The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-12-24
Mr.. 0LNEY WAS WRONG
TWo-Thirds Vote in Both House,
on Any Resolution Makes
1t Effective.

Washington, Dec. 20.-There Is very lit
tie probability that there will be any
change in the program of congress for
an adjournment for the holidays on the
I'D Inst. because of the Cameron Cuba
resolution, which will be reported to the
senate tomorrow morning The rules of
the senate provide that in case of a single
| objection to the consideration Of a bill
OF resolution reported, it shall go over
| until the next day. Consequently If an
attempt We're made to have the resolu-
tlon considered tomorrow, this objection
would be forthcoming great many
senators have made their preparations to
ieave the city for the holidays, and it is
thought unlikely that a quorum can be
mustered on Tuesday by which business
can be transacted and this point would
be raised il the Cameron resolution was
brought forward.
The statement made by Mr.. Olney yes
terday is still subject of earnest dis
cussion. On some hands his position is
fully sustained, while on others, it is ad-
mitted that perhaps from purely tech
nical statement of law the secretary's S
position is correct, but that it certainly
violates the principle of the constitution.
Those who made this contention reverse
the circumstances. Supposing. they say,
that the president declared that he intend
ed to recognize a republic, and that con-
gress should pass a resolution declaring it
their judgment that no such action should
be taken, would it be possible for the
president in the face of this position of
both the senate and the house to use the
W two no
republic. This constitutional point has
for the time being supplanted in interest
the resolution ITSELF and it is known that
when the resolution is brought forward a
debate of considerable interest and length
will ensue on this subject. The position
of Mr. Olney setting forth the view of
the administration, will undoubtedly have
it's effect in some quarters of the senate,
and it is said tonight that sufficient op-
position can be mustered to defeat the
resolution.
Davis Gives His Opinion.
Cincinnati, Dec. Ex-senator Davis OF
Minnesota telegraphed the following to-
night to the Commercial Tribune, as to
Secretary Olneys position on the recog-
milton of Cuba:
washington, Dec. 2O.-I think that Mr..
opinion congress has the power by statute
or by joint resolution to recognize the in
dependence of Cuba. If the president ap-
proves the measure, there can, of course,
be no controversy. If he disapproves it
and it is passed over his veto, it becomes
law of the land, as effectually as if he
had approved it, and his duty to execute
it is equally imperative in either case.
&C. K. DAVIS"
Daniel Concurs with Cooley.
Cincinnati, Dec. 20.-The Commercial
| Tribune telegraphed Judge Cooley's letter
on the power to recognize Cuba to Sena-
| tor Daniel and asked his opinion. He
| telegraphed tonight as follows:
washington, Dec. 20-I concur in the
| opinion expressed by Judge Cooley as set
| forth in your telegram.
JOHN W. DANIEL"
| Sherman Is Frank.
| Cincinnati Dec. 20.-The Commercial
! Tribune wired Senator Sherman for his
views on the power of congress to recog-
nize the independence of Cuba and to-
| night received this answer by wire:
| "Washington, Dec. 2O-There is no
| foundation for the statement that con-
| gress may not, If it will, recognize the
| independence of new nation, nor do ]
| think Mr.. Olney contests it, but he thinks
| the matter ought to come from the presi-
| dent. If, however, congress should pass
a resolution and the president should veto
| it, it can be passed by a two-thrds vote
of each house and would become a law
| which the president must respect an6
obey. JOHN SHERMAN"