New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE,
DEBATE ON THE URGENT DEFICIENC,
BILL TAKES A WIDE RANGE.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The time OF the HOUSE of
Representatives occupied to-day in general de-
bate the Urgent Deficiency Appropriation bill
Mr. Cannon. who was in charge of the measure,
explained that the bill provided for the government
services for the current fiscal year where existing
appropriations not sufficient. 1t carried SIS.
7o4 $50. He answered many inquiries about various
items in the bill
Mr. Richardson. the Democratic leader pressed
Mr.. Cannon TO know under what law it was pro-
posed to appropriate $4,000 for permanent mill
tary post Manila.
The chairman of the Appropriations COMMITTEES
replied that there no specific law to estaoish
such military post but whether under the general
organization of the army in the field such an ap-
preparation was In order 1t would remain for the
chairman of tie Committee of the Whole to deter
mine when the appropriation was reached
How much of the s1.S7sss1 which it is proposed
to appropriate under the War Department is 10
go to the Philippines" Mr.. Richardson asked
"Only this $4,000 Is TO go to the Philippines d.
rect" replied Mr.. Cannon, who proceeded to argue
that the treaty with Spain imposed on the United
States certain duties relative to the Philippines
which might make such an appropriation IN oroer-
He thought 1t wise to have an army post at
Manila as to have one at Chicago, or any other
place in this country. Mr. Cannon called attention
to the fact that the word permanent did not sp-
pear in the bill before military post
rs II not within the power of the general COM
manding in the Philippines to establish a post at
Manila as a military necessity? asked Mr.. Cum
mings. of New-York
I'm my opinion" replied Mr. Cannon, "he not
only has the power but it Is his duty to estaoish
a military post there. The United States Is IN the
Philippines. The army is there Treaty ooisauons
send us there. The law sends us there, ana IN
nv Judgment we will be there forever and day.
The item of 500 900 for rural free delivery service
was discussed at some length. Mr. Cannon ex-
plained that it not a deficiency appropriation
properly speaking. but one to provide for eighteen
hundred additional routes before the expiration OF
the fiscal year.
FOR PRINCE HENRYs ENTERTAINMENT.
When pressed for explanation as to the reason
for the proposed appropriation OF s4o"o Tor the
emergency fund OF the State Department. Mr.. Can
non admitted that It for the entertainment OF
Prince Henry of Prussia. my understanding, said
he 'is that the Emperor OF Germany addressed
letter to the President of the United States Inform
ing him that his brother, Prince Henry, was about
to visit the United States, and was especially
charged with a message or consratuiation anu
goodwill 10 the people Of the United states. Ihe
President conceived II to be his duty. as the head
OF a great nation properly TO receive and enter
tain the representative of another great nation
Precedent for his existed in the case OF the
entertainment of Princess Eulalie in lssS- from
every standpoint believe It is apt and proper that
thare should be suitable entertainment OF the repre-
sentative of a great people beyond the sea. who
have given US so much OF our bone and Drawn and
brain" (Applause)
Mr. Livingston OF Georgia. the ranking minority
member of the Appropriations Committee, Old not
think the pending bill should be criticised.
Mr. Hull chairman OF the Committee on Military
Affairs questioned the right OF the Committee on
Appropriations to provide in general appropriation
for the establishment OF the military post at Manila
Champ Clark OF Missouri, wanted TO know who
was going to pay the expenses OF the extraordl-
nary aggregation of talent consisting of Whiteiaw
Reid Captain Clark General WILSON, young PIER
pont Morgan and young Wetmore." who were to be
dispatched to London 10 His Sacred Majesty
King Edward VIZ crowned. We 20 pay the
expenses OF Prince Henry 5 visit said Mr.. Clark.
and IT was L poor rule that did not work both
ways II IL was right and proper for US 70 pay for
the entertainment OF Prince Henry. why should not
England pay the expenses OF the special embassy.
He said he was ~teetotay opposed to paying
cent on that head. But he glad 10 entertain
Prince Henry. because it would give the lie to the
impression certain Angiomanlacs Were trying TO
foster that we we're In league witn EnglSnd
c6,1renfs on The Increase in government expend-
iture. which had grown. he said. from 80 per
sgpe5 sapts9 tbat N If these otons govsrnnent expend
m Irres wSa{ %ag G the M R
statement that Would hold TO the Philippines
melancholy declaration Holding to the Philip
ocOOOS and costing at the rate OF si2oooooo
a month.
THE INCREASE IN EXPENSES.
Mr. Cannon txitted Mr. Clark with having voted
for the s5Ooo0oO appropriation for the ST Louis Ex-
position Taking up Mr.. Clsrk's statement that the
from 81 30 in 1850 to Sl2 in 1900 Mr.. Cannon said il
was absurd compare the situation then and now.
As an evidence of the changed conditions he pointed
that pensions aud other things growing out OF
the Civil War had cost sa,Ooo0o0Ooo
Proceeding, Mr.. Cannon declared himself the
friend OF the constitution. which. he said followed
the flag everywhere He closed follows:
glory In speaking the English language. glory
IN the Anglo Saxon, the English. the American
literature 1 glory In our foreign trade But I
cannot forget that One-half OF our great foreign
trade is done with brethren under the nag OF
Great Britain, who speak the same language That
do l am for German policy; am FOR French
policy; am for correct policy. and for Great
is right. when she is best customer am for
treating her as such-for meeting her half way and
standing with her stand with other nations
and with other civilizations. And. thank God
enough 10 say. Thus far. and no further Shalt
thou come cloud applause0
Mr. De Armond of Missouri. sarcastcaily rtdi- ,
culed the remarkable appearance OF the gentleman
from Illinois (Mr Cannon) in the garb and gulse OF
friend of the constitution
Mr.. De Almond defended the war for the liberia
ton Of Cuba II not designed as war OF
spoliation. It's objects and fruits not turned
into criminal aggression by the Democrats That |
guilt belonged to the Republicans. There was moth
ing logical in connecting the for the relief OF
Cuba and the perpetual occupation OF the Philip |
pines by force or arms Continuing, he said
would have scorned at the beginning the sugges-
the champions of freedom, the rescuers Of the |