New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
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ure should be passed forthwith. The cou"''
on the verge OF war. The measure was asn.' la
by tho President and the Secretary VI III.
Mr. Savers and there should be no lui '"c' 'N
bling. , debate
II WAS finally arranged that general oeo".,
should close a; 2:lO p. m. Inc amy
adopted. -, o,,,st.
Mr. McMillin moved TO reduce the Term VI "a
mont Of the volunteer forces from three !e'
provided IN the bill. to one year lie thous"' ".' 80
Of the young men Of the country "ou''
willing 10 enlist for three years ,,o,
Mr. Hull replied that 1t was not eNpec"" ''"
tive war u.ouId he a long one. unless SPAN reSo'
cd to guerilla warfare but he did not peneso q
three years term would alarm inc !o"'e ~
The amendmen; defeated 49,
Mr. Handy offered substitute authori@'''e 80, ~
enlistment OF 10000 men for the present wat ~,
said II was distinctly temporary measure anu
met the approval OF eminent military au'hor''es'
The substitute was lost. $780,,
Mr. TAIBERT Dem s. c. warned the HOUSE
that war with Spain was not light th'nS. "'"'.
men who thought 1t would be over III ,"" VA. -,
v.ou,d he sadly disappointed. In his opinion
rerenbcr NJ the opening OF the last war. sa'd lie,
"n,cn at the North and South believed II "ouu
No, last thirty days. | heard man agree u
drink all the blood that was spilled. Every coun-
try in Europe may be drawn into the e''o"'e
before we get through with Spain.
Mr. LITTLE Dem. Ark) ofered d" "'''' ~,
ment which was agreed 10. providing mat INC
Indian Territory shall furnish its quota
Mr. LINNEY (Rcp.. y. O. oG"rei an anie'"-
ment providing that nohins In ih' oili s"ou'u "
construed TO prevent companies md regiments
from selecting their own officers. The power 10 se
lect officer, 10 MI vacancies. he SAID wo''' wv ~
incenti,. 10 enlistment. The tyrannous disc'pHno
OF officers was more dreaded by soldiers 'nan Tue
bullets and bayoncts Of the enemy
Mr. Grosvcnor Vigorously opposed IN" nmehd
mont lis adoption ne said. would SOW seed oil
u
make the army VIII h is to fight this Wa caucus
Of ward politicians" said he. Il would adoI 'n"'
amerdnen." Mr. Grosycror referred to mo *
perence OF the late wa. whi'h he said was E''S'
such system. More than one-ha'. OF the o'c.'s
elected at the beginning OF the war. II" asse'''u'
had retired or been retired WITHIN sc"' o' q"
count OF their unftness
Mr. pEAECE ,Rep. Mo, tool the same view
Tho election Of officers was destructive NJ discipline
and efficiency.
Mr. Talbert challenged this statement and re-
Terrell to the experience % the Confederate army
This drew from Mr. WALKER Rep.. va the
statement that his experience in the confederate
.rmv had taught hin, that an army that elected iis
oun ofncers was wholly inefficient. He declared
tina: ali men were not Brave. While nii mon "ouu
fight If properly disciplined md led many 'ouiu
not y. counted upon In tie hour Of danger "he"
inefhciontly differed
The Iinney amendment was defeated
An amendment was adopted providing for chap
lain for each regiment
Another ame%dineu. was adopted providing 'h"'
reerrental and Other medical officers should Keep
daily record. OF az officers or sick ana "o ihd'h
and upon the disbandTent OF The ORGANIZATION
they should he filed In the Record ahd iehS'oh
Office Of the War Department
Section u was amended so ms 10 provd" that
the Governors OF the State instead OF the Fres'-
den, might appoint officers OF the Regular Army
in Tho grades OF field officers IN III" volunteer
army such npnointmcr;s 10 depend upon the con-
sent OF the President
Mr. CANNON Oop. ID chairman OF the Ap-
prcpria,ions Committee. offered as an add1'ionhi
section an amerGmcat providing tina; MI Govern
ment emploves called into tho military or naval
sorvl,o O, the United States while In such s"r'-
ice should have leave Of absence MD on honofah''
discharge should be entitled 20 rcsnmc their en-
ployrcn; NJ the Same pay and Grade II also pro-
vided where necessary for temporary appointments
to AL anr'es
Mr. Crosvcror opposed the amendment. II in'Sh'
b. necessary he said. some time 20 offer such
nm indi,cetrcn, TO socure cnlis ment. hut with
- c.n 900 able bodied there was no reason why
tho favorites OF the Governmcr' should have add
tonal fnvoritsm
Mr. Cannon said there were letter tess. clerk
and others in the public sorvIc" who were anxious
TO enlist IN the volunteer service. and they should
be allowed 10 do 50.
Mr. FARRIS Rcp. Iai) said the amendment
WAS tho legitimate ou;growth or thr Civil Service
humbuc. This proposition contained IN" bgges'
bounty ever contemplated 20 enlisting soldiers
The amendment was defeated.
The bn wac then parsed withou, division. md ut
5l5 r m. tho House adjourned.