Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-10

considered legislation now, he declared.
might embarrass the great work in the
future rather than advance it.
MT. smith protested against foreclo-
sure OF opportunity to act upon the bill,
put MI Cannon reiterated his state
nlent as TO the impossibility of doing 1t
justice III the time remaining.
favor the construction of the ca
nai, said Mr.. Smith, 'even II we have
to issue bonds and mortgage the flu
turc."
1T is well enough to talk glittering
Seneralities in an after dinner speech"
retorted Mr.. Cannon, but when we
enter upon practical legislation we
must dot our is and cross our 't's.'''
MIR. CANNON BECOMES WARM.
THE canal bill cannot properly be
considered during the next three weeks
When you or anybody else can tell me
what the cost of this enterprise will be,
SAID he. turning angrily upon Mr.
smith. and tell me when we can get
ute to the territory and arrange the
means to pay for the canal, I'll ioin
hands with you
In view of the deficiencies in the
revenues which the gentleman has
pointed out" interposed Mr.. Lewis
democrat, of Washington, does he
anticipate an early issue of bonds"
We can support the navy, army
and perform our duties here and in our
outlying possessions out of the present
revenues this year and next" replied
Mr.. Cannon frankly, but if we are TO
accomplish that we must see to 1t that
no great appropriations so through in
the immediate future. If you take on
great blocks of expenditures you must
issue bonds"
NO REDUCTION IN WAR TANES.
Can there be reduction in the
war taxes?" asked Mr.. Sims, Demo
Crat, Tenncssec)
Not during the next two years"
'ln your estimates have you nclud-
ed any revenue from Porto Rico or the
Philippines" asked Mr.. Dockery.
II have not"
Mr.. Cannon's speech was in every
way Il notable one and doubtless will
furnish the text for a good deal of dis
cussion during the remainder of the
session.
At its conclusion Mr.. McRae. Demo
crat. Arkansas), and Mr.. Micrs, Dem
ocrit, lndiana). spoke earnestly in fav-
or of the immediate necessity for re-
trenchment. and Mr. Talbert. Demo
crat, South CarolinO, in opposition to
the ship subsidy bill.
BILLS PASSED.
During the early part of the session
bills were passed:
TO permit homesteaders in Florida
drivcn-ffen their homes by the storm
year and perfect titles to their home
sleaIs.
To remove the existing disability of
eX-Confedcrates which prevents them
from sitting ON Federal, petit and grand
jurics. tThis was the last of the no-
litical disabilities of ex-Confederatcs
10 be rcmovcdD
For the relief OF certain tobacconlsts
of Lynchburg, Va.
The bills providing for public build
ihgs at Altoona. Pa, and Blair City.
Ncb.. were passed and the House then
went into committee Of the whole (AIr.
sherman. of New York. in the chair.
and took up the consideration of the
sundry civil appropriation bill.
At . o'clock the committee rose and
the House adjourned.
TRANSFER OF HOBSON.
Representative Underwood, Of Ala
bama. has introduced tie following
Joint resolution:
That in recognition of the extraor-
binary heroism displayed by Richmond
Pearson IlobsOn by running the Mer-
rimac into the mouth of the harhor of
Santiago, Cuba on June 3. 1898. and
deNterously sinking said vessel in the
channel, the President is hereby au-
thoriZed to transfer the said Assistant
Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson
IiobSon from the construction CORPS to-
the line of the United States Navy and
TO promote him Ia such position therein
as. by and with the advice ana consent
OF the Senate, he may determine"