The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-22

SraViC Siue ot tne house To-Day looked
desolate, and the Republican side was
not much better. The galleries also
wore deserted appearance. Imme-
diately after tho reading of yesterdays
journal, Boutelle arose and asked i'm
mediate consideration for a privileged
resolution which he sent Cd the desk to
be read.
1t was as follows: Whereas it ap.
pears by certain papers transmitted by
the President in a response to resolu-
ton OF the House, that the Secretary of
the Navy, on the 18th day OF March,
1893, issued instructions to the admiral
commanding the naval forces of the
United States at the Hawaiian Islands,
to hold and employ such armed naval
forces subject TO the orders of one James
ii. Blount, said instructions containing
the fol owing words You will consult
freely with Mr.. Blount and will obey
any instruction you may receive from
him regarding the course to be pursued
at said islands by the forces under your
command
And whereas it appears by the same
papers that said Blount did assume to
exercise military command over such
armed naval forces Of the United States
ON the 31st day of March, 1893, by issu-
ing the following orders to haul down
the United States ensign and to en-
bark the troops of the United States,
to wit
HONOLULU, March 81, 1898
SIR: You directed to haul down tho
United States ensign from the government builc-
ing ana TO embark the troops now on shore to
This will be executed Mt II O'Clock Oh the
frst day OF April am, ar, your, obedicnt SER
vault, JAMES H. BLouNT.
Special commissioner OF the United States.
And whereas it appears by the
papers referred to that the said admiral
comm anding the United States naval
forces on the Pacific acting under said
instructions did obey the militia orders
OF said Biount by lowering the Unite
States ensign and moving the armed
forces of the United States, lin obedi-
ence" to his (said BlounL's) direction, as
is shown by the following OIL cial com
munic atom
loSoLuLu, Hawaiian Islands, April |. 1Sa3.
SIR:-l have the honor to inform Special Com
missioner Blonnt that in obedience to his dircc-
tons the United States ensign over the govern
ment building was lowered at ] II. m this date
and force withdrawn from the building and place
DIES 'gnai ed as Camp Boston Mt the same hour
learn that quite number of people congrc-
gated about the government building at the
time The force or maries stationed there were
relieved by q force of the provisional govern
mcnt: There was no demonstration made by the
populacc present. No cheering nor any other
went on shore this afternoon and saw quite
an access in bers OF those who were wearing
the annexation cub baugc. There has been no
evidence shown OF unruly or riotous characters.
Absolutely there appears 10 he peace and quiet
Your Obedient servant,
j. ). SkERRITT, rear admiral, U. $. N. COM
handing L. ). naval forces, Pacific station.
And, whereas it does not appear that
said Blount, atthe time of the issuance
OF said instructions by the Secretary of
the Navy, or, at the time of said
Blounts issuance OF military orders to
the commander of the armed naval
forces of the United States to haul down
the United States ensign and to 'em
bark the troops OF the United States, or
at the time OF the execution of said
orders, held any military rank or au-
thority 8 an officer Of the navy of the
United States, or that he held any CON
stitntional authority by appointment or
commission and with the advice and
consent Of the Senate by virtue of
which he could lawfully assume com
mand of the armed forces of the United
States or order it's ensign hauled down
from the place where it had been raised
for the protec ton of the United States
legation and the United States con-
sulate, and to secure the safety of
American life and property; therefore,
"Resolved. That the Secretary of the
Navy be, and he is, hereby directed TO
inform the House of Representatives by
what authority instructions were issued
placing the armed forces Of the United
States and the use of its ensign under
the orders and control of said Blount,
and thakthe Secretary of the Navy is
further directe to furnish the House Of
Representatives with copies of all Or
ders, directions, Instructions or official
suggestions issued by him or any officer
OF the Navy Department or of the navy
since March a. 1898, concerning the use
or movements Of the armed naval forces
of the United States at the Hawaiian
Islands,
Every One Wanted to be Heard
AS soon as the reading was concluded
dozen members en- both sides were
instantly on ther feet clamoring for re-
cognition. The Speaker refused to re.
cognize any one and ruled that the re-
solution would have to be submitted to
the committee on foreign affairs
Finally McCreary entered his obiec.
ton to the present consideration and it
was referred. He was then recognized
to offer resolut ton in lieu of those
submitted some days ago by Hit and
Boutelle 1T was reported with rec
ommendation that it pass. The resolu-
ton was sent to the desk
Then followed general disorder, in
which Boutelle called for recognition,
and then McCreary demanded the same
right. Reed here made his way to the
front, and waiting quietly until the
speaker caught his eye and scarcely
raising his voice above a conversational
key, said: mr. Speaker, l rise to
point OF order"
Boutelle here interrupted excitedly
shouting: II tried TO get the attention
of the Speaker to call mis- attention to n
great mistake which haa hnan NADIA