The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-28
Intimafion Treaty VIII he Made
with Nicaragua whereby This Cow
ernment VIII Build the Canal.
HE HAS NO FEAR OF ENGLAND
AND DECLARES MORGAN's CONsPIR.
ACY CHARGES TO BE 4 BUGABoo.
Spirited Debate I'm the Senate-west
Point Cadets Not to Attend the
Mckinley Inauguration.


debate on the Nicaragua canal bill was
reached in the Senate late to-day. IL
brought out an energetic statement from
Senator Sherman, I'm which he foreshad-
owed a new treaty by which the United
States could build the canal without the
intermediatlon OF a private concession. The
senator declared that this governmental
execution Of the project was the only feas-
ible one. and that all private efforts in THAI
direction had proved failures. Answering
Mr.. Morgans recent charge, that England
inspired opposition 10 American control OF
the canal. Mr.. Sherman asserted that this
was "bugaboo' wholly without founda-
ton. He added a handsome tribute 10 Eng
land and her institutions. Mr.. Villas fol-
lowed with motion TO recommit the canal
bill TO the committee on foreign relations.
a step which Mr.. Morgan characterized as
an insult. The motion was changed so as
TO make the recommittal TO the special
committee on which Mr.. Morgan is chair
man. The Senate adjourned before vote
was taken. and the Villas motion to recon-
NIT is pending.
The military academy appropriation bill.
carrying approximately $4,000. was passed,
after the defeat OF the amendment Tor par
ticipation of the West Point Cadets I'm the
Inauguration ceremony The amendment
led to a sharp controversy. Mr.. Proctor
argued that the law should be made perma-
nent for the attendance OF the cadets at
inaugurals.
Mr. Gray opposed the plan. saying the
visit would not be i'm line with military ed
ucation.
II understand" interrupted Mr. Allen,
the Nebraska Populist. that the senator
from Delaware (Gray) gave his great in
fiuence to electing Republican President.
and why should he object now TO bringing
these young gentlemen 10 see the consum-
nation of that event?" Continuing. Mr..
Allen said the proposed visit of cadets was
designed simply as "tinsel and display"
1t was another step I'm the vulgar display
of wealth and ostentation. We were grad
ually bowling down to a crown
"A CROWN OF THoRNS.
"A crown of thorns?" interjected Mr..
Chandler. derisively.
Yes, we have the crown OF thorns al
ready" answered Mr.. Allen. The Nebras-
ka senator went on to say that.rile would
be glad to see ostentatious inaugurals give
way to the simplicity OF Jeffersons time.
why not have the President ride 10 the
White House on street carr" asked Mr..
Gray. sarcasticaly.
Eyes. on street car or on horseback"
proceeded Mr.. Allen.
Mr. Stewart. another Populist. came in
at this point with an inquiry as 10 whether
Mr. Allen did not like the triumphaI en-
tries OF the Roman empcrors and the re-
cent gorgeous coronation OF the Gar.
do You refer TO that ceremony I'm which
our American ambassador wore knee
trousers?' asked Mr. Allen. He went on
to say that our ambassador wore knicker-
bockers.
Merely a bicycle suit" interjected Mr..
Gray, sotto voce. amid laughter.
Mr. Allen turned his attention 10 Mr..
Gray's political affiliations, saying he and
others on the Democratic side should be
Mr. Gray responding. said: Mr.. Allen had
exhibited merely the ravages wrought on
a mind by Populist notions. The remarks
of Mr.. Allen were about as pertinent TO
the question. declared Mr. Gray. as n prop
osition to bring coxeys army TO the inau-
guration. Perhaps the Nebraska senator
would vote 10 bring Coxey's army TO WASH
ington on March 4.
Mr. Allen was about to reply, but the
chair recognized Mr.. 'Hawley. who dis
cussed the desirability of bringing the ca
detS 10 Washington.
Mr.. Stewart said that at n time when
thousands were starving, money should
not be spent i'm bringing cadets TO swell
the crowd Of officeseekers present AT the in
augurations. Republics maze these dis
plays only when they were on the way TO
despotism and royalty.
After further debate vote was taken
on the amendment. providing for the visit
20. nays 2s. The military academy bill was
then passed.
THE CANAL BILL.
The Nicaragua canal bill was then taken
up. Mr. Morgan continued the discussion
He criticised Minister Rodriguez and the
course OF Nicaragua, saying that country
had made enough money cut of canal con-
cessions and should not he allowed 20 con-
time the project on the bargain counter"
AIr. Morgan asked consent for final vote
at p. m. Friday. Mr.. Turpie objected.
Thereupon Mr.. Morgan gave notice that to-
morrow he would asked the Senate 10 re-
main i'm session until the bin was passed
Mr.. Hale said ne was friendly TO this
canal enterprise but he did not believe its
interests were advanced 10y an arraignment
of Nicaragua Mr.. Hale declared that Sec
rotary Olney had done M less than his
duty I'm sending the Rodriguez letter 10 the
Senate. and Mr.. Sherman had done no less
than his duty i'm making public the letter.
Mr. Morgan replying. said he had become
satisfied that the Rodriguez letter was in
tended TO prevent the United States from
building the canal. Mr.. Morgan added the
suggestive statement that there were GER
tain important acts bearing the situa-
ton which he was not at liberty 10 dis
close.
Mr. sherman said he believed the only
means of building the Nicaragua canal was
through the power OF the United States.
The execution of the great project was
made most promising by the treaty made
some years ago and subsequently, with
drawn. Why IL was withdEawn the senator
did not know. il was most beneficial TO
the United States. Following this A pFi-
Vate company had secured "A concession but
had failed TO execute the project. In my
judgment private company viii never he
able TO build that canal. proceeded MIR.
Sherman, las IL h project too vast To- he
executed except by the United States" MIR.
Sherman said Minister Rodriguez came here
with full authority. He was a man OF sa-
gacity and ability. His letter was entirely
friendly in tone and there was nothing I'm
il TO warrant the criticisms of the senator
from Alabama.
Mr. sherman declared that Mr. Morgans
fears and charges against English conspir-
acy was ''buEaboo. The senator added,
speaking with deep earnestness: My hon.
orabe friend drew England I'm and when
ever there Is a bugabOo To be- presented
England l. brought before The Senate
OF the United States does not fear England
or any other power and the people Of the
United States do not fear England. We
have had two wars with England, long
since past. and / hope that war with Eng
land Will never occur again. The two
tiOns ought never 10 Tight each other. They
ought always TO be friendly Great Britain
H. more and more following the example OF
the American people OF having a govern
ment for the people, OF the people by the
a.A I fN.If h.. - g.