The Washington times., 1902-05-09
Opposes the Admission of
Arizona and New Mex
ico to Statehood.
CONSENTS TO ADMIT OKLAHOMA
Coufesses Tha. He Views Question From
Political Expediency Standpoint
Saws Statehood Plank Was "Quiggled"
In-Bill Goes Over Without Vote.

Quiggle Y. ito insert surrepti-
tiously, adroitly. corertiy, or otner
wise; to incorporate something IN
something without the knowledge of
somebody's to place a hidden plank
in a platform unbeknown to the con-
tractors.-Grosvenor's Abridged Die
tionary.
General Grosvenor coined a new word
yesterday in the House. It was the word
"ouiggle," derived from the name of the
New York statesman, Lemuel Eli Quigg.
The Ohio statesman was opposing the
omnibus statehood bill, which provides
for the admission to the Union Of the
Territories of Oklahoma, New Mexico. and
Arizona. Ills speech was interrupted
many times and volley Of questions was
fred at him.
Some of his Republican colleagues call
cd his attention TO the fact that the Re-
publican national platform Of 1909 de-
clared in favor of statehood for the Ter
ritories. In answer General Grosvenor
declared that parties did not live up to
many planks in their platforms; that
some of them were given no more atten-
tion than would be given to the barking
Of dog. and that as for himself he would
not be bound by some of them.
Plank "Quiggled In"
The responsibility for the statehood
plank in the platform of 1900 he charged
against Mr.. Lemuel Eli ouigg. ex-Repre-
sentative from New York, who, he said
inserted it without the knowledge of more
than ten members of the convention.
But the same plank was in the plat
form o: 1885, said Chairman Knox. How
do you account for its having been wig
gled into the PLATFORM"
II did not say that it was 'wiggled in.' :"
replied General Grosyenor: Il said 1T was
'quiggled' in" ILaughter.l
The statehood bill occupied the entire
attention OF the House yesterday. With
the exception of General Grosvenor's
speech and few remarks by Mr.. Parker
fRcp., y. j. all those who addressed
the House were IN favor of the measure.
When the bill was taken up in Commit
tee Of the Whole Mr.. Noon Dem, Tcnn.)
addressed the House In support of the
nsearurc He said that simple Justice to
the people of the three Territories de-
manded that they be accorded the rights
Of citizens of the various States.
He was followed by General Grosvenor.
who began by saying that the omnibus bill.
providing for the admission of the three
Territories mentioned, was species of log
rolling. The political status was consid-
cred every time Territory was admitted
to the Union.
He did not deny that he looked TO the
political side OF the question. and later on
in his speech he admitted that he might
favor the admission Of Oklahoma and take
his chances upon its being Republican
State. IL could not be denied. he declared
that Nevada was admitted for political res-
sons, 10 aid Northern sentiment In the
Senate.
Both parties, he said, INDUCED in n
great deal of home rule clap trap, Repub-
licans as well as Democrats. President
Cleveland and his party talked about home
rule, but sent Mr.. Springer and lot of
other politicians who wanted jobs TO the
Territories 10 hold Offices, and the Re-
publicans have done no better.
From Political Motives.
Mr.. Knox interposed to say that he had
heard General Grosyenor speak differently
upon the same subject. General Gros-
yenor said he voted for the admission Of
the Dakotas because he believed they
would be Republican States.
The Territories had no right to demand
admission as States; they had no political
right to become States; the power lay en-
tirely with Congress, he argued, and Con-
gress was not In any way bound ever to
admit them.
Nr. Rodey interrupted TO remind him
that in the treaty between the United
States and Mexico. whereby New Mexico
was ceded. the people of that Territory
were guaranteed statehood, and asked il
after fifty years il was not time that the
provision OF that treaty was carried into
effect.
In answer, General Grosvenor said that
Congress could do anything that you can
not compel It not TO do. II had not decided
to admit the Territories and there was no
appeal
General GrosYepor was interrupted many
times during his speech by Republicans.
as well as Democrats, and at times became
irritated by the character OF
questions fired At him.
The addition Of six votes in the Senate
from the new States. he said. would give