takes. He hoped that the democrats would rise
to the patriotism OF such II man as Jackson and
give the country navy which would at least pro-
tect New York In the east and Galveston in the
west ana not go before the country with n pre-.
tense Of economy, while they were keeping ont of
the hands of the honest industry of the country
the millions which were encompaSsed in the
treasury.
Western Union Telegraph company. He said ne
had no more confidence in the company than he
had III Il rattlesnake.
At the commencement of Mr.. Anderson's re.
marks Mr.. Milliken inquired ii speech on the
Western Union could be mate when the naval
appropriation bil was under discussion, aud IL II
was allowable, was 1t becauaethe companys stock
The chair ruled that Mr.. Anderson wasi order,
having the right to speak upon amy subject while
the house was in committee of the whole.
Mr.. Anderson also advocated the establishment
of postal telegraph asserting that its establish.
ment would be constitutional and to the interests
VI lue pcOplS.
Mr.. Hscock returned to the subject under con.
aidsration III the committee, the naval up iropria-
tion bill. He said he was surprised that u sub /.
committee had brought In tile bill now neIng
considered. The last congress had promised 10
the country that if reforms were carried out
enough would be saved 70 build new navy, aud
1t was to be hoped that the present congress would
not hesitate in building up that institution. The
bill reported did not provide for new vessels. 1t
was not policy for congress to make Il change,
ave do not WISH" Mr. HisCock said, "to sill
keep the old wooden vessels. We should have II
navy that would compare with the navy of any
other country. With the passage of this bill all
that the democratic party could point out would
be the fact that 1t had reduced the annual appro-
priation 81, 100000 Is this statesmanshin? Inm
Surprised tnat my colleague from New York Mr.
HulchlnsL representing great COMMERCIAL inter
ess, should urge the passage of this DIl which Is
IN his charge. Is 1t the policy of the great city of
New HorkP'
Continuing, Mr.. Hiscock said that the inference
TO be drawn from this bill was tnat the democratic
majority intended 10 stop the good work Of build.
ing up the navy which the republicans had in
RuguIated.
At the conclusion Of Mr., Hiscock's speech the
committee rose.
on motion of Mr.. Reagan the interstate com
merce bill was made continuing order for
March Is.
on motion Of Mr. Slocum, the shipping bill was