The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-04
Debate i'm the House Enlivened by Res
Olution Approving the Corr-A -
Our Admiral at Rio.
THE HAWAIIAN DISCUSSION
Action Of the Administration
Criticised by Mr.. Hit.
Minister Stevens's Conduct Denounced
by Mr.. Rayner and Let-Alone Pol
icy Strongly Advocated.


but nothing of sensational nature oc-
CURED. Only members OF the foreign af-
fairs committee so far have spoken. As
vet there has been no break in party lines
and the indications are that the McCreary
resolution will be passed by strict party
vote On account of the pressure for tins
1t was agreed, just before the House ad-'
journed, to extend the debate till $50 Tues
day afternoon. with the understanding that
the Boutelle resolution should be included
I'm the special order, vote to be taken at
the conclusion OF the debate upon both res
olutions. The Boutelle resolution recites. In
a preamble, that the President has invaded
the rights and privileges OF the House and
condemns his action as unwarranted and
un-American.
When the House me. this morning. Mr..
BLAND presented the report on the bill TO
coin the silver bullion seigniorage In the
treasury. and gave notice that he would
call it up at the first oportunity
A bill to repeal Section IL OF the Revised
Statutes relating to the accounts OF the
United States Treasurer. reported by the
joint commission to investigate expendi-
lures in the executive departments. was
passed without objection.
Mr. Money, one OF the Democratic mem-
be-s Of the foreign affairs committee. then
asked unanimous consent for consideration
of joint resolution approving the conduct
of Admiral Benham in the harbor OF Rio.
In connection with the resolution he had
read copies Of dispatches from Admiral
Benharn and Minister Thompson Mr.
Moneys resolution was: "That the House
of Representatives OF the United States OF
America regards with pleasure and satis-
faction the prompt and energetic action OF
Rear Admiral Benhsm on the 9th ult. in
the harbor of Rio de Janeiro. in the per-
formance Of his duty TO protect Americans
and the commerce OF the United States"
81 desire to know" said Mr.. Livingstone.
when the reading was completed. whether
these dispatches are officiai?'
They are copies OF Official dispatches"
replied Mr. Money.
Mr. simpson. the Kansas Populist.
II want il understood" said Mr. Money.
that objection does not come from DEM
..It comes from one very near related to
a Democrat" retorted Mr.. Reed.
Mr. Sayres presented the sundry civil
bate was then resumed.
Mr.. Hit was recognized TO complete his
speech begun yesterday. He reviewed the
main points of his speech. dwelling on the
inconsistency of the administration policy.
why only a few minutes ago., SAID ne;
an American admiral at the very time
when the House was considering a resolu-
tion ed ed nerysrt ae an nisoT in orer to
blacken the character OF public Official
for doing his duty on a foreign shore
not a drop OF blood was shed. yet in the
other case we are asked to approve the
action of an American ofiicer who pessn
operations by firing across the bows or an
irsurgent ship, following IL with a shell
into her stern post, followed by the threat
of broadside." Repuoiican applause,
as a skillfuly prepared argument OF
criminal lawyer, bearing incontestable IN
ternal evidence Of its character.
Mr.. Hit concluded with a brilliant ora
ton denouncing the course OF the
administration against the new re-
Rsblic, b,d IN in violation hs Of the opinions Of all
writer's and authorities on INTERNATIONAL
law and revolving TO our patriotism. be
cause it was an attempt to oyertnrn our
Mr. Hit asked unanimous consent that
members who desired to print rerarks 5,.s,s
Mr.. DRAPER, a Republican member OF the
foreign affairs committee conciuaeo 1.s .ne
ment against the adoption OF the McCreary
resolution He believed that the proper
policy for this government would DC 10
negotiate an annexation treaty with the
provisional government OF Hawaii he
dwelt at length on the absolute necessity
OF a coaling station at Pearl harbor ana
the immense commercial advantages that
would accrue to the United States IL the
Hawaiian islands were under the control
| OF the United States. He also discussed It's
| importance as a strategic point In case
| OF international complications.
Mr.. Johnson, OF Indiana, asked unanl-
| NOUS consent TO continue the Hawaiian
| debate one day.
Mr.. Bland said he was very anxious 10
get up his seigniorage bill which mad for
ob provision
| treasury.
Mr.. McCreary suggested that the House
| adjourn until 10 O'Clock Monday morning.
| which would give two additional hours for
| this debate, and he asked unanimous con-
sent to agree to this arrangement
Mr.. Boutelle suggested that III the debate
was extended a day his resolution might De
| embraced within the special order and a
vote be had upon both resolutions at S:so
| at 5:35 the House adjourned
Mr. Rayner's Speech.
Mr.. Rayner. one Of the members OF the
| foreign affairs committee, followed In sup
port OF the resolution. He said:
II desire TO be fair In the brief discussion
| that 1 skall devote TO this subject am
not sufficient of partisan 10 applaud
| party and TO criticise and condemn every
/ thing that is done by my opponents. i
have endeavored, with unprejudiced mind.
| 10 investigate this case In all its elaborate
| details, and have tried to arrive at an hon
| est conclusion. without any political bias
whatever, and I shall give you the conclu-
sions that / have reached and the judgment
that have arrived at for whatever IL may
be worth.
My opinion is this: IN the first place.
| am convinced beyond all manner OF rea-
sonable doubt that Mr.. Stevens. the minist q
| OF the United States. was an active par
ticipant i'm the overthrow of the monarchy
/ an the kingdom OF Hawaii, and, In the Sec
ond place, the President having submitted
! the matter to Congress. j am satisfied that
] according To usages and PRINCIPLES OF IN
! ternatonal law. We have no rsgnt by the
! use of arms or force, 10 remedy the wrong
| that has been committed. and that all ef-
| forts for "A Deaceable solution Of the mat.
ter having terminated. we have no furthel
! right 10 intervene. and that IL II our duty
/ for the present. TO recognize the de factC
! government that is now In charge. and 0uI
o duty in the future TO recognizes such form
/ OF government may be determined upor
By the wishes and suffrages OF the people
/ % the island.
Now. as to the proof that the monarch
zeal form OF government was overthrow
by the armed forces OF the United State
and that the said government would no
have been overthrown but for such unlaw
ful intervention upon our part. There Is n.
difficulty about this branch OF the investi
vaftOn ha N one can come 70 ar