New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

The resolution was then read and Mr.. BUCKINGHAM
Gep, Comm moved to refer 1t to the Committee on For
Mr MORTON briefly advocated the resolution, remark
ing that he could not see any objection to it, and that
Affirmative vote would not commit anybody upon an
Mr. SCHURZ CRep., MOI supposed the intention was
appoint Scientific Commission to 90 over the Island
of san pomngo and nves1Este & everytnng tnre tne
dition of the population He argued that II serious
matter the Investigation would take from three to five
ought not to undertaken at all He favored the refer
70 the Committee as means OF indicating WIN pre-
cision the subjects entitled to investigation.
Mr. MORTON replied il was not proposed to make q
geological survey He thought the information indicated
desirable might be readily procurable within 90 days
or less Whatever the effect OF the report of the Commits
S"}nrnatiop thereby secured would be legitimate. 1t
was provided that no compensation should he paid to the
them ON that account to spin out the time He presumed
the Commission would be composed Of members OF Con
Mr. SCHURZ 10 substanate his estimate OF the length
Of time necessary for such an inyesgat,on reviewed
lie said that conscientious report from actual ObSer
yicn upon the political stat and condition a OF san
that personal inquiry INTO - the desire OF
e people TO SeGGe tbrse months 20 At e eas IN
consequence Of the lack Of railroad facilities In the
and mental condition OF said people" could not be made
within months. As to the resources OF the country,
the Commissioners could not report upon speculation,
Iut would have with their and for this
eix III Inhs would he requred aud so on with the
remaining subjects OF inquiry, such as the mineral and
agricultural productions the climate and debt OF Ban
Mr. THURMAN Dem Ohiol spoke Of the persistence
With which the President had urged the acquisition Of
Dominica Seeing that 1t was not likely to be annexed
under ty-nakng power (for want OF twO-thrds
Vote In the senate the President had gone far
suggest It's annexation by Joint resolution a. IN the
with view TO such movement He reminded the Sen
ate that Island could not lie annexed as Territory,
hut must come in, II at al, a. state the constitution
making provision for the annexation OF foreign terri
Wond the senate recede from position and admit San
Domingo without out Of every 10000 there being
eat idea Of our instituUonsi The resolution OBJ
-leetionahle in its details. The President was TO
"A word Of consent by the Senate. He 20 appoint
without compensation. This feature Mr. Thurman
regarded rather an objection than otherwise. VINO
would 20 san Domingo without compensation unless
he iobber or tool Of iobbersl The appointment
VI army officers wss equally objectionable.
Sir. MOTION explained that he had not alluded to
army Ocer but TO members Of Congress as members Of
Mr. THURMAN replied that that made the matter still
worse He hoped the President would not send him. He
doubted whether his friend nom New-Jersey stociton
would be sent, though that Senator had been dplo
matte service. Would the President send his
friend. the distinguished Chairman OF the Com
Inittee on Foreign Relations Summer ILaughterl
Indiana MOrton) but that Senator might not he willing
80 iorego HI; S seat IN the S 3e9s1e SS to & 60 down to san
mental and moral condition of the inhabtantsI IRE
Mr.. SCOTT REP. Penn) referring 20 Mr. Morton, re-
mark which he considered significant as coming from
a,de Gp Of members Of Congress said he favored the
with a view 10 amendment prohibiting any
such appointment All the which would operate
prevent the appointment OF member 10 public Office
during his term ought u prevail In such besides
member OF the Senate could be chosen who had not
already sdudged the question.
Mf. PATTERSON rep. y. H., replying b. the ntma
ton that the Fan Domingo treaty had failed at the last
ossOn because OF want OF information argued that II
sufficient facts not accessible 10 the Senate here In
Washington then the facts upon which the Admiufstr
acted sufficient Justify in ne gOtiatinR
te Tresiy, and none ought TO have been negotiated
without all the facts He In favor OF extending the
proposed investigation 70 include examination Of all
contiguous foreign territory and Of giving the com
mission abundant time for the purpose.
Mr. SHERMAN (Bep., OhiOJ agreed with Mr. Scott
that IL would be Inaniesty improper permit the
ssleftOn Of member OF the senate army officer az
OF the Commission. He preferred the selection OF
hfee commissioners from among the most distinguished
men Of the country Ontsids Of political life.
Mr. SUMNER here suggested the name OF Gen. Rbcf-
hr SHERMAN replied that perhaps his friend Sum.
thsfj Knew That Gen. Sherman has decided his OpuOn
lob this question, and when decided the gentle
hAh referred " Nas auOrt mperviOus ~ opposite
tDn,lcnOn as the SENATOR from Aassachusetts himself
MI Sherman proceeded To discuss the cause which led
10 the rejection Of the San Domingo Treaty In
ths oenate the chief among these being want O ne
oasNJ Information and the peculiar circumstances under
sincb tbt treaty was negotiated, tending 90 create a
oonbt ana ho-tatiOn ia the absence Of Trustworthy data
,nn IN support OF the proposed reference aud by Mr.
1--WE tDoi kBl ~ the effect that THE resolution wAs
oIertber The pet scheme OF the President aud Ns nu
constitutional and mOnstrOus.
~ MORRILL, lhep. VI opposed the resolution 40