Evening journal., 1894-02-03
MATTER NOW
The House Again Plunged Into
an Exciting Debate.
THE TARIFF BILL IN THE SENATE.

mittoo Says the Wilson Bill VIII Bo Re-
turned to tho Senate with as Much Haste
As Possibis-InoOme Tax Amendments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.--The debate on the
Hawaiian matter began in the house un-
der a special order that will bring II to
vote next Monday at o'clock. The adop-
tion Of the order was preceded by a very
lively passage at arms between Mr. Bou-
telle and Mr.. Catohings of Mississippi.
member Of the committee on rules, which
resulted In two attempts made by the
former TO have tho words Of the latter ex-
cepted by the house and subject him to
censure.
Representative Boutelle called to order
Representative Catohings for the latter's
statement that the rules committee was
providing against Boutelle's fantastic
and bedlamic gyrations on the Hawaiian
question"
Mr.. Boutello made his demand amid
/ much confusion. Mr.. Catchings' words
were taken down and read from the desk,
but on a vote Mr.. CHtchings was excused
Mr.. Catohings had no sooner resumed his
speech than he was again called to order
by Mr.. Boutelle for the statement, "The
gentleman (Boutelle) is afflicted with a
harmless mania for making an exhibition
1 Ol himself on all OcCnblOnS.F
The words were read from the desk and
Mr.. Boutelle insisted on ruling as to the
propriety Of the words. Speaker Crisp
ruled that the language was not parlia-
mentary. A hot discussion ensued amid
much confusion.
Only two speeches were made-the first
by Mr.. McCreary, which was the opening
argument In support Of the resolution un-
der discussion and which consisted Of
very long, critical aud analytical review OF
the entire situation from the first incep-
ton OF the revolution early in 1892 to It's
contamination Ia January, 1898. II was
In every respect strong arraignment Of
the action OF Minister Stevens who was
boldly charged with completely In the al
legged plot TO overthrow the existing mon
archy.
Mr.. Hits reply was marked by great
feeling aud vigorous utterance. In his de-
nunciation Of the policy OF Mr. Cleveland
aud his Characterization of the deposed
queen he used the strongest possible terms.
frequently elioiting the applause Of bis Re
publican colleagues.
MIR. Hit on Hawaii
Mr.. Hit was warmly applauded at his
severe arraignment Of the queen. Bomba,
by his fierce crueltes, had awakened the
horror Of Europe, but his brutalities did
not compare with the Bartholomew day
massacre with which this queen intended
to celebrate her return to the throne.
Willis had acted like soldier and had
performed the loathsome duty assigned to
him. His dispatches showed how his in
nate decency rebelled against the perform
anoe Of such a task. Mr.. Hit pictured
: the condition of affairs during the reign Of
I terror existing up TO the time Minister
Willis purposes were disclosed For 100
Iyears the United States had been first to
greet a new republic and the last TO uphold
tottering monarchy, but now this policy
was changed. The gentleman (Mr. Nc
Creary) had set forth the doctrine for the
. first time that republican institutions
could not be established or maintained un-
I'll a vote had been taken and the republic
had been approved by popular vote. Mr..
. Hit referred with pride to the business
success of the Americans in Hawaii.
At this point Mr.. Talbot Of Maryland
lnterjected an inquiry as to how Mr. Hit
. felt toward the south.
Mr.. Johnson-Sit down and do yourself
credit
Mr.. Hit answered that be would be glad
to know what the gentleman would do il
g Grover Cleveland told him to bend the
knee.
Mr.. Talbott-I am in favor OF white
mans government
Mr.. Hit continued with most terrific
arraignment OF Mr. Cleveland He had
not concluded his speech when the house
! adjourned
Mr.. Blalr's Amendment.
The resolution which forms the basis Of
the present discussion is the McCreary res
olution condemninR the acts Of Minister
/. Stevens and approving the policy OF the
a president, at the same time expressing the
! sense Of the house that the annexation Of
I. the Hawaiian Islands is inexpedient. For
4 this the Republicans have offered the mi
= nority report approving Minister Stevens'
action and condemning the acts Of the pres
= ent administration.
In the course Of the proceedings Mr..
Blair of New Hampshire offered in the
shape Of an amendment a resolution In IA
vor Of the annexation Of the Hawaiian Is
h lands as follows;
. Resolved That the house OF representatives
4 approves the recognition Of the existing pro-
| visional government Of the Hawaiian Islands
. by the last and present administrations and
will view with satisfaction the maintenance OF
q policy which shall tend 10 consummate in the
near future. with the consent OF their people.
= the annexation Of said islands 10 this country,
l OF some olnei poutlCdA arrangement WulCu viii
fully preserve and promote the mutual inter-
. tsts OF both Hawaii and the United States.
Tariff Bill Reaches the Senate.
- The day in the senate was not an event
!. full one. After an hours debate early in
- the session the resolution of Senator PETER
was adopted calling upon the secretary OF
the treasury for the names Of persons and
corporations bidding for United States
bonds and the amount Of bids and the rate
d Of interest. The original resolution Of SEN
# ator Stewart denying the authority Of the
10 secretary Of the treasury to issue bonds at
this time was then taken up and consumed
= the remainder Of the day, Senator Villas
making the principal argument in opposi-
tion to the resolution. The senate adjourn
> ed without action on the resolution.
During the speech of Mr.. Villas the clerk
Of the house appeared with the tariff bill,
aud Senator Villas suspended his talk until
it was duly reported to the senate. BY re-
quest Of Senator VOORHEES, it was laid be-
| fore the senate and on his motion referred