Arizona republican., 1895-12-21
The House Venezuelan
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Stock Boards Hurried by the
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Canadian Militia Will Be Ready to Repel Invasion-General
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The Vene- zuelan bill authorizing the appoint ment by the president of a Venezuelan boundary commission and appropri- ating S100,000 for the expenses of the commission passed the senate this af ternoon as it came from the house.
 This action was the continuation of debate adding memorable page to congressional history. |. was day of notable speeches by notable men. The subject of a war between the United States and Great Britain was the pre- vailing theme which found expression in lofty patriotic sentiment, in stirring appeals for preparationand defense, in graphic portrayals of the horrors of war and at times in defiant warnings to the people across the water. The utterances of the day were from men of all shades of political senti- ment and yet, in the main, uniform, in urging support of the president, in vigorous assertions of the Monroe doc Urine and if need be, any action essen tial to maintain the National dignity
 There were strong expressions also against the panic in American stock and securities, which, 1t was said, the London commercial houses were seek ing to bring about.
 Throughout the debate there was an undercurrent of feeling that, while the country would not shrink from war, if it must come, ye: that such calam ity was not imminent.
 The bill was repor.el back from ,lle foreign relations committee with ane eldments that the commission should consist of three persons and that the section of the revised statutes which provides that no person shall draw two salaries from the government should not apply in these appoint ments Further tha. the commission would only be required to investigate and port Ithe facts to the :-ras+.Iaat and be subject to confirmation by the senate
 Senator Morgan secured the ulani- nous consent of the senate for con- sideration of the bill.
 Senator Morgan briefly explained the changes made, after which Senator PlaJtt of Connecticut said that any de- i lay would be construed in England as 3 concession on our par, and it was not essential Ito change the bill. The amendment requiring the commission only to report the facts in the case would be construed as receding on the part of the senate, and the senate should notify Great Britain that Amer ica was behind the president. As to the confirmation by the senate Senator PIatt said i. was unimportant and ur- wise.
 Senator Sherman thought no Amer ican blood should be shed. "We are too eager" he said.
 Senator Mills of Texas said it was | very grave question.
 Senator Lodge favored giying the president the utmost power, but i,ne senate should confirm the commits sion
 Senator Stewart said the president should have all power.
 Senator White of California thought the president should have full power until he presented his recommendation upon the report of the commission.
 Several others spoke and finally the senate laid the committees amend ment on the table and the house bill was passed.
 The frs. silver vote in the se2ala has been taken on the motion to refer to the finance committee Senator AL lens silver bill directing inquiry as to the advisability of opening the hints ito free coinage in view of the strained relations over Venezuela. The motion was defeated. Yeas, "A; nays, 36. SjI- men voted no.
 At 5:30 message was received from the president on the subject of the deficit in the treasury gold reserve The message said perplexity will continue as long as the present finan- cial system exists. The real and sen sible cure will be to completely change the financial scheme.
 After the message was read the sen- ate adjourned till tomorrow.