The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-26
PROCEEDINGS
IN CONGRESS.
The Army Reorganization Bill Con-
sumed Most Of the Time
At Yesterdays Session Of the Upper House
Of Congress.

His Undivided Support, Declar-
ing It the Best Measure Which
Has Ever Been Presented in
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-After two
hours devoted to the consideration OF
bills on the calendar to-day. the Sen
ate, at l o'clock, began the considera-
ton of the compromise army reorgan-
ization bill. Until a short time before
the measure was taken up, it was sup
posed that it would be passed to-day
without serious difficulties, but Wnen
it was learned by some Senators that
the bill provided for a permanent IN
crease in the standing army oDJec-
tons were heard, and it became evil
dent that the measure would nave TO
run the gauntlet of sharp criticism
German CD of Maryland declared
that no authorization of permanent
increase in the army should be given
and prepared an amendment as fol-
lows: In that each and every proVis-
ion of this Act shall continue IN 1oFce
until July /, 1901, and on and after
this date, the officers and men, lncluc-
ing general officers and staff ofncerS'
shall be restored to rank and num-
bers as provided for by law prior to
April l, 1885, except the cadets ap-
pointed prior to July /, 1901. and eS-
cept as provided for in the Act to au-
thorize two additional regiments OF
artillery, approved March s, 1898.
Speeches in support of the bill were
delivered by Hawley of Connecticut
Cockreu of Missouri, Carter of Mon
tana and Smith of New Jersey, ana
against it by German of Maryland and
Allen of Nebraska
The speeches of German, Carter ana
Cockrell were notable utterances- COCK
rell. who has persistently opposed
large standing army, gave the pendinS
measure his unequivocal and unquah
fled support, declaring it was the pest
army measure ever submitted to Con-
gress.
No agreement to vote on the bill had
heen reached when the Senate au-
journed.
IN THE HOUSE,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2o.-Owlng 10
the pressure of business the House
met at j o'clock to-day The Senate
bill granting a right of way through
the Nez Perces Indian Reservation 10
the Clear Water Short Line Ralifoaa
was passed: also, the Senate Dill TO
compensate certain persons for private
property in the Yellowstone PARK
Henderson of Iowa stated that on
account of the great amount Of pupiic
business to be disposed of during me
remainder of the session, 1T was oe-
sirable that the Huse meet hereafter
hills were yet to pass the House. he
said, ard but three had gone to 'ne
President. An order to meet at IL
o'clock was made.
Cochran CD of Missouri attempted
70 secure time to answer the state
ments made on the othe. side yester-
dav that there was nothing in the ra-
ture of an alliance between Aguinaido
and the American forces before the
capture of Manila.
Hull objected.
..This is not the first time" said
Cochran that the majority in the
closing hours of debate have made chal-
Ienges and then objected to replies
Their objections are made to cover their
retreat
Hull thereupon withdrew his objec-
what he said was the most important
chapter of the war. Upon the testi-
monv of three American Generals, ne
said that. first, we had solicited an al
lance. second. that it was solemnly
formed: third, that the F1lipinos kept
their faith. and fourth, that we shame
fully violated our compact He referreu
70 the reports of General Anderson,
General Greene and General MERIT. 10
prove his assertions of the valuabie alu
rendered by Aguinaldo and the insur-
gents.
Cochran also insisted that the money
said to have been embezzled by Aguln-
aldo (S40.00O had been used in the
purchase of arms and in fighting the
Spanish This. he said, was proven py
testimony of Consul Wildman-
Lewis CD of Washington delivered
sort of valedictory upon the conclusion
of his two terms in Congress. in which
he expressed his views. amid generous
applause from both sides, that no mat
fer what difference there might be as
70 our rights and duties in the Philip
mines. Congress should support our SOL
diers fighting abroad for the honor and
glory of their country
Lacey (R.) OF Iowa, dIleT cOTlpllIIleHt-
ing Lewis. denounced the other side
generally for firing into the rear of Otis
nv sounding the praises of Aguina'do
and Agoncillo upon the floor of the
House.
IT can saw what I desire to in two
sentences" said Cannon R) OF Illinois,
who then got the floor
IF the speeches made here yesterday
by Mr. Simpson and others had been
made yesterday in Manila they would
he arrested. tried by drumhead court
martial and shot. Republican ap-
plause and Democratic jeers) The
United States has and will continue 10
exercise sovereignty in the Philippines
If they are obstructed the power OF the
whole people, as represented by the
army and navy, will see to it that our
authority is maintained. and that the
rocks and mountains will fall upon any
individuals or any party which seeks to
obstruct us" Great Republican APP
plause)
Simpson, speaking to a question Of
personal privilege, to answer the state
ment of Cannon that if he (Simpson)
made his speech in Manila he would
have been court -martialed and shot,
perhaps this might be so, said Simpson,
derisively adding: But to be shot at
Manila is better than to be shot here
by an old muzzleloading brass cannon
There was great laughter at Simp-