Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-17
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ject Of England's alleged attitude ol
antagonism previous to the war with
Spain. He demanded the retiremen,
of Secretary Hay, the man who was
responsible. he said. for the republic
abandoning her time-honored ideals
and isolation from the political wran
giles OF Europe. III newspaper sto
ries are true" he said, "Pauncefote
should be compelled to take the first
ship home"
Wheeler said he would not discuss
the subject of members of the presi-
dents family attending the crowning
of England's king. Referring to
Prince Henry, he deplored the fact
that ''We are spending thousands OF
dollars to see Dutchman take charge
of little ship"
Does Germany criticise the presi
dent of the United States for enter
tanning Lafayette?" asked Grosvenor.
Of Ohio.
NO" replied Wheeler.
Marquis Lafayette was nobleman
assisting down-trodden people to
liberty"
Does Germany criticise the action
OF democratic president entertaining
the Prince of Wales?" continued Gros-
venor.
That's different altogether" re-
piled Wheeler. The republicans
laughed loudly.
1T was different case. The prince
was travelling incognito, but this did
not prevent government officials from
entertaining him at government ex-
pense throughout his stay" replied
;Grosvenor
Wheeler continued: "If that is the
case, | question the wisdom of the
democratic president, but don't accept
the premises as correct. He has the
habit of manufacturing history to suit
himself"
Grosvenor: well, accept the
gentleman's issue, anyhow" Confu-
sion of voices and raps of gavel by
Temporary Speaker Lacy of Iowa,
closed the incident, and the regular
order was resumed.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. A.
The friends of Lord Pauncefote say he
can easily prove that the second col
lective note of the powers to Presi-
dent Mckinley and which was intend
Spain, did not originate with Lord
Pauncefote, as Germany claims.
There is talk of a conspiracy on the
part OF representatives of oIner pow
ers to oust Pauncefote as dean of the
diplomatic corps. 1t is said the feel
ing exists that he has had undue pres
tige in the state department. Cam
bon. the French ambassador. would
succeed Pauncefote. This fact is
agreeable. especially to Russia. Aus
tria, and presumably to Germany.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. Alt
was an afternoon of excitement in the
house of representatives, created by
Mr.. Wheeler's phillipic against Secre-
tary Hay Quite dramatic was the
southerner's demand for the resigna-
ton of the secretary of state, and
equally passionate was the reply of
Mr.. Bartel OF Illinois. No man in re
cent years, said he. had reflected such
credit upon diplomatic service as
had John Hay. He referred especial
ly to the Chinese crisis. and said Mr..
Hays acts throughout that time had
won the commendation Of the civilized
world. Mr.. Bartels said he could not
be silent when such an attack was
made on an American who had cast
such lustre on our diplomacy. After
this the excitement slowly subsided.
and the house resumed consideration
of the pension bill.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. a.
Governor Taft. under the advice of
specialists will submit to second op-
GRAFTON before returning to the Philip
pines. He resumed his narrative of
Philippine conditions before the SEN
ate committee today. He said the
jury system could not be introduced
there on account OF the ignorance of
ninety per cent of the people. The
difficulty of finding judges above re-
proach would make a certainty of cor
ruption.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. A.
Precisely at ten O'Clock this morning
President Roosevelt sat at his desk
in the White House. He was In a
very happy frame of mind. After five
days of anxiety spent at the bedside
of his son is Massachusetts he greeted
the officials at the Capitol very cor
daily and received large number OF
visitors before two O'Clock. At noon
he received a dispatch from Groton
saying the boy was progressing ia.
vorably and is out of the woods. Dl.
rectly after lunch this afternoon Miss
Alice Roosevelt will leave for Groton.
She will reach New York this even
ing. spend the night there and go to
Groton In the morning. AS soon as
young Fred Is well enough to stand
a journey he will be brought home as
a convalescent. Mrs. Roosevelt and
Miss Alice hope to be In Washington
when Prince Henry arrives in New
York the latter part OF next week.
A programme was arranged some time
ago for the entertainment of his high.
ness. which will be fully carried out
LONDON, Feb 14.-The viceroy OF