The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-21
Senator Sherman Again Speaks
Against Haste and Mr.. Lodge scores
the Manfpulators OF Stocks.
MILLSwANTS MORE REVENUE
AND PROPOSES A CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT TO RAISE 1T.
Chandler Shoots Sarcasm at CIeve.
land and London Bapkers-Auen's
Coinage Resolution Passes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90 - The United
States Senate, by unanimous vote and with.
out the formality of a roll call. to-day
passed the bill already adopted by the
House of Representatives empowering the
President to appoint a commission TO de-
termine the venezuela-British Guiana boun-
dairy. This action was the elimination
Of a debate adding a memorable page OF
congressional history 1t q Gay OF
notable speeches by notable men. The SUB
ject Of war between the United States and
Great Britain was the prevailing theme.
which found expression in lofty. patriotic
sentiments, in stirring appeals for prepsra-
tion and defense, In graphic portrayals OF
the horrors of war. and at times in denant
warnings TO the people across the water.
BY a singular coincidence the session which
was to be marked by such vigorous debate
and action was opened by an invocation of
classic beauty from the blind chaplain OF
the Senate, breathing the spirit OF good viii
between the two prominent English-speakins
nations. This was speedily followed by the
adoption of Mr.. Aliens somewhat ironical
resolution. calling on the finance committee
to investigate the needs OF the unlimited
coinage of silver.
At all times during the four hours of dts
cussion the galleries were besieged by
eager crowd, whose patriotic impulses found
frequent expression in applause, which the
presiding officer sought vainly TO suppress.
The most notable utterances or the day were
those OF Senators Sherman, Teller, Mills.
Lodge, Platt, Turpie, Chandler, White. Caf-
frey, Call and Stewart, representing the
three shades OF political sentiment, and
yet in the main uniform in urging support
vic - h.
Monroe doctrine, and, If need be, action es-
sentiai to maintaining the national dignity.
There were strong expressions also against
the ranic in American stocks and securi-
ties which it was said the London CONNER
cial houses were seeking to bring ahour.
Throughout the debate there was an n4der-
current Of feeling that while the country
would not shrink from war IL II must come,
yet that such calamity was not imminent.
Shortly after o'clock Mr.. Morgan unex-
pectedly withdrew the amendments to the
bill, leaving it in its original FORM There
was no demand for a roll call, as 'he senti-
ment of the Senate was clearly a unit. and
by a loud viva voce vote the bill was passed
without dissenting vote This completed
the legislative enaction OF the measure
which, with the signature Of the President,
has the full force and effect OF law. The
passage of the bill was not. however, the
only exciting event of the day, for at 4:3o
o'clock the Presidents message urging the
gravity of the situation and calling on Con-
gress not 10 adjourn for the holidays until
relief was afforded was presented TO the
Senate. Its reading was followed with c.ose
attention, but the Senator'S. absorbed with
the stirring events OF the debate. werS
ready to adjourn without immediate con-
sideration of the message
Brief Session Of the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o-The session OF