The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-07

said no needed necessity for Il existed.
and he considered II unlikely that the
Senate would concur In the amendment.
Mr. Cummings read an extract from
the annual report OF the Secretary of
the Navy. indicating the need Of re-
organization Of the navy. Mr. McCreary
was opposed to the resolution. although
he felt friendly towards the navy.
A general discussion followed. and
amid the confusion the Chairman, Mr..
Dockcry. requested the Sergeant
to assist him in preserving order
A motion to report the resolution from
the Committee on the Whole to the
House. developed the lack OF quorum
Before the roll call which followed
was concluded, the morning hour ex-
pired and the committee rose.
The Senate amendment to the bill APP
propriatng $4,000 for revenue TO enforce
the Chinese enforcement act, was con-
CURED In.
,.~re u.w tia G-s"Infions.
Mr.. Hit Ollinois) offered the following
resolutions. which were referred TO the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Resolved, That the President he requir-
ed to communicate to this House If not
inconsistent with the public interest. cop
ies OF the instructions given 10 repre-
sentatives 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.
Resolved. That Il Is the sense Of this
House that intervention by the govern
ment of the United States, its representa-
tive. or armed forces In the affairs or
a friendly recognized government TO dis
turb or overthrow it and substitute a
q. t- n
policy and traditions Of the republic and
the spirit OF the Constitution.
4 meeting Of the committee has been
called for tomorrow to consider them.
The hour of 100 having arrived, the
special order was taken up, being con-
current resolution accepting the statue
OF Gen. James Shields in the name Of
the United States, thanking the governor
and State officials for the gift, and as
signing it place in Statuary Hall.
sir. Springer detailed the military and
civil service OF General Shields, eulogized
his ability as soldier and statesman,
and gave a brief biography at each pcrlod
OF his long public career.
Mr.. Cannon Qil) followed Mr.. Springer.
He read extracts from Petersons Heroes
Of the War Of 1912 and the Mexican War
I'm which the military talents OF General
Shields are spoken of in high terms.
Mr.. Bland MOI spoke briefly in eulogy
Of General Shields.
Mr. Black OllD also delivered an elo-
quont tribute TO the ability and services
Of General Shields.
MIR Oates said that as a soldier in the
Confederate army he had met General
Shields upon the field Of battle. No man
ever fought more CALAMITY or commanded
better than General Shields did. Since
that time he had entertained the greatest
admiration and highest esteem for Cen
eral Shields.
The Senate resolution was substituted
for that offered by NJ. Springer, and
adopted.
Mr.. Springer then moved that the House
adjourn as "A further mark Of respect TO
General Shields. and in order that the
members might have an opportunity Of
attending the unwilling ceremonies.
The motion prevailed. and at 2.2i =. NJ.
the House adjourned until Il o'clock to-
morrow.