The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-22
Gray and other Apologies and De-
tenders of the Administration
Fighting for Liii's Friends.
DEFICIENCY BILL AGREED TO
SENATOR HILLS INCOME TAX LAW
AMENDMENT RECEDED FROM.
Seven Public Buildings Passed by the
HOuse-ChfcagO to Have a Four
MilliOn-DOllar Structure.

course in dispatching a warship to Hawaii
and in making semi-official announcement
of his views. Mr.. Lodge added one more to
the large number of Hawaiian resolutions
already piled up on the presiding officers
desk. 1t was less critical than those pre-
ceeding it and, after congratulating the
administration on sending ship to Homo
lulu, breathed the spirit of annexation and
of opposition to any British occupation of
Hawaiian soil. Mr.. Frye sought to secure
action his resolution expressing pro-
found regret at the renewed efforts to re-
store the queen. This brought on a sharp
debate, in which Mr.. Gray upheld the
policy of the administration. He was fire.
quently interrupted and at times the dis
cussion became somewhat personal. Fail
ing to secure vote Mr.. Frye gave notice
that he would keep the Hawaiian question
to the front until disposed of. He will en-
deavor to get a vote tomorrow The re-
mainder of the day was devoted mainly to
the appropriation bills, the fertilization
carrying 100000 approximately being
passed., and the deficiency bill, including
the income tax appropriation, being finally
agreed to as it came from the conference
of the two houses. Mr.. Hill made another
fruitess effort to amend the income tax
provision, but his proposition was voted
down, rs to 10. 1t was determined to close
pending Nicaraguan canal bill next Friday.
Minister Thurston, of Hawaii, occupied
front seat in the diplomatic gallery when
the session opened. The galleries were
well filled in anticipation of renewal of
the Hawaiian controversy. Mr.. Frye, who
had precipitated the conflict, was early in
his seat with a bunch of papers before him.
Senators gathered in groups during the
routine proceedings discussed the ac-
ton of the President in sending a war ship
morning.
MR.. LODGES RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Lodge speedily brought forward the
Hawaiian question by presenting the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved, That the Senate cordially ap-
proves the dispatch of ship of war to the
sandwich islands on Saturday last, and is
OF the opinion that an American man-of-
war should be kept at Honolulu.
RESOLVED, That proper measures should
be taken to construct or promote the con-
struction of a submarine cable from San
Francisco to Honolulu, and that no part of
the rights and privileges secured to the
United States and the Hawaiian govern
ment should be abandoned or waived in or
der to enable any other government to Sc
cure foothold or lease on any part of the
hawaiian Islands.
| Senate Immediate steps should be taken to
| secure possession of the Sandwich islands
Mr.. Lodge asked immediate consideration
| of the resolution.
| Let 1t go over, lnterposed Mr.. Black
| burn.
| The presiding officer construed this as an
objection, and the resolution went over until
| The Hawaiian subject was again brought
to the front by Mr. Frye. who called up his
f res nne presented Saturday, expressing
| latest effort to restore the Queen
Mr.. Gray urged that the United States
| Senate was not missionary meeting to
| express sentimental feeling on the aspira-
tons Of well-intentioned people. He re-
gaS an the reports ,, OF the last revolution
far less important than the Brooklyn street
car strike; Mr. Gray commented on the
| porting at length political phases in
Hawaii. 1T is serious thing for a SEN
| ator to make a statement implying that the
| President of the United States is sort of
Nero hddling while Rome burns" declared
Mr.. Frye asked if the Minister to Hawaii
had not requested the presence of war
| ship at Honolulu.
this point, but he read from Minister VIII
| lis's official dispatch to Secretary Gresham,
received Saturday; stating that President
| Dole had expressed satisfaction that no for
elgn war ship was present during the re-
Mr.. Frye interposed the remark that Pres
| ident Dole's remark evidently designed
to express his satisfaction at being able to
| maintain the present government without
| any foreign forces being in the islands
| ADMIRAL WALKER TRADUCED.
Mr.. Gray urged that Admiral Walker
"who certainly a swift witness for
this oligarchy.' had himself reported that
the present government could sustain it,
| self without outside help. Mr.. Gray criti-
| cised the statements of Mr.. Lodge that the
| presence of the Japanese cruiser Esmeralda
| in Hawaii should create apprehension.
These critics of the administration had
been compelled to give up fear of Great
Britain and turn to Japan. They had
| found that Great Britain has no concern
in the subject. The Senator from Massa-
chusetts Godge) had evidently lost. a great
| opportunity to twist the tail of the Brit
ish lion, and was now compelled to turn
to Japan. During Mr.. Gray's reference to
as to the justification for these differences
against disau IT. naval officers of be-
aThat is no inference said Mr.. Gray;
that is direct, positive statement. While
walker as gallant of he also recps
nize that he shares the predictions of his
profession for conquest, for coaling sta
added territory for great navy, ami that
is the real reason for maintaing a vast
naval armament. This is part of the Adj
miraPs profession
Mr.. Chandler asked as to the movements
ton. He remarked that Mr. Gray was gen.
orally regarded as fully qualified to speak
This evidently nettied Mr.. Gray, who
suggested that if the Senator would call
at the executive mansion he would un-
desired. He (Grayl made no claims to ex-
ecutive information. The Senator from
New Hampshire having once been Secre-
tary of the Navy. perhaps shared in this
spirit for conquest and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Mr.. Chandler smilingly continued to
question Mr. Gray as to the differences to
be drawn from his remarks that the with
drawal of American war ships in or
der to give the Queens adherents an op-
portunity to restore her to the throne.
Mr.. Gray Indignantly denied that his re-
marks could be given any such cOnStruc-
ton. He urged that the present Hawaiian
government not in reality govern
ment. 1t was tentative defacto organiza-
ton.
This brought Mr.. Hawley to his feet
with the remark that it might account for
| President Cleveland'S action last August in
dealing with delegation of Royalists who
| came to Washington.
GRAY DEFENDS CLEVELAND.
at is Misrepresentation of the President
of the United States to say that he dealt
with the Royalists, responded Mr. Gray.
with much force. The President had not
conferred with the Royalsts' delegation.
He had refused to receive them officially.
He had conferred with them only unoffl-
cially.
Mr. Frye said he desired action He had
| hoped Saturday cable the Young Ha-