Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-02-26

UNhere according 10 the explanations that
een made Does the Base come within this restriction
and Great Britain to be required draw in her boun-
8aries 70 what they were in 1928?
II Mr. CASS. She must draw il in just far She has
Extended Il illegally in coutrayeu;i Of rights
sr. DOUGLAS The seizure Of the Bay Islands is be
Borrowed and those islands are u be restored?
Mr.. CASS. Precisely.
Mr.. DOUGLAS. The seizure of the town Of San Juan,
the mouth OF the San Juan river the 9Th of Febru
~, S4S is at once to be disavowed and it stO be re-
bored to Nicaragua!
Mr. CASS. Certainly
Mr. DOUGLAS. The British protectorate over the
osqno coast Is TO be. abandoned, and treated as II II
lid not existed!
Mr. CASS 1t is abandoned by the treaty.
Mr. DOUGLASS / do not think it has yet been aban-
IDned / shall wait patiently for the Senator TO bring
rward his modified resolution in such terms to
Trace all the objects to which have referred for look
in vain through his speeches for something to show
Pct ne over dreamed of carrying his resolution back to
he past
Mr. CASS. | never thought of any thing to the
contrary.
! Mr. DOUGLAS do not longer doubt it. think the
fenator and myself will get ground where will
understand each others meaning better see clearly
th&t the debate will do good for the explanations which
have been so frankly made viii enghten Senators as to
The real objects and purposes the Senator from Michigan
has in view Instead of taking it unkndy he ought TO
feel grateful to me for calling out this explanation
/ Mr. CASS. l am much obliged to you.
Mr. DOUGLAS. Passing from this point, the Senator
from Michigan has stated that opposed to declaring
consistency by proving that was in favor of it,
Mr. CASS. | beg pardon The honorable Senator will
How to say that stated his objection was Con-
Jess declaring it, but still he wished the President TO
cry it out.
| Nr. DOUGLAS. did not object to Congress declar-
! il it.
| Ir. CASS Then l misunderstood the honorable Sc
| napr.
| lr. DOUGLAS / stated that the seizure Of the Bay
slads and their erection into colony in direct vio
latin Of the Monroe doctrine, well as an nraeton of
theClayon and Bulwer treaty that these islands pre-
sen the distinct issue under circumstances which place
cuntry clearly in the right; that desired to make
the ue that point and have all our proceedings meet
that fairy and directly objected to the Senator'S
resolution Because according to my construction of its
terms it would be understood acquescng in the ex-
listing state things; or in other words, that it
abandonment of the doctrine to all practical questions
to which it nay now be applied expressed the opinion
that ne duty of the President to make courteous
but firm manly protest against the establishment
that colony together with the statement that the United
States cou submit to such violation Of the treaty
in contemp of our cherished policy and that the event
that Engad should persist, the President should
muncate he facts to Congress- and that should clohe
him with te power and furnish him with the for
vindicatin rights and redressng wrongs. in
tmaed tn opinion that perhaps it was better for the Ex
ecutve toake the initiative, that is the only branch
Of the Goernment through which we communicate
with fore5n nations but respect to the mode of pro-
ceedng expressed my willingness to conform my action
to the yGs OF the Senate The main point made was,
that havg distinct issue before us on which we were
clearly rfht should meet it fairly, and what
ever responsibilities the vndcaton of rights might
involve nd eyade it under Of vague general-
ties andequivocal resolutions about "henecforth and
- future colonies.
Passin from this point remind the Senate that
the Senaor from Michigan did not undertake show that
right in saying that every article, provision
and line the Clayton and Bulwer treaty was predcaed
virtual and practical ncgaton and Reputation of the
Monroe octrine He prudently passes in silence
the Caybn and Bulwer treaty. which is of recent origin
Of hair
lated attempts to show that mistaken IN rela-
tion tin Oregon treaty. about which practical ques
ton present possibly arise. admire the pru-
dence Which dictated this and will proceed to show
that wa mistaken in respect the Oregon treaty
Prior Is date there British colony in America
west of the Rocky Mountains The Hudson's Bay Com
panys arter confined them to the country drained by
the waters flowing into the bay Neither Canada any
other cdony extended west of the Rocky Mountains The
title to hat country held in allegiance by the treaty
of non-ccupancy which prohibited both parties from
lonizine it, We terminated that treaty and formed
one which established the parallel of 400 the bounda
ry By this treaty Great Britain consented that might
Territories and States south of that boundary and
the United States consented that Great Britain might
hbsh new colonies north Of that line and in portion
of the continent where they did exist before.
But will not weary the Senate by discussing points
of practical value have great respect for the opn
ions Of the honorable Senator from Michigan know
his familiarity with foreign relations and shall be
glad to follow his lead in wpng out all treaty pulatons
which have been erected barriers the prevalence
I enect.
Let him modify his resolution to provide for the
dscontnuance Of the Bay Island colony and the Clayton
and Bulwer treaty the first and essential step towards
the establishment Of the Monroe doctrine and we win
stand upon common platform, struggling side by side in
a common cause.
Mr.. BADGER. Mr.. President rise for the purpose
Of doing simple act of justice to this resolution rise
for the purpose Of saying word in its defence from
what think extremely undeserved and liberal
criticism which the Senator from Illinois has bestowed
upon it. Sir, have taken part and design to take
no part in the discussion which going on in the Cham
Der between very harmonious friends the other side
Of it; but am friend Of justice; advocate for
protecting the old from the assaults Of the young dis
like especially to injustice measured by Young
America to an Old Fogy protesting myself to belong
in some respects to that category.
The Senator from Illinois has said with an ingenuity
which belongs to him, but with disregard justice and
fairness which have seldom him exhibit that this
resolution is liable to exception, because is altogether
future In its operatonbecause it leaves all past
actions undsposed and dates itself from the
honorable Senator ought have known and from the ex
preston upon his countenance believe he did know
but conceal his knowledge that that word henceforh
comprises the very virtue and excellence and particular
spirit and matter Of the resolution DO you not see how
the thing operates The Monroe doctrine is to be rear-
ed. How, sir? From "henceforth." Laughter Let
bygones be bygones; we do nc. touch any thing that
is past; but sir, henceforh we put forth the Monroe
doctrine the law which dictate the Powers Of the
world.
Mr.. Monroe put it forth some years ago with exactly
the qualification upon it Of "henceforth." Now,
sir if the honorable Senator is the advocate of the Mon
doctrine, permit to inquire Of him how he
strike out the word the sense "henceforth Laugh
Mr.. DOUGLAS. give it up.
Mr.. BADGER. Mr.. Monroe did not undertake to in
terlere with any past transactions in his day He only
said "henceforh" we lay down the line beyond which