The Washington times., 1902-01-10
NO NEED OF
EXTRA ENVOY.
House Opposition to EZ-
penSeS for Coronation.
SAY AMBASSADOR WILL ANSWER.
No Reason Seen by MIR. Kern Why
Special Representative should
Edward NII-Scntiment Against
Making Special DemonstrntiOn.

There is pronounced sentiment among
the members of the House against the
United States making any special demon
stration at the coronation of Edward VII.
Somehow or other the idea has gone forth
that the Government will be called upon
TO spend several hundred thousand dol
lars TO be properly represented at he
kingly festival; but an appropriation Of
this character must be made by Congress.
II is this fact that worries the members
who want to see the United States make
splurge at Edwards coronation
Representative Frederick ]. Kern of IL
lincis, who Will today introduce resolu-
tion forbidding the sending of the navy
to Join in the demonstration on the oc,
casion of the coronation of England's
King. in discussing the proposition that
the United States should make special
effort to come TO the front at the coro-
nation of Edward VII. said:
VIII Fight II Out.
Not one cent. not one dollar will l
vote for this country TO participate in the
coronation of Edward VII of England. On
the contrary. l will oppose with all my
rigor and strength any effort made in the
House to pass bill appropriating money
TO pay the expense OF sending representa-
lives of the army and navy TO attend the
coronation exercises of Edward VII
Just think for one moment" said Mr.
Kern. his eyes fairly swapping fire. .'of
the Inconsistency of the proposition
Here is the United States, the greatest,
mr.. oil arfn
sun ever shone upon, sending a special
envoy TO give, by his very presence, the
sanction and approval OF this Govern
saent TO the perpetuation of an eeete
monarchy! Could there be anything more
incongruous?
But that is not ALL We are TO send
our ships and lot of officers TO engage
In a naval demonstration TO add to the
homage of an individual who rules by
divine right. And that same sovereign,
or rather his monarchical Government is
now engaged in crushing out by brute
force the little life of the South African
Republic.
Lesson for Cubn.
How can we impress upon the Porto
Ricans, the Cubans, and the Filipinos
that we are sincere in our declaration
trat we want them to enjoy local self
government when in the face OF our pro-
lcssion we lend the presence OF our great
Government TO a function the object OF
which l. TO destroy democracy and uphold
the class at the expense OF the mass?
Does England send her ships or repre-
ientativcs of her army at the Inaugural
4 nf nj
Certainly not. And why? Because to do |
80 would be a tacit acknowledgment that
,ur republican form Of government is the
best for the people.
We have an Ambassador at the Court |
,f ST. James and he is all the representa- |
i've needed TO attend the coronation ex- |
.rciscs of Edward VII. He could with |
,ropriety represent this Government at |
he function just as the British Ambassa- /
ior may be said TO represent Great Brit
ain at the Inauguration OF our President. !
The people of this country will not |
rtand for the expenditure of a single |
aoliar for the purpose OF the United |
states making a demonstration at Ed
yards coronation while the British Gov /
trnmert is engaged in throttling The lib |
erty and life o. the Bocrs. struggling to
maintain their little Republic in South |
Africa"
Norton Opposes.
Congress may make an appropriation
.or the purpose OF enabling the Govern
ment TO take part in the demonstration
attendant on the coronation OF Edward
VII, but If such an appropriation IS made
Il will not be by my voice or vote" said
James A. Norton OF ONO.
And furthermore. such an appropria-
hon would not be endorsed by the people.