The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-20
Spirited Debate In the House Over the
Hawaiian Affair and an Attempt
to Cut Off Willis's Salary.
THE CURE FOR ABSENTEEISM
How Derelict Members of the
House VIII Be ''DOcked."
The System Criticised by the Sergeant
alarms and Cashier-Tariff Speech
by Senator Perkins.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The House is
making very slow progress with the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation bill. Al
most the entire day was devoted to thrash
ing over the old straw in the controversy.
The text used as a basis for the debate-a
motion TO cut off the salary of the Ha-
waiian minister-was defeated when the
vote was taken without division. About 4
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 Mr.. Cannon carried 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.
AT the opening OF the House to-day, on
motion of Mr.. Dalzell, a bill authorizing
the city OF Pittsburg to construct a bridge
across the Monongahela river was passed.
The House then went into committee OF
the whole, and consideration Of the con-
sular bill was resumed. Mr. Dingley re-
piled 10 some Of yesterdays Democratic
structures upon ex-Minister Stevens and
paid a high tribute to his personal charac-
ter and ability. Mr.. McCreary closed the
general debate on the bill.
The clerk then began to read the bill by
paragraphs for amendment Mr.. Lacey Of
fered the amendment of which he had
given notice to strike out the appropriation
for a minister TO Hawaii The amendment
re-opened the Hawaiian controversy, which
was participated in by Messrs. Grosvenor,
Dinsmore, Van Voorhis, Milliken, Springer
and Hit. The latter. the head of the for
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that ordinarily he would oppose the with
drawal Of a minister, but the current busi-
ness at Hawaii could be transacted by the
consul-general. The withdrawal would not
be permanent The Irresistible force OF pub
lie opinion would constrain the administra-
ton TO change its policy, and If this amend,
ment were adopted il would be construed
an expression Of the disapprobation Of
the representatives of the American people.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, was opposed to
cutting off Mr.. Williss salary. He thought
that instead Of taking his salary away,
Mr. Willis ought TO be given bonus OF
5000 for the wear and tear On mis- con-
science and his Kentucky chivalry
Mr.. Grosvenor replied rather sarcastic
ally to Mr. springer's reference to See%re- ere
GrosvenOr said that Mr.. Gresham had held
office under the Republican party ever
since the war. He had had a fieeting ca
reer as Secretary Of the Treasury and
Postmaster-geneTa1,b but he demanded bill
of particulars of Mr.. Greshams claim to
being great statesman"
Mr.. Springer, in response, sketched Sec
retary Gresham's career from his service
district judge, Secretary Of the Treasury,
Postmaster-ge general, circuit judge, until. at
the Republican national convention of 1sSS.
the Republicans of Illinois as their candi-
date for President. This certificate of his
brilliant statesman qualities, MIR. Springer
thought, ought TO be as good an indorse-
ment as Republicans on the other side
could ask To their minds minds ne ceased S9 70
How DO you know he has abandoned the
Republican party?' asked Mr.. Morgan,
Missouri Democrat.
"Oh," replied Mr.. Springer. amid laugh
ter, Il know that certain men on this side
joiCed in mis- selection as Secretary or
Mr.. Boutelle held Secretary Gresham up
to public scorn in his vehement and inn
pusive manner. What government is Will
lis accredited to?' he asked, addressing Mr..
"The de facto government" replied Mr..
McCreary.
Il thank the chairman of the. foreign
affairs committee for this ray of light"
said Mr.. Boutelle. II am glad to learn
that the administration has at last recog-
nized the government which John l.. Stew
ems recognized when the revolution oc-
Cured. Republican applause) Does
the gentleman not know that ministers are
always accredited TO the de facto govern
ment?' asked Mr.. McCreary-
presumably So" rstorted Mr. Boutelle,
"but If / understand the English language.
in this case Mr.. Willis was instructed by
Mr. Cleveland and Mr.. Gresham to sing
sweet songs in the ear of the de facto gov
ernment but to secretly recognize her
Majesty, the Queen" daughter and ap-
plauSe)
The vote was then taken on the Lacey
amendment, and it was lost without di-
vision.
Mr. Cannon moved to strike out the pro-
posed increase of the salary OF the secre-
tary Of the legation at Mexico from A.S00
TO So 80 The Republicans refused 10 vote
on the motion, and. no quorum appeared.
in accordance with the rule, the roll was
called developing the presence of Isl men,
bers. The committee then rose.
: Mr. Savers presented the conference re-
port on the urgent deficiency bin. 1t was