The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-10
Catholics Lauded for Their Herofsm
and Patriotism. and Their Enemies
Pictured as Cowards.
LUMP SUN FOR CHARITIES
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPRo-
PRIATION BILL PASSED.
State Department Asked for Papers
Concerning the Naybrick Case
Changes I'm the Naval bin.

WASHINGTON, April 9-The House to-
day. after Debating the bill 10 abolish COM
pulsory pilotage on sailing vessels engaged
In the coastwise trade. defeated the measure
by large majority-57 to liz. The District
Of Columbia appropriation bill. which was
recommitted early in March. after a pro-
tractei light against appropriations for pri-
vate and sectarian charitable institutions.
was. brought into the House to-day with
the specific appropriations stricken out, and
containing in lieu thereof an appropriation
of lump sum for charities to be expend-
ed under the direction of the District COM
n,issioners with the provlso that no part
of the appropriation should go 10 institu-
tions in ecclesiastical or sectarian cortroi.
The feature of the debate vas a vigorous
a Massachusetts Democrat. 1t has been
stated said ne, "tnat members of the A.
p. A organization never made any opposi-
ton to the appropriations for these ilsti-
tutions until the night before. and ther they
bombarded the committee room and insist
ed on the appropriations for these institu-
ttons being stricken out. The animus OF
this organization he proceeded. Is well
known. Members of the House have been
inportuned not, in the interests OF justice,
OF freedom or OF broad spirit of liberality
and Americanism, 10 oppose this bill, but
because it appropriates money for Catholic
institutions. stand on this floor born and
bred a Roman Catholic, and proud of AZ.
ard 1 deny the rigat Of any secret, OATH
bound organization 10 come before the legal
representatives of the American people and
by dark, deep. underhand methods seek TO
deprive me and the members of the relig-
ion which j profess Of the honest rights
and privileges and dues of American citi-
zenshlp.
What apology is there for a Roman
Catholic to live ir this country? Is one nee
essary? Look at the deeds Of bravery, and
heroism. and statesmansh;p that have been
performed by Roman Catholics. challenge
any member OF the A. p. A. organization
in this House or any member in sympathy
with it to name any sphere in life or any
public duty that has beer badly filled or
Ill performed by members OF the Roman
Catholic Church. In the great war OF the
revolution Washington had no firmer friends
or firmer supporters than the Roman Cath
olic members OF mis- stan; and when We
look at the great naval struggle which was
the pride ard the glory of the American
Springs to our Inns is that of ar Irlshman.
a Roman Catholic-Capt. John O'Brien--
who achieved the first great naval victory
~
not asked whether Kosciusko, or Pulaski,
or Lafayette were Catholics when the thIr-
| teen colonies were struggling for their inde-
| fanatics? AT that time could you find per-
| sons stealthily creeping around from one
end Of the country to the other In secrecy,
| intriguing against a mans religion
know we talk about the breadth and liber-
ality Of the American people In these days.
she Mey bread and bersS f8s Se an1 WISDOM that
were exhibited In those times. My friends,
| If we should have war with England on
account OF the Venezuelan matter, or war
with Spain on account of the Cuban mat
| ter, wnere would the members Of this Ia
| nous organization be-where would they
same place and under the same auspices
| that they were found I'm the war OF the
| rebellion-taking the steamers nor Nova
ton of Queen Victoria and the Britisa
flag"
Opposition to the amended District bill, re-
viewed the fight that had been made against
/ appropriations for sectariar charitable In
nriations directly. he said. il was now pro-
posed that Congress shift the responsibility
| to the shoulders OF the District commits
| sioners by giving them lump sum equal 10
those AUTHORIZATIONS. to be expended ae-
| cording to their discretion II was. he de-
| clared, a cowardly course. The provision.
of of a aad plank in - the platform of the Amer
| ican Protective Association.
After some further remarks by Nr.
| Wheeler Mr. McRae and Mr.. Grout, the
| vote was taken on the amended bill, which
| was passed on a rising vote--l34 10 q.
| Mr.. Sulzer demanded the yeas and nays.
| but his demand was not secorded.
The House nonconcurred In the Senate
| amendments to the postoffice appropriation
| BILL and agreed TO a conference. Messrs-
| Loud, Smith and Kyle were appointed con-
| ferees.
The House went into committee Of the
| whole on motion of Mr. Grosvenor TO con-
slider the filled cheese bill. reported from
| the committee on ways and means. Mr..
| Cook the author Of the original bill. took
| the floor in support of II. The filled
| cheese industry, ne said. had rapidly de-
| velopei In the last few years The product
| was often sold under false brands, and was
| fraud on the dairymen and the consum-
| ers. There were about one hundred fac-
tories, which produced lz.ooe pounds OF
| 4filled cheese" an article manufactured
| from the butter fat OF milk and neutral
| lard. The cost OF the product was about "a
| cents a pound. The bin requires manufac-
turers ard dealers in filled cheese" 10 pay
a license and the conspicuous branding OF
such cheese II is expected that the debate
| on this measure which vitality affects dali
| rymen all over the country, VIII consume
resolution was adopted calling on Sec
| retary Olney for information relative 20
| any efforts made by the government TO Sc
| cure the liberation of Mrs. Maybrick. now
4 confined in an English prison under life
| sentence for poisoning her husband.
4 At %. m the committee arose ana the
| House adjourned