The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-30

Russia and said to that great power
Take Armenia into your possession and
protect those Christians and the United
States will stand behind with all its
power and resources Uong applause
in the galleries.) ~
He cared nothing for the reports of the
United States minister that all due pro-
lection was being extended by Turkey.
Information of absolute reliability
came to those associated in the mission
works showing that the .massacres con-
tinued. He (Frye) knew that American
lives and American property were being
Jeopardized day after day. They were
receiving no protection.
Mr.. Mills interrupted to state that he
had personal knowledge of the activities
of United States Minister Terrell and the
accuracy of the information he gave.
Mr.. Frye responded by asking Mr..
Mills what Great Britain would have
done if British college worth a million
dollars had been destroyed and its Brit
ish occupants had been compelled to
flee for their lives.
Would Great Britain have stood idly
by?
Mr.. Mills answered that the senator
Frye) meant war. And, said Mr.. Mills,
he did not doubt he would join this senti-
ment. He did not know but that it would
be best to send our ships abroad, and, like
Jefferson, batter down the castles of the
pirates.
Resuming. Mr.. Frye spoke of Great
Great Britain had been the steadfast
enemy of the United States. Great Brit
ain had harmed tine United States at
ever opportunity. Great Britain had for
years tainted the United States for
shackeling the slaves, and yet, when the
North struck off those shackels Great
Britain did everything to help the Con-
federacy to destroy the United States
government, and for no reason but to
Great Britain had never shown the
slightest friendship for the United
States. And now Great Britain stood
idly by when she had the power to stop
these barbaritieS.
Mr.. Frye proceeded with much vigor
and earnestness to say that if necessary
in order to protect the American citizens
he would order the American ships to
sail up the Dardanelles regardless of the
European alliance. and when in front
of Constantinople demand protection for
our people within the sultan's dominion
He declared that there was one quality
of the English government which he ad-
mired. England, he said, protected her
citizens ut all times and under all circum-
stances.
Mr.. Frye proceeded to show that the
United States was strong enough and
quite as willing to protect its citizens,
whose lives and property were imperlled
abroad. All he asked, he said, was that
we should make England our model in
this one respect, and then American citi-
hn ia in or nISp-
where.
Mr.. Call followed, commencing the
utterances of Mr.. Frye, and saying that
with these the resolutions were
emasculated and feeble. He contended
for stronger expression and urged that
we should fight our battles abroad when
a display of our force was needed, and
not in the senate. =,
NJ. Hoar spoke briefly of the necessity
for moderation, and urged that extreme
utterances on the part of congress be
deferred until the arts of diplomacy
should be exhausted. in view of the dan
ger that the missionaries in Turkey
were in, and also in view of the fact that
Miss Clara Barton, with the Red Cross
in her hand, was now on her way to
Armenia.
Mr.. Jones of Arkansas, in charge of
the free coinage substitute for the bond
bill, asked unanimous consent That
vote be taken at o'clock on Thursday
next.
Mr.. Allen Pop) interpOsed objection.
Mr.. Call offered an amendment TO the
Armenian resolution to the effect that
and the principles on which
Ill civilization rests demand that civilized
governments shall, by peaceful negotia-
tons, or, if necessary, by force OF arms,
and suppress the cruelties and
nassacres inflicted on the Armenian sub
iects of Turkey by the esta blishment or
4 government of their people with such
of the civilized powers of
It's authority and permanance as shall
be adequate to that end.
Mr. Calls motion was laid on the ia
BILE and the original resolutions were
then agreed to without division.
On Mr.. Jones motion 1t was then
greed that when the senate adjourn to-
lay it be to meet on Monday. He also
gave notice that on Thursday. next he
would ask the senate to remain i'll session
until vote was had on the bond bill.
Mr.. ThuIston (Rep.) of Nevada gave
notice that he would address the senate
on the Monroe doctrine on Monday next.
The free coinage bill was then laid
on the table and Mr.. Baker Pop) of
Kansas addressed the senate in support
OF an amendment OleTeu ny nm W toh-
fine the coinage of silver to the American
product.
Mr.. Baker divided the money ranks
into gold monometallists, silver monOmet-
lllists and bimetallists. He belonged, he
said, to the last named class. and de-
rared it to be his opinion that the ques-
tons of tariff and finance would be set
tied unaided and alone by the Republic
can party.
Concerning the coinage of American
silver the senator said it would give en-
ployment to idle laborerS and would
lead to the general healthful expansion
Of our primary redemption money.
A bill was passed for the disposal of
A bandoned lands of the Fort Assnaboine
Military reservation, Montana, and for
the relief of settlers thereon.
The senate, after brief executive SEES
sion, ut 4:15 p. m. adjourned until Mon
day.
THE HOUSE.
Washington, Jan. 24.-There were no
important incidents ut the night session
of the house, which was devoted to the
of private pension bills.
About II bills were passed, among them
one to pension the widow of the late
General William Coggswell of Massa-
chusetts ut ST5 month. This bill has
passed the senate.
WILL REFUSE TO RESIGN.
Chicago, Jan. 24.-An autograph let
ter has been sent to Col h. e. NJ. Crof-
tnn JTnitad StoteS army from Secretary