New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-26
SAN DOMINGO.

SENATOR MORTON SPEECH IN FAVOR OF RATI-
FLYING THE TREATY OF ANNExATIoN-MR.
sCHURZ TO SPEAK AGAINST 1.-THE PRoBA-
BILE VOTE on RATIFICATION.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Senate again
spent the entire day in secret the San Do
mingo treaty and little legislative business was at
tempted. few unimportant combinations made
when the treaty was called up, and Mr.. Sumner made
supplementary speech against the treaty, of nearly
hours length Senator Morton then took the floor, and
occupied the remainder Of the session. speaking two
hours and half Like Mr. Sumner. he spoke from notes.
having previously prepared portion of his argument
which in favor OF ratification. He gave complete
history Of the island, from the time of its dis
covery by Columbus TO the present time, showed
the immense of the island. the
population which, he said. exceeds 100000, and the
healthfulness Of the climate. account Of its geo.
graphical location. He reviewed the products OF the
island the value OF the mines and their extent, gave
the figures showing the exports for many past and
said that the gold mines. mperfectly worked yields
$2O00O,000 year. He dwelt upon the saubrity OF
the climate. and the spontaneous productions. and said
the interesting fact that when Columbus discovered the
island OF San Domingo it inhabited by between
100000 and 100000 of Indians whose sole subsistence
from the fruit9 and vegetables which grew spon-
taneous from the soil. He said it was Of paramount
importance TO ratfy the treaty bearing foreign
relations and the policy OF Government and that
failed to confirm it, England France. other foreign
nations might obtain and gain dangerous foothod,
while the United States Government could not object,
having thrown away its opportunity In comparing the
island with the Alaska purchase, he said worth 10
Alaskas which of the Senators. interrupting,
said, Yes-a hundred" He answered the objections
which had been made account Of the immense cost
which 1t would entail on the Government, and gave
it as his belief that the whole expense would
be confined within million and half in gold.
Mr. Sumner yesterday stated that the Island would cost
SlOOOOOOO The speech is spoken of having been
most powerful and logical one, and Mr. Morton com.
pimented by all the opponents Of the treaty say
ing it compared fav0rabiy with Mr.. Sumner The sub
ect will be resumed Monday by Mr. Schurz, who will
oppose the treaty Each day adds TO the popular belief
that IL Will fail to receive the necessary twothrds vote
From the yesterday the proposition 10 consider
the subject open session. IL is argued that those who
opposed TO the treaty voted TO make the discussion
open to the public, while all who favor IL
voted to continue the discussion in secret
VIII stand about IS for the treaty TO % against not
held by some that IL the treaty fails for want of two
third vote. that it will be ratified by joint resolution OF
the two Houses the OF Texas in lSi9 under
like circumstances From the temper Of the House at
time is evident that would not appropriate the
money If the treaty ratified; Dutit rs asserted
that it would not hesitate TO pass JOINT resolution
which would establish new precedent OF making the
House virtually participant In the treaty making power
OF the Government.