The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-23

ular cas- esq
For dditional and conclusive evidence
that thu re IS "a screw loose" somewhere
in the machinery of the Union'S upper
story, we refer with all confidence to its
recent illusions TO, and extracts from, a
debate which took place in the Senate
in 1874 6, on certain resolutions introduced
by M T. ALLEN, Of Ohio, embodying the
NOM ZOE declaration. The position we take,
and which we are going to establish be-
yond all peradventure, is this: That if the
Unic n had not, from some cause or other,
lost its reason, it would never have logged
that debate into this controversy, any more
tina a man of sound mind, engaged in a
fig ut, would deliberately hand his antago-
nj st cudgel with which to break his own
h cad, or fell him to the earth.
Mr.. ALIENS resolutions, which he asked
] cave, on the l4th Of January, 1916, to in
troduce into the Senate, were as follows
s'Resolred by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tiUes Of The United States Of Ameica IN Congress
| semJled That recent manifestations of disposition
VI by certain powers of Europe to interfere in the po
litical arrangements Of this continent, with view
TO the enforcement Of the European principle of the
balance of power upon the Independent nations
Of America, having made it, in his judgment, the
duty of the President of the United States 10 call
the attention Of Congress 10 this subject in his
nual message, and to announce, on the part of the
| United States the counter principle Of non Inter
vention, it is the judgment of Congress that the
nouncement thus made by the President was de-
4. H., H. Il,
reference would inevitably expose the relations of
peace now subsisting between the old world and the
new.
"Resolped, That Congress thus concurring with
the President and sensible that this subject has been
forced upon the attention Of the United States by
recent events significant to make it impossible
for this government longer TO remain silent, with
out being ready 10 submit to, and even to invite,
the enforcement of this dangerous doctrine do here
by solemnly declare to the civilized world the un-
alterable resolution of the United States adhere
to and to enforce the principle, that any effort of
the powers OF Europe TO intermediate in the social
organization or political arrangements of the indie
pendent nations of America. or further to extend
the European system of government upon this
tinent by the establishment of colonies, would
be incompatible with the independent existence of
the nations, and dangerous To the liberties of the
people of America, and therefore would incur, as
by the right of self preservation it would justify the
prompt resistance of the United States"
Upon the question of leave to introduce
the resolutions, a short debate took place.
" MIR. CALHOUN said that every Senator must be
| aware, in the present situation of the country,
that this resolution called on the Senate TO make
declaration which called for the most solemn
deliberaton. 1t would be matter for serious con-
sideration, if this resolution was introduced and
acted on, how far disposed to give effect
to this declaration. No man could view with
Il lo.1 & IL IL
improper interference of the European powers
with the nations of this continent. And he would
take this occasion to say, that, far his infor-
nation went, the interference of France and Eng
land with the concerns of the government of Bue-
| nos Ayres was an outrage, high handed in it's
character, and without precedent in the history of
nations. But the great question presented by this
resolution was ,vhetie zoe should take under our
guardianship the 1hole family Of dmaican States,
and pledge ourselves TO ertend TO them protection
against all foreign aggression. Had we arrived at
that state of maturity when VIC could wisely and
efIcctualy do so? Was this to be the understood
and settled policy of our Government, If so, il
would become necessary for US to pursue a differ
4 ent course from that have heretofore pursued.
: The entire energies of this country must De
| centraed and put forth 10 enable 70 carry out
this policy if We intend that declaration shall
mean any thing He regretted that at this mo-
ment such question should be urged upon the
| Senate
| Mr.. CALHOUN concluded his remarks
by expressing a hope that the Senator
from Ohio would not urge the introduction
of his resolutions at that time.
MIR. ALLEN replied, and in the course
Of his remarks said
The President, acting in conformity with the
| obligations Of the Constitution, which require
him annually 10 communicate his views relating
to public affairs TO Congress, communicates to
Congress in his annual message certain acts Of
foreign powers calculated injurously TO affect the
interests Of our country, and which he regards as
| Of sufficient importance TO require a specific an
nounccmcnt BY thy Constitution he is required
10 make this commuif cation to Congress There
fore, he has addressed himself to Congress, and
having 50 addressed Congress, should Congress
remain silent, that silence mould be a negation of
trhGt he President had laid dotrrl-a declaration 10
all Europe that, far this principle is a ques
tion it Is not recognised By The people Of The United
States 80 far the Legislative branch Is concerned
This Is proposition not found floating in the air,
liable to be caught up at random and brought be-
|
the performance Of the duty specially enioined on
him by clause in the Constitution for the consid-
Grafton and sanction Of Congress Il is, therefore,
substantially before Congress before Congress
under circumstances trLch ,ciH make he silenee Of
Congress amount 10 negatiOp Of The principle laid
dorm By The President" [thc Monroe principle.l
Mr.. CALHOUN rejolned
lie wa against the resolution, unless Senator's
were prepared TO go.on and meet all contingencies
which might result Ifso, we would be compelled
TO take this stand put forth all our strength, be.
come great military government, and take inca
sures 10 repel all foreign interference with the az
fairs Of this continent. With great Difference 70
the Senator from Ohio, if he really in earnest
in his desire to carry into effect the principle in
VOWED IN his resolution instead Of introducing il
in general form, be ought 10 introduce ono call
ing the government at once to interfere in be-
half OF Bucnos Ayres to be prepared TO take that
republic under protection, and repel the inter
, ference Of France in her concerns Il was the
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