St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-20
SENATE Stirred Up.
Hot Debate Caused by the
News Of Uprising in Ha-
Waii.
BUNCOMBE RESOLUTIONS
introduced by Frye and AID
rich Get Cold Re-
ception.
THE CRANK FROM MAINE,
BoutelIe, the Irrepressible,
Takes a Fresh Start on
Hawaii in House.
THE CRANK FROM MAINE,


WAsuINGToN, Jan. 19.-The startling
news from hawaii received speedy
recognition in the senate today, Mr.
Frye offering a resolution bristllng with
indignation al the attitude of the Unit
ed States government in such an
emergency. This preclpitated short
but animated debate, during which Mr..
FRYE arraigned the executive branch Of
the government. When the resolution
finally went over through the objection
interposed by Mr.. George, of Missis-
sippi, Mr.. Frye startled the senate
with the declaration that while Proyt-
dence might forgive the senator who
made such an objection, the American
people never would. Mr.. Lodge made
a vigorous speech on the same line and
Senators George and Catfery defended
the administration.
Senator Frye's resolution was as fol-
lows: Resolved, That the senate
learns with profound regret the at
tempt to restore a deposed queen to
power in the Hawaiian islands, and ex-
tends to the young republic the warm-
est sympathy in her efforts to suppress
rebellion"
After Introducing it Mr.. Frye asked
that the resolution be given immediate
consideration.
II suggest" said Mr.. Hill (Dem., n ,
y, that the language profound lndig-
nation is rather extreme, and it might
be desirable TO modify it by the words
profound regret
''On the contrary" declared Mr.. Frye,
with great earnesness, Il do not be-
lieye profound Indignation sufficiently
expresses my own feelings or the feel
ings of the American people"
Nor the feelings ef the senator from
New York, - interjected Mr.. Chandler.
garcasticalIy.
Mr.. Hill hesitated only moment at
the interruption, and then said: u at
least hope that the senator from New
Hampshire (Mr. ChandleD will conceda
to me the guardianship of my own feel.
ings. l had not moved all amendment
to the language, but had merely
Offered a su&&estiOn.n
"In order to facilitate the passage of
the resolution continued Mr.. Frye,
land in order that it may at once be
cabled to the Hawaiian islands, l will
accept the proposed change"
The presiding officer was about to put
the question, and it seemed as though
the resolution would pass without a
word of protest, when MIR. Gray Dem,
Del.) interposed an objection.
II do not object to the first part of the
resolution" said he, but the last part
seems inappropriate at this time'
"Then,' said Mr.. Frye, "let US pro-
ceed TO the consideration Of the first. l
viii modify the resolution according
ly."
Mr.. Catfery (Dem.. La.) rose at this
point. us not this rather premature ~
he asked. I'VE are not yet Informed as
to the fact that revolution is pTedicated.
The press reports this morning tell us
there has been an emeute in the Hawai-
ian islands. But whether there has
been an effort to restore the queen to
her throne. | don't know. | ask the
senator from Maine TO tell us if he has
any information on that point"
Mr.. Frye was again on his feet. ~
must say" he proceeded, THAT since
have read in the morning papers that
the secretary of state says he can take
no action until he receives official COM
municatiOn as to the outbreak; that
while the secretary OF the navy can
order war ships to these islands. he
would not act until so requested by the
secretary OF state. l consent to no fur
ther change or modification in the reSO-
luton"
Again the presiding officer was about
to put the question, when Mr.. George
Dem, Miss. intecjected
81 Object"
Mr.. Frye faced about to the Demo-
cratic side and looked steadily at Mr..
George. God may forgive the senator
who makes that objection" said Mr..
Frye, each word coming with delibera-
tion. but do not believe the American
people will forgive him. There was ali
oppressive pause of a moment. Senators
looked at each other ominously as Mir.
Frye's words echoed through the cham
Der. Mr.. George had arisen slowly. his
face flushed and showing intense feel
ing.
such remark is improper and I'M
worthy of the SENATOR" said Mr.. George.
my right to offer an objection is not in
1uenced in the least by what the sena-
tor may think on the subject. | am not
responsible to the senator from Maine
as to my conduct" Mr. George insisted
on his objection, and under the rules the
resolution was laid aside.
Mr.. Lodge (Rep., Mass.) then gave
notice Of an intention TO call up the
resolution made by Mr.. Aldrich on the
9Th inst, saying that such course was
made necessary by the objection which
had been made TO the present consider
alton Of other resolutions. Mr.. Aid
rich's resolution is as follows:
Resolved, That the senate of the
United States having in view public in
tereStS and those Of American citizens
residing in the Hawaiian islands, is of
the opinion that our government should
be represented in Hawaiian waters by
one or more ships of its navy.
At this point there was a break in the
discussion oft he Hawaiian question
brought about by Nj. Cockrell, chair
man of the committee on appropri-
ations, by the introduction of a report
on the urgent deficiency bill, and there
was some discussion on the income tax
amendments. Finally, mr. Chandler
made an effort to have the conference
report postponed until 2 o'clock, but
failing to secure the assent of Mr. Cock
rell. moved that disposition of the
matter.
Mr.. Lodge contended that the Ha-
waiian matter was Of far more impor-
tance than the inhiction of the income
tax on the country. While generally
there Was 10 great wisdom displayed in