The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-05
Exciting Debate in the House
Over Appropriations.
Money for Episcopal and Catho-
lie Institutions Not Allowed.
ELOQUENT HENDERSON
The Iowa Representative Takes
a Liberal View.
Mr.. Hainer Makes a Hasty and
Indignant Reply.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The House
spent the most of the day debating a
series of amendments offered by Mr..
Hainer, Republican, of Nebraska, to
strike from the District of Columbia
appropriation bill the appropriations
for private and sectarian institutions
of charity in the district and place the
money proposed to be appropriated for
them at the disposal of the board of
childrens guardians. Much feeling
was engendered and at times the de-
bate grew quite exciting. The apprO-
priations for six religious and charita-
BILE institutions, one Episcopal and five
Catholic, were stricken out, but the
amendments to strike out the appro-
priations for other private institutions,
including the Young WOmen's Chris
tian home, the Hope and Help Mis-
sion, etc, were defeated.
Mr.. Henderson, Republican, of Iowa
made an eloquent speech against one
of Mr.. Hainer's amendments which
frequently evoked applause. IF l
were a Catholic" said he, (which
am not; If 1 were an A. P. A, which I
am not; if the thunders of the Vatican
or the inquisition of Spain or any
other secret cabal tried TO chain my
lips, would speak out because l be-
lieve it is my duty. The amend
ment offered by the gentleman
from Nebraska, said he, strikes with
an IRON band orphans and insults
these God-anointed institutions which
care for these little children. loud
applause.) Gentlemen of the American
Congress, when l see helpless child
not cared for on the ground, and a
kindly woman. whether IN the white
garb or cOwl, or whether infidelity has
me a conscience that will keep me
from looking to see whether he or she
is doing it under the cross or under
the crescent. My warrant for sanction,
ing such an act was planted here in
my breast, not by priest, not by oath
bound associations, but by my Maker
and mother" loud applause.)
Mr.. Hainer made an Indignant re-
ply to Mr.. Henderson. He declared
that he was not Catholic, nor a mem
Der of any secret order. His sole pur-
pose, he affirmed, was to turn the
money appropriated for public charity
over to public board, in order that
it might be under public control. Mr.
Halner then novel to strike out the
next appropriate of SIS, 100 for the
maintenance of children at the st.
AIMS Infant asylum. This was a
Catholic institution, and Mr. Bartlett,
Democrat of New York, in opposing
the amendment, declared that it 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 Mr..
Hainer made no opposition to the ap-
preparation for the Washington hos
pital for fOundlings, private institu-
ton. The debate was prolonged and
at times quite exciting. The Hainer
motion was adopted-93 to rs.
hi r. III
Grain Democrat of Texas, who was
opposing it, called out: II rejoice in
the courage of the Republicans and
regret the cowardice of the Demo
Gratis"
Mr.. Williams, Democrat, of Mis-
sissippi then arraigned Mr.. Hainer
and the majority of the House for the
illogical manner in which it had voted
to retain some appropriations and had
rejected others. He was in sympathy
with the old Democratic doctrine that
public money should not be appro-
priated for private purposes, and when
Mr.. Hainer announced his platform
yesterday, he thought another Daniel
had come to Judgment. But he had
refrained at the outset from making
his motion regarding the appropria-
ton for a temporary home for ex-sol-
diers and sailors. There were votes
behind that But when Catholic insti-
buttons had been reached the motions
had been renewed. Perhaps there
were some practical A. P A. politics
in it. He asked why Mr.. Hainer had
not moved to strike out the appropria-
ton for the Women's Christian Asso-
citation.
Mr.. Hainer replied that the question
illustrated the calibre and high water
mark of the gentleman from Missis-
sippi. He denied Mr.. Williams right
to question him, but said he recognized
the temper of the House, and was only
in favor OF striking out appropriations
for sectarian institutions.
''Why did you not move to strike out
the appropriation for the Women's
Christian Temperance association"
asked Mr.. Williams
Because it is not sectarian."
SIT is" replied Mr.. Williams; stno
jew nor Catholic can become a mem
Der of it"
Mr.. Mines, Republican, of Michi-
gan suddenly put an end to the strug-
gle by moving to adjourn. His motion
was carried-1OO to so-and at 5
o'clock the House adjourned.
Campos Kissed at Madrid.
MADRID, Feb. 5.-Martinez Campos
has arrived here. The crowd in the
streets Kissed him on his arrival.