The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-05
CREED AND COUNTRY
The Catholic Religion and Apaism
Again Discussed in the House.
HENDERSON IS AFTER HAINER
The Appropriations for the District
OF Columbla's Charitable .nsti-
tutionS live hise to ". ore
Heated Debate.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Dingley, chair
man of the ways and means commit
tee, to-day reported back to the senate
the free coinage substitute for the
house bond bill with the recommenda-
tion that the house non-concur and in
sist on it's bill Crisp, representing the
minority, gave notice that the minority
will ask the senate to concur. The re-
port will be called up tomorrow and
the debate will run for two days. with
night sessions.
The memorial of the San Francisco
chamber of commerce in favor Of the
speedy completion of the Nicaragua
canal was presented to the house by
Loud.
The house spent the remainder of the
day debating amendments offered by
Hainer republican, Nebraska, to strike
from the District of Columbia appro-
priation bill the appropriations for pri-
vate and sectarian institutions of char
ity in the District, and place the money
at the disposal of the board of child
ren's guardians. Much feeling was en-
gendered and at time the debate grew
quite exciting. The appropriations for
six religious charitable institutions.
stricken out. but the amendments to
strike out the appropriations for other
private institutions, including the
Young Woman's Christian Home. the
Hope and Help missions, etc, were de-
feated. After the committee of the
whole reported the bill to the house.
separate votes were demanded on all
amendments adopted, and they will be
first in number in to-morrows busi-
ness.
Henderson, OF Iowa, made an elo-
quent speech against Hainer's amend
ments, which frequently evoked ap-
plause. IF were a Catholic" said he,
(which l am not; If We're an A. p. A.,
which l am not; if the thunders of the
vatican, or the inquisition of Spain, or
any other secret cabal tried to chain
my lips, l would speak out. because /
believe it is my duty. The amendment
offered by the gentleman from Nebras-
ka," said he. strikes with an iron
hand, orphans, and insults these Cod
annointed institutions which care for
these little children. cloud applause. }
Gentlemen of the American congress.
when l see a helpless child not cared
for on the groundl and a kindly
woman, whether in the white garb or
whether infidelity has stopped down to
lift 1t up, God give me a conscience
that will keep me from looking to see
whether he or she is doing ii under the
cross or under the crescent Ny war
rant for sanctioning such an act was
planted in my breast, not by priest. not
by oath-bound associations but by my
Maker and my mother" cloud ap-
plause)
Hainer made an indignant reply TO
Mr.. Henderson. He declared that he
was not a Catholic, nor a member of
any secret order. His sole purpose. he
affirmed, was to turn the money. ap-
propriated for public charity over to a
public board in order that it might be
under house control. Hainer then
moved to strike out the next appropria-
tion of $5,400 for the maintenance of
children at the st. AIMS infant asy-
lum. This was a Catholic institution.
and Bartlett, in opposing the amend
ment, declared that ii was the anti
Catholic sentiment, the spirit of the A.
p. A, that was ruling the deliberations
of the house. He called attention to
the fact that Hainer made no opposi-
tion TO the appropriation for the Wash
ington hospital for foundlings. a pri-
Vate institution. The debate was pro-
longed, and at times quite exciting.
The Hainer motion was adopted-93-25.
While the vote was being taken.
Grain, democrat, Of Texas. who was
opposing it, called out. II rejoice in the
courage of the republicans and regret
the cowardice of the democrats"
Williams democrat of NIississfpni
then arraigned Hainer and the major
ity of the house for the illogical man
ner in which ii had voted to retain
some appropriations and reject others.
Mines, republican, of Michigan. sud
denly put an end to the struggle by
moving TO adjourn. His motion was
carried-l00 to So and at O'Clock the
house adjourned.