The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-13

said, carried 81, 705 534 being SIPS $50 less than
the estimates and $46 675 less than the cur
rent law; All diplomatic and consular offices
IN the Hawaiian islands, Porto Rico and
Cuba were abolished by the bill, effecting
saving In salaries of $4,000.
There was some criticisms by Mr.. Handy
(Dem.) OF the conduct of the Bureau
OF American Republics under the former
director, the late Joseph Smith, which drew
out warm defense of that officer from
Mr.. Hit. The latter said that while Mr.
Smith may have developed certain lines OF
the work of the bureau beyond the limta-
ions there should be no aspersion upon a
conscientious, able and faithful officer
whose zeal may have led him too far. Mr.
Smith he said, had sacrificed his life to his
devotion TO duty.
Mr.. Dinsmore then yielded two hours to
Mr. Carmack Dem, TENN, who delivered
a carefully prepared argument in opposition
TO the policy of the administration relative
10 the Philippines. He protested against
launching this government on career of
conquest and criminal aggression. The Pres
ident he declared was now waging wa
upon his own responsibility Tor his own pur-
pose. While the war against Spain mad been
blessed OF God, this war fer the conquest
OF the Phllpplnes was a CRIME aSablst 1t
erty and the curse of God was upon It. 1t
reVolutionized every tradition of he Re
Pubilc II was being entered On thonght-
lessly and recklessly without considering
the cost. 1t was in utte contempt Cf the
solemn warnings of the greatest and wisest
OF our statesmen The flag was to be kent
noating over the Philippines ruJ nor single
freeman was TO stand beneath its folds. A
country Inat was NOT nj Tor Tree man )
home was not fit for a free mans flag.
Democratic applause)
He spoke of the tremendous cost distant
possessions would entail upon us, drawing
his Illustrations from the countries of
europe. England he said, expended one
third of her revenue for the cost of past
wars and One-third in preparing for future
wars Only one-third was expended to meet
the current necessities of government. But,
more than the monetary cost, said he. would
be the loss of our sense OF security and
peace of mind. War would threaten US con-
stantly and to meet ii we would have to
be armed to the teeth on sea end land. Once
a nation tasted of colonial empire 1t became
a passion The appetite was never satisfied.
Yet one of the worlds greatest men had
declared that colonial empire had never
Macaulay affirms it, Lord Beaconsfeld de-
clared that England's colonies were a mill
stone about her neck He referred sarcastic
ally to Secretary Cages alleged statement
profit could go hand in hand. He wanted to
know if we could serve God and MammOn
at the same time Mr.. Carmack was liberal
ly appauded and congratulated by his col
leagues when he concluded.
Mr.. Gaines Dem., TENN followed with
an argument against the power of the
United States to acquire territory except for
the purpose of making States of such terri
tory.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Gaines's remarks
Mr.. Hit announced that his side did not
desire to consume the time allotted TO it and
the bill was reported to the House and
passed without division or amendment.
On motion of Mr. Lacey the bill to extend
the scope of the fish commission to game
birds was sent to conference after a motion
to postpone the bill indefinitely had been
voted down, 80 to Il.
A bill was passed authorizing the Little
River Railroad Company to construct a
railroad through the Choctaw and Chicka-
saw Indian reservations. Then, at $40 p. M,
the HOUSp adjourned