The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
DEBATE STIRS
LEGISLATORS
Brisk Speeches Delivered in
the House of Representatives
Before Holiday Adjournment
MINORITY Is ARRAIGNED
Speaker Becomes Weary Of
the Forensic Controversy and
the Lawmakers Go Homeward

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2o.-This was
field day in the House. The naval ap-
preparation bill was under considera-
ton and the discussion encompassed
various topics, much of it revolving
more or less around politics.
After Mr.. Dayton (Republican) of
Virginia Of the Committed on Naval
Affairs had pleaded for a larger navy,
Mr. Hitchcock (Democrat) Of Nebraska
declared that there was gross national
extravagance in the annual appropria-
ton bills. he asserted, too that the
larger items in the army and navy
supply bills went TO the trusts. Mr..
Hardwick (Democrat) of Georgia pre-
cipitated a discussion on the Philip
pine question by declaring that the
retention Of the islands was respon-
sible for the demand for larger navy.
Mr.. Townsend Of Michigan ar
raigned the minority for the action
toward the Panama canal
Mr.. Thayer having asserted that the
Democrats were not opposed to the ca
nal, Mr.. Townsend said that the minor
ity leader, Mr.. Williams Of Mississippi,
had found it necessary TO make such
declaration. Mr.. Townsend said he had
been able to discover the Democratic
position on the canal from the speeches
he had heard complaining Of the Gov
ernment and ether speeches in opposi-
tion 10 what had been said. At 4:45 p.
m. the committee arose and the follow
ing bills were passed:
For the relief Of settlers on lands in
Sherman County. Oregon; 10 regulate
the practice Of medicine and surgery
in the Indian Territory; regulating the
practice OF pharmacy in the Indian
Territory: to ratify the act Of the Leg
islature Of Arizona providing for an is
sue Of bonds 10 build a station for ag-
ricultural experiments in Arizona.
Payne moved 10 adjourn. Williams.
standing in the center of the aisle we'll
down in front. moved that when the
House adjourn il be until Tuesday in
order that proper respect might be
paid to George Washington.
The Speaker said that the motion
Of the gentleman from New York had
precedence, whereupon Williams
moved that a recess be taken until
Monday noon. at which time Wash
ington's farewell address should be
read and afterward the House should
adjourn. The Speaker announced
that the motion of Mr.. Payne took
precedence over the motion to take a
recess.
Williams then appealed TO Payne to
withdraw his motion. that the House
might adjourn over in memory of
George Washington.
Payne replied il would be more
patriotic for the House TO be in ses-
sion on Monday and celebrate the
birthday of George Washington by
preparing TO build navy than to
spend the day about Washington. Will
liams suggested that the galleries were
empty and sagain appealed to Payne,
but the latter adhered TO his stand.
Then" said Mr.. Williams, Il will
give notice that on Monday will move
that there be read in the House the
Farewell Address of George Washing
ton, in which he advised his country
against being involved against en-
tangling alliances.
Amid calls for the regular order, Mr..
Williams concluded by saying he would
add to the motion that the House ad-
journ, that the remainder of the day
might be spent in silent contemplation
Of Washington's greatness.
The Speaker. bringing down the
gavel, said that the gentleman from
New York having made his speech, the
gentleman from Mississippi having
pleaded a setoff and the gentleman
from New York having rejoined, he
would put the motion to adjourn.
Several noes were heard on the Demo-
cratic side and the House adjourned at
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