The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-07
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a cable and he considered the time oppor-
tune to commit the, government to this i'm
portant plan
ment had to enter on the project.
The same right said Mr.. Hale that
territory; the same "a right Mr.. Seward had
Docs it not look like paternalism?" asked
Mr. Allen. He suggested an amendment
that the Hawaiian cable should always re-
main under government ownership and con-
was between this proposition to construct
and own cable and government ownership
of railroad.
Mr. Hale replied that if the railroad ran
into foreign country and involved
question OF foreign policy, it would stand Sn
the same principle as a cable. But that did
struct the telegraph railroad lines wholly
of an internal and domestic character.
Mr. Butler cited the United States survey
of the international railroad running to
South America
Mr. Allen said he was glad to commit a
representative Republican Senator and a
representative Democratic Snnat favor
ing government construction and ownership
OF a foreign cable, or of railroad which
was an adjunct to foreign commerce. He
Thanked Senators for embracing this con-
troverted doctrine of Populism."
An extended debate followed as to the
constitutional right of the government to
own or construct railroads, telegraph and
cable lines, being participated in by Mr..
Platt and Mr.. Gray.
TELLER CRITICISES HERBERT
Mr. Teller took up some general phases
CT the Hawaiian oues lion. He laid down the
rule of International law that the United
States was bound to protect it's citizens
domiciled in Hawaii, even though they were
enlisted in the service of the existing gov
ernment. Mr.. TelIers argument was with a
view to showing that Secretary Herbert had
erred in ordering that the war ship Phia-
deiphia, recently sent to Hawaii, should lot
afford protection to United States citizens
VINO were serving under the ez lsting govern
ment. The Senator said the Secretary of
the Navy had virtually announced that
Americans in Hawaii who assisted in main
tanning peace would forfeit the protection of
the United States. In closing Mr.. Teller
said: Il will predict that the next admnis-
tration, be 1T Democratic, Republican or
Islands are part Of this Republic an and that that
the flag of the United States flies over them
as it does over u.s.
Mr.. Gray upheld the course of Secretary
Herbert, citing many authorities on inter
national law. He said he was glad to hear
Democratic party 'sBut,'' said Mr.. GRAY.
that party does not show its ,Americaniszn
by being party to a mean, paltry unspivacy-
United States flag in the mire in order to
exhibit its Americanism. 1t does not drag
a poor dusky Queen from her throne to
haunt it's Americanism. 1t seeks other ways
of showing its sturdy American spirit
Mr. Platt read from President Cleveland's
message in 1885. urging the importance of
close relations with Hawaii, and saying the
establishment of cable should not be
overlooked. In 1888 Mr.. Cleveland again
urged on Congress the desirability of es-
tablShing submarine cable to Hawaii
President Harrison had recommended sim
liar action.
Mr.. Butler asked if Hawaii was willing
that the United States should build the
cable
Mr.. Perkins said he happened to be able
to answer that question. He was just back
from San Francisco. Before leaving he
was called on by the Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Hawaiian government who
urged the great desire of that government
that the United States should undertake.
the building of the cable. Hawaii did not
want Great Britain or Canada to control
the cable. Mr.. Perkins said this was the
latest declaration as to the wishes of the
Hawaiian government. The Hawaiian item
laid aside to be further debated to-
morrow.
As the Senate was about to adjourn Mr.
Cullonl called up the Chicago postoffice
bill. Mr.. Palmer sided in wardng off the
objections of Senators anxious to leave the
chamber. Mr. Blanchard explained that the
bill was a substitute for the House bill al
ready passed. 1t limited the cost of the
building to $4,000, 600. The bill there
upon passed by a viva voce vote without op-
position. The substitute measure differs
from that passed by the House, and must
President named Senators Vest, Blanchard
and Morrill, the Senate conferees
The success in getting the Chicago bill
through led other Senators to call up bills
whereupon Mr.. Harris called attention to
the fact that only ten of twelve Senators
We're present. AT 5:25 the Senate held a
brief executive session and then adjourned