The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-02-08

Outh"aiteS judgment IL morse case.
You are making beautiful exhibit
ton of yourself, amt you - retorted
Mr. Cultivate.
BY this time members had pushed
down the aisle and crowded about the
bellgerapts. There was a streak OF
humOr in the excitement, According
to the rules the words objected to
were read from the clerks desk and
created great laughter. Mr.. Boutelle
seemed discounted.
Mr.. McMillin moved that Mr. Catch
ings be allowed TO proceed in order.
On q rising vote it was carried. Mr..
Boutelle made the point of no quorum.
Subsequently, however, at the request
of friends, he withdrew the point and
Mr.. Cutchings was allowed to proceed.
He had hardly said q dozen words,
however. before Mr.. BouteIle was
again on his feet. After a sharp wran-
Cling between Messrs. Catchings and
Boutelle the latter was peremtorily
ordered by the speaker TO take his
seat.
Mr.. Catchings made a numerous
speech, closing with these words: II
have observed that the gentleman who
boosted the most proves were the
least harmful | never deal in per-
sonalities nor impugn mems motives
here. 1t is conducive neither to good
fellowship nor good manners.
"If the gentleman is going to discuss
me,n interposed MIR. BOutelie at this
point, II want to have something to
say, and | will have something to
say
Boutelle's suggestion was ignored
On motion OF Mr.. Morse The thanks
of the house were extended to Mr..
Richardson OF tennessee for the able
and impartial manner in which he
served as chairman of committee Of
the whole during the long tariff de-
bate. The resolution was unanimously
passed and evoked applause from both
sides Of the house.
At this point in the proceedings the
message, transmitting the
latest Hawaiian correspondence, was
was read by the clerk.
As the reading closed Mr.. Boutelle
asked if President Dole's letter in re-
ply to Willis was included. On receive
ing negative answer Mr. Boutelle
said: II understand the Dole letter
has been received in this city,
Mr.. McCreary, chairman of the com
mittee on foreign affairs, had read the
majority resolution cOndemning the
action of Minister Stevens, and Mr..
Hit had read the minority report con-
lemning the restoration of the queen.
Mr.. McCreary then began the opening
speech of the Hawaiian. The subject
appeared o have little interest for the
house and few members remained in
their seats. Only two speeches were
made today, the first by MIR. McCreary
which was the opening argument I'M
Ter discussion aud which consisted of !
4 very long, analytic review or the en- l.
ire situation from the first inception !
If the revolution early in 1892 to its
in January, 1893. 1t
was in every respect u strong arraign
nent of the actions of Minister Stevens,
who was boldly charged with compile
ty tin the alleged plot to overthrow
he existing monarchy.
Mr.. Hits reply was marked by
great feeling and vigorous utterance.
In his denunciation of the policy of
cleveland and his characterization of |
he depOsed queen he used the strong |
,st possible terms. frequently eliciting |
he applause of his Republican col |
eagues. He had not concluded his |
peech when the house adjourned |
Hhe resolution which forms the basis |
If the present discussion is Mr.. Nc
Jrcary's cOndemuiug the acts OF Min
ster Stevens aud approving the policy |
If the president, Mt the same time ex-
pressing the sense of the house that |
lie annexation of the Hawaiian |
Stands is ineXpedient. For |
his, the Republicans have offer.
ed a minority report approving |
Stevens action and condemn
ug the acts OF the present administra-
lion. 10 the course of proceedings to-
lay Mr. Blair offered in the shape of |
IN amendment a resolution in favor of |
of the Hawaiian islands
Mr.. Hit concluded the first portion |
Of his speech this evening with a
splendid tribute to the brave and res
Dlute men in charge Of the provisional
government, vino, when called upon
to surrender in the name of the United
States, instead OF making terms, piled
lp sand bags and proceeded to arm
themselves and prepared to die if nee
essaryrather than forfeit the property
they have earned aud surrender the
rights given TO them by God.
Without concluding at o'clock Mr..
Hit yielded to the motion to adjourn,
and will conclude tomorrow.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The session
OF the senate was not an eveutful one.
After an hours debate early in the
session, the resolution Of Senator
Teller was accepted calling upon the
secretary of tho treasury for the names
of persons and corporations bidding
for United States bonds and the
OF bids and rate of interest.
The original resolution of Senator
Stewart denying the authority of the
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 princi
pal argument in opposition to the res
The senate adjourned without ac-
ton on the resolution.
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