The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-12-21


ticians or second rate men for such a
commission. the chambers OF COM
merce throughout the country, the gov
ernors Of states, the most distinguish
ed divines declared that the Monroe
doctrine must be upheld
But Mr.. Teller said ne did not regard
war as iminent- He was not frightened
by the fall Of stocks IN London, or the
drop Of railroad stocks in this country,
but this would not affect wheat or cot
ton 1t applied only TO railway specu-
lators. The American people should
not be diverted from maintaining what
they believed to be right by any ques-
ton of money. In his judgment, when
the American people believe their hon
or is menaced, they will accept every
responsibility, whatever result may
come. But he did not believe the time
was near at hand.
AMENDMENT TABLED.
Mr. Chandler here moved TO lay on
the table the amendment of the COM
mittee reported by Mr.. Morgan. This
was adopted by viva voce vote and
with but few dissenting. Thus. unex-
pectedly, the original house bin re-
manned before the senate without
amendment.
Mr.. Harris. who was in the chair, lost
no time in expediting a vote. Without
delay he put the question, although AIR.
Gallery was about to offer an amend
ment. There was a loud response OF
ayes" and no answer TO the call Of
may" The presiding officer declared
the bill passed. A moment later, when
the full significance of what had been
done swept through the galleries, there
was wave of applause which promised
10 shake the senate chamber. until Mr..
Harris, rapping the gavel, sternly
warned the spectators against demon
STATIONS.
The excitement of the day left the
senators in no mood to take up routine
affairs and at $50 o'clock the senate
went into executive session.
During the executive session mes
sage from the president was presented
and when the doors were opened the
message was read. When the reading
was completed Mr.. Cockrell (DerTi., MOI
said: II move the senate adjourn"
Mr.. Hawley Rep., Comm said: 81
expect some consideration of this very
serious message from our Democratic
friends"
I'VE want time to consider it," replied
Mr.. Cockren, abruptly, and without
further comment the senate adjourned.
MADE HASTE SLOWLY.
That the administration has not NOV
ed precipita tely in the Venezuelan af-
fair is evidenced by the fact, which has
now become known, that Secretary Oh
ney's famous letter defining the Mon
roe doctrine was considered for fully
two months before being dispatched to
Ambassador BayaInd for delivery to
Lord Salisbury. Moreover, it is a fact
A. "a,
haps hastily reduced to exact form,
really was the subject of deep delibera-
ton for almost six months, for there is
good reason to believe that the adverse
response of Lord Salisbury to Secretary
Olney's note was expected by the presi-
dent. 1t is noted that the presidents
message is a distinct advance in our
attitude upon the letter Of the secre-
taTy, for whereas the latter was con-
fined to a declaration of doctrine, the
former proposed action that went far
beyond that point 1t was this reason,
without doubt, that caused the message
to be most carefully considered for
many months.
DIPLOMATIC REPORTS.
The diplomatic corps here appear to
have fallen under a misapprehension as
to the purpose of the message, which
may account for the attitude of some of
the European newspapers which have
received inspiration for their editorial
articles from the foreign office, for it is
learned that diplomats in Washington
have in many cases, and certainly in
the cases of the representatives of Eu-
ropean powers, informed their govern
ments that President Cleveland's action
was dictated purely by motives Of polit-
leaf expediency, and was not intended
to have permanent results. 1t may be
that the unanimity of support accorded
the president by congress, irrespective
of party affiliations, has induced some
of these observers of American institu-
tons to guilty their first advices to
their home governments.
Although Secretary Herbert returned
to Washington from New York this az
ternoon, as yet ne has taken no action
respecting the orders to the North At
lantic squadron, and so ii will not sail
tomorrow, as was intended, for the
West Indies. The secretary will COM
municate his intentions to Admiral
Bunce, who comes to Washington for
the purpose on Sunday, but the impress
sion prevails that the feet will not leave
American waters Immediately, and
that the itinerary heretofore arranged
will be modified materially before its
departure.
WILL TAKE SIX MONTHS.
Further inquiry into the subject
makes it appear that If the commission
to be appointed to ascertain the facts
respecting the Venezuelan boundary
finds it necessary to visit the country
and to personally locate the line, the
work will consume much more time
than is generally believed to be neces-
sary. Outside Of the voyage to and fro,
the journey through the wild interior
OF the country would be very difficult.
with a small flying force Of eight light
ly equipped colonial police, the journey
to the Uruan outpost, where the coils
iOn occurred. nd which marks one end
of the line claimed By Great Britain.
could not be made in less than twenty
three days, so that II the commission il
to make a proper examination or the
country the task including the sea yoy-
age, will probably occupy almost SIX
months.
Many names have been suggested for
membership on the commission. but to-
days action OF the senate IN passing the
house bill unamended. apparently elimi-
mates several OF these names. including
that OF Justice Harlan. Of the United
o--ably mentioned is that of Mr.. Part
ridge OF Vermont. formerly United
States minister 10 Venezuela.
PURELY A PERFUNCroRY SESSION
House has Nothing Much to Do and Doesn't
Try to DO That