The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
THE EXECUTIVE
NOT CHANGED
Resolutions by Senate and House Will
Not Influence Him.
CUBAN QUESTION ONLY TOPIC
Now Being Considered-May BE a Di-
vision Of opinion Between Congress
and the President

I Special 20 the Astorian.
Washington. December 19.-The Cam
eron resolution. II pressed TO It's final
passage in both houses. win constitute
Il direct and formidable issue between
the executive and legislative branches
of the government. This is clearly in
dlcated by the following interview given
out by Secretary olney today:
Secretary Olney being asked his opin-
! ion as to the nature and effect Of the
proposed resolution recognizing the in
dependence OF the republic Of Cuba.
said
The power TO recognize the so-calIed
republic Of Cuba as an independent
state rests exclusively with the execu-
tive. A resolution on the subject by
the senate. or by both bodies. whether
concurrent or joint. remains lnopera-
tive, and important only as advice Of
great weight voluntarily rendered TO
the executive regarding the manner in
which he shall exercise his constitu-
tiOnal functions. Unless the advice en-
bodied in the resolution shall lead the
executive to revise his conclusions al
ready reached and officially declared.
the resolution viii be without effect and
will leave unaltered the attitude Of this
government towards the two contending
parties in Cuba"
Among the few senators at the cap
itol today the action Of the committee
on foreign relations yesterday in adopt
ing the Cameron resolution was the
principal topic of conversation. Spec
ulation naturally turned to the probable
course OF the measure in the senate.
There is an agreement among the mem
bers Of the committee not to attempt
to press the resolution 10 consideration
before adjournment for the holidays.
The opponents OF the resolution have
no intention Of allowing the resolution to
so through by default They do not
hesitate to express their purpose to pre-
vent Its passage by any means at their
command They profess TO believe now
that they will be able to defeat the
measure on direct vote. but finding
they are not likely TO succeed in that
way they will demand ample time for
debate, which may mean, with only two
months Of the session left and appro-
priation bills to consider, that enough
time will be consumed to entirely pre-
vent a rehearing vote.
Numbers" said Senator Frye. a
friend of the resolution. in discussing
the probabilities, ARE not necessary to
make the debate formidable in the SEN
ate. Without cloture any measure may, |
Of course, be made the subject Of inter- |
talk"
Senator Hale viii lead the opposl- |
ton in case Senator Allison is unable |
to resume his seat after the holidays.
I'VE expect to have Sherman with
u.s." said one of the senators antag-
lnlstic to the resolution. The opposi- |
lion counts on hearing from the conser-
'ative interests of the country during
he recess in a way to materially weak
IN the chances of the resolution. The |
supporters Of the resolution are conf
lent Of its success If a vote can be
cached.
The statement by Secretary Olney of
he administration views on the Cam
ron resolution was read with unusual
interest by the members of the house.
Many Of them declined to express their
opinions as they declined to comment
ipon the action of the senate COM
nittee in reporting the resolutions, on
he ground that 1t might be considered
llscourteous for one branch of the gov
'rnment to criticize the course of an
'ther 1t was apparent. however that
secretary Olney had made an impress
ion on the house, and several leaders
m the Republican side endorsed his
Jews.
The sentiment among the members Of
he foreign affairs committee of the
louse is not so strongly in favor of
adlcal action upon the Cuban ques-
ion as it was during the last session.
I is evident that a majority of the
opposes the recognition of
'uba's independence. at any rate until
he next administration comes into
ower unless there should be changes
n the situation in the island which ,
hould demand action, or much new
violence be secured.
Whatever disposition the senate may
lake of the resolutions, it is improba-
le that the proposition will be brought y
efore the house this session. Most of 4
he members predict that II the resolu- :
on or any other that is prepared, to
elp the Cuban revolution, was put to
vote before the house 1t would be
dopted by a large majority. but many
'ho advance this prediction express
lie hope that they may not be called
pom to record their votes.
Dingley, who stands next to the
oealler in the leadership Of the house.
hen asked for his views on the Cam
'on resolution, said: II have always
elieved 1t was the best policy for con-
ress to leave diplomatic matters to