Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
ARM0R PLATE
DISCUSSION.
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eyes TO the possibilities of the situation.
we could never allow the Danish ISL
ands to pass into any other hand than
ours. The European nation which
should undertake to ts.lSe possession of
these Islands right on the road to the
canal and 10 make OF them great naval
stations would by that very act become
an enemy OF ours. We could submit to
no such thing as that. The Monroe
doctrine is great protection to the
United States. Men OF all parties
Democrats. Republicans and Populists
without distinction. adhere TO that.
II am b. no means sure that some
European nation (perhaps ono whose
navy is now receiving such rapid in
crease may not test lie Monroe doc
trluc. We may be called upon to pro-
tect that doctrine in Brazil or in some
other South American country.
ALREADY too much time has been lost
II the Monroe doctrine should be en-
dangered. or if our coast should be
menaced. we should be prepared and ii
would lie weak excuse that we had
been engaged in throttling an eggre-
gious monopoly"
In a colloquy with Mr. Lodge. Mr..
Tillman said it was we'll known that
the navy Of the United States was
superior 10 that of Germany
MIR. Lodge pointed to the great in
crease that now WAS being made in the
German Navy.
IF the Senator thinks" said Mr..
Lodge. there is no danger 10 he APP
pretended. l fear he undertakes the
Importance of the subicct-a subject to
Which nave given much thought and
considerations.
MI Bacon Of Georgia. advocated the
construction of a government factory,
because. he believed. it would be a pro-
lection OF the interests of the United
states. lie strongly advocated the pro-
moe inc it.- =,
the country might he prepared 10 de-
TEND the Monroe doctrine and its coast.
At the same time he deprecated the
fact that The government was, rs he
said, at the mercy Of the arrnor trust.
SENATOR DANIEL SPEAKS.
Mr.. Daniel of Virginia, spoke
"It H. evident" he said. "that the ar
moTed battlcship cannot be regarded
longer as the king Of the ocean. The
gun has superseded the armor. 1t is a
question whether. in view of TIE Won
derful work az these snft-nosed shells.
which not only penetrate the armor.
but so through the ship and out on the
other side. we should build any moro OF
these iron candle boxes
Mr.. Daniel said ali nations should I'M
derstand that the Monroe doctrinc
would be defended even If the United
states had to fight.
NO nation on this earth" said he.
would be so fatuous as To seek To be
troad.nC upon the skirts Of the United
states. II is a mighty serious business,
in which any nation Is likely To De
worstcd.'
Mr. Daniel said that this government
made the Monroe doctrine and ii would
make any other doctrine that might be
necessary for It's Interests.
hut he had no alarmist views as to
war. Il would build an armor plant
now and 1 would let the battleships
wait for armor until we could make IT,
! would let this gigantic trust know
that we are not helpless and submis-
sive."
Mr. Penrose, of Pennsylvania. offered
an amendment authorizing the Sccre-
tary of the Navy 10 procure the best
quality OF armor for the battlesAips
Maine. Ohio and Missouri at SOLO
long ton including royalties. lie Wig
orously protested against the dcnunc!a-
tion of the armor manufacturers.
Mr. F.lkins, OF West Virginia, argued
against a government plant. rs did Mr..
Allison. who spoke on the scare OF
economy. Tho latter said it would be
four years before q government armor
plant could be put on Il ship.
At $40 r. m. the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE BREAKS a RECORD.
The House to-day broke all records in
the matter of passing private pension
bills. In all $50 bills were passed.
Among them was the Senate bill 10
pension the widow of the late General
Guy V. Henry AS the bill passed the
Senate it carried 500 per month, but
the House reduced this amount to $40.
y bill amending the law providing Cor
communication of travel and subsistence
allowances. SO as to allow Il uniform
rate of 4 cents per mile for officers and
enlisted men, was passed.
The House aQ iOurnel over until Mon
day.