Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-08

emphatically II say that in my juds-
ment. measuring my words. it is
peace measure. Great applause) The gov
eminent of the United States would not.
If It could. trench upon the rights of any
ration on Garth Renewed applause)
Not Party Question.
Mr.. Sayors of Texas. the ranking mem
Der Of the minority. followed Mr.. Cannon.
His first statement. to the effect that in
the presence of possible danger this APP
preparation had met with the hearty and
unanimous Endorsement of the appropria-
tion committee. without regard to party.
aroused the House to enthusiasm.
He, too. declared that it could not be
construed a threat 1t was simply
wise and patriotic precaution-the arming
of the executive with power to maintain
dignity after Congress adjourned. Mr..
Sayers expressed confidence that the money
voted would be wisely and economically
exIerGed and closed amid great applause
by saying that ne for one would be found
giving honest and sincere support to the
president in his efforts support the
honor and dignity of the American ma
ton.
No DfscOrdant Note.
Mr. Dockery CMo) began by saying that
the hour for action had arrived and the
American people must face an important
RmergencJ-dl emergency IN WHICH no
American citizt n could falter or hesitate
as to his duty. At such time, he said,
party lines should fade away and the
country chould act as one man. The
American people had inherited the price
less boon of freedom from their ancestors
and there would be heard no discordant
note in response to the present demand
Democratic Support Pledged.
Mr.. Livingston CAD supported the meas
in a vigorous took
this position because he believed that an
emergency existed. but he cont ended that
IL the administration had acted as it should
have done twelve months ago in declaring
state of belligerency, the present occasion
for voting emergency money would have
been avoided.
However. the democrats who had clam
ored for action in the past would not now
put any obstacles in the way. They would
vote nifty Or five hundred millions, if neces-
s&ry, asking only that the President should
move promptly and steadily in his efforts
to protect American honor and dignity.
Mr.. Allen Drops Hunor.
Mr.. Allen tNliss) was naxt recognized
amid general expectancy. He began by
saying that Ion account of his weil-known
military fame. 1t was natural that the
House should expect to hear him at this
time of emergency" He did not make d
humorous speech, but a patriotic one.
pie / represent, and for the south IN sec
tion of the country, for the entire country,
that there was never a time when all were
ready 10 give administration all the
money it may need to preserve the honor.
the dignity ard the general welfare of the
country. say nothing of fair play and
justice
The people of the south, he continued,
ask for nothing more. They are not jim
goes extremists. but they are facing
the emergency calmly and quietly, asking
only that the countrys institutions and
tradition be- protected and respected. They
do not want to hurt anybody and are not
urging any rash action, but they are ready
10 honor any draft. whether for men or
money, to keep the flag afioat.
The Most Important Occasion.
Mr. McRae (ArkD followed in similar
strain. He said the occasion was the most
inportent that had confronted The people
in the last half century. The bill could
be defended only as an emergency meas
Ure, but as such it deserved the support CT
ell. and there should be but one senti-
ment III the entire country. If necessary
to protect our honor or dignity he was
willing TO increase the appropriation 10
any extent necessary. for the flag which
streamel over the Capitol was his flag and
the flag of his people and it must be kept
there.
Believed 1t Meant Peace.
Mr.. Bell (Col) spoke earnestly for the
uists. no republicans and no democrats,
but all were American citizens. There was
no time to dwell Upon what might have
been, but it was enough to know that the
time had come when the government need
ed suppora AS for himself he did not be-
lieve that the passage of the bill meant
war. but rather peace; but be that as 1t
may the money might be necessary for the
defense of the country. and in the face
of such call he knew neither party nor
N.r.R, lis
sent in the House, and for himself he
was willing to give the President the wild
est discretion. believing ne would use it
with safety.
Not a War Measure.
Mr.. Northway (Ohio) declared that lie
cid not consider the bill a war measure,
but rather one calculated to preserve
and secure peace. At the same time, he
said. we all know full well that there Is
spirit of war abroad. and our relations
with other countries appear TO render
this step necessary. The approprfa Il On
advisable because il carries with IL
the idea of almighty power. This was
large sum to place In the Presidents
hands. but he had no doubt of it's wise and
patriotic disposal. He was pleased TO see
that the members We're speaking not
partisans. but patriots. bringing to his
mind the familiar lines:
'Breathes there man with soul so dead,
Who L" himself hath never said
This is my own, my native land?'
He hoped that not dollar Of the appro-
prlatiCn would be used. but If necessary
he was willing to vote millions more.
To Maintain Our Position.
Mr.. Pitney IN. j., also member of the
appropriations committee. also argued that
this not measure. This was a
nation of peace. but If a sure and lasting
peace could not be compelled by honorable
effort this notice to the world that
could maintain our position quarrel
should never be sought submitted to
except in the last extremity. The hot
heads should be held in check, that If
necessity comes for action we could fur
nish to the world object lesson of con-
SerVatiSm.
Mr.. BOuteIle's Statement.
Mr. Boutelle tMe). chairman of the COM
mittee naval affairs. said that while no
argument was necessary on this measure,
he desired 10 say that he had been in
structed by his committee to express the
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