The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-19
LATEST NTBLLIGEsCE BY THE MAILS.
WASHINGTON. Jan. II. 1916.


Mr. Aliens resolutions, in regard 10 foreign
powers interfering with independent nations upon
this continent, will come up on Tuesday next for
consideration. 1t is impossible for me 10 say posi-
lively now, what the Senate may do with them; but,
If may Judge from the principles they contain,
would say that no American statesman can, with
safety TO himself or honor 10 his country, place him.
self in an antagonist position to them. II he do, he
recognises the right foreign governments to exer-
else such interference, contrary to the universally
admitted doctrine Of the American people upon this
subject
The questlon-and the only one that exists in re
lahon TO these resolutions-ls, to the time when
such ought to be considered by US. Mr.. Allen being
one OF those activea nd useful public servants, hav-
ing an eye to the interests of the whole country and
not to mere section of it, very properly his place
offered these resolutions in perfect accordance with
those OF the President and the people OF the United
States.
1t has been objected TO him by Mr. Calhoun, that,
as Chairman OF the Committee OF Foreign Rela-
lions, IN his individual capacity, II was lmpru-
dent, 10 say the least, for him 10 do SO, in the pre-
sent critical state Of foreign ailars and that no
precedent has ever been known tor an act Of the
kind. BY a simple 81 nee at the question conclu-
sion OF this sort might be arrived at but If we
consider the position Mr.. Allen holds in the conf
dence OF the administration, on the one hand, and
oil Lpe uoggtd detsrnlhalion on the part OF others
10 embarass II, 10 one will express surpr that the
mere question OF receiving these resolutions should
be started by the Senator from South Carolina
What difference does IT make whether Mr. Allen.
upon his own responsibility, offer the resolutions
or the committee of which he is chairman so long
as they agree, which they do, with HIM on the pro,
priety of submitting them at this time There Is
none that can discover The principle involved is
one OF so plain and tangible character that no
man who calls himself an American ought for one
moment 70 hesitate TO proclaim IN the face OF the
world Foreign governments, 1t they find we are
unwilling 10 assert this principle luhoratiyely
will insist upon their divine right 10 settle the ba
lance OF power upon this continent, by which they
mean, IN PLAIN language, TO set limits 10 our adj
vancement IN national and commerce al prosperity
Mr.. Allen VIII be sustained by the country and
administration In the he has thought proper
10 pursue IN this important question.
nave heard, from source to be relied on that
ali the wing Senators, except one, will vote against
Woodward's confirmation 1t is also said. that Go
vernon Skunk, OF Pennsylvania and Vice President
Dallas, are working hard to have him confirmed
u WIN remain, however, with the democratic ma
lorlty IN the Senate, to decide the matter Mr. Sill
dell, who has written home tor further powers as
Minister, will most likely be invested with them by
the President Indeed, | understand, if | mistake
not the import OF the intormotlon conveyed 10 me
that his nomination, for that high office is now be.
fore the Senate. 1t IS laughabe 10 see the Union
cropping IN the dark upon all these things, while
your correspondents catch them the instant they
transpire. The very moment that Mr. Richie
denied they were here. Mr.. Buchanan was writ
ing replies to them. That was on Monday last
The wings are determined on taking up General
Scot for the Presidency. The administration is al
ready aware OF this, and are doing all they can TO
lessen his chance tor making capital in advance of
the next campaign. He has been superseded by the
Secretary TO War, IN giving directions or commands
TO the forces in Texas, so that he is but mere
shadow OF the military power supposed TO be invest
ed IN hum, as Major General of the army This is
what call small affair, and though opposed 10
HIM In politics, nothing would induce me 10 support
hun sooner than an act OF this sort. There is some
thing mean in the process OF trimming down public
men by the general government; but they sac
coed In obtaining the rewards that may be due to
their merits.
Mr. Dromgooe delivered very beautiful address
to-day, upon the death OF his colleague. the Hon.
VIM. Taylor, of Rockbr.dge, Va, who died this
morning, IN this city The usual resolutions were
adopted by the House, which then adjourned His
on Monday. ARIEI.