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He Condemns AnGIophobfa, and OPP
poses Resolution of Inquiry as to
Withdrawal Of Our War ships.
RULING AGAINST PLANTERS
CARLISLE UPHELD IN HIS REFUSAL,
TO PAY THE SUGAR BOUNTY.
Uncle Sans Trouble with Spain Over
Discriminating Duties i'm Course of
Adjustment-The Kicks Case.

WASHlNGION, Jan. S.-Further debate
on Mr.. Lodges resolution asking for in
formation why the American ships had
been withdrawn from Hawaiian waters,
took place in the Senate to-day. Mr. Palm
er. in accordance with previous notice, de-
livered speech against the resolution, re-
gardlng it as invasion by the Senate of
the powers of the President. He defended
the acts of the present administration in
Hawaiian affairs. His remarks provoked
number of interruptions by Republican
Senators. including Messrs Lodge, Teller
and Aldrich. Mr.. Gray also opposed its
adoption AT o'clock the resolution again
took its place the calendar, and during
the remainder of the day the Senate lis
tened to eulogies on the late Alfred II.
Colquitt, of Georgia. at the close of which
the Senate adjourned.
After the opening exercises Mr.. Morgan
offered a resolution, which was adopted,
calling on the President for reports. docu-
ments and other papers relating to the en-
fcrcement ofsregulations respecting the fur
seal fisheries adopted by Great Britain and
the United States to carry out the decision
of the Paris tribunal of arbitration
Mr.. Brice presented the conference re-
port on the Military Academy appropria-
tior bill. and it was agreed to-
Mr.. Villas from the committee on public
lands. reported favorably the House bill
for relief of homestead settlers in Wiseon-
sim Minnesota and Michigan He asked for
its immediate consideration, but Mr. Tel
Ter objected, and the bill went over until
tomorrow
The Lodge resolution calling for nforma-
ton as to why United States war ships
had been withdrawn from Hawaiian waters
was then considered, and Mr.. Palmer adj
he
the Senate derive the power to cali on the
President for his reasons for an executive
act. If no such power existed was it not
impertinent for the Senate to make the
demand He maintained that it was alb
surd to say that the Senate may demand
the reasons of the President without at
the same time having the right in some
way or other to compel an answer.
Mr. Aldrich interrupted with some ques-
tions as to the power of Congress to control
the President as the commander-in-chief
of the army and navy, and Mr.. Palmer re-
piled that he did believe that Congress- by
the passage of laws to which the approval
of the President is necessary, may control
the army and navy of the United States
CALLS IT ANGLOPHOBIA
After further discussion of this feature of
the matter. Mr.. Palmer referred to the
discussion of so many public questions, and
said 1t was a sense of absolute shame and
humiliation to find that the American SEN
ate could discuss no question without
bringing into 1T the dangers with which we
are constantly meanced by the overwhelnl-
ing power of Great Britain. Then Mr.
Palmer devoted some time to a discussion
of the exciting conditions in the Hawaiian
Islands, and the events that led up to and
following the establishment of the proyis-
ional government. That government, he
declared, had been formed without the
slightest regard to the native inhabitants,
ana 1t was based on a total disregard of
their rights. Natives held only per cent
of the lands of the island and had been
driven to the inferior lands. Nothing could
be more unfortunate than the annexation
of these islands, and the sympathetic rec
ogniton of existing governmental govern
ment established by this commercial colony.
Mr. Palmer paid tribute to the work of
Commissioner Blount, who had been sent
TO the islands to inquire into the facts
flag, the symbol of manhood and honor.
mad been perverted and made~a symbol of
oppression o hr3 "a, ana outrage II was placed again
was honored. and there it remained
Mr.. Palmer having said that the Presi-
dent had communicated the facts in the
matter to the Senate as soon as they were
ascertained, Mr.. Teller interrupted MIN to
say that this was not the case and the
statement was not sustained by history
Mr. Teller sent to the clerks desk and had
read that portion of the Presidents state
ment published yesterday regarding the
visit of the Hawaiian royalist commission
which begins with Having failed in my
plans" etc.
Continuing. Mr.. Palmer argued that the
PRESIDENT had presented most vigorous
policy OF non-interference in the affairs of
the islands. and he asked if the President
intended not to interfere why should a shin
be Kept at Honolulu. If there was no pur-
pose to Interfere. why should the govern
ment be present in force?
Further debate provoked the question
or what was the policy OF this government
regarding the Hawaiian Islands, and Mr.
Aldrich read from the resolution of the
Senate on the subject passed on Nav n
last.
This policy. said Mr. Palmer, was right.
lie should deplore any responsible connec-
ton on the part of the United States with
the government of the Hawaiian Islands
Mr.. Gray argued against the adoption of
the resolution. This inquiry asked the
President. for reasons to give the motives
lnat actuated him In performing strictly
executive duty.
Mr.. Aldrich referred to his remarks, made
some days ago, respecting the visit to the
city or the royaliSt commission from the
DAY received confirmation of the coincidence
OF dates in this matter from unexpected
quarters He, therefore. sent to the clerks
desk and asked that the Presidents state
De read The clerk had finished only a DOR
ton of It when the hour of 2 o'clock ar
rived and the resolution again took its place
on the calendar
The regular order was then laid aside
ana the Senate listened to eulogies on the
Ire or the late Senator Alfred II. Colquitt
OF georgia. Remarks were made by Sena-
tors Gordon, Hawley, Morgan. Turpie, Hill,