Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-21

the amendments proposed were cot CT i'm
portance. Mr.. Chandler then delivered a
glowing eulogy on the patriotism and Amer
icanism OF the president. But this was not
without its sting when he referred to Mr..
Cleveland as inspired by the genius Of Mas
9achusstts In the person of the secretary OF
state. He appealed to both sides OF the
chamber not to allow any question Of party
advantage to stand in the way of hearty sup
port OF the executive. He said the senate
should thank God that Mr.. Cleveland had
divorced politics from foreign affairs.
II understand" Mr.. Chandler proceeded,
sarcastically, that stocks have gone down
today: that Wall street and State street are
a~gitated because a democratic president
! desires 10 sustain the honor of his country
and is upheld by congress. III stocks have
gone down. | have no doubt that they are
stocks that deserve to go down. | do not
think we should be intimida.ed by these
foreign capitalists who are pounding the
stock board"
He then read from a cable to a New York
paper an account OF a meeting OF English
capitalists. who were e.sribed as being
about ready to throw their American securi-
ties on the market. "Alasi" he said, Has
1t come to thls?'' Here is a president who
has done more for English interestc than
any other president who ever sat in the
white house, and yet today, because he
stands firm for American honor. he has fallen
so low in the estimation Of Englishmen that
there are now none to do him reverence"
TOUCHING THE POCKETBOoK.
was Rothschilds at the meeting?' in
quired Mr.. Allen.
OH replied Mr.. Chandler. contemptu-
ously. this Is the same old game. This
cable is the report of a meeting In London
which pretended to be private, but was in
tended also to be public. 1t was intended to
brighten Wall street and array the stock
brokers and holders on the side OF peace"
Don't you think 1t would be a wise move
them asked MIR. Allen, ITO go ahead and
securities she holds? We would then be in
dependent of her financially
"Oh yea.' replied MIR. Chandler. II am
willing to accomplish cur financial independ-
ence of England and afterward our industrial
independence. But one thing at a time. This
meeting in London was part of a conspiracy
to alarm our people in the belief that Amer
lean stockholders would check those who
are insane enough to defend our national
honor. Therefore, at this meeting l was
rash enough a month ago to predict that
this controversy would have to be settled
in twenty years, but the president. that
idol of aristocrats and capitalists of Great
Britain, Is described as insane"
Just as Mr.. Chandler concluded Mr.. Till
man of South Carolina made his entrance
into the senatorial arena for the first time.
He appeared anxious to cross swords with
Mr.. Chandler, and that latter gentleman, al
though at first reluctant, finally acquiesced.
The incident caused considerable amusement.
Mr.. Tillmau wanted to know whether, If
Mr.. Chandler were convinced that the pas
sage Of the bill would result in the extinc-
tion of the gold reserve and the establish
ment of the silver standard of the United
| States, he would vote for it.
THE senator from South Carolina" re-
piled Mr.. Chandler smilingly. but evasively,
like his other populist associates, is dis
posed to mix up all questions"
AZ am not a populist," shouted Mr.. Till
man.
Ter.
81 am a democrat, If there are any demo-
Gratis replied Mr.. Tillman. 81 am a fol-
lower of Thomas Jefferson. Calhoun and Lin
coin"
ALL DEMOCRATS BY THAT STANDARD.
The reference to Lincoln and democracy
provoked a laugh and Mr.. Chandler ejacu-
lated. as he looked around the senate: Il
guess we are all democrats, then"
ANSWER my question:" persisted Mr.. Till
man. would you vote for the resolution?'
Il would" Mr.. Tillman added with a shake
of his head. e.-.-.
"Oh!' replied Mr.. Chandler. eyes. 1 will
vote for it. L will vote for any sacrifice
save the absurdity of the senator from Ne
braska (Mr. Allen to sustain the national
honor ,.
Mr.. Turpie, democrat, of Indiana, spoke
in behalf of the foreign relations committee
as to amendments. He said they were framed
to make more potent this protest against
European aggression on the South American
W. Puso Wis III uo-
clared he, 1--WE make the Venezuela boundary
our affair. We cross the Rubicon. We
designate a boundary line and say that it is
to BE- the line"
Mr.. Turpie asserted that our guardianship
of the southern republics was imperative.
1t was an obligation imposed upon us by
unyielding conditions. 1t might not be a
lasting obligation, for within the coming
century there would be the United States
Of South America. the great empire of Mexico.
az we'll aS the prpQt reDIIhlip nf fha TIpital
States, each with their power to resist the
Entertainments Of Great Britain or any
foreign power.
Mr. Call of Florida spoke Of the embar-
in congress in case the proposed
committee reported in favor Of the British
contention. Mr.. Call urged that the demand
OF the hour was for firm and dignifed action,
not for a discussion of war.
Mr.. Teller Of Colorado said he regretted
that the president had not himself taken &C
ton without awaiting the operations of a
commission. AS the president desired a COM
mission, he should be left to name its menu
bers. He should be by a re-
quirement that the names should be sub
mitted to the senate. There should be no
fear that the president on such an occasion
would designate mere politicians OF second
rate man for such a duty. The chambers CT
throughout the country, the COVER
nors of states, the most distinguished divines,
declare that the Monroe doctrine must be
upheld. But, Mr.. Teller said, he did not
regard war as imminent. He was not
frightened by the fall Of stocks in London,
or the drop Of railroad stocks in this country,
but this would not affect wheat and cot
ton. 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 judg-
ment. when the American people believe
their honor is msnaced. they will accept every
responsibility whatever result may come.
But he did not believe the time was near at
hand.
TABLED THE AMENDMENTS.
/ Mr.. Chandler here moved to lay on the
table the amendment of the re-
ported by Mr.. Morgan. This was adopted by
a viva voce vote, and with but few dis
senting voices. Thus, unexpectedly, the ORR
ginal house bill remained before the senate
without amendment.
Mr.. Harris. who was In the chair, lost no
time In expediting a vote. Without delay,
he put the question, although Mr.. Gallery
was about to offer an amendment. There
was a loud response Of Ayes and no an
aver to the call Of Mays" The presiding
officer declared the bill passed.
A moment later. when the full significance
Of what had been done swept through the
galleries, there was a wave of applause which
promised to shake the senate chamber, until
Mr.. Harris, rapping with the gavel. stsrnly
warned the spectators against demonstrations.