New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-01

or bankers or printers they we're American citizens
and the law OF the land. like the grace OF God
covered all. Appause) The one green spot IN
the record OF President Cleveland had been that
when he saw the law dcned. not by labor. but BY
law-breakers, ne had kept his oath and had seen
that IL was enforced. Mr. Cannon aroused tu-
mutuous applause when he declared that Mt
Cumming in seeking TO make labor the aoettor
Of law breaking slandered labor He denounced II
cheap demagogy
Mr. Cummings said he honored President Nc
Kinley because he was unlike Mr.. Cleveland
When recently Governor Tanner declined to order
out the militia he continued according 10 the argyll
ment Of the gentleman from Illinois. II was mo
duty OF President Mckinley to order out the Army
But he had left the case in the hands OF Governor
Tanner and the people honored him for H.
Mr.. Bromwelrs amendment was adopted by %
TO 70
Mr. Hull gave notice that he would demand a
separate vote on this amendment IN the House.
TO ABOLISH THE ARMY cANTEEN.
Mr Johnson Rep.. N. d. offered the following
amendment 10 abolish canteens:
That no officer or private soldier shall be detailed
wise. in any post exchange or canteen: nor shall
any other person be required or allowed to ser
such liquors IN any encampment or tort or on any
premises used for military purposes by the United
States.
This amendment Endorsed. he said. by al
most all the generals in the Army who had ex-
amendment was in line with the experience OF the
Army in Cuba and the Philippines, and with the
experience Of the British Army in India Experi-
ments had shown In the case OF the British Army
he said. that where abstinence was imposed there
was greater efficiency He quoted Woiseiey,
Kitchener and other British officers. and referreo
10 the voluminous memorials in favor OF the
amendment presented by Christian and reform
associations
Mr. Simpson Pop Kan) pointed out what re
declared was a Misrepresentation about the Dill. IL
did not provide for 5000 men. II provided IN
terms for 10000 men. but made II optional WIN
the President to reduce the force TO 5000. Gentle
mon must understand that when they voted for
it, This was the first step toward Transforming
this Republic into empire.
Mr. Marsh Rep.. I'D said there could oe no
misunderstanding as 10 what this Dill meant ~
provided that the Army should consist OF "'"'
but gave the President the option 10 increase IL
M Lewis Dem. Wash) opposed the DILL ana
declared it would perpetuate that system recently
nut IN force by which amy person who was any
hodv who had a son who nobody secured an
Army appointment. The bill would give the presi-
dent over three thousand commissions 10 dispense
and with them 70 secure the cooperation OF inc
influential families Of the country
Mr. Johnsors amendment was agreed 70 WITH
out division The chairman's announcement OF It's
adoption was the signal for an outburst OF ap-
pause.
Mr.. Johnson CRep. INDY secured the floor for
the purpose of declaring the sincerity and honesty
Of his motives In the course he had pursued. lie
appoaied for his vindication 10 sober second
thought which he said sure TO follow when
the excitement and passions Of the hour had passed
MIR CIMMINGS'S AMENDMENT REJECTED.
Mr. Cummings at this point offered the amend
merit 4 which he had given notice yesterday, 70
prohibit the use of the Army in the States except
on the application Of the Governors thereof He
had modified the amendnl emit but IT was defeated
81 TO l2l.
Mr. Hepburn Rep. Iowa. offered an amendment
providing for gold and silver medals for the two
enlisted men in each regiment holding the best
record at target practice. He did this, he said
for the purpose Of increasing the efficiency OF the
men in action. The amendment was adopted
Mi Warner rep. HI moved TO strike out
provision to grant to soldiers serving in the West
indies or the Pacific additional pay. equal to Is
per cent Of the pay to which they are entitled
The amendment was adopted.
Several times IN the last hour Of the debate MI
Bailey Dem. Tex attempted 10 make an arrange
men, for an extension of the debate In order mat
Was always a hitch Finally Mr.. Bailey said:
a the 90 House nG or the county hat should
address the House. ! will not further embarrass
The Committee amendments to strike out the
section Axlng the age limit FOR persons appointed
second neutenants in the Army at twenty-seVeh
and chaplains at forty years was adopted
The last section of the bill had been reached
when 8 O'Clock arrived. Under the order the com
mitt,e then rose and reported the bill and amend
ments to the House.
Chairman Hun asked unanimous consent for an
additional hour Of general debate ii being under
stood that Messrs. Dazel Rep, PENN and Hop
kins Rep.. I'D would close for the majority. and
MessIs Bailey DEM. Tex? and Settle Dem, ky)
for the oppOsition Mr.. Mahon (Rep. PENN de-
ciin-d to agree. except on condition that only one
vote should be- taken. Mr.. Bailey released Mr..
Hull from his agreement, and the request was
withdrawn.
The amendments then adopted IN gross.
after which Mr. Hay Dem, Va on behalf OF the
opposition. moved TO iecommi .he bill. with IN
tructicns TO report back the minority substitute.
Mr Hun demanded the previous question. which
was ordered. The vote then taken 10y ayes
and noes on Mr.. Hays motion, and 4 WAS losi-nl
10 10 There only four breaks from party
ines on this vote MessIs. Barber maryland aud
Connolly Nllinoisl. l., pubhcans voted with the
Democrats and Popusts to recommit and Messrs.
Mcclellan and Cummings (NewY orlO. Democrats.
voted against the motion.
THE FINAL VOTE.
The then came on the passage Of the bill.
and it passed-l6s TO rs. The announcement
was received with cheers. The vote in detail was
as follows.
AYES-l6S