The Helena independent., 1893-12-19
PARTY FEELING RAN HIGH.
Warm Debate in tho House Over
the Presidents Message on
Hawaii
Two Resolutions on the Subject
Introduced and Both
Ruled Out.
The Sargsant-at-Arms Called In to Quiet
tho Members Down-In the
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-The Aght over ths
Hawaiian matter in the house followed fast
and furious ON the heels OF tho reading of
Tho message. which was delayed on account
OF the pension debate. until $3.50 this after
noon. The fret skirmish occurred over the
question of reading the Instructions to
Minister Willis. which was insisted UPON
by Boutslls. The house fnally agreed to
this. and Immediately after chs conclusion
OF the reading. Boutelle renewed the assault
by bringing forward u resolution declaring
the administration policy inconsistent
with the spirit Of the consti-
tuition and traditions Of the government.
Excitement reigned. and In the confusion
Boutelle failed to follow up his parlia-
mentary advantage and was ruled out OF
order. A resolution Of Cochran for ths ap-
pointment of a committee OF seven 10 In
vsstigats the alleged violation Of tho terri-
torial integrity OF the United States bv the
last administration. also went down under
Fetaliatory objection Of Boutslle. Con-
fusion was 90 great the ssraeant-at-arns
was called In TO preserve order and sd-
journmsnt was caused by lack Of q quorum
on motion to 60 into committee.
Party feeling ran very high at ths close
of the session. and no doubt tho struggle
will be continued as soon a. an oppor,un-
ity offers in the house to. morrow. Bou.
telle's resolution was:
Whereas. The executive ecommunicatio
jpst read to the house clearly declare shat
ths rights and dignity of the house OF rep
Ressntativss % . coordinate branch OF
songrsss have bean invaded by the sxecu-
tive department. in furnishing secret In
stractions TO q minister plenipotentiary OF
the United States TO conspire with the rep
sentativss of . deposed and discredited
monarch for the subversion of aid TO over
throw an established republican govern
nent to which he was aosrsditsd, and to
which his pablic instructions pledged tho
good faith and sympathy Of the president.
government and people Of the United
S9stes; therefore. ."
Resolved. That IL 10 the senss Of tho
house that any instructions BY the execu-
tary repHesen ntativss. without tho authority
Of congress. in tho international affairs OF
q friendly recognized government, TO dis
tu.b or overthrow it, and to aid or abet the
establishment of a monarchy therefor is
contrary to the policy and traditions of the
republic and cannot be too promptly OF
emphationlly reprobated."
Cockran's resolution was az follows:
Whereas. II appears from the message
Of the president that an attempt hss re-
GENTLY been made by the executive depart
ment of the government to effect . change
in the territorial limits of the United States
without oonsultation with the house Of rep
rsssntatives. and without making any still
ulation or provision for obtaining the con-
sent Of the house, and
Whereas. II Is essential to the sta
bility and safety of this govern ment that th .
powers and duties Of the house. on all mat
tors and proceedings involving any change
In the limits OF shs United States or by ces-
sion of territory. be asserted. settled and
defined. that they may be at all times as
serted and defined; therefore be ii
"Resolvsd, That q committee Of seven
members be appointed by tho speaker to
examine into the rights. powers. privileges
and duties Of the house of representatives
on sll.questions and proceedings affecting
or involving tho territorial integrity Of the
United States, and to report their conclu-
sions 40 to the nature. extent and character
OF suoh rights. forms, privileges and duties,
toxethsr with such recommendations for
the defense Of the same a. may asem . spsr
and sxpcdisnt."