The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-01


tration Cut Secretary Foster Ont of a
Mighty Good Thing in the Way of a
Bond Syndicate Dicker-Prophesies Evil
to the Democratic Party-Debate on
the Proposed Battleships.
Washington, April 30.-The senate
spent another day on the naval appro-
priations bill, without completing it..
Mr.. German further opposed the item
of four battle ships and expressed the
opinion that the appropriations already
made would consume the balance in the
treasury. A determination Of the num-
Der Of battleships has not yet been
REACHED. MI. Chandlerhas proposed sub
stituting thirty large and fast torpedo
gunboats for two of the battleships.
Mr. White of California, spoke of the
need of coast defenses before further
naval vessels were built and Mr.. Allen
Of Nebraska made a speech of over
three hours arraigning the two old par
ties
In criticizing the bond issuing policy
Of the old parties, Mr.. Allen said that
shortly before the Harrison admins
tration closed Secretary of the Treasury
Foster called together a party of New
York bankers with a view TO forming
a syndicate and there was some talk,
added the senator, Of the profit which
would have come to Mr.. Foster by
bond transaction.
MIR. Plat Rep., Comm Immediately
Interrupted to say that if the Nebraska
senator made any such statement he
ought TO give his authority.
MAKES NO CHARGES.
Mr.. Allen answered that he made no
charge; he mentioned it incidently, hav-
ing read somewhere TO the effect that
Mr.. Foster would profit to the extent Of
two and a half millions.
Mr.. Allison also insisted that no such
statement should be made without pro-
ducing an authority, and Mr.. Allen re-
peated that he made no charges, merely
repeating what he had read.
Mr.. Allen predicted that the Repub-
iican party would be victorious at the
next national election and the Demo-
cratic party would go out of power for
third Of a century. Three months
hence, he said, there would be a great
bolt in the Democratic ranks, one wing
taking refuge in the PopuIist party and
the other becoming gold bugs"
Then. turning TO the Republican
party, Mr.. Alien accused il OF frying
the fat out of protected industries and
said that party, too, would go out of
power in 1900, giving place to a party
Of the people.
Mr.. Allen spoke until 4 o'clock, con-
Stunning over three hours.
BATTLESHIPS.
The question reverted to the item Of
battleships. Mr.. German made a point
Of order against an amendment offered
by Mr.. Quay fixing the number of bat
tleShipS at six.
Il hope there viii be a vote" said
Mr.. Quay. ''Fhe Republican party will
be in possession of the government be
fore the construction of these ships is
begun, with plenty of money in the
treasury and ample funds to pay for
Them
The chair. Mr. Call, sustained the
point or order and the Quay amend
ment went out.
MF. German then urged the adoption
OF his amendment reducing the num-
Der from four. as reported. TO two.
pointing out that each ship with its
armament would cost about $1,000. 600
making large 2 aggregate expenditure
In view Of treasury conditions
Mr.. Bacon Dem, Ga) favored four
oattleships, as there would be a large
tund IN the treasury and this would
help il into circulation.
GORMAN OBJECTS.
Mr.. German said that, while conced-
ing full treasury, yet there stood
against this balance SIG, O00. 600 appro-
prlated before this congress assembled.
and NOT yet paid. 1t would take every
dollar in the treasury to meet current
expenses 2ad past expenses and there
would be another raid on the gold re-
serve. running it down below the $780,
BOO mark and another issue of bonds.
II Is my deliberate judgment" said
Mr.. German, that the amounts out-
standing against the treasury are
enough to consume the entire $3.50 OO0. 900
In the treasury, which balance does not
include the reserve Of Sl00 O00. 600 held
for the redemption of greenbacks."
Mr.. German spoke of the urgency re-
quiring payments OF gold 10 pay saIar-
les and other ordinary expenses. where
upon Mr. Tillman Dem.. s. c. inter
rupted 10 say that he would like 10
know how the president dared under
the law use gold, the proceeds of bonds.
10 pay current expenses.
GUNBOATS. INSTEAD.
Mr.. Chandler said that two battle
ships would employ the armor factor
les 10 their full capacity. He suggest
ed. therefore, that in place of the other
two hattleships the senate should sub
stitute large. fast torpedo gunboats.
For this purpose he proposed an amend
ment for thirty torpedo boats 10 cost
an aggregate OF 81. 500 000.
The bill was then laid aside. Mr.
Hale stated that he would endeavor TO
get a vote by o'clock tomorrow night.
otherwise he would seek TO secure a
might session.
The bin was passed increaslng the
pension of Briadier General Williram
Gross. OF the volunteer forces, to SIS Der
month And then at o'clock. after 4
brief executive session. the senate
adjourned.
Washington. April 3e.-The senate in
executive session today confirmed the
following nominations: p Hughes
Long OF Al7oama. 70 be consul Of the
United States at Nogales. Mex; Caleb
+. Organ OF Cheyenne. Wyo.. 10 be r.
ceiver OF public moneys al CHEYENNE
Wyoming; Luke (. Hayes of Tacoma.
:. d, 10 be agent for the Indians of
the Fort Belknap agency III Montana.
Postmaster, T. Fitzhugh. at Kansas
City. Kan; Herman Schulmerich. al
Hillsborough, orr.