Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-07

restore the pre-existing status by putting
the Queen backy'
He concluded by declaring that on prin-
cipie there was no objection to the resoiu-
tion.
Mr.. Sherman favored the passage of the
resolution. He did NOT wish to discuss the
Hawaiian question. but he desired to say
that II II was the purpose Of the President.
by the use Of military force, to restore
.the Queen in Hawaii 1t would be fatal
act of public policy, great injustice 10
the people OF the United States, and al
most an insult to the Congresses OF the
United States.
THE PRESIDENT DEFENDED.
Mr.. Gray agreed with Mr.. Sherman that
there was no objection to the adoption OF
the resolution. He thought that II was
proper one although I'm view OF the Presi-
dents promise to supply all the informa-
tlon promptly there was no urgency or
exigency for the adoption OF the resoiu-
tlon.
He did not synpathlze with the exceed
ing haste and zeal OF the senator from
New York (Mr. HID. who was so anxious
TO throw the resolution at the President
that he wanted even to take out OF II the
ordinary conventional language OF all
such resolution (as TO compatibility with
public interests).
Mr.. Hill remarked that he had expressly
stated that he knew that to be the regu-
lar form, but that Il was simply unneces-
sary. He saw no reason why the In
formation should be withheld.
Mr. Gray said that he had hoped that
the remark of the senator from New
York had been made in ignorance; but
now II appeared that ii had not been.
Mr.. Hill: The ignorance seems 70 be on
the side of the senator from Delaware
Q.aughter).
Mr.. Gray: That may be; but 1t was
Ignorance when the senator from New
York supposed that that language was un-
necessary. Now II appears that the sena-
tor would have this courteous language
taken out Of the resolution. He may see
some good reason for 1t, but / do not
think that any other senator will see il.
The debate was closed by Mr.. Gail, and
the resolution was adopted without di-
vision. After a short executive session,
tho Senate, at 4O5, adjourned until to-
morrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. Grosvenor offered a resolution con-
tainng 1900 names OF Ohio pensioners
who were dropped from the rolls between
March ith and October /. 1888. and re-
qucsting the Secretary OF the Interior to
furnish the House Il detailed statement
as to the reasons for these suspensions;
whether applicatlo had been made for
reinstatement and all correspondence
bearing on the subject. Referred TO the
Committee on Pensions.
The Senate amendment to the bill APP
propriating $4,000 for the employment OF
additional deputy collectors OF internal
revenue to enforce the Chinese registra-
tion was concurred in.
Mr.. HIT. OF Illinois. offered the follow
ing resolutions. which were referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs:
Resolved. That the President be re-
quired to communicate to this House, II
not inconsistent with the public interest,
copies Of the instructions given TO the
representative OF the United States now
in the Hawaiian Islands in regard TO the
protection OF the lives and property of
American citizens there or any contem-
plated change in the form Of government
there.
'Resolved. That il IS the sense OF this
House that Intervention by the Govern
ment Of the United States. representative
or armed forces. in the affairs Of friend
ly government to disturb or overthrow
II and substitute a monarchy therefor. Is
contrary to the policy and traditions OF
the republic and the spirit of the Consti-
tuition" a meeting OF the committee
has been called for tomorrow to consider
them.
THE SHIELDS STATUE.
The hour OF l:30 having arrived, the
special order was taken up, being con-
current resolution accepting the statue
OF General James Shields in the name Of
the United States, thanking the Governor
and State officials Of Illinois for the gift
and assigning 1t a place i'm Statuary Hall
Mr.. Springer detailed the military and
civil services OF General Shields, eulo-
glzed his ability as n soldier and states
man. and gave brief biography OF his
long public career.
Mr.. Cannon. OF Illinois. followed Mr.
Springer. and read extracts from Peter
sons "Heroes of the War of 1872, and the
Mexican War" I'm which the military
talents of General Shields are spoken OF IN
high terms.
Mr.. Bland. OF Missouri. spoke briefly
In euloey Of General Shields. and Mr.
BLACK. of Illinois, also delivered an elo-
duent tribute to the ability and services
Of the Illinois soldier.
General Oates said that as a soldier IN
the Confederate army he had met Genera
Shields upon the field Of battle, ana thai
no man ever fought more gaIIabtly o'
commanded Better than General Shlelds
did. Since that time he had entertained
the greatest admiration ana hlghest es'
TEEN for General Shields.
The Senate resolution vas substituted
for that offered by Mr. Springer and
adopted.
MIR. Springer then moved that the House
adjourn. as a further mark OF respect tc
General Shields. and in order that the
members might have an opportunity ol
attending the unveiling ceremonies.
The motion prevailed, and. at 2:2o +. Nj.
the House adjourned until L O'Clock To-
morrow.