The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-01-30
THE CADETS ARE BARRED
SENATE REFUSES TO ALLOW THEIR
PRESENCE AT THE PARADE.
Senator Allen said the Proposition
Was Designed Merely fer Tin
sci and Display.

academy bill was taken up The prGposeu
amendment to the Wesy F-oint appropria-
ton, providing that the cadets shall at
tend the Inauguration ceremony. orousht
out q spirited debate.
Senator Gray said that the amendment
would not be IN line with military edu-
cation.
Senator Allen suggested that Senator
Gray had given his influence to the cleo
ton of the republican president, and
should not object to bringing the cadets
to see the contamination of that event
Senator Allen said the proposed visit OF
cadets was designed simply as "tinsel
and display" 1t was another step in the
vulgar display OF wealth and ostentatlon.
We are gradually bowling down to =
crown.
"A crown OF thornsT" inter1ected SEN
ator Chandler. derisively.
Eyes, we have the crown of thorns al
ready" answered Senator Allen.
The Nebraska senator went on TO say
that he would be glad to see ostsntatious
inaugurals give way to the simplicity of
Jefferson's time.
why not have the president ride to
the White house on a street carp asked
Senator Gray.
Yes. on a street car, or on horseback.
proceeded Senator Allen.
Senator Stewart came In at this poin,
with an inquiry as to whether Mr.. Alien
did not like the triumphal entries of the
Roman emperors and the recent scr
geous coronation Of the car.
do you refer to that ceremony in
which our American ambassador wore
knee trousers?' asked Senator Allen
Merely bicycle suit" interjected Sen
ator Gray. amid laughter.
Senator Allen turned his attention TO
Senator Gray's political affiliations, say
Ing he and others on the democrats side
should be classed as republicans
Senator Gray, responding. said Senator
Allen had exhibited merely the ravages
wrought on a mind by pOpulist notions
The remarks of Senator Allen were about
as pertinent TO the question. declared
Senator Gray, as proposition to bring
Coxey's army to the Inauguration
Perhaps the Nebraska senator would
vote to bring Coxeys army to Washing
ton on March l.
Senator Allen was about to reply, but
the chair recognized Senator Hawley,
who discussed the desirabtlity OF bringing
the cadets to Washington
After further debate a vote was taken
on the amendment providing for the visit
OF the cadets, and It was defeated. yeas
%. noes q.
The military academy bill was then
passed.
NAC@EAA w NAAAAA DILL
The Nicaragua canal bll1 vas taken up
Senator Morgan continued the discussion
He criticised Minister Rodriguez and the
course Of Nicaragua. saying that country
had made enough money out OF cana
concessions, and should not be allowed &c
continue the project on the bargain
counter"
Senator Morgan asked consent for 8
final vote at p. m Friday.
Senator oh
Senator Morgan gave notice that tounor
row he would ask the senate 10 remain
in session until the bill was passed
Senator Hale said he was friendly L
this canal enterprise but he did not be
neve its interests were advanced by al
arrangement OF Nicaragua.
Senator Hale declared Secretary OIne,
had not done less than his duty in send
ing the Rodriguez letter 10 the senate
and Senator Sherman had not done les
than his duty in making public the let
ter.
Senator Morgan. replying said he ha,
become satisfied that the Rodriguez le-
ter was Intended to prevent the Unite,
States from building the canal
Senator Morgan added the suggestiv
statement that there were certain IN
pOrtant facts bearing on the situation
which he was not at liberty TO disclose.
Senator Sherman said he believed IN
only means OF building the Nicaragul
canal was through the power OF tn
United States. The execution OF the grea
project was made most promising By
treaty made some years ago and subse
quently withdrawn Why it was with
drawn the senator did not know. as i
was most beneficial to the United States
Following this. private company ha,
secured concessions, but they had failet
to execute the project.
In nv IA
will never be able to build the canal.
proceeded Senator Sherman, as Il Is ;
project TO be executed only by the United
States"
He said Minister Rodriguez came her,
with full authority. He was a man o
sagacity and ability. His letter was en-
trely friendly in tone and there va
nothing in it to warrant the criticisms o
the senator from Alabama.
Senator Sherman declared Senator Nor
gan's fears and charges against EngIlsg
conspiracy were "bugaboO"
The senator added: My honora5l
friend drew England in and gyhspsye
there Is bugabOo to be presented En-
gland is brought before US. The senat
Of the United States does not fear FL
gland or any other power. and the DeouI
Of the United States DO not fear England
We have had two wars with England
long since past. and hope that war vVfrl
England will never occur again. IN,
two nations ought never to dght eacl
other"
Senator White asked Senator sherna,
II he had not made favorable report o,
bill similar to the pending one.
Senator Sherman conceded he had. bu
said 1t had now become apparent ina
the private canal company could not car
~ out the project.
Morgan in the Debate.
Senator Morgan said this statement OF
Senator Sherman. who was about to be
come premier. was eX-cathedra. Il in
dicated a purpose to revive the old Ere
hnghuysen treaty with Nicaragua. bu.
Senator Morgan gave warning that ybar
that treaty came to the senate Il woulf
meet with serious objection unless IL fun,
protected the rights Of the American
citizens who had secured a concession
and had formed a company. II would b.
found at that time that there were still
men In the senate determined to protec'
the rights OF American citizens
Senator Villas moved to recommIt the
bill to the committee on foreign relations
III the senator (Morgan) desires Il re
committed 10 the special committee OF
which he is chairman" added Senator
Villas. Il will change my motion"
THE senator himself has no choice be-
tween Insults" responded Senator Nor.
gan, with evident feeling
senator Villas answered that no posi-
PIE Insult could be meant by the motion
ne had made and he did not believe the
senate would be deferred from doing
what II conceived 20 be It's duty by the
suggestion Of the senator that 1t would
be an Rffront to him.
Senator Aldrlch said the motion 10 re-
commit was plain proposition 70 Kill
the bill.
Senator Aldrich said he agreed with
the senator from Alabama that It was an
insult to refer the bill to another com
mittee In consideration OF the long and
eminent service OF the Alabama senator.
Senator Villas at once changed his mo-
ton so thAl the rncnIntnItal II ..rrL.A