The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-09

The discussion of the Grand Army apprO-
prati0n IN the District OF Columbia apprCprla-
tiOn bill was resumed.
There was considerable warmth in the dis
cussiOn Mr. Paddock. of Nebraska. opposed
any appropriation out of the General Govern
'ment because of the pledges gwen Dy cl1lIehs
of Washington when city OF MS own state
0incOln. Neb. was a rival competitor, ana
MI Frye, of Maine somewhat tartly com
mented upon the Nebraska senator's refusal
10 aid Washington because Lincoln, Neo., dld
not get the encampment.
Nr Hawley. Of Connecticut, drew graphic
picture of the Grand Army of the Republic,
many Of whom had never been in Washington
since they marched to ITS defense IN the tTou-
bles0me times of the war, and many OF whom,
In the natural course OF events, would never
see the capital again alter next September.
and urged the passage OF the appropIiauoh.
Mr.. Mcpherson, OF New Jersey DeH9Neu
the country az large would not sympatulle
with the niggardy feeling which had been
infused into this discussion lie was ia favor
of the bill because II was for those but Tor
whose gallantry there would be now NO ma
tiOnal capital in which TO receive tnen.
Mr. Palmer, of Illinois, with his views OF
the Constitution could as readily vote Tor I'M
r0slnp the burden upon the country as upon
the District He wanted the old totterlng
soldiers TO come and share III the oslltallles
If the whole country. but II necessary, "oulu
vote for the amendment 20 impose the cost on
the citizens OF Washington, though he should
Go 50 with reluctance.
arR. VEST REsrSTs THE DiPUTATION.
Mr. Vest said since the remarks of the Sen
ator from New Jersey Mr.. McPhersOn) had
relieved his side of the chamber from the
charge of disloyalty, lac supposed he might
venture 10 make few more desultOry remarks
OH this question. Since bis bOyhOOd, IN MS
native State of Kentucky, when he used 70
attend Fourth of July barDecuos- ana ne
could smell the meats even now laughter. mo
lad never heard so much UnaduteTated pa
tri0tism az had fallen from the lips of the SEN
Rtor from New Jersey. IL reminded MN OF
the old transforming experience OF those
same early days. when the performer wrapped
himsalf up in the American flag. rushed 20
tlefyOthchts and screamed like the American
eagle. lLaughter.
Ie resented the imputation of niggardness
made by the Senator from New Jersey. II
Congress voted this Appropriation. why
should it not, with equal justice Yo1e an ap.
urouriation for the next Ecumenlcal Council
If the Methodist Church or for some great
EDi.cOual or Catholic convention ii We
were to appropriate money for the soldiers OF
either side in the late war why not appro-
uri.te for the soldiers OF Christ II he mad
tie same views OF the Constitution as the
Senator from Maine Mr Frye be could vote
foranvthing The constitutional view OF the
gentleman from Maine would enable MN 70
make "a twO-year-Old mule out OF ayearAng.
Laughter
Considerable patriotic OratOry IN favor OF
the appropriation followed from Mr. Calm
Ger If New Hampshire Mr.. HlscOck. OF New
lork. Mr.. Perkins OF Kansas, and Dir. Cul-
INN of Illinois. who referred TO 3lr. Cockrell
as the Senator from ST. Louis.
Ar. Cockrell took advantage OF tins sh,R ln
good natured way and after correcting u
sail he did I anticipate that hls simple 10
solution 10 have the expense OF th9 entertain
meut paid by the city which Lad e4tehdol
tie invitation. would have Afforded q stage
setting for all the pres idential asplIanis ia tAe
Senate 10 exhibit themselves upon .,
IN reply u question from Mf McNillh ho
declared that tho proportion Oh so per ceAL
imposed upon the people OF the nited states
IN regard 10 tie expenses of government oi
tie District OF Columbia was out OF all reason
and Justice. and sooner Or later the people
would rise against u go
After further discussion Mr. COckrell
amendment o. impose the cost upon the Dis-
trict Was voted down IL TO 81. Mr. Hawiey 8
amendment % give the Secretary OF War con-
trOl over the expenditure was adopted RS was
aso an amendment by Mr. Quay 10 cOnlne
the appropriation 10 subsistence and quarters.
The amendment thus. as finally adopted.
apprOpriates 100. 900 for the subsistence and
quarters Of hOnOrably discharged soldiers
aud sailors 0f tho Grand Army Of tho kepub-
lc. al their tweuty-sixth annual encampnent
30 Washington city IN Septembef next to %
discussed by the local committee OF arrange
meuts under the direction OF the 5ecretary OF
War.
] his was passed by vote Of II to 10.
At 4.45 the Senate went into executive ses-
siOn on the postofice appointments anu soon
siterward adjourned till Monday.