The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-16
ABLE DEFENDERS
FOR VOLUNTEER
Mr.. Hale Stlrs Up Hornet S
Nest in Senate.
THE NAVAL RESERVE
Maine Senator Inc ined to BelItill
Their usefuIn IS
MUST LEARN FROM OTHERS
If We Arc tc Beeome Great War Party, liz
SAYS. Some Sort Of compulsory Scrv.ce
viii Be Neeessary-scuators We're
on Their Fec. Quick TO Defend
Volunteer SO dizrs and
Sailors.
MUST LEARN FROM OTHERS
nv Associated Press. J

(By Associated Psess.)
WASHINGTON. Jan. ia spirited
discussion was procipitated In the Senate
to-day by some remarks submitted by
Mr.. Hale. of Maine, in respect to biiis
relating to the formation of a naval re-
serve. lie took strong ground against
the organization OF a naval reserve his
comments being construed by some Sen
ators as being a reelection upon volun-
teer soldiers and land military. HAIR a
dozen Senators were on their feet TO de-
Send the volunteers and National Guards
of the several States, and the DEBATE
took so wide a range that some OF tile
Senators went back TO the days of The
Revolution TO seek illustrations Tor thelr
arguments. While no action was poSsl-
bic at this time, it is likely the discus
sion upon the measures. should they be
reported Will be very lively. No bust
ness of special Importance was trans
acted, the time of the Senate being con-
sumed by matters of routine
Mr. IIoar, in presenting a petition from
railroad insurance and shipping inter
tsts, praying for the construction OF
lighthouses in some dangerous places
where light-ships are located now, said
that a proposition had been made by Il
responsible and intelligent builder TO
construct lighthouses at points where
Government engineers had considered At
iirpracticable to build lighthouses. lie
thought such a proposition ought 10 be
treated with respect. 1t was an Illus
tration of the marvellous inventive ability
OF this nation,
a concurrent resolution was adopted
providing for the printing Of S,5p copies
of the proceedings OF The Srtfley court
OF inquiry.
In introducing some bills relating TO
The organization aud maintenance of a
naval reserve, Mr.. Hale, of Maine, de-
clared that the reliance placed by some
people upon the naval reserve never
would lie realized. Experience had
shown, he said. that al the beginning ot
=; war plenty Of Young men were ready
10 enlist in the navy and enter the RANKS
of naval militia, but at the conclusion III
The war the interest in the organizations
ceased and IL was found difficult to main
tain them
COMPULSORY SERVICE.
&c was OF opinion that the United
States was not likely as a nation, TO
take interest in the militia forces either
of the land or the seq In time of stress
lie was certain that the country would
be obliged to depend upon volunteers,
called out in an emergency, or upon some
form of compulsory service
Iii, lie said, we are TO become great
ROVER NC viii have TO learn the lesson
other nations have learned. Every one
of the nations OF the world that StalloS
snarlirg at another depends TO some S eA-
scnt ,lpon some sort Of compulsory m.l-
larry service. England had learned this
lesson from her smallest and wlckeoest
war.
Mr.. Hale declared that England was
afout 10 resort To conscription to raise
men TO fight "a band of freencr- thou
sands of miles away" 1t had been
uroyed, he said, that naval militia was
not a success. OF course, 1t could be
maintained in "a lingering ialf-hcarted
hammer" But 1t never really amounted
TO much.
In conclusion lie said: .'jf we have de-
.ern1ined that we are 20 become a great
war power with great army and a
great navy, no system of volunteering
will answer the purpose
In response to an inquiry from Mr.
Jiawley. Mr. Hale said he did not sup
pose that the United States ever would
dispense absolutely with the militia. but
v-nuid continue to be maintained
in a nalf-hearted way. In time of war,
he did not think it would be worth reck-
oning with.
PLENTY OF DEFENDERS.
aNt-
son. Of Illinois; Nh. Teller, of Colorado
M. Hoar. Of Massachusetts. and Mr.
Bacon, of Georgia, were drawn into the
debate in defense OF the militia forces OF
the various States. Mr.. Hale finally dis
claimed any intention to reflect upon the
National Guard.
MIR. Hoar said that while the naval mil
ita was vet in an experimental stage, II
was manifested that in every wal'ilke
emergency the country must tie protect
cd by a trained militia or by a regular
army or both. 1t had been proved that
the United States ought to have a gooo
regular army OF moderate strength, sup.
,leYncnted by a strong militia force
Mr. Hoar. referring to the training o.
sailors in civil life. said there was anothe,
fact not generally lnown Cur indepen6
ence in the War OF the Revolution hac
been won at sea It was not the French
alliance bat the rate OF maritime insur
ance which compelled the unwilling mon
arch to come to peace The rate o. insur
snce on English commercial shirs they
was .wen;y-eirht per cert. in The Medi
terr8nean.
After Mr.. Bacon had protested that /
was tho yaior OF our soldiers and sailor
that enabled the colonies 10 San: the'
indepeadence, and not the rates of insGr
ance on English ships, Mr. Tll,rtan IN
sisted that MIR. fIoar should give som
OF the credit of achieving independenc
TO other colonies than New ENGLAND
Amid laughter and applause he declared
..There's glory enough to. go around. q
our great Admiral IN command at III
battle OF SANTIAGO said.
DUTIES ENACTED.
AZ the conclusion o. the discussion Mr
Eoa, introduced the following resolution
1.esolved. That the President II. ~ li
judgment i, be not iiicompatf tfsle w
l,f f.afiiIt.ssifsd 10 in