New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
MINOR SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. ALLEN SAYS THE MONROE DOCTRINE L.
MERELY THE DOCTRINE OF sEIr-PRES-
ERVATION-R ROUTINE WORK


MERELY THE DOCTRINE OF SELF PRES
ERvATION- WORK
Washington Feb THE opening OF ,o-day's
session In the Senate presented something out
OF the usual run. The blind chaplain was not pres
ert and the opening prayer offered By the Rev
Or. Hugh Johnson. Of the Metropolitan Church. Of
Washington 1t included expression OF thanks
for "the confidence Of the people in the fnanciai
strength of thu Nation
Notices were gwen OF speeches on the Davis
luton as to the Monroe Doctrine by Mr.. Smith
Dem. ~ j. for Monday next. and by Mr.. Blanch-
ard Dem. Lao for Tuesday.
Mr. Wolcott Rep.. cob obi ,ined unanimous
sent have the House bill to open forest
tons in the State OF Colorado for the location Of
mining claims taken from the calendar for con-
sidoraiion He made brief explanation OF the
bill speaking OF IT'S importance IN connection with
the Cripple Creek mines.
viii 1t facilitate the production Of roi?" Mr..
Hill (Dem. y. y asked
Yes" Mr. Wo,cott replied. humorously, and it
will be Of great beneh; TO the Senator's consi,u-
en,s the bankers and capitalists Of New-Yorl who
think that silver has no rights
The bin passed.
Mr. Allen pop Neb) then addressed the Senate
on the subject of the Monroe Doctrine. lie said
tina, he would consider the doctrine original
proposition 1t a doctrine as old az the Gov
eminent Itself. ana 1t out o.. and WAS based
upon a prime necessity OF all human government.
No nation had ever existed or could exist wthou,
adopting and applying. in its foreign relations. the
doctrine OF self-preservaion. genra!!y asrribed TO
Monroe ard known the Monroe Doctrine. The
Government Of the United States was TO determine
the question OF the application Of the doctrine.
!, the invasion o: the South American Republics
hy Great Britain would cnianger the welfare oi
menace the safety Of this Government in any way.
the United States should apply this doctrine and re-
sent her action with ali the strength and resources
Of a mighty nation The United States must be
the exclusive judge OF when the doctrine IL 10 bt
applied. and could not permit Great Bin AIN or any
her foreign Power TO determine when ana 70 what
extent the acquisition OF territory on the western
HemsDhere would mpeitI This Government.
lie feit confident that the dispute over The bound
arv line between Venezuela and British Guiana
was not for the primary purpose OF obtaining ter.
the Orinoco RIVER which leads into OF the
richest portions Of South America II THIS were
true IL would be duty to repel the aggressive
action OF that nation. 1t was to be hoped that III.
The attitude this county had taken: II was to re
hoped that they would not be deceived by the
that their conduct would be conservative and that
nothing would be sa Il done by them in conse
ouence OF the friendly spirit manifested toward
them by this country that would lead 10 rash or
inconsiderGtc action.
A resolution heretofore offered by Mr.. Stewart
pop New calling on the Secretary OF the Treas
revenue II the pending House Tariff bill should be-
come law and to state what the duty per pound
on wool would be under 1t. based on the present
market prices OF wool was laid before the Senate
The Joint resolution requiring The Secretary #
Agriculture to carry out the law for the purchase
Rlanchard Dem. Lad addressed the Senate in sup
The io'nt resolution wen, without action
M the close OF the morning hour.