The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-29
Mr.. Mahany's Resolution in Be-
half of Hammond.
me Piokier Pension Bill Passed by the
house-FinaI Vote on the Bank
ruptcy Bill on saturday-The Chan
der Amendment to the Naval Appro.
priation Bill Adopted by the Senate.
Debate on the Bsttleships.

ulists voted solidly in favor of the meas.
ure and the Democrats with six excep-
lions solidly against it. The section to
which the bulk of the opposition was d.
rected provides that persons otherwise
entitled to pensions shall not be dis
qualified on account of prior service In
sne confederate army, provided thew
joined the union force ninety DAYS be-
fore Lees surrender.
a bill was passed authorizing the
PRESIDENT to retire John M. Quacken-
bush as commander in the navy, and
she consideration of the bankruptcy
Dill was entered upon under q special
order providing for debate until Sstur.
day 81 p. M, when the final vote is
to be taken. The bill provides for both
voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy,
and is modification of the Torrey
bill.
The speaker announced to-day the
appointment of Mr.. Ellet, of Virginia.
IS member of the committee on
merchant marine and fisheries.
At 1;30 p. m. Mr.. Mahany (Rep., N.
~ created furry by asking for the
immediate consideration of the follow.
Ing resolutions:
Resolved by the House of Repre-
sentssives, That whereas the cable re-
port announces that John Hays Ham
mond, otherwise described as Eugene
Hammond, an American citizen, has
been condemned to death for treason in
the Transvaal, the Secretary OF State
take immediate action to safeguard Aha
interests of said Hammond and exert
the friendly offices of that department.
In his behalf. If the Secretary of State,
In his Judgment, deems such intsrposi-
tion advisable"
A lively debate followed the intro.
duction OF this resolution but on obieo.
jecsion of Mr.. McCreary Dem, XVI,
IL WAS referred to the committee on for
eign affairs.
Senate Proceedings.
The Senate resumed confederation of
the naval appropriation bill after some
routine business had been disposed of
to-day. 49,.
The pending question was on the
amendment offered by Mr.. Chandler,
(Rep., N. H. making 1t unlawful for
retired naval officers to enter the SER
vice OF contractors furnishing naval
material to the government.
Before proceeding with this amend
ment Mr.. Bacon Dem, Gal reported
En- important new amendment from the
committee on naval affairs.
Is provides as condition to the build
ing OF the four battleships provided by
the bill, that in case the Secretary of
the Navy maken separate contracts for
armor or armor plate, he shall not &C.
cept bids exceeding 1850 per ton for
such armor, and In case the Secretary
cannot make contracts within such
limits he shall delay action ami report
the facts to the next session of Con.
gress.
The Chandler amendment led to gen
eral debate on armor plate. Mr.. Hawley
(Rep., Conn., spoke Of the early move
ment with which he was identified to.
ward inducing American manufacturers
to go into the business OF making armor
plate.
Mr. Chandler severely criticised the
practice Of allowing naval officers to
enter the service Of naval contractors.
Mr.. Tillmsn (Dem, 8. CD also par
ticipated in the criticisms saying 1t
was time to get back TO o moral basis |
in this branch Of the naval service.
After extended debate the amend |
ment Of Mr.. Chandler wrs agreed to As |
to IL. As adopted the prohibition |
against naval officers serving naval con.
tractors goes into effect June 80, 1897.
This brought the Senate 10 the most |
important feature OF the bill, sppropri- |
eting for four battle-ships to cost S3,-
$50. 600 each, three 30-knot sorpedo boats |
at $4,000 and ten torpedo boats 1T |
$500, 900.
Mr.. German moved an amendment to |
fix the number Of bsttleships at two in |
stead of four.
Mr.. Quay moved an amendment to the |
amendment fixing the number Of battle |
ships at ak.
Mr.. German then addressed the SEN
ate In support of his amendments.
He quoted she response of Secretary |
Herbert before committee to She effect |
that the condition of the Treasury JUS
tilted liberal appropriations for the |
navy.
This from Cabinet officer" pro.
cesded Mr.. German, "wss considered q
Justification for these enormous appro-
priations in time of peace. in face of the |
fact known to every Senator that there
WAS not revenue enough to pay tho ordi.
nary expenses Of the Government.
He declared the tariff bill not only re.
stored the Mckinley rates, but thst in
many cases II went bsyond those
rates. All the proceeds OF the bond
sales would soon 90 Then what? II
was plain that the inten,ioa was to pre-.
pare the way for higher tariff.
u am very glad the Senator has
confessed the sin-she great ain of the
- IT, n>.x = Al Al