Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-01-27
WEST POINT CADETS
Amendment for Them to Attend the
Inauguration Defeated.
LIVELY DISCUSSION ON THE SUBJECT
Senators Allen and Stewart Ridi-
cule the Idea.
THE IMMIGRATION BILL

In the Senate today Mr.. Frye CMeD occu-
pied the chair in the absence of the Vice
President
Mr.. Chandler (N.H) presented n me-
morial signed by ex-senator Higgins and
others of Delaware. asking that the Du-
Pcnt case. involving the seat in th. Sen
ate formerly held by Mr.. Higgins be re-
opened.
Military Academy BILL
The Military Academy appropriation bill
was taken up Mr.. Chandler endeavored to
| have the bill LAID ASIDE IN order to pro-
ceed with the measure for an International
| monetary conference, but Mr. Pettigrew
Is. d. objected, whereupon Mr.. Chandler
| announced that the monetary conference
hill would be urged later, and to "A con-
clusion, he hoped
lengthy discussion followed on the pro-
posed amendment TO the West Point an
preparation providing that the cadets shall
attend the Inauguration ceremony.
Mr.. Proctor " - argued that the law
should be made permanent for the attend
ance OF the cadets at inaugurals
Mr.. Gray tDel.D opposed the plan, saving
the visi. would not be in line with mil
itary educa alton
Il understand" interrupted Mr.. Allen
Neb), that the senator from Delaware
a republican President, and why should
he object now to bringing these young
gentlemen to see the consummation of that
event?"
proper occasion, but it had no relation
to the present question.
Continuing, Mr.. Allen said tine proposed
visit of cadets was des.gned simply as
''tnsel and display" 1t was another step
in the vulgar display of wealth and
tentation. We were gradually bowling
down to crown.
"A crown of thorns?r intericcted Mr.
Chandler, derisively.
Yes, We have the crown of thorns al
ready" answered Mr.. Allen.
The Nebraska senator went on to say
that he would be glad to see ostentatious
inaugurals give way to the simplicity of
Jefferson's time.
why not have the President ride to the
W hite House on street carr" asked Mr..
Gray, sarcastically.
Lively COllOquy.
"Yes. on a street car or on horseback 90
proceeded Mr.. Allen.
Mr. Stewart (Nev) came in at this point
with an inquiry as to whether Mir. Allen
did rot like the triumphal entries OF the
Roman emperors and the recent gorgeous
coronation of the cZar
DO you refer 10 that ceremony I'm which
our American ambassador wore knee trous-
erS! asked Mr. Allen. He went on to say
that our ambassador wore knickerbock-
ers
Merely a bicycle suit interjected Mr.
Gray, sotto voice. amid laughter.
Mr.. Allen turned his attention TO Mr..
Gray's political Affiliations. The senator
(Gray) is TO all inten.s anu purposes a re-
publican, declared Mr. Allen. To be sure
he attends democratic caucuses, but names
amount 10 no;n.ng." Mr.. Allen said there
were other sena tors on The democratic side
who were properly classed republicans.
Mr.. Gray responded briefly, saying Mr.
xh.iI - .r.-lN ha FaNa
wrought on mind by populist notions.
The remarks of MIR. Alien were about as
peftirent to the question, declared Mr..
Gray, as a proposition 10 bring CoNeys
army to the Inaugural, lion. Perhaps the
Nebraska senator wouIa vote to bring Coz
ey's army to Washington ON March 4.
Wants the Cadets TO Come.
Mr. Allen was about to reply, but the
chair recognized Mr.. Hawley, who dis
cussed the the desirability of bringing the
cadets to Washington. After further de
bate Mr.. Allen again secured recognition,
and spoke in criticism OF Mr.. Gray's al
legged republican associates.
IF 1 remember rightly. the senator (Al-
len) was republican at one time" said
Mr.. Gray.
The discussion branched off to Mr. Al
lens past political affiliations and other
issues.
Mr.. Thurston CNeb) favored the visit of
an event OF the people and not of party,
and it would have been such had Mr..
Bryan or a popul.st President been elected.
1t was a reaIizaiion OF the rule of the peo-
pie, and was lnnn.teIy removed from those
pageants of despotsm anu royalty.
Mr. Stewart SAID that al a time when
thousands were starving money should not
be spent in bringing cadets TO swell the
crowd of Office seeaers present at inau-
guratiopS. Republics maoe these displays
only when they were on the way TO des-
potism and royalty.
Cadets Cannot Come.
After further debate a vote was taken on
the amendment providing for the visit of
the cadets at the time OF the Inauguration,
and it was defeated-yeas, ~; nays. 2s.
The Military Academy bill was then
passed.
Tne bill was passed for the proving of
handwriting by comparison in United States
courts.
THE HOUSE.