The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-08
PRESIDENT PRO TEN
A Republican Substitute For Demo-
cratic Vice President.
HIS WAR TALK IS ALL BOSH
Allen Says We Have Been Twisting
the Caudal Appendage OF the
British Lion Merely FOR Pas
time-In the House.

Washington, Feb. THE acting
chaplain, Rev. Hugh Johnson, in the
course of an eloquent prayer. referred
to the recent popular expression of
the financial strength and confidence
of the nation. German said the demo-
cratic senators unanimously had in
Structed him to present the name of
Harris of Tennessee for president pro
tenn, but that Mr.. Harris had de-
cllned to permit his name to be used.
Harris confirmed this, and in the
course of his speech, said: While at
present the republicans lack one of a
majority in the senate, yet, to avoid
even the appearance of friction and to
maintain those kindly relations which
have characterized the intercourse Of
senators and their temporary presid-
ing officer, my desire is that the dis
tinguished senator from Maine be
elected in the same unanimous manner
as was Manderson and myself"
Allen added the support of the pop
ulist senators. They had intended TO
present Senator Kyle's name. but
since such a harmonious understand
ing had been reached between repub-
lican and democratic senators the
Allen added that on all vital questions
the pOpulist senators would maintain
their Independence. Frye was unani-
mously chosen, and in brief remarks
promised to justify the confidence re-
posed in him by strict impartialty.
With a brief interlude the senate
plunged into the morning business
with a republican presiding officer in
ha a. ha Y hasf INC n
sent.
Wolcott secured the passage of a bill
opening the forest reservations of
Colorado for the locating of mining
claims.
Allen then addressed the senate on
the resolution known as the Davis res
olution relative TO the Monroe doctrine.
He contended that the Monroe doc
trine was simply one of national self
preservation, and said that If the in
vasion of the South American repub-
lies by Great Britain will endanger the
welfare or menace the safety of this
government, we should apply this doc
trine and resent her action with all
the strength and resources of a mighty
nation. IT, on the other hand, we shall
determine, after due investigation.
it will be our duty 10 abstain from
any interference with the action of
Great Britain. feel confident, how
ever. that the dispute over the bound
airy line between Venezuela and Brit
ish Guiana is not for the primary pur-
pose of obtaining the territory, but for
the purpose of gaining control of the
Orinoco river. which leads into one of
ha ri nf
If this be true it will be our duty to
repel the aggressive action of that ma
ton"
Continuing in this connection, he
said: The threatened demolition OF
England and British institutions that
we have heard in this chamber is not
real We have simply been indulgfng
in the harmless pastime of twisting the
caudal appendage of the British lion
to arouse a war spirit in the breasts
of our people, and thus induce them 10
forget their grievances and their
wrongs. We mistake the temper of the
American people. They do not seek
war. and l cannot condemn in too Sc
we're terms the lack of confidence in
che sober Judgment. the intelligence
and patriotism of the American peo-
pie that has led at least one senator
TO assert that a large portion of them
would welcome war and bloodshed as a
relief from their present conditions.
Florid language has been used and
willingness to die for the country has
been expressed, when there is not the
slightest likelihood of being called
upon to make the sacrifice, but these
will not meet the situation or solve
the problem. We must meet this ques-
tion in the serene and pure atmosphere
of a cold philosophy that rises high
above the dust and smoke and clouds
of mere contending words"
A resolution offered by Stewart was
agreed TO, calling on the secretary Of
the treasury for information as To the
estimated increase in revenue IL the
pending tariff bill becomes a law. and
what the duty on wool per pound would
be under the law based on the present
market price Of wool.
The Hansbrough seed resolution was
then taken up. blanchard spoke In sup
port Of the resolution. criticising the
secretary Of agriculture for not distrib-
uting seeds.
At 2:15 o'clock the resolution contem-
plating a reform in handling appropri-
alton bills by distributing them among
the several committees was taken up,
and Allison. chairman OF the appropri-
alton committee. moved 20 refer the
resolution 10 the committee on rules 10
report hack without amendment on the
first Monday Cf next December ALI
sons motion was adopted. Az to .. The
result was accepted as a direct victory
for the appropriations committee
The resolution directing the secretary
Of agriculture 10 execute the seed laws
was made unfinished business. emitting
II 20 right of way after J.. m.
Quay called attention, however. 70 his
purpose To- secure action on Monday on
the resolution referring hack the tariu
finance niI. o. the finance committee.
At 3.l5 O'Clock the senate adjourned
until Monday.