The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-01-31


cnso az instance az D. which the
United S,nlcs shall deem euch attempt
to bee dangerous to ita peace or safety
by or through force, purchase, cesaiun
occupation, pledge, colonization, proc
tectornto or by control of the uase-
ment in canal or any other means oi
transit across the American isihmus,
whether on unfouudtd pretention ui
right Boo cases of alleged boundary dis.
putee, or under other uufoundod pro-
tensions, as the manifestation of an
uniriondly disposition toward the
United States aud ~ an interposition
which would be impossible in any
form for the United States to regard
with Indifference"
Tho report went on the calendar.
Mr.. Gray announced that il was not
unanimous.
Mr. Wolcott, republican, Colorado,
gave notice that he would,o on Wednes-
day, address tho senate on Mr. Sew
el's resolution placing limitation on
the Monroe doctrine.
Mr.. Sewell, republican, New Jersey,
addressed tho senate on his resolution
reciting that President Cleveland had
extended the Monroe doctrine beyond
it's proper scope and enunciating the
principle that tho doctrine was for the
interest of the United States and was
not an obligation to aid and protect
southern republics. The resolution re-
cites that the presidents course was
prematureand that the Monroe doctrine
does not commit the Unitd States to
a protectorate of southern countries.
Mr. Sewell said the presidents Yene-
zuelan message presented questions OF
a most serious import
Taking up the Venezuelan question
Mr.. Sewell pointed out that the presi-
dents position involved the most ex-
trome and dangerous application Of
the doctrine thus far made. 1t wag
not based on the interests of the
United States, but on the force exert
ed by strong power against a weak
one in South America. 1t clearly led
TO the assumption of a protectorate by
the United States over Mexico and the
South American countries.
In conclusion Mr.. Sewell said: 81
can but think that q matter which has
been slumbering so many years in a
state of diplomatic repose might have
been delayed a few months longer.
1t seems hardly wise, just at this time,
TO have thrown into the political arena
this further cause for disorder and
disturbance. A jealous upholding Of
the nations honor on the part of the
executive is to be commended. But
we have right to expect that discre-
tion and good judgment will be exer-
cised in bringing to elimination an
issue so grave and serious as that now
presented"
At the close of Mr.. Sewell's speech,
Mr.. Daniel, democrat, Virginia, gave
notice that he would address the SEN
ate on the subject Thursday.
Mr.. Call, of Florida, presented a
new phase of the Cuban question in
the senate Tuesday. He read a tele-
gram from Key West as follows:
Marquis Rodriguez has been taken
from steamer Oligette, last Wednes-
day. Louis Sammallien and son also
taken at Havana. All American citi-
zens. Get them out of grasp of Span
ish authorities. Mr.. Call offered a
resolution reciting the arrests and di-
rocting tho executive authorities to as
certain if any just cause for the arrest
existed, and if not, to demand their
immediate release.
Mr.. Hoar suggested that the tone of
the resolution was too imperative
There seemed to be an idea, Mr.. Hoar
said, that the senate of the United
States is constantly loaded cannon,
which can be touched off at any time
by q sensation. The senator urged an
inquiry of the state department before
demand.
Mr.. Call answered that he wished to
know whether the American flag af-
forded any protection to its citizens.
He referred to the arrest of Americans
in Cuba while citizens of other coun-
tries were not disturbed.
Mr.. Sherman pointed out that such
a resolution might give the senate
trouble in other cases. It should GO
to the committee on foreign relations
for appropriate consideration.
Mr.. Call said it was the duty of the
senate to act on such information as
this telegram gave. He desired the
people to know he was ready to act
promptly, although he did not object
to committee consideration. Mr.
Hoar suggested that if this dispatch
was shown to the secretary of state hC
would Immediately take appropriat,
action. Mr.. Call answered that h,
had already called the attention of tn,
secretary to the subject. But the sen
ator regarded it as duty of the sen
ate to act, Independently of the exec
utive branch. It was finally agree,
that the resolution should 90 to tn