The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04

pabAfCdu. 4llluOlSs introduced a Lt1ohu-
tion on the Monroe doctrine. similar
to that presented by Mr.. Lodge. He
gave notice that he would call UP the
resolution as soon as permissible for
the purpose Of addressing the senate
thereon.
Senator Lodge Of Massachusetts
to-day introduced the following resolu-
tion relative to the Monroe doctrine:
THAT the congress or the United
States deem 1t proper to assert. as the
principle in which the rights and in
terests of the United States are in
volved. that American continents. by
the free and independent condition
which they have assumed and main
tained. are henceforth not to be con-
sidered as subjects for future coloni-
zation by any European powers.
Resolved. That we should consider
any attempt on their part to extend
their system to any portion Of this
hemisphere as dangerous to our peace
and safety. With the existing colo
nies or dependencies of any European
power we have not interfered and
shall not interfere, but with govern
ments who have declared their inde-
pendence and maintained 1t and whose
indepe ndence we have, on great con-
sideration and on just principles, ack-
nowledged we could not view any in
terposition for the purpose of oppress-
ing them or controlling in any other
manner their destiny by any European
power, In any other light than as a
manifestation of unfriendly DISPOSE
tion towards the United States.
rf~a-
the doctrine laid down by President
Monroe. as stated in the preceding res
olutions. the United States declares 1t
proposes to maintain the principles
embodied in that doctrine. and will
regard any infringement of 1t or any
attempt on the part of any European
power to take or acquire new territory
on the American continent. whether
under pretense of boundary disputes
or otherwise, as an act of hostility to
the United States.
Resolved. That the president be re-
quested to communicate these resolu-
tions to the governments of all ma
tions with whom we have relations OF
amity and commerce.
Senator Ctlllom, republican, Illinois.
also introduced a resolution enunciat-
ing the Monroe doctrine. 1t is as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That the policy proclaim
ed by President Monroe. and since
known as the Monroe doctrine, is by
precedent and tradition the recognized,
rightful policy of the United States,
and this government will regard the
establishment by any European power
of any colonial dependency or Of any
protectorate over any existing CT fu-
ture government, or the extension OF
any territorial possessions, or ;he con-
troll or ownership of any inter -oceanic
canal on the continent of America rs a
dangerous menace to the " -lfare and
prosperity of the United States"
Senator Call introduced the following
joint resolution:
Resolved, That the government of
the United States recognize a condition
of public war between the governmcn
of Spain and the government proclaim
ed and for some time maintailed by
force of arms by the people of Cuba,
and the United States of America here
by declare that they will maintain a
condition of strict neutrality between
the contending powers and accede to
each all the rights of belligerelts in
the ports and territory of the United
States. The congress of the United
States protests and demonstrates
against the baTtbarous manner in which
the war in Cuba has been conducted,
and the president is hereby authorized
to take such steps as may be expeiient
in his judgment to secure an observ-
ance of the laws of war as recognized
by civilized nations"
Senator Vest re-introduced his bill of
last session to prohibit monopoly in
the transportation of cattle to foreign
countries, and also his bills for the
education of Indian child
rem and the settlement of private land
claims.
Senator Chandler re-introduced his
bill for the exclusion of alien anarch-
lists. and his bill for the regulation of
The following is the full text OF Sen
ator Aliens resolution on the recogni-
ton of Cuba and the maintenance OF
the Monroe doctrine:
Resolved. That 1T is the sense of the
senate: First. that the government of
the United States of America should
promptly recognize the revolutionists
fling to secure independence of the
Spanish government, as composing an
nation. possessing all the
rights thereof according to the laws OF
nations.
Second. that al islands in close prox-
nifty to the mainland of the United
States of America should as speedily
Is possible. by treaties of purchase, be
annexed to this government as essen
ial to our safety in times of war and
he convenience and necessity OF other
commerce tn times of peace.
Third. that the wise declaration OF |
President Monroe. known as the Mon /
zoe doctrine. is a well-established poll
" Of the government OF the United |
states and should be promptly and !,
maintained by the govern !
nent in its original purity and pur-
pose.
Fourth. that while the government |
II the United States should not need
essly or hastily embroll itself with any