The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-20
The Opening Of the Season De.
populates the House.
DEBATE ON THE CONSULAR BILL,
Republicans Tell What They Think
Of Gresham and Willis.
Fel.ow-Papuiiss Coxey ard HIS Peti-
tion In Boots Re Received By Con-
Eress, Not hy the Militia.


Is making very sloa progress on the dip!o-
matte and consular appropriation bill.
Almost the entire day was devoted to the
threshing OF old straw In the Hawaiian
controversy. The text used as 3 basis Tor
the debate--a motion TO cut off the salary
OF the Hawaiian minister-was defeated
when the vote Vas taken
About O'Clock half the membership of
the house suddenly faded away to attend
the opening ball game of the season. and
when this act was observed Cannon car
ried the committee of the whole to vote
on an amendment TO prevent an increase
of salary of the secretary of the Mexican
legation. The Democrats were unable to
produce quorum, and after roll call the
house adjourned.
The house went into committee Of the
whole. and consideration of the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation bill was
resumed. Dingley replied to some of yes-
terday's Democratic structures upon ex-
Minister Stevens an paid . high tribute
TO the latiers personal character and
habits. McCreary closed the general de-
bate on the bill. The clerk then began TO
read the bill by paragraphs for amend
ment
Lacy offered an amendment Of which he
had given notice. striking out the appro-
priation for the minister to Hawaii. The
amendment reopened the Hawaiian con-
troversy, which was participated in by
Grosvenor, Dinsmore, Springer. Van Voor-
his and Hit. The latter. the head of the
foreign affairs minority. declared that or.
dinariy lac would oppose the withdrawal
of minister, but the current business of
Hawaii could be transacted by the consul
general. The withdrawal would not be
permanent.
Cannon was opposed to cutting of Mr..
Willis salary. He thought that instead
of taking his saITy away Mr.. Willis ought
TO be given bonus OF S.. 600 fer the wear
and tear on his conscience and his Ken
tucky chivalry.
Grosvenor replied sarcasticaily to
Springer's reference TO Secretary Gresham
as q great statesman" Grosvenor said
Gresham had held Office under the Repub-
lican party ever since the war. He had
had a fieeting career as secretary of the
treasury and postmaster general, but he
demanded bill of particulars Of Mr..
Greshan's claim to be q great statesman.
Springer, in response, sketched Secre-
tary Gresham's career from his services in
the army. his successive appointments as
district judge, secretary of the treasury,
postmaster general, denomination as
judge, presentation by the Republicans of
Illinois as their candidate for president.
This certificate of his brilliant, statesma an
like qualities, Springer thought. ought to
be as good an Endorsement es the Republi-
cans could ask. To them he ceased to be q
great statesman when he abandoned the
Republican party.
How do you know he has abandoned
the Republican party?" asked Morgan
tDem.)
Oh" replied Springer, amid laughter,
II know that certain men on this side
suspect Judge Gresham. but for one re-
joiced in his selection as secretary of
state.
Boutelle held Secretary Gresham up to
public scorn in his vehement and scornful
manner. What government il Willis
accredited TOT" he asked, addressing Nc
Creary.
The de facto government" replied Mr..
McCreary.
II thank the chairman of the foreign
affairs committee for tins ray of light"
said Bouielle. Il arm glad To learn that
the administration has at last recognized
the government which John l.. Stevens
recognized when the revolution occurred"
Republican applause.
Does the gentleman not know minis
ters are always accredited 10 the de facio
government" asked McCreary.
Presumably so," retorted Bouteile,
but ii understand the English language
IN this case. Willis was instructed by Mr.
Cleveland and Ne gresha m sS,r sua.,
songs in the ear of the de facto govern
men, but to secretly recognize her majesty
the queen" Laughter and applause
The vote was then taken on the Lacy
amendment. and il was lost without divi-
sion. The committee then arose
Savers presented the conference report on
the urgent deficiency bill. 1t was agreed
TO, and the house at 50 adjourned.