The Meeker herald., 1895-12-28

Washington, Dec. gl.-The SENATE
has passed the Venezuela commission
bill just as 1t came from the House
Mr.. Lodge. of Massachusetts,. spoke
on the resolution. He said that he re-
garded II essential that there shouio
be no division on this subject Ihe
Senate, the House and the president
should stand together They should
show to the world that we are nrm as
adamant. The assertions made IN
London that his was only an election
eering dodge should be answered by
united and definite action which would
leave the subject beyond the possibili-
ty OF misconstruction.
Mr.. Cafrery, of Louisiana, urged that
no hasty action be taken.
Mr.. Chandler followed in n speech
replete with keen sarcasm, but uh-
euuivocal in its advocacy of imme-
diate action. Yesterday, he SAID. he
thought 1t would be wise to amend the
| he thought it the highest nnfiSnal i'm
portance that the bill should he passed
as 1t came from the House. After all,
the amendments were of no import
ance..
Mr.. Chandler then delivered Il glow
ing eulogy ON the patriotism and
Americanism of the president
Mr.. Chandler referred to the threats
of English capitalists to unload their
American securities. He thought 1t
was simply bluff.
Mr.. Teller said he regretted that the
president had not himself taken action
without awaiting the operation of
commission. AS the president desired
commission he should be left TO
name It's members. He should be un-
trammeled by requirement that the
names be submitted to the Senate.
There should be no fear that the presi-
dent, with so much ut stake. would
designate mere politicians or second
rate men for such commission. The
Chambers of Commerce throughout
the country. the governors Of states,
the most distinguished divines de
clared that the Monroe doctrine must
be upheld.
But, Mr.. Teller said. he did not re-
frightened by the fall of stocks in Lon
don. or the drop In railroad stocks in
this country. This would not affect
wheat or cotton. 1t applied only to
railway spectators. The American
people should not be diverted from
maintaining what they believed to be
right by any question OF money. In
his judgment, when the American peo-
ole believe their honor ia menaced M q they
ever result may come. But he did not
believe the time was near at hand.
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 a few dissenting voices.
Thus, unexpectedly, the original House
bill remained before the Senate with
out amendment.
The bill was then promptly adopted
by viva voce vote without dissent.
The excitement of the day left the
senators in no mood to take up rcu-
tine affairs and at 3 80 O'Clock the SEN
ate went into executive session. Dur
ing the executive session message
from the president was presented and
when the doors were re-opened the
message was read.
| When the reading was completed
Mr.. Cockrell. Democrat, Missouri. said
~ move the Senate adjourn"
Mr.. Harvey, Republican. Connecti
cut, said: ~ expect some considera
tion of this very serious message from
our Democratic friends"
"We want time to consider it," re
piled Mr. Cockrell abruptly and with
out further comment the Senate ad
journed.