New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
MONEY FOR DEFENCES.
Notifications Bill Passed by House
-LiUely Political Debate.
FROM rHz TRIBUNE rJEEAr.l

Washington Feb 1s-The House to-day passed
the Forthcations Appropriation bill The Philippine
question the subject Of brief but spirited dis
. cusson. An item IN the bill provides for fortihca-
tons in insuar possessions Mr.. Smith Dem. Ky)
proposed amendment forbid the use Of any
part OF the appropriation for fortihcatons in the
Philippines holding that expenditure OF the sum
necessary 10 fortify the islands properly was not
warranted until tie future Of the archipelago has
been determined. A party alignment the propo-
sition Immediately followed. Mr.. Williams Dem
Mss. the minority leader. taking up the tight for
the amendment. He said the dominant power had
not Yet declared itself the future Of the ISL
ands, and he did not want the lesson taught that
one people might rule another.
Msssrs- Payne. Of New-York. and Smith. Of Iowa
on the Republican side seconded Mr.. Littauer, OF
New-York. who was in charge Of the bill. in oppo-
stion TO the amendment. declaring that II vas the
duty OF this government to give protection 70 the
people Of the Philippine Islands. BY strict party
vote OF ~ 10 s. the Smith amendment was lost
Mr.. Robinson Dem. IndD. made unsuccessful
effort to secure an amendment to prevent the use
I OF any portion OF the money appropriated Tor
experimental purposes FOR Langley aIrship tests.
Politics dominated the proceedings. and while
general debate the FortifCations bill continued
/ orators on both sides OF the chamber manutact-
ured enormous quantities Of campaign material
for next fall Though the verbal lombard
mont times furious and threatened severe
casualties TO the political forthcatons Of the party
attacked, counter demonstration in force gen
eralE caused the temporary retreat OF the assam
ants. and when hostilities were abandoned for the
cay both sides rested their arms. with no sig
! nal victory recorded for either
/ Representative HILL OF Connecticut. led the Re
/ publican forces and loaded his guns with what
Democracy stands for With this for his
/ ammunition he delivered a broadside that brought
/ John Sharp Williams the Democratic commander
IN chief. L the firing line, where he assumed per-
sonal command Of the defences. Mr.. Hill declared
that II IS not Of the pleasant features Of life
| IN Congress 70 be compelled to listen from day TO
day the bitter deuuuciations Of the Republican
party and it's policies. though uttered by the
/ gifted leader a reformed and expectaut De
mocracy. He was not exuberantly happy over the
/ assertion repeatedly made that a fiscal policy
adopted by every civilized nation but one. and a
live subject Of debate just by that one. Is a
system Of robbery Of the many for the hothousing
/ OF the few" Mr. Hill read part OF the Con-
necticut declaration Of faith I'm 1902 that we heart
/ fly approve and applaud President Roosevelts vigi-
liant Of the couutry's interests. domestic and
/ denry by the Republican National Convention OF
: 1919" He declared that this platform will be re-
I solid delegation will go 20 Chicago 70 help put
/ Theodore Roosevelt in nomination for President
I With full assurance that when election day comes
tonuecteut Will roll up Tor him majority tar III
excess OF me aNeItke l"I N .asl eaIsIi e
: the memories Of 1894 have not Vet passed away
/ The souphouses the relief committees the idle
mills and an tho horrible experiences Of that time
vivid realities still II has been source
/ OF some amusement TO the members Of the Con
the House and to read I'm the Democratic press the
forecasts Of the election. IN which Connect
cut has been put in The column Of doubtful states.
From the organization Of thS Republican party IN
From 1894 1903 inclusive. through two Presiden-
tia and three state elections. the Republican pu-
ralities have averaged 2s5li. and the majorities
| A bill making Utica. y. 7. port Of delivery
I The House adjourned until tomorrow.