Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-12-26
Mr.. 0LNEY WAS WRONG
SENATOR'S SO CONTEND IN TALK
ING OF POWERS OF CONGRESS.
TwO-Thirds Vote In Both Houses
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 VIII be reported to the
| senate tomorrow morning. The rules OF
! the senate provide that in case of a single
objection to the consideration of bill
or resolution reported, it shall go over
| until the next day. Consequently II an
| attempt were maze TO nave the resolu-
| ton considered tomorrow, this objection
would be forthcoming. a great many
! senators have made their preparations TO
| leave the city for the holidays and 1t is
! thought unlikely that quorum can be
mustered on Tuesday by which business
can be transacted, and this point would
| be raised if the Cameron resolution was
! brought forward.
The statement made by Mr.. Olney yes
! terday is still a subject Of earnest dis
cussion. On some hands his position is
/ fully sustained, while on others, it is ad-
mitted that perhaps from a purely tech
| meal statement of law the secretary 5
! position is correct, but that it certainly
/
Those who made this contention reverse
the circumstances. Surprising, they say,
that the president declared that he intend
ed to recognize a republic, and that con-
gress should pass resolution declaring 1t
their judgment that no such action should
be taken, would 1t be possible for the
president in the face of this position OF
both the senate and the house to use the
executive prerogatiVe and recognize tue
! republic. This constitutional point has
for the time being supplanted In interest
the resolution itself, and 1t is known that
when the resolution is brought forward a
debate of considerable interest ana lenSlh
will ensue on this subject. The posltloh
of Mr.. Olney, setting forth the view OF
the administration, will undoubtedly nave
it's effect in some quarters OF the senate,
and it is said tonight that su1flclent OPP
position can be mustered to defeat the
resolution.
Davis Gives His Opinion.
Cincinnati, Dec. Ex-senator Davis OIL
Minnesota telegraphed the following TO-
night to the Commercial Tribune, as to
Secretary OIney's position on the recog-
milton of Cuba:
washington, Dec. 20.-I think that Mr..
! Olneys position is untenable. In my
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 1t
and it is passed over his veto, 1t becomes
a law of the land, as effectually as II ne
had approved it, and his duty to execute
, it is equally imperative in either case.
&C. K. DAVIS"
Daniel Concurs With Cooley.
Cincinnati, Dec. W.-Ihe Comhercldl
Tribune telegraphed Judge Cooley's letter
on the power to recognize Cuba to Sena-
tor Daniel and asked his opinion. lie
telegraphed tonight as follows;
washington, Dec. 20.-l 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 1t 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-thirds vote
| of each house and would become law
| which the president must respect and
obey. JoaN 0f1iAf'Na%AN'
CHURCHES ON CUBAN LIBERTY.