Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08

Guard from 100000 to Sl.O0o.OO0
Mr.. Hay, Virginia. said the war with
Spain demonstrated that the future Of the
National Guard was OF vital importance
to the country.
The proposed bill simply increased the
III for the guard without
or its organization for effective work in
time OF war. Mr.. Hay thought coupled
should be some general ffnit esisiation along n
tho line OF the bill no had prepared some
time ago. Tho bill was passed. 1888 to Q.
G. A. r. PENSION BILL.
An hours debate on the G. a. r. PEN
sion bill was given each side.
After remarks by over dozen speak
ers. the bill was passed without a dis
sentinS voice.
FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
4 bill was passed to authorize the re-
terry at New Bern, N c.
A, 4 bill bin was passed authorizing the es-
lima OF station to investigate problems
connected with marine fisheries interests
of the Middle and South Atlantic States,
AT 40 p. m. the House adjourned.
IN THE SENATE.
Of the Senate. Mr., Teller. Colorado. de-
urged the senate to extend it's
TO the Beers III their contest with Great
Britain. He devoted himself to n dis
which, he maintained could not be con-
sidered as an unfriendly net by tho Brit
ish government. During the remainder
sideratton the naval appropriation bill
Mr.. Chambers amendment to curtail the
Increase OF the marine corps created some
SO to II. The bill was not completed
Notice was given that the armor- plat
provision would be considered in secret
hut
were TO be called to the Senate's attcn-
circuit and district courts OF the United
States III Florence. s. c.. was passed
CONFERENCE AGREED TO.
The Senate agreed to the request by the
House for q conference on the army ap-
preparation bill. and Senators Hawley, Sc
we'll and Cockrell were named as con-
| ferees.
A conference was also agreed to on the
fortiflcatons appropriation bill, Senators
Perkins, Warren and Pettigrew being
named rs conferces.
CUBAN PLANK PARAPHRASED.
Mr.. Teller. Colorado. then called from
paihy for the Beers. and addressed the
Senate.
MIR. Teller called attention to tho fact
the Cuban plank OF the Republican ma
| tional platform in 1886. He found n pre-
cedent for 1t In the resolution offered in
r.
Clay. OF Kentucky In 1881. In the interest
| of the South American republics, and in
| many subsequent resolutions OF similar
He said It was argued that the Beers
were not struggling for liberty but were
simply in rebellion. against the British
them. He regarded this rs a begging OF
| the question unworthy of serious con-
fideration; He maintained that Great
claims II made upon the Beers and the
South African republics.
TRIBUTE TO THE BOERS.
Mr.. Teller paid high tribute to the
Beers as people, denominating them as
a kindly, brave. wise and Christian peo-
I'VE ought said Mr.. Teller, ito do
clare our sympathy for the Beers. ] have
said nothing against the government Of
Great Britain. and l do not intend to. ex-
Great Britain and the United States is
against this war; i believe that II the
great and noble woman who presdes over
Engiand mad had her way there would
have been no war
~ bill was then passed constituting Bur-
ham, nam d n; C.. a port Of delivery in The Gus
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Consideration was then begun of the
naval appropriation bill. The measure
carried $50, SS7,6l6 as 1t passed the House;
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An amendment was agreed to. allowing
iisiNat oilcer3 mlleagc ut the rate or eight
cents mile when travelling "outside the
limits of the United States in North
America"
THE MARINE CORPS.
The committee amendment prohibiting
the appointment OF additional officers and
enlistment OF privates in the Marine
Corps was vigorously antagonized. Mr..
Stewart thought the amendment looked to
the abandonment OF our island posses
| sions and the serious Gripping of an arm
of the navy.
Mr.. Foraker was opposed to the amend
now short 1900 men and 10 officers. He
paid tribute to It's efficiency.
Mr. Chandler the author OF the amend
ment. said this was the only amendment
In the Dill looking to a reduction or eX-
penses. He believed that about one mar
| Inc TO five senmen would make a SYM
metrical naval complement
ON SHORE DUTY.
In answer to a. suggestion, made by
Mr.. Tillman, Mr.. Lodge said he did not
approve OF keeping naval officers engaged
at clerical work on shore.
Mr.. Chandler said there were between
$50 and 200 officers on shore duty. 1t was
| too many
On motion Of Mr.. Hawley. the amend
| ment was laid on the table. 30 TO IA. The
reading of the bill was not quito COM
pleted.
Mr.. .Tilman gave notice. in which Mr..
Chandler Joined, that tomorrow he would
insist that the armor-plate provisions OF
the bill be considered in secret legis-
lative session on account Of some facts
that wore to be elected In tho debate.
| At p. m. the Senate adjourned
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| Philadelphia, Pa, May 7.-Another