The times., 1897-05-12

IN the Pacific He pointed out that Eng
| land was now, as it always had done,
trying to get foothold on the islands.
Mir McMiliin said that England had al.
ready coaling stations on this Continent
superior To any it could obtain In Hawaii.
Mr. Hittaorentuatedt the recommendations
| of the engineer that this country needed
not only a coaling station, but naval
station l."
Mir. McMilln wanted to know what the
| expense would he for a naval station.
Mr.. Hit said there was no estimate for
| that He went on TO say that ny the con-
| vention of 1854, the United States was
given the right TO do specific things, "and
| other things" and one of the other things
was ITO hold Pearl Harbor."
Mr. McMillin your argument is,
| first, to improve it. and then to fortify 1t.
Mr. Hit replied that after the work had
been completed, the United States flag
would he planted there, and it would not
come down in thousand years. IRE
publican applause.)
Mr.. Cannon said that the real question,
granting the Pearl Harbor belonged to the
United States, was whether the expenditure
of $4,000 was necessary. As matter
of fact il the appropriation were made it
would fail short of the needs One effect
of the appropriation would he to raise the
price of real estate at the harbor AS to
| the International question, we had nothing
to he afraid Of We could protect it, IL
need, he, by our Navy.
MIR Sayers said that the establishing OF
| the coaling station meant also the eX-
penditure OF 81 900, 900 for naval station
| with great quay and batteries He would
! tion, which was a desire on the part of the
Republican party to detract attention from
| it's internal affairs by the acquisition of
| foreign territory.
| Mr. Cummings, of New York, made an
argument to show the necessity Of this
Government making a ooaling station at
| Pearl Hsrbor, comparing the owncrshirs
! OF England with those of the United States
| In his reference to Hawaiian annexation,
! he said that he had faith In the wisdom
! and patriotism OF President Mckinley
| tappiause) His argument went to show
| generally that we needed Pearl Harbor
and that therefore we ought TO have it,
/ He showed that the Harbor of Honolulu
| was not sufficient In case of war the
| United States would be at Il tremendous
isadyantage.
1 MI ullbsou tiBe appropriations
] We had begun to meddie in foreign affairs,
twice with Enelandlately, and it was time
tn look out for ourselves. II our Navy is
| TO be effective we could we'll follow the
example OF Great Pritau. Inevitably we
would have naval station there, and the
| sooner we have ii the better Mr. Simpson
could not understand why Republk ans
Were opposing appropriations unless it
was because Mr. Dingley had promised not
only revenue enough but a surplus Mr..
| Simpson argued that the rising prices of
land at Pearl Harbor was not valid oh
lection. Landthere would never be cheaper
TIE proceedings were interrupted by the
announcement from the Senate conferees
on the Indian appropriation bill that they
had disagreed as to the House amendments
Mr. HI of Connecticut made a speech in
| favor OF the amendment and Announced
himself as an ''annexat ;onist." 1t was a
| small matter to spend $500 to perfect
the title of the United States in the harbor.
Mr.. Walker counselcd delay and the ap-
| pointn,ent OF q Commission To Ha waii To
| Investigate.
Mr. Cannon offered an amendment pro-
viding $4,000 for a survey of the en-
trance To the harboT, the probable cost OF
| coaling station, dry docks, etc.
| Mr.. Savers made another speech, in which
he maintained his previous position, hut
would deplore war with England
After the defeat Of Mr.. Cannon's sub
stitute amendment vote was takenon the
| Hit amendment 10 concur: this was lost
10y vote of 50 ayes, IS nays.
The amendment for additional appro-
| priati0ns for the improvement of Mobile
Harhor WIS non-concurred in. The com
uittee nor-concurred i'll the Senate amend
ments referring to the appointment OF ;he
| Nicaragua commission.
Mr. Connolly of Illinois moved to aon-
concur ON the amendment giving Hon. J T.
Richardson the elcctroplates OF certain re-
| ports, 10 the value of So. coo or 81 900. He
intimated that there was combination
between Mr. Bailey and Mr.. Richardson
which, he said, he had tracked all through
the Congressional Record. Hechareed there
was speculation in the scheme, for when
the reports We're exhausted the Government
could furnish no more, and the stereotyped
plates proposed to be voted TO Mr.. Rich
ardson would be valuable; they would be
a monopoly.
Mr.. Bailey referred to his connection
with the matter, by introduction of the
4 IeSOiuoipl pioNtuIhS IoI INC pUpiNdlfoli
OF the Observation-Disclosures and documents,
and the great labor of Mr.. Richardson in
the preparation OF the work.
Mr.. Connolly OF Illinois said that the
plan was to give Mr.. Richardson d copy
right and n monopoly.
Mr. Bailey said that Mr.. Richardson
was entitled to it on account of his labor
and care and trouble.
Mr.. Connolly said that he understood
that a reputable firm was now offering
$4,000 for the plates. The work was
done by Mr.. Richardson, he claimed, as
member OF a committee, and Was moi
entitled to further compensation.
Mr.. Walker, Republican, showed thai
there could he no copyright, as it was 9
public document: but it was the custom
to destroy such plates after q certain
time He had done work himself, bu,
he was never able to obtain such q
privilege. Mr.. Walker made no objection
TO concurrent use OF the plates by Mr.
Richardson. and the Government, and any
other persons.
| Mr. Richardson made a statement re
citing the terms OF the Bailey resolution
providing for the publication of the mes
sageS No appropriation was made fol
the work of preparing the matter He
was authorized by joint committee 9,
| proceed lie stated on his honor thai
he had worked not less than three hours
a day for over two years. He had asked
no corlpen sation from Congress The
work is not yet complete. He was Of
fered compensation in money by an ap
ION Ia To osl-