Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
FUTURE OF THE DAVIS RESOLUTION.

In reply to a question asking if they
favored the resolution introduced by Sena-
tor Davis on the Monroe doctrine. and
what action would probably be taken upon
it. a number of Senators and Representa-
tives sent their opinions to the Philadelphia
Press. as given below:
Senator Davis of Minnesota.
do not think there is any doubt about
the resolution passing, all talk to the con-
trary notwithstanding. c. K. DAVIS.
Senator Frye of Maine.
The Davis resolution will, in my opinion.
pass the Senate without ten dissenting
votes. WILLIAM P. FRYE.
Senator Blanchard of Louisiana.
I am In favor of a bold and comprehen-
sive declaration OF distinctive American
policy and the Davis resolution I regard
as such.
I expect to support it. with perhaps some
slight alterations The sentiment of Inc
people of the southwest, whence / come,
favors such a declaration. / am satisfied
that the resolution will pass the Senate.
N. c. BLANCHARD.
Senator Jones of Arkansas.
My opinion is that any strong and pro-
nounced expression in favor of the asser-
ton of the Monroe doctrine will pass the
Senate. JAMES X. JONES.
senator OF Delnwure.
think the resolution has met with a
good deal more opposition than was ex-
pected by it's friends. Sound, sober Ameri-
can common sense is asserting itself IN
regard to this whole matter of the Vene-
ZUelan affair. / think majority Of the
Senate will consider the resolution mop
perfume and ill-advised.
GEORGE GRAY
senator TiIIman of South Carolina.
Both branches of Congress are bound to
sustain the Monroe doctrine, but 1 have
Davis resolution. Unless it is modified
l shall not vote for it. B. r. TILLMAN.
Senator ThurstOn of Nebraska.
I believe the address of Mr.. Wolcott,
made in the Senate today, will help to
swell the majority for the Davis resolution
Much as l admire Mr.. Wolcott and much
as 1 was delighted with his eloquence,
think the propositions he laid down have
only strengthened the determination of
those who favor the Davis resolution to
push it to final passage. When the
British premier solemnly notified this coun-
try that the Monroe doctrine is not part
of international law and is not recognized
by the European powers he threw down a
challenge which this country must take
up or else abandon every right to prevent
the encroachment of foreign dominion on
this continent / do not believe the Ameri-
can people are in any present humor now
to limit the broad application of this doc
| trine. The United States is the leading
pow er of the new world, the mother Of re-
| pubiics morally bound to encourage and
| protect all of the American republics
! against unjust invasion aggression. If
| we stand united on this proposition there
| Is no possible doubt of the result. / am
Tor an American policy and hope to see
| the Davis resolution pass Congress by a
| decisive vote. JOHN NJ. THURSTON.
Senator Mcmillan nc Hy,I;,-,,
Senator James Mcmillan of Michigan said
| to the Press correspondent: From what
have heard here and there from Senators i
think the Davis resolution as it now reads
| Will not pass the Senate. The general
| disposition from such Senators as L have
talked with seems to be on the line that
the resolution is at this time premature.
| 1t will be well enough to stronger define
| cur position when greater emergency
| than the present is upon us for decision.
Senator Burrows Of Michigan.
| Senator Burrows of Michigan said to the
| Press correspondent: cannot say whether
the resolution will pass or not, but believe
| that the resolution will suffer the fate OF
| other resolutions Of a similar character
We ought, however, to have a declared
policy. Whether this is the most oppor-
| tune time to make the declaration is an.
| other question l thought at the time and
| 1 think now the Presidents message was
| ill-advised. i think it would have beer
| much better, If he entertained the opinion
| that the Monroe doctrine had been viola ted
| III the Venezuelan dispute or was about tc
| be violated, to have taken steps to ascer-
| tain the facts in the case before making
| any appeal to the patriotism prejudice
| OF the people.
| Senator CuIIom of Illinois.
Senator Cullom of Illinois said to the
Press representative: Il think that the res.
| olution Will eventually pass the Senate
| While the resolution is strong and com.
| plete, and in line with the Monroe doctrine
| yet 1t states in terms that we shall only
| interfere IN any case or instance as tC
which the United States shall deem suci
| attempt to acquire territory to be danger
| Gus to its peace and safety. So that as
| construe the resolution, il is not a very ex
| treme one at ALL"
Senator Gear of Iowa.
| Senator Gear of Iowa said to the Pres.
| representative: Il think the resolution viii
| pass the Senate. 1t may be modified. blu
| the essence of the resolution will NEE
| with the Senate's appreciation"
Representative DingIey of Maine.
Representative Dingley of Maine, chair
man of the ways and means committee
! said to the Press correspondents: Il do NO
undertake to say what will be the fate O,
| this resolution. Personally. 1 am satisfied
| with the doctrine as it was enunciated by
| President Monroe, and do not see the ne
| cessity Of legislating upon the principle a
| this time 1 do not believe in legislatint
| for possible future eXigencies and Difficult
| ties. We had better wait until they ar,
| presented to us before acting. We Nigh
be placed in a very embarrassing position
| do not find that the subject creates yer,
much interest in the House"
Representative Mccall of Mnssachu.
! sets.
Representative Mccall of Massachusetts
was outspoken in talking to the Press cor
respondent. He said: Il do not believe il
the resolution, although I am firm advo
cate of the Monroe doctrine. 1 do not thinl
there is any more necessity of codifyin;
that doctrine than of codfying the com
mon law. We have no business incumber
ing ourselves with legislation on this sub
ject, which may become very embarrassin,
in the future. 1 will predict that this reso
luton will never pass"
Representative Dalze1l of Pennsylva
| mia.
Representative Dalzell of Pennsylvania
said to Press representative: Il have no
/ hut ;