The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-01-24
CONGRESS.
A Synopsis Of the Proceedings
of Both Branches.
TUESDAY. JAN. u.


bill was continued. The principal speeches
against the bill were made by Mr.. Berry,
of Arkansas; Mr.. Bacon, of Georgia, and
AIR. Teller. of Colorado. Mr.. Warren, of
| Wyoming. delivered an extended argument
in support of the bill Mr.. Bacon's amend
ment striking out of the bill the discre-
tionary authority conferred on the Presi-
dent TO increase the size of the army was
laid on the table by the decisive vote of
80 to 90.
Does the Senator Think, asked Mr..
Scott, of West Virginia, of Mr.. Bacon,
that the vote of the American people
last Fall Indicated that they are afraid
of a standing army
Mr.. Bacon said he did not think the
American people had passed upon the
question. He said the Republicans had
taken advantage of the mistakes of their
political-opponcnts. They won the fight
on the financial question and the full din
ncr-pail."
Mr.. Hanna said every issue of the Kan
sas City platform had been met and dis
posed of. lie regarded imperialism as
a fake issue.
The vote on Mr.. Proctor's motion to lay
Mr.. BacOn'S amendment on the table was:
Ieas-Allison. Bard, Burrows, Carter,
Clark, DOlliycr, Fairbanks, Foraker, Eos
ter, Frye, Gallinger. Hanna, Hausborough,
Hawlcy, Kean. Kyle, Lindsay, Lodge, Nc
Comas, McCumbcr. McEncry, McLaurin,
Mcmillan, Morgan. Nelson, Perkins, Plat
Conn, Platt IN. ". Pritchard. Proctor,
Quarles, Scott, Sewcll. Shoup. Spooner,
Stewart, Thurston, Warren, Wolcott-39.
Nays-Allen, Bate, Berry, Butler CAT
cry, Clay. Cockrell, Culberson. Daniel,
Harris. Hcitfeld. Jones (Ark.l. Pettigrew,
Pettus, Rawlins, TaliafeGro, Teller,
Townc Turley. Turncr-10.
The amendment was 10 strike ont of the
bill the words comforting upon the Presi-
dent power to increase from the minimum
to the m;GIimum limit, the strength of the
infantry, artillery and cavalry arms Of the
service"
Mr.. Teller said no man had given good
reason for an army of 100000 men. 1T
is the policy of the party in power to have
100000 men," said he. 1T may be that
the proposed increase has some connec-
ton with the change that seems to be TAX
ing place IN the country. 1t may be that
the cry of Imperialism has some ground;
that it is feared imperialism will not suit
the people, and, therefore, that the great
army is not intended to put down anar-
chists, revolutionists and insurrectionists
in the Philippines, but those at home"
Mr.. Warren challenged the statement
that the bill provided for q standing army
of 100000. 1t provides, he maintained,
for standing army of $4,000. all OF whom
are absolutely needed, according to infor
nation laid before Congress. He said as
business proposition the bill ought to be
disposed of.
In the House the River and Harbor bill
were finished in the Committee of the
Whole.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16.
In the Senate on Wednesday the Pen
sion Appropriation bill was reported and
went to the calendar
Consideration Of the Army bill was re-
sumed. Mr.. Allen made an extended dis
cussion of the measure He spoke in be-
half of the Filipinos, and he was opposed
to the bill, because its avowed purpose was
to provide soldiers TO be sent to the Phil
ippines. The FiIipinos never owed ale
glance to the United States, but to their
own island Government.
The haZing at West Point was roundly
denounced by Senators Money, Allen and
McCumber. Mr.. Money said some cadets
had been hazed to degree that would
have warranted the hazen killing the ha-
Zers. Mr.. Allen said they ought to have
been killed, and Mr.. Money added that
if he were cadet and was hazed in so
cowardly and brutal a manner he would
kill the hazers, if the opportunity did not
come for hundred years afterwards.
In discussing the bill Mr.. Hawley said
every soldier in the army under this bill
would be volunteer. We do not regard
it as permanent standing army. The
longest period of enlistment is only three
years. We shall be here next year, and
can take care of the situation as may be
deemed advisable"
Mr.. Butler, of North Carolina, said this
was q sham and a dodge and not a rea-
son for action.
The House considered various features
of the River and Harbor bill, and finally
passed it. Mr.. Cushman, of Washington,
attempted to prevent the Committee of the
Whole from rising and reporting the bill
to the House, but he was overwhelmed,
the vote being 1S5 to 9. The Committee
arose. Mr.. Cushman moved to recOmmit
the BILL He demanded the ayes and noes
but was unsupported. Mr.. Sulzer, of New
York, demanded the ayes and noes on the
passage of the bill. Only 13 members
backed the demand, and the bill was
passed without division.
THURSDAY, JAN. Il.
In the Senate on Thursday the Army
| bill was considered. Mr.. Money reverted
to haZing and he also attacked that part
of the bill comforting discretionary power
on the President to increase the strength
Of the army, holding this to be an abdica-
ton of authority by Congress that was
unwaTFantable and inexcusable.
Senator McCOmas argued in favor of
eliminating the age limit as applied to the
appointment Of officers In the Regular
Army from the Volunteer service urging
that the President be given discretion to
appoint any competent officer irrespective
Of age.
In the House the consideration of the
bill to revise and cOdify the postal laws
was considered.
FRIDAY, JAN. IS.
In the Senate on Friday Mr. Gallinger
vigorously advocated his amendment pro-
viding for the reyoking OF all licenses
granted TO American licensees, and that
none be granted, and providing against
the manufacture, importation or sale of
beer, wines or distilled liquors