The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-02-07

Washington, Feb. 6.-The Hawaiian
debate was concluded today, but the
entire resolution was not passed be-
cause of the failure of the Democrats
to secure a quorum. When a vote was
taken upon it, much less opposition
from the Democratic side developed
than was at one time anticipated. One
speech, that of General Sickles, was
made in opposition to the adoption of
the resolution. although there was some
passive opposition on the Democratic
side, indicated by the refusal of several
Democrats to answer to their names
when the resolution was placed on its
passage.
The Hit substitute for the Blair
amendment and the motion Of Reed to
recommit, were in turn voted down.
On the adoption of the entire resolu-
ton, the Republicans refrained from
voting and the Democrats lacked II Of
a quorum.
Cummings voted for Reeds motion
to recommit, and Sickles against the
McCreary resolution.
Cummings, Geary, of California, and
Cockerell, of Texas, refused to go on
record for or against the adoption of
the resolution. The Populists voted
generally with the Republicans. Brod-
erick, of Kansas, was the only Re
publican who declined to follow the
lead OF the party and refrain from vot-
ing. He voted against the resolution.
When the Democrats found them
selves without a quorum they passed
a resolution .revol1ing leaves of alb
sence and then adjourned. They ex-
pect TO have a quorum present when
the House meets tomorrow.
Ellis, Of Oregon, asked unanimous
consent for the consideration of the
Senate bin to extend the time allowed
the Umdtllla lrriga ton company for.
the completion of its canal across the
Jmaulla Indian reservation, Oregon.
!, The bill passed.
After the cali Of committees for re-
ports, the Hawaiian debate was re-
sumed. Cultivate Democrat of Ohio,
taking the floor in support of the Nc
Greary resolution. He took the position
that Stevens, in ordering the troops
ashore at the time Of the revolution.
had been guilty of an act OF war,
and that in betraying the government
10 which he had been accredited he
had been guilty of treachery, and that
IN scheming with the sugar interests
10 overthrow the weak monarchy with
view to annexation, he had been
guilty OF cowardice. He analyzed the
events Of the revolution itself to show
Stevens zeal in behalf of the revolu-
tionists. The subsequent attempt to
rush the Hawaiian islands into the
United States, he said, was marked by
mock heroism at Honolulu and mock
patriotism in Washington Outhwaite
challenged the production of a single
scintllla of evidence to prove that
Cleveland, in the Inauguration of a pol
icy which had for its purpose the right
ing Of a national wrong, ever contem-
plated the use of force
Culberson, of Texas, chairman of the
judiciary committee, followed Outh-
waite in support of the administra-
tons policy in Hawaii.
When Cleveland was inaugurated,
said he, an extraordinary condition of
affairs in reference to Hawaii existed.
A treaty Of annexa tion had been nego-
dated ana sent to the Senate. The
transaction was incomplete but It was
based upon the report Of Secretary
Foster. 1t was ClevelandS right and
duty to investigate that report, al
ready questioned. All considerations
Of national honor demanded that he
exercise that right and discharge his
duty. The main question before the
House was whether the evidence fur
nished demonstrated the falsity of that
report. If it were false and the fact
could be made to appear that the revo-
luton was accomplished by a lawless
act Of our minister, then the negotia-
ton of that treaty was an inexcusa-
bic bluuder, and Stevens action was a
crime against the United States. All
this evidence, he went on, showed that
Secretary Fosters report was errone-
Gus and unreliable; that Stevens was
a revolutionist and a conspirator, and
that the landing Of troops to protect
American life and property was a
mere prete8t and a disguise to make
possible the success of the projected
usurpation. Long after the defamers
of the president shall have been for
gotten, the courage, patriotism and de-
votion Of the Democratic administra-
ton will stand as a, monument to the
honor of the United States and the en-
lightened justice of the world. Demo
cratic applause).
Sickles DemocraD. Of New York,
then got the floor 10 make the first
speech on the Democratic side against
the McCreary resolution. If the resolu-
ton which the House was asked to
pass confined itself to the past and
present, be said. he would nave re-
rnained silent; but it went further, it
had an Important bearing on the fu-
ture H did not believe ore admins
tration was 2 court of appeals or a
court of review for the acts Of the pre-
vious administration. Republican ap-
plause) He should look forward with
regret TO a possible review five years
hence of the acts Of Cleveland and
Blount as he now saw with surprise
and regret the attempt to review the
acts Of President Harrison and Min
lister Stevens, both of whom are now
out Of office. The present government
of Hawaii. he continued, was recog-
nized by the United States as legit-
I innate government and its authority
was unquestioned-
u do not agree with the resolution"
said Sickles, emphaically, land l will
not vote for it, Republican ap-
plsuse.5 LAS long ago as 1850. / heard
Governor Marcy say the Sandwich ISL
ands should not belong to any other
power and would eventually belong
to the United States / agreed with
him then and agree with him now
Republican applause.)
Deforest Democrat). of Connecticut.
endorsed the action Of the adniinistra-
ton
Hepburn Republican,. of Iowa, said
the resolution which the Democratic
house proposed 10 pass condemned
Minister Stevens on ex parte evidence,
secured BY Elount-evidence that Nc
Greatly would not have been warrant
ed in using before any court.