The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-28


iterranean. German, France and Aus
tria had interests and the interests of
all could be best served by preserving
the balance of power. The resolutions
would have no effect.
ct want to do something" said Hep
burn, that will mean something. At
the proper time / will propose an
amendment TO the resolution that the
president be directed to furnish the
Turkish minister with his passports and
terminate all diplomatic relations with
the government of Turkey. That kind
of a protest will mean something"
(Great applause.) Gentlemen may
say" he continued, that such a course
would not be diplomatic. Perhaps so,
but II would be something more than
words. Let us say here to all the world
that we will not recognize as civil
ized government a country which per-
mits such an outrage; that such a gov
ernment is unworthy to have a place
among the nations" (Renewed ap-
plause.)
Hit, republican of Illinois. chairman
of the committee on foreign affairs.
sought to stay the prolonged enthusi-
asm which Hepburn's suggestions
seemed to meet, by pointing out the
dire consequences that must follow
such a course. Hit said 1t would not
do to terminate all intercourse with
mands of our treaties.
I'VE want no friendly relations with
a rsIrderer," shouted Hepburn. His
sentiments were applauded by those
who were favorable to radical actions
regardless of consequences.
Our treaties with Turkey. Hit point
ed out. had served to protect American
citizens.
But" interposed Hepburn, 'it has
not stayed the knife nor stopped the
arm of the ruthless murderer"
Hit asked for calm consideration of
this grave and extraordinary propo-
sition. The protection afforded by the
code of international law was greater
than the applause from the galleries
and enables US to put our army any
where amid massacre and bloodshed
and save American life. Such protec-
tion was guaranteed American citizens
in Turkey and should not be leopard
lied. The Armenians in this country
did not want anything said in the
house that would exasperate those
who are numbering and outraging their
friends and relatives in Turkey. but
they wanted an expression of the sense
of the Christian world that would force
England and Russia to stop the hor-
rors in Turkey by fulfilling their treaty
obligations. Hit proceeded to explain
the care with which the resolutions
do 70 be rash or hasty. He expressed
regret that the evil was so great and
the remedy so feeble. Hits well-tem-
pered remarks served to cool the arslor
of many who had at first seemed will
ing to go to the length Hepburn pro-
posed.
Hepburn endeavored formally 10 offer
the amendment, but his time had ex-
pired and he was unable to secure rec
ognition for II.
Henderson, republican, Iowa, speak
ing ON the Berlin treaty, said the civil
lied world in equity have become par
ties to that contract. Graver respon-
sibility lay at the door of every civil
lied nation of Europe than had power
to enforce the contract upon Turkey.
While he was opposed to war, except
as a last resort, he said: "I would be
glad If every line of that resolution
was shotted with lead for the murder
ers of the Turkish government not
the Turkish minister. but the British
bondholders, should bear the brunt OF
the blame"
He wished that another Peter the
Hermit would arise in Europe. The
resolutions were not as strong as de-
sired, but the last clause gave promise
that stronger measures might be taken
II the matter came nearer to our doors
Adams, republican, Pennsylvania, de-
both houses of congress TO encroach up
pom the prerogative of the executive in
diplomatic matters.
Hepburn's resolution was then Of
fered and McCreary made a point of
order against it, that II contemplated
an act which must be approved by the
president The speaker overruled the
point of order. Hepburn's amendment
failed by a vote of 19 to 121
Turner. democrat GeOrr-ia then
made a speech in opposition to the
adoption of the resolutions. He said
there was a Christian clamor against
the Turkish government which the
bravest were scarcely brave enough to
withstand. Interference such as was
proposed was not only a violation OF
our traditional policy, but an imperti-
nence. The signatory powers OF the
Berlin treaty were Christian nations
and why should the United States as
sumo to tell them what was their duty?
Taft, republican, Ohio. then offered
his amendment TO the main resolution,
and 1t was entertained. 1t placed the
responsibility for Turkish outrages ON
THE European powers.
Grosvenor. republican. Ohio, declared
that the resolutions reported by the
committee on foreign affairs lodged ev-
cry point THAT might offend the Turkish
government. and therefore placed the
house, If adopted, In a position of shud-
dering. sfhfveramg cowardice. They did
not speak the sentiments of the Christ
ian people against the unspeakable
crimes of Turkey. He denounced the
resolution of the commbtte as inef-
ficbent, Incomplete and unworthy Of ut
terance. lie asked uAaf they be with
drawn and something OF a more vigor-
Gus character islrbs.dtuted.
Hardy, republican. Indiana argued
that the United States should become
a party 10 the Berlin treaty TO protect
f7he ArTnent3ns in Turkey. A suggest .on
from hAm that the feet now at Hamp-
gon Roads should pass the Dardanelles
and grake a demonstration algainSt
Cons.antlGople received a scattering
app.a1se.
Tsft's amsndmerr was lost without
a division.
Bailey. democrat, Texas. then moved
20 refer the resolution TO the committee