New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-29
ARMY BILL IN THE HOUSE.
LITTLE PROGRESS TOWARD VOTE
MADE YESTERDAY
MOST OF THE TIME SPENT IN DISCUSSING THE
GOVERNMENTS POLICY IN THE PHILIP
PINEs-ONE AMENDMENT ADOPTED.

GOVERNMENTS POLICY IN THE PHILIP
PINEs-oNE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
Washington. Jan. z-The House to-day continued
the consideration Of the Army Reorganization bill
until 2 o'clock when tributes were paid 10 the
memory Of the late Representative Simpkins. OF
Massachusetts. Little progress was made with
the bill. the only amendment adopted being That
offered by the Military Affairs Committee to give
veterinary surgeons in cavalry regiments the ranh.
pay and allowances OF second lieutenants. The
time was chiefly devoted to a continuation OF the
debate on the advisabilty OF retaining the Philip
Dlnes
THE AMENDMENTS NOT OFFERED.
Owing to the small attendance and the fact
that euloges Of the late Representative Simpkins.
OF Massachusetts. were set Tor o'clock. 1t was
decided not to offer for action to-day the amend
ments to the Army Reorganization bill providing
for the reduction OF the size OF the Infantry COM
panes and cavalry troops These were the amend
ments of which Mr. Hull gave notice yesterday.
Mr. Todd dem. Mch) offered amendment
providing for the recall OF the military and naval
forces Of the United States from the Philippines
whenever the natives should have established
stable and independent government and declaring
that there should be increase In the Regular
Army in time OF peace. but authorizing the Pres-
dent to the State militia and call for voun-
teers when necessary. II ruled out on point
OF order
Speaking to a pro forma amendment. Mr.. Handy
Dem. Del) said that he would withdraw the
troops from Manila before a hostile shot had been
fired against the natives who were standing for
liberty. He would not ike to witness another
Bunker Hill. in which Americans would act the
part OF the invaders Of liberty.
Mr. Cannon G2ep.. I'D raised a laugh In reply
ing to Mr.. Handy. He recalled the fact that yes
terday tho gentleman from Delaware had declared
his belief that the Army should be withdrawn. He
had been Joined by Mr. Todd. THAT makes two
Mr. m said I ba-
lieve you could draw to every member OF the
House and not make three OF kind" daughter
and applause)
Il protest" nterposed Mr. Grosvenor. against
SMILES which the average member fails to under
stand"
you are just about the average" responded Mr.
Cannon.
Mr. Bell pop. COLI read a letter from soldier
recently returned from Manila. In which the writer
said he was fed on horse meat and wormy bread.
and that 80 per Of the American troops were
anxious TO return. The other per cent was made
up of those who thought they could make money.
The writer said the sickly season was approach
ing and a large majority Of the troops would be-
come sick II they were not withdrawn. Mr.. Bell
argued that the pension rolls would be Increased
many millions II II attempted 10 hold the
Philippines.
Mr. Loud CRep. CALI attacked the bill. He
charged that the proposed reduction OF tho size Of
the companies mere subtorfuge, and as
serted that the committee should recast II. Other
wise 1t could not pass.
NO SURRENDER. SAYS Mr.. HULL
Mr. Hull. in defending the course Of the com
m!ttee, aroused the supporters Of the bill to Wild
applause He denied that the committee had sur
rendered The committee had. he said decided 10
offer the amendments before Mr.. Henderson made
his speech II the bill recommitted It would
not be on his motion. but would be aye and
vote. (Applause)
Mr.. Cannon again spoke In favor OF the bill
Mr.. Walker (Rep. Mass said he would give NOO'-
100000 II the United States to-day well rid OF
Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines. but preferred
to give 10000 coo rather than dishOnOrably abandon
either. The thing 10 do was 10 confirm the treaty
and then depart from every one OF them the mo-
nent II could honorably be done. This bill should
DO passed
Mr.. Carmack dem, TENN declared that the re-
sponsbiliiy for the death OF every soldier In the
Philippines should laid the door OF those who
Insisted on the proposed imperialistic policy lie
quoted John Sherman favorng withdrawal from
the Philippines "as soon as We honoraby could
we all believe In that" interpoSed Mr.. Walker
Mr.. Carmack became engaged In warm contro-
versy with Mr. GrosyenOr. whom he charged with
being the mOuthpece Of the Administration.
Mr.. GrosvenOr denied that he ever pretended 10
speak for the President.
Well" said Mr. Carmack. 'hc carries the odor
OF the sanctity Of the White House about with him
He registers all the varying moods and shifting
opinions which take place there
Il don't believe IT j. possible for any man to do
that" interrupted Mr.. Johnson ORep, Ind. amid
laughter
The committee amendment to give veterinarians
in cavalry regiments the rank. pay and allowances
OF second Ueutenants OF cavalry was adopted
At 2:15 p. m. the committee rose, and the re-
mainder OF the day devoted 10 eulogies on the
ife and public services Of Mr. S!mpkin@