Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-03-07
Correspondence of the Atlas.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 90, 1889.

ASHlNGToN. L eb, 28, 1889.
The Senate to-day went into Executive
session about II O'Clock and remained
with closed doors until near 8 clock. 1t
is understood that they were engaged
chiefly in the consideration of certain In
dian Treaties.
When the doors were opened Mr.. Bu-
chanan from the committee on foreign re-
atlons, reported four resolutions, and ask
ed for their adoption by the Senate.
The first denies altogether tie existence
ofany agreement, expressed or implied,
that the British Government is entitled to
exclusive jurisdiction over the Territory in
dispute; and on the contrary, asserts that
each party was distinctly bound to refrain
from exercising any jurisdiction over any
part Of The territory, except what each ac-
tually possessed
The second declares that each party may
nevertheless send to the territory force
sufficient to drive of intruders; provided
that their operations be confined to that
object alone, and not to be made pretext
for military occupation, and that the parties
retire within their own acknowledged iln-
its, after the object shall have been accom-
plished
The third declares that in the event Of
fhe British Government attempting in Tio-
iation its obligations, to take possession
of the territory by military force, the case
viii be presented in which the Constitution
gives the Pres ideut authority to call out
he military forces Of the United States to
rcpcl invasion; and should it arise, The
Seua'e viii cordially cooperate with the
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preserve The territory from aggression.
Tie fourth indicates to Maine that tic
committee consider her duties. 1t de-
clares that in the event that the British
authorities shoud refrain from attempting
military occupation Of the territory, and
houid withdraw their forces, then tie Gov
ernor Of Maine ought 10 pursue similar
conyee Of forbcarauce and model alton, and
withdraw her force likewise; and if she
should fail to do so, and persist in attempt
ing military occupation Of the territory,
then the General Government would be
under no obligation TO support that State in
anv such enterprise by military aid.
The resolutions were made the order of
the day for tomorrow.
IN the House of Representatives, Mr..
Howard brought in report accompanied
with "a bill, giving to the President add
ion;l power for the defence of the United
States in certain cases against invasion
and for other purposes.
This measure gives authority TO the Pres
dent to resist any attempt by Great Brit
ain to enforce by her arms her claims TO
exclusive jurisdiction over the disputed
territory, and for that purpose to employ
all orr Naval and Military force, and such
portion Of the Militia as he may deem it
proper to call into service.
Ii further authorises the President, in the
event Of actual invasion, be fore Congress can
be convened TO raise an additional provisions
al force, to be Unlisted for five years, or du-
ling the continuance of hostlities, one
regiment of artillary, two regiments of RI
flemen, and sixteen regiments Of infantry.
1t further empowers the President to
complete the public armed vessels now au-
thorised by law, and to equip, man and
employ in actual service the Naval force of.
the United States.
1t also ppropriates-- millions of dol"
dollars, and places them at the Presidents
disposal, for which the Secretary of the
Treasury is authorised to borrow money on
the credit of the United States, and Cause
to be issued certificates of stock, signed by
the Register of the Treasury, for the sums
borrowed.
Finally, it appropriates $4,000 for the
outfit and salary of Special Minister 10
Great Britain.