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Speech of Mr Wise on secret three million appropriation
In this January 1836 speech Mr Wise denounces secret Executive influence over a $3,000,000 fortifications and navy appropriation. He accuses Chairman Cambreleng and Mr Polk of withholding the President’s wishes, warns against secret despotism, and argues for open, accountable military funding and proper constitutional checks. He contrasts defense needs with perceived political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wise
Mr Wise
Speaker
Committee of Ways and Means
Mr Polk
United States
House of Representatives
Cambreleng
V. B
Lea
Bunch
Churchill C. Cambreleng
Committee On Ways and
James K. Polk
Committee
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mr C
Congress
the Union
Senate
Tennessee
Mr Lea
Board of Ene Commissioners
Near
Tte
Maryland
Johnson
National
Wise
Executive
Legislative Department
White House
N. Y
Mer C
Cine
Democratic Republican Party
Gordon
Gholson
Rty
Bynum
Mr Speaker
Mass
France
Bke
Secretary of the Navy
U. States
Pacific
Cape Horn
Jackson
Oxyé
Great Britain
War Preparations and Naval Budget Debate in Congress
A Virginia speaker argues for early war prep, accusing the executive of withholding recommendations. He recounts Navy cost disputes, the 18‑member minority, and a written, late department request for over six million for navy and five for war, alleging attempts to shift responsibility to Congress.
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Congress
Naval Affairs
Secretary of the Navy
Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Virginia
Maine
Jarvis
Department
Navy
Department of War
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Britain
Navy Department
Mr Jarvis
Pennsylvania Avenue
Board of Navy Commissioners