Arizona republican., 1893-12-19
Tho War BEGINS.

The fight over the Hawaiian matter
in. the house followed fast and furious
on the heels of the reading of the mes
sage which was delayed on account of
the pension debate until $50 this
over the question of reading the instruc-
tions to Minister Willis which was in
sisted upon by Boutelle. The house
finally agreed to this and Immediately
after. the conclusion of the reading
Boutelle renewed the assault by bring
ing forward resolution declaring the
administration policy inconsistent with
the spirit OF the constitution and the
traditions of the government. Great ex-
element reigr ed and in the confusion
Boutelle failed to follow his parliament
tary advantage and was ruled out of or
der.
A resolution of Cochran for the ap-
pointment of committee of seven to
Investigate the alleged invasion of the
territorial integrity of the United
States by the last administration also
went down under the retaliatory objec-
ton Of Boutelle.
The confusion was go great that the
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serve order. An adjournment was
caused by lack of quorum on a mo-
ton to go into the committee. Party
! iseling ran very high at the close of the
4 session and no doubt the struggle will
be continued as soon as the opportunity
offers in the house tomorrow.
Boutelles' resolution was:
WHEREAS, the executive communica-
tion just read in the house clearly de-
ciared the rights and dignity of the
house of representatives as coordinate
branch of congress invaded by the ex-
ecutlve department in furnishing the
secret instructions to the minister
plenipotentiary of the United States to
conBpire with the representatives of the
deposed and discredited monarch for
subversion and overthrow of the estab-
hshed Republican government to which
he was accredited, and to which his pub
lie instructions pledged good faith and
sympathy. To the president, govern
ment and people of the United States,
therefore,
Rssosved, That it is the sense of the
house that any instructions by the ex-
ecutive of the United States, its civic
or military representatives, without
the authority of congress in Interna
tional affairs OF friendly recognized
government to disturb or overthrow ii
and to aid or abet the establishment OF
a monarchy, therefore, is contrary to
the policy and cannot be too promptly
or emphatically reprobated.
! Cockran's resolution was as follows
| WHEREAS, 1t appears from the mes
sage of the president that an attempt
has recently been made by the exc.
cutive department of the government
to effect change in the territorial
limits of the United States without any
consultation with the house of repre-
sentatlves and without making any
, stipulation or provision for obtaining
the consent of the house, and
!, WHEREAS, 1t is essential to the stab
ility and safety of this government thai
the powers and duties of the house or
all matters and proceedings involving
u any change in the limits of the United
States or by cession of territory. There
fore, be it
, Resolved, That committee of sever
members be appointed by the speaker
to examine into the rights, powers
privileges and duties of the house o
representatives. on all questions anG
proceedings affecting or involving th'
territorial integrity Of tho United
States and to report their conclusion
! as to nature, extent and character o
such rights, forms and privileges ans
duties together with such recommends
tions for defense of same as may seen
, proper and expedient.