Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

set on foot any reasonable testimonial Of
regard and respect. but he did not see
now the government OF the United States
could recognize. as Senator Butler had
suggested. those who had taken up arms
against the Union.
Mr.. Butler protested against the Ian
gliage OF Mr.. Chandler. as he had already
explained, he said. that the South did not
take up arms against the Union, except
I'm self-dcfcnce
PROPERTY DESTROYED BY YAM
KEGS.
81 wish the Senator would explain" in
quired Mr.. Chandler, little later, upon
what theory the United States Govern
ment could be asked to pay for property
i'm the South destroyed by the forces Of
the Unon?"
whenever" replied Mr.. Butler. "thc
Senator will explain 10 me why We should
pay Spain $2O.Oo000c for the privilege Of
not being whipped by the Fflipinos, 1 will
answer his question"
"FOr an answer to his question" re-
torted MI. Chandler. 81 must refer tho
Senator TO the senior Senator from Mas
sachuseus" (Nlr. HooD. 0aughterJ
At the conclusion Of his speech, Mr..
Butler Withdrew his amendment.
BATES STATES CONFEDERATE PO-
SITION.
Mr.. Bate DemocraO. OF Tennessee. an
OK Confederate soldier Of distinguished
bravery. I'm presenting some resolutions in
opposition to the Butler amendment, eX-
pressed the belief that this was not the
time 70 discuss the issues Of the civil war
The Confederate soldiers, he said. We're
not here knuckling and kneeling in order
TO obtain pensions.
The South. aided by its glorious women
had thus far been able 10 care for its
brave soldiers. Monuments had been
raised TO them I'm the past, and more
would bc raised ih the future. While he
I'm common with every other eX-COniede-
rate soldier. believed the South was right
I'm it's struggle. the discussion of me
question was a thing of the past. ana ne
was glad the amendment had been with
drawn.
Mr. Pattus DemocraO. Of Alabama, ap-
pealed TO senators not 20 attempt 10 re-
new the war. An agreed that II had
ended at Appomattox and nobody wanted
any more of II.
As several senators had expressed
desire 10 speak on the pending bm II
went over until the morning hour to-
morrow.
Then. at 5:2j. on motion OF Mt Gaihnser'
the Senate adjourned.
ARMY BILL ~ HOUSE.
The third day Of the debate I'm the
House of Representatives upon the Dill
for the reorganization and increase OF the
regular army passed without notable m
cident Its feature was an hours speech
by Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio. whose utter
ances. rightly or wrongly. are frequently
supposed 10 reflect the views of the Pres
idcnt.
Mr.. Crosvpnor declared most emphati-
c3llv that the present situation in the
philippines was due 10 the open opposition
I'm this country TO ratification Of the peace
treaty. He announced that the future
of the Philippines was a matter for Con-
gress 10 decide. 8Vd that for the present
to announce a policy would be 90 uaurp
the authority ~ Congress.
NOTIFICATIONS PROBABLE.
The friends OF the blu continue TO ex-
press great confidence in its passage. but
they admit that some important modiaca-
tions may be made. The advocates
of n general staff detailed from the line
may be successful and the size ~ ;ne
infantry companies may be reduced.
The other speakers Of the day were
Nessrs. Bromweu Republican). of Chic;
Stewart Republicam. of New Jersey;
Tongue Republican. Of Oregon. m sup
mort of the bill; Nessrs. Dinsmore Demo
Gran. of Arkansas; Jett Democrat. or
Illinois: McRao DemocraO. Of Arkansas
I'm opposition TO &c. and Mr. Marsh dtepub-
lican). of Illinois I'm favor ~ the hiii with
certain notifications.
At O'Clock tie fT5use recessed until
p. NJ.
HOUSE NIGHT SESSION.
At the night session the feature was an
hours speech by White RepubIicam. OF
North Carolina the only colored mem
Der of the House. against election me
tbods i'm the South The other speakers
were Mr.. Connolly Republicam. OF liii-
nois i'm support of The bin. and Messrs
Lewis DemocraO, Of Georgia; Lamb
Democrat. o. Virginia. and Maxwell
Populisp. i'm opposition to the BILL Al
1llO the House adjourned.