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THE DAILY UNION.

ought to say to England and the world
"we acknowledge no such principle" We
are growing stronger every day. Time ID
dealing well by We do not want, however, 70
assume the character of P.OPssandlsis by adopting
this declaration. We all know that this balance Of
power in Europe is nothing more nor less than q
balance TO maintain monarchical institutions under
II the guise of supporting necessary equality Now
| | do hope that we shall be contented with own
good things, and not practice system OF political
| propagandism Ii other nations prefer monarchieal
governments 10 republicsnism, We have no right 10
eomplsin Of their decision, however much they diff
| fer from u.s. The world is wide enough for them
and for But do ask to protest ssainst the es-
adjustment OF these monarchical Institutions on This
continent by any influence, direct or indirect. We
that that would be dangerous 10 our progress
our peace and to the extension Of the area Of liber-
~! The honorable senator from South Carolina al
ludod TO great contest Of principles which was,
Sotietims or dtieti 10 take place There antag-
onisiic princp plies at work, which Tie most superb
cal observer cannot fail 10 perceive. The contest
must eons! Whether the present or the succeeding
generation will see IL, know mott but come that
contest viii. have no desire, let me repest, 70 60
to lot purposes Of political propagandism
All ! maintain is the right to support our
own institutions, and TO ward of opposition. Il is
in this order of things that have alluded facts
connected with the operations OF European powers
on this continent. | have 6ecn rstuated by no de-
sire 10 excite prejudice against foreign goserments
My sole desire is, that the American people should
be fully awake to the nature Of their own condition.
and be prepared 10 meet oil the responsibilities that
devoye upon them, WhaleFGr difficulties or dangers
may surround them The censure thrown upon
casual CT Expression Of the honorable gentleman from
Ohio, induces me 10 repeat il. II 10 the effect
that we should DO prepared in heart as well as in
arms. And, sir, ! do hope that If war comes, IL
will find every citizen oflhe United States prepared
in heart. Such preparation is the suTest augury Of
success
Mr.. J. M. CLAYTON, after few word, i'm.
perfectly heard, said Honorable gentlemen have
gone into this debate on many subjects which do
not propose TO touch. | desire to confne myself 20
the question, whether the resolution ought ought
not TO be received by the Senate. IL is admitted
all sides that the portion Of the Presidents message,
which covers the whole groun1, has been referred
TO the Committee on Foreign Relations. The COM
muee, then, we are bound 10 suppose, has the sub
Jet under consideration. The honorable senator
from Ohio, Mr. ALLEN, on his own responsibility,
not as a member Of the Committee Foreign Re
lations offered this resolution, and avowed his de-
sign Of moving Its reference 10 the Committee on
Foreign Relations The whole subject has been
laid before the committee, and the gentleman is not
satisfied with that. He is not satisfied with the
reference which all that the resolution asserts
but wishes TO refer the whole again. What
good can be obtained by this coursel Is II COM
petent for the Committee on Foreign Relations
TO report now, tomorrow, or at any time, n
they think proper report this any other resolu-
ton OIL the same subject IL il should be referred
to the committee, will it give them an increase Of
power authority not now possessed? Certainly
not. Entertaining this opinion, however, | believe
the proposition TO introduce this resolution by the
senator from Ohio, TO be referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relations, is pnParliamentary and out OF
order. On that ground, independently ofany other
feel myself justified in voting against the recep-
ton Of the resolution. But | protest against any
inference which may be drawn from the vote, touch
ing the great principles which are considered to be
involved in the resolution. The honorable senator
from Ohio-pardon me for saying-told US that he
had thoroughly considered the resolution before he
brought II here-that he had duly weighed it, took
the responsibility Of it, and did intend aban-
don il. Ii was important that he would press il
from time TO time; not merely at the present session
OF Congress, but during future sessions. Years
viii roll away before he abandons the darling object
he has in view; and he would not end soon; and
says--so much stress does the senator lay on the
resoution-lhat, il | understood him correctly, il
embraced great doctrine of the democratic party in
this country; that the opposition it the opCo-
si,ion party II understood the senator, does he
mean TO make new points Of party division' de-
sire TO ask the senator from Ohio, or any other
who can answer the question, if this is a great
and predominant democratic doctrine, when did
it become so' At what period did it take this
biasI | say, far as | understand the his
tory of this country 1t was perfectly new. So
far as | can read or learn from the documents
of Congress, the party never took this ground be-
fore. | will 60 back to the origin of the present
party, asd refer to the journals, when the House
was engaged on the important question Of sending
a minister to Panama, to ascertain what was the
opinion of the democratic party then. In April,
1896, resolution to pay minister was before the
House of Representatives. A member from my own
State moved an amendment, that ''the House, in
expressing this opinion, did not intend to sanction
any departure from the settled policy of this govern
| ltnn atIn xpIth
foreign nations; that should have with them as
little political connexion possible; that we should
preserve peace, commerce, and friendship, with all
nations and form entangling alliances with none;
that should not form any alliances, offensive or
defensive, negotiate respecting such alliances
with all or any Of the South American republics.
II is therefore the opinion of this House that the
government of the United States ought not to be
represented at the Congress of Panama, except in
diplomatic character, nor ought they to form any
alliance, offensive defensive, negotiate respect
ing such alliance with all any of the South
American republics; ought they to become par
tics with Them either of them, any joint decla
ration for the purpose preventing the interference
af any Of the European powers with their indepen-
dcnce form of government, or to any compact for
the purpose of preventing colonization upon the
| continent Of America" .... 49,, .....
This, sir, was the leading policy of Mr. McLane,
of Delaware. What the voter The democrat
ic party all voted in favor of the amendment, as
have read it precisely The party then took ground
different from that avowed by the senator from
Ohio. Who are the gentlemen who voted in favor
of this declaration Who are tbey' find the
name Of Mr.. Buchanan among the yeas, and
name of more Importance, Mr.. Polk, of Ten
nessee, the very identical man who is now the
President Of the United States, with the names
of other distinguished democrats. This was
the party creed, far as their action could estab-
lish creed. After looking a, this it strikes me II
may not be unimporant to refer to the language OF
gentlemen who figured in the debate, and 6nd,
among other things, speech from one Mr. Polk in
favor Of the amendment, and commend It to the
favorable consideration Of the senator from Ohio.
| He will see whether the democratic party OF that
day conceded in views with what he considers the
principle now Mr.. Polk said;
I'VE have declared opinion by the adoption Of the
amendment that policy as ever had BEEN TO
observe strict neutrality between all belgerent powers;
that in extending commercial relations with foreign
nations should have with them little political con-
nexion posibe; that should preserve peace com.
merce, and friendship with all nations, and form entangny
alliances with none; that we should not form any ALI
offensive defensive negotiate respecting such
alliance with all any OF the South American republics
should become parties with them, or either ofthem
OF the