The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
Mr.. Hits Motion 10 Appropriate SIOO,OO0
Unanimously Agreed Upon.
LAMB AND LION LIE DOWN TOStTHtR.
Mr. hin Introduces u BiII In the senate
pro.taiuc- for the Removal Of the Milf
tarv Disabilities ofEx -tonfed"rntes'
Deferred Through Courtesy To
senator noar.


Rcp3. OF Illinois. asked unanimous
consent for the present consideration OF
"a bin. which he sent TO the clerks desk
and had read.
II appropriated $4,000 FOR the payment
OF the expenses Of the commission sug-
sestcd boy President Cleveland in his mes
sage yesterday, for the purpose of de-
tcrninine the true divisional line be
tween Venezuela and British Guiana.
The reading Of the bill was followed
by applause.
Mr.. Boutcne RepJ, Of Maine, asked
II d. were the intention TO pass the bill
Mr. int stated that that was his de-
sire.
WE ARE READY"
Mr. BOuione said he hoped that In
view Of the vast importance ana rious
gravity of the consequences that might
grow out of the passage of the bill, the
House would proceed in dccOrous and
deliberate manner in the consideration of
this matter. The message of the Prcsi-
dent upon the sbuject was read TO the
House only yesterday and ne did not
believe the members Of the House were
SO fully advised of the matter as they
should be when called upon 10 act def
nitely upon the proposition Numerous
voices. we are readyiD
The gentlemen around him, Mr.. Bou-
tollo said, declared their readiness TO pro-
coed, "huf.' he continued. II do no IN
service 10 the honor and dignity of my
country when 1 ask the ready gentle
mon on this side and on that to proceed
with the dccorum due with the matter
of such great responsibility, affecting the
welfare, probably. of the two great
Englsh-speaking nations Of the world"
1snght applauscJ
Mr. Bouteuc said that ne had been
charged with being jingo, whatever
that might De, and hc did not think IL
was necessary for him to state wherever
he was known that should Congress and
The President find themselves i'm posi-
tiou where they felt 1t necessary to call
the country 10 arms, that he would
not he found larging behind.
CAIAlNEss ADVISED.
THE press this morning" me- said.
brought 90 The House notice that in
the consideration of this affair the mem-
bcrs should take counsel OF their calm
ness and dclhcration.
The eyes of an the people he said
were upon the House anu Senate this
day. and to This matter the members
ought 20 give as much consideration as
would hc devoted 10 an appropriation OF
few thousand dollars. lie hoped that
the hiil would Doe sent 90 a committee Jon
the regular way. TO bc thoroughly digest
ed there. and then reported to the House
Speaker Reed. Does the gentleman
ohlect?'
Mr. Bouteno ~ have not objected
simply suggest tho hope that the bin
I'd H4. f..H @.
The Speaker. els there objection 10
tine immediate consideration of the bill
ta pausoI. The Chair hears none"
Nl Hit. MIR Speaker approaching
al that was said by the gentleman who
has just taken his seat and the pairi0-
tic impulse that Ted MIN TO make his
remarks ! desire 90 say only "a word IN
explanation of the bill and its purpose,
which. ] trust. VIII satisfy every one in
this House. ana ! say it without men
tioning this side of tho House or that
side"
TWO WITH But A SINGLE THOUGHT
II hope wc have not two sides of the
House when 10 comes 10 "a question OF This
kind Cold appiauscl.
The President of the United states. on
yesterday sent "a message 10 this House.
al the conclusion of the reading of which
the House adjourned. aud there was no
time for action. and it mieht have
hcou deemed urccipitatc 10 have taken
any ai that time. But We have examined
IL. after having heard il read from the
desk
after "a general discussion ia that
message of doctrines. policies. and ma
tlonal interests. there is a request made
directly hy the Executive of this Govern
mcnt for action TO aid In the exercise
az lia executive functions
"lt ls purely ana executive function TO
ascertain an the facts relating 10 any
question of negotiation with foreign
country The gravity Of the case rs such
that thc President suggests mode OF
determining a cardinal question in The
controA ersy. and hesasks us 20 co operate
with him. by enabling him to appoint
three men Go examine the records ana
evidence of the facts involved
In this contention between the Two
great governments the first fact for MS TO
remember as- -satriotic Americans is that
the success of our country IN its con-
tention depends above all upon our pre-
aentine "a united front. so that all Ameri-
cars shall appear 60 be one, and that
our Government shall speak for all the
people of the United states (Applause)
AMERICAN SPIRIT.
And the prompt response OF the peo-
ples' representative here in according this
small sum OF money 10 pay the expenses
of an Investigation which the President
saws shall he carefully and ludicially
made, and with the least delay possible
a suggestion which | am sure was made
in good faith and will DE 50 carried out
bv an American President-we answer
Ing In the spirit which becomes Americans
and promptly granting the appropriation,
the spoctacle will be presented OF a re-
nubllc that is as one man. (Applause)
In negotiations OF this character any
officer charged with the duty or repre-
sentlng this Government is hampered. and
his opponcnt Is encouraged by every word
Of dissent that comes from his home.
Every criticism behind the officers back
nuts him az a disadvantage and hesitation
ev this Congress. the postponing OF this
sinple question OF an appropriation 10
aid the President in performing an eNecu-
tive function would be construed by the
british press and the British Government
aS evidence that the people of the United
states we're not behind the President;
,hat his action In the matter had some
,,tafiou TO party tactics. and that hc dld
mi sneak the voice of the American peo-
pie.
.I.et us answer and do our duty, all OF
, NOW We shall have long days IN
,.,osch 10 discuss the Monroe doctrine and
,t'e .xact words I'm which II should be
s...,...aatee AZ We DO not agree with the
n~ecise terms in which Mr.. Olney or the
President has put II.
..put on this matter, discussion only
oo-,.ses and gives aid and comfort TO