The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
THE SENATE.

that England inspired opposition to
American control of the canal, MIR. Sher,,
man Inserted that this was 'bugaDoo,
wholly without foundation. He added n
handsome tribute to England and her
institutions.
Mr. Villas followed with motion to
rccommit the canal bill to the committee
on foreign relations, step when MI.
Morgan characterized as an insult. Inc
motion was changed 30 as to make the
rccommittal to the special committee, OF
which Mr.. Morgan IL chairman.
The senate adjourned before vote was
taken, and the Villas motion TO recon-
nit is pending.
The military academy bill, carrying APP
proximatcly $479,00O was passed, after
the defeat of the amendment for partic-
patton of the West Point cadets i'll the
inauguration ceremonies. The amend
ment led to a short controversy between
Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Gray of Delaware.
The bill for an international monetary
conference was not reached during the
day.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Washington, jan. 27.-In the senate
Mr.. Frye (rcp.) of Maine occupied the
chair, in the absence of the vice pres-
dent.
The military academy appropriation
bill was taken up.
Mr.. Chandler cndeuvorcd to have the
bill laid aside in order to proceed with
the measure for an international none
tary conference, but Mr. Pcttigrcw of
South Dakota objected, whcreupon Mr..
Chandler announced that the monetary
conference bill would be urged later, and
to conclusion, he hoped.
A long discussion followed on the pro-
posed amendment to the West Point APP
preparation, providing that the cadets
shall attend the Inauguration ceremonies.
Mr.. Elkins (rep) of West Virginia said
the law should BE- made permanent for
the attendance of the cadets at inaugu-
raj ceremonies.
Mr.. Gray (dcm) of Delaware opposed
the plan, saying the attendance would
not be in line with military education.
II understand interrupted Mr.. Allen
pop) of Nebraska that the senator
from Delaware Gray gave his great in
nuencc to elect republican president,
and why should he object now to bring
ing the young gentlemen to see the con-
summation of that cvcnt?"
Continuing, Mr.. Allen said that the
proposed visit of cadets was desired sim
ply to make II display. 1t was another
step in the vulgar display of wealth and
ostcntation. We were gradually bowling
to a crown
- crown of thornsY" intcrjcctcd Mr..
Chandler derisivcly.
"Ics, we have Il crown of thornS al
ready" answered Mr.. Allen.
The Nebraska senator went on to say
that he would kc glad to see ostentation
inaugurals give way to the simplicity of
Jcfferson's time
why not have the president ride to
the White House on street carr asked
Mr.. Gray, sarcastically.
YES, on n street car or on horseback
proceeded Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Stewart (pop) of Nevada came in
at this point with an inquiry as to
whether Mr.. Allen did not like the tri-
umphal entry of the Roman cmperors
and the recent gorgeous coronation of the
ear.
"Do you refer to that ceremony in
which our ambassador wore knee trous-
crs?" asked Mr.. Allen.
He went on to say our ambassador wore
knickerbockcrs
Merely bicycle suit" interjected Mr..
Gray, soto vocc, amid laughter
Mr.. Allen turned his attention to Mr..
Gray'S political affiliations, saying he and
others on the democratic side should be
NJ Ca %S raomond;rc soia chat NJ
Allen has exhibited merely the ravagcs
wrought on mind by populst can
vnss' Inc remarK OF Mr. Aien was rs
rs - nrnnosition to hr;nr C"xav's army
to the inauguration, Perhaps the Ne
braska senator will vote to bring CoNcy's
army to Washington.
Mr. Allen was about TO reply when the
char recognized Mr.. liawloy, who dis
cuSS'd ON the lnndvisability OF bringing
the cadets To Washington.
MI stewart said that ut time when
thousands are starving, money should not
he spent to bring cadets to swell the crowd
OF Once seekers present in Washington.
lie advocated against display.
After further debate 4 vote was taken
on bringing IN" cadets here, and IT was
defeated, 20 to IS.
The military academy hill WINS then
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