New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
ONLY TWO BATTLESHIPS
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navy that to-day, in order make it's voyage from
one ocean to another is obliged 10 rely on vessels
belonging 70 other nations"
Mr.. Humphrey. OF Washington read a brief note
addressed to him by the President. dated April I3
expressing surprise that any should oppose
four more battleships, and Mr. Humphrey. waving
his hand toward both sides OF the House. said
everybody knew that at the bottom OF the opposi-
ton 10 the battleshps was design to create cam
paigu material.
Mr.. Willett. of New York. asserted that a few
days ago the President said TO committee from
this House who had called on him at the White
Housesaid ii in the presence OF other people with
his customary vehemence and facial distortions
that unless you give four battleships I will veto
your public buildings bill That's the trouble with
this situation, Mr. Chairman. The President at
tempts'-
Mr.. WiIIett ,was interrupted by Mr. Hobson. who
speaking with much feeling. said, In justice 10
the President wish TO inform the gentleman from
New York that I him minute after he said
that. ana he told he forced TO say it be-
cause knowledge had reached him OF a threat cir
culated in the House that unless the naval pro
gramme ships the leaders in the
House would to il that there no public
buildings bill at all
MR.. LONGWORTHS SPEECH.
Mr.. Longworth pretaced his remarks with re-
quest extend his time to ten minutes. 10 which
prompt objection made. Appealing the
House on the ground that while in Congress he had
never spoken for more than five minutes and had
never asked 10 extend his remarks In The Rec
ord" the objection Withdrawn.
Il condemn ne said. 'jingoism and what some
people call anti-imperialism- The events of the
last few years have put IN the position OF
world power. and for one proud OF IT, We all
know there are many Japanese on the Pacific
Coast and certainly the Caucasian race will never
aIrualganate with the yellow race"
Appealing for four battleshIps. NJ Longworth
continued: THE President o. the United States is
Interested in this than any other question in
this Congress Practically every member on this
side OF the House and many the other side made
it their special plea for election that they would
stand by the President You will never get bet
ter opportunity than Won have show the
sincerity Of your professions. Vote for four batt--
ships and YOU will stand by the President do
not want any to vote against his convictions
but those who are perplexed by conflict Of author
ity will be safe in accepting the Presidents recon-
mendation."
The gaveI fell. and with difficulty unanimous con
sent vas obtained for another minute
There is no politics this proposition for four
battleships" added M Longworth. 1T is only =
question OF patriotism.
The debate was closed by Mr. Foss He said hs
was for building up the navy, but was willing 10
do that al the OF only two ships year he
reminded the House that hatteships involved only
a part OF the expense Of naval enlargement and
with them would come the necessity for men anc
accessories. adding vastly TO the amount
The voting on the amendments on division dis.
closed - ayes and 100 on Mr.. Hobson's prop
osition for four battleships. Mr.. Hobson then de-
rnanded tellers and the count revealed g ayes anc
! lsa noes
! MT Tawney then offered his amendment reducin,
/ the number OF oatteships 10 one. but il was de
/ fAatad 205 20 65
Insisting on some concession, Mr.. Hobson moved
/ an amendment providing for three hatueships
/ which vas voted down by Gs -