Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-20
D ANIEl CONTINUES
The Virginia Senator Resumes His De-
Tense of the President.
Other Interesting Matters Transacted
by the Senate During Its Ses-
sion Today.


In the Senate this morning Senator Muir
ply On. W presented large number of
petitions protesting against the passage of
the new tariff bill.
Senator Hill On. " was designated to
act as a member of the committee on wo-
mans suffrage in the absence of Senator
Vance of North Carolina. This commit
tee will give hearing tomorrow to Susan
b. Anthony and other woman suffra gists.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado was also des-
ignated member of this committee to act
in the absence of Senator Quay.
A massachusetts Petition.
Senator Voorhees, Qnd) presented a pc
tition signed by 1000 citizens of Massa-
chusetts in favor of the passage of the
new tariff bill and indicating that such
legislation would be beneficial to Massa-
chusetts industries.
Senator Hoar CMass) called attention to
the fact that this petition was really a
petition for protection. THAT petition"
said he, goes on the principle of advo-
eating a tariff for protection, for it points
out method by which the industries Will
be protected by the BILL besides, if the
opinion of the people of Massachusetts on
that subject would be OF any avail, l have
no doubt there would be more than 100000
majority against that petition
In reply to an inquiry from Senator Hoar
as to the names of some Of the petitioners
Senator Voorhees, said: Il on the petit
ton the names of John NJ. Forbes, William
Lloyd Garrison and Stetson AMI Endicott
and other names familiar IN the history CT
the commonwealth. This is not a partisan
petition. 1t is made up largely of people,
am informed. who up to this time have
thought 1t their duty to vote the republican
ticket, although there are also many demo-
Gratis among the petitioners"
THE name of John Nj. Forbes said Sem
ator Hoar. lis name which will be re-
ceived with respect everywhere in Massa-
chusetts." Uaughter)
Yes" said Senator Voorhees,, II know
Mr.. Forbes myself"
The petition was referred to the finance
committee.
For Open Executive Sessions.
Senator PETER presented proposition to
amend the rules so as to provide thar ca
ecutive sessions shall be held with open
doors and galleries. except whs:e the P,esi-
dent of the United States shall sugges, That
the subject matter of a communication re-
quires secrecy or committee of the Senate
recommends that the specific matter shall
De considered in secret session.
To Read the Farewell Address.
There was an interesting controversy
over the selection of a Senator to read the
farewell address of George Washington on
the 22d-Washington's birthday.
Senator Harris moved that Senator Mar
tin of Kansas be selected to read this adj
dress to the Senate but Senator Sherman
objected, and insisted that this nonor
should be conferred upon Senator Harris
himself, since he is the President pro tenn
of the Senate. Senator Harris pleaded that
he was so indisposed that he would not be
n 70 Of h.A
Senator Sherman suggested that the IA
dress should be read by Senator Henderson
OF Nebraska, lately the President pro TEN
of the Senate. 1t looked for d moment as
though there might be ID partisan division
on the subject, but Senator Manderson de-
clined to be a candidate for the honor. and
senator Hoar suggested that Senator Har-
rls should be permitted to name the Send-
tor VINO should perform the duty usually
performed by the President pro tenn
Senator Sherman withdrew his suggestion
and Senator Harris motion was adopted
by acclama ton.
senator Daniel on Hawaii.
A. O'Clock the Hawaiian resolution was
taken up, and Senator Daniel Va1 resumed
his argument
NO one can read the record" said the
Senator, without seeing that Minister
Stevens and the naval officers had taken
the clue that annexation was desirei-and
they played their part well. Our minis
ter robbed nation with the spirit of a
truant boy who robs an orchard. 1t Is
alleged that President Cleveland sought
to support monarchy.
There is no doubt that the present pres
ident Of Hawaii was himself 4 monar-
chist up 10 the moment when he assumed
the duty of dictator The present govern
ment of Hawaii is more of monarchy
and more of oligarchy than the mon
archy of Liliuokalani. She was a mon
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sttutional restrictions and was held down
to the constitutional limitation by this
very movement. The present government
of Hawaii is nondescript 1t had no foun-
dation in the voice of the people
Stevens and Blount Contrnsted.
None of the things lone by Minister
Stevens were legal, constitutional or in ac-
cord with diplomatic usage or customs Tut
whatever was done by the President or
Secretary of State or Mr.. Blount was legal
and constitutional. because they acted I'M
der conditions which had totally changed
Continuing, Senator Daniel maintained
that great share of the revolution was Cue
to the sugar planters who We're anxious to
secure the bounty on Hawaiian sugar from
the United States.
However much the overthrow of the old
government by the unlawful means might
be deprecated, the Senator dill not think it
would ever have been wise to restore the
queen, Tor II could not be done without 60
ing greater wrong than that which we
would have sought to correct.
1t presents situation in which there
must be a choice of evils and in which 10
select the least is the dictates of reason
and morality. He therefore favored the
recognition of the new government and
that the American government send them
good speed.
The Government Printing Office.
1t was 900 when Senator Daniel con-
Guided and Senator Vest (AIoD Immediately
called up the bill to provide additional ac-
commodations for the government printing
Office.
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