New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
HOUSE HAS 4 FIELD DAY.
LiUely Debate on NaUal BiU-A SeS-
sion on WASHINGTON Birthday.

Washington. Feb. .o-The Naval Appropriation
bill was under consideration IN the House to-day.
and the discussion covered variety Of topics,
some of them political.
After 0Ir. Dayton G}ep. ". Na). Of the Com
nittee on Naval Affairs. had urged larger navy,
A1r. Hitchcock Den-. Ncb) declared that there
was gross extravaganza in the annual appropria-
tion bills. lie asserted. also. that the larger items
OF tie Army and Navy supply bills went TO the
trusts. lie gave notice that be would attempt on
Monday 10 amend the bill 10 provide for govern
uent armor plate factory.
Mr.. Hardwick CDerl Ga) precipitated a discus
sion the Philippine question by declaring that
the retention Of the islands responsible for the
demand Tor large navy. He challenged the ma
jority 10 make deck ration 70 the future Of the
islands
Mr.. Cooper CRep. Wis., championed the govern
ment's position IN respect 10 the archipelago. which
brought forth a retolnder from Nr. Cochran Dem,
MOI.
Mr. Bates CRep.. PENN said he was glad TO see
the Democratic members getting together He
called attention 10 the utte-ances on The minority
sids the Philippine question, and then 10 the
views recently expressed BY Mr. Cleveland that
and other subjects The latter. he said. was re-
garded by certain newspapers as receptive can
bringing forward Of the question o. the retention
aIr townsend, a new Republican member from
4leHigsn IN an aITSgnneni Of ne enoSTa5s ~, ~
epplalse q the Republicans Tor the way ne
handled himself in debate
iams, the minority leader. standing IN the centre
aisle well down IN front. moved that when
the House adjourn IL be until Tuesday. in order
that proper respect ighi be PAID TO George Wash
icgton
The Speaker said the motion Of the gentleman
from New-1ork had precedence. whereLpon Mr..
Williams moved that e recess be taken until Non
day noon. at which WAshington's Farewell Ad-
dress should Be read. and aftcrward The House sd-
JoGrn.
The Speaker announced that the motion of Air
Payne TOOK precedence even over the motion TO
take q recess
Mr. Williams then appealed to 1-r Payne to
WltldraW his motion. ID order that the House
might adjourn in memory OF George Washngton.
Nj Payne replied that he thought IL would be
more patriotic Tor the House 10 Be IN session on
Monday, and celebrate the birthday OF George
Washington ~ building Up navy than 70 spend
me Gay ABOUT washington.
Mr. Williams suggested that the galleries we're
empty and again Appealed 10 Lr. Payne hat lie
/ latter adhered 10 his views.
Then SAID AR. Williams Il VIII give notics
thai on Monday 4 VIII move that there be read ia
the House the Farewell Address Of George Wash
ington. "a which he advised his country against
becoming involved f. changing alliances"
AMID calls tcI the regular order NJ Williams con
cluoed by saving he would add 20 the motion thar
the House adjourn that the remainder Of the day
might be spent 81 silent contemplation OF his great
ness.
The Speaker bringing down the FaveI. said that.
the gentleman from NeE--FOrk having made Ms
speech, the gentleman from Mississippi having
pleaded a set or, and the gentleman from New
York having res0ned he would pat the motion 10
adjourn. Several noes heard on the Demo-
cratic SIDE. but the motion prevailed and the
House at $40 p n. adjourned until Monday.