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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
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For liz. b-neii, Of tho<a Who desire TO at
ten the ceremonies inc den 10 the iuaug
ura iOa ,f i'rt->idsnt-el,cJ Mckinley. the
Pernsy yivapia Railroad company q iii sell
cNri.rsinn Iicksis "a Washington March l..
>. = auG l. valid 10 return from March To
:. H.. fui,uwing low raieS- Frum New
Y0 :. a. "; i'i .iriuhia. - 80: i;aliimor.-
$3.50: IIsrri~hntg - Wil.iamsp ~
= a.: I!uf -. :. "a: I; ,cks>trr. $40 -:
Apnurt a,i P,tr<hI-s <Ilnl: rui from
all uthrr sJtIi1 ol the Penn~y lvanit
system Al r'j tc.'1 rates
as iEtuG"raii.in will h = most inter
esl'sg Nt.u:. a,,d vii! u,,rouht. diy attraci
iarse nHrIt'.r "f pupil from every sec
Ii -! the c.inHtrv
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sy ylvania railrbIi m * this lina the fdv
rrt;P roni-- d" ~ nIlion,l rtpjt Al At alt
times. and - "nofmpuS 'qI pmnnJ aud
spIe ldii u"ruina: Advantages at was'iins
l"n max" n especially pnpIlar GA such &c
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l243m.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
TROUBLE FOR FRANrIS.
Senator Vest Bars the Secre-
tary's Confirmation.
DUE TO POLITICAL DIFFERENCES.
Unusual For the Presidents Cabinet Ap-
pointees to BE Help Up In the Senate
Not Likely to Prevent Confirmation
EiualIy-washington Notes

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-The nomlna-
ton of Secretary Francis as head of the
interior department, has been referred
TO the finance committee III accordance
with tine custom of the senate Nom-
nations of the president for cabinet
positions are usually confirmed very
promptly. The nomination of Mr.
Francis was sent TO the senate a week
ago and yesterday was the first meeting
of the finance committee since the nom
ination was referred TO 1t. Secretary
Francis Will not be confirmed until
after the senatorial election III Missouri
1t is understood that Senator Ncst'
a member of the finance committee
suggested that the nomination 90 over
until after the holidays. The opposition,
if such it can be termed, can be traced
to the recent election, in which Secre-
tary Francis supported the gold Demo-
cratic candidates Considerable fecIlng
has been engendered. but it Is not be-
hevcd that the opposition VIII be car
ried so far as to prevent confirmation.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
A MUNICIPAL SCANDAL.
The Grand Jury Investigating BoodIini
Charges at Minneapolis


Charges at Minneapolis
MINNEAPOIIS, Dec. 6.-MinneapoliS
is apparently on the work of "A munich
pal schandal sensation. The announce
ment that "A warrant is ont for the ar
rest of City Clerk Charles +. Haney
and that Haney is on his way to Mexico
by devious routes Is received by aston
ishment. The charge Is bribery In con-
nection with city fuel contracts.
He left very suddenly last Friday
night and although the local authorities
have made every effort to arrest him
before he crosses the border, they have
not yet succeeded. The grand jury is
DOW in session and Is investigating a
number of aldermen charged with
boodling III paving, sewer and other
contracts.
1t has leaked ont that at least two in
dictments have been found aud some 30
others are promised. The evidence has
been gathered 10y Chicago detectives
under the direction of certain members
of the Good Citizenship League. Among
the charges made Is one that the ballot
boxes IN the Eleventh ward We're tam
pered with to secure the election of an
alderman favorable to the combine. The
contest over this seat Is still IN progress.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
HOT SHoTG FOR CUBA.

A Spanish flag was burned at public
nerting i'm exington, Ky
RESOLUTIONS of sympathy for Cuba We're
passed by the Chattanooga city councils
Mexico Is wild over report that a
Spanish mob assaulted the Mexican con.
sui at Barcelona for symputhizing with
Cuba
Frank Mayer, n Nirginius survivor. will
head a Cuban sympathy parade in New
York, Monday evening.
81. Marks Lyccum (religious). New
York, will hold "a Cuhan sympathy mass
meeting Friday evening
big Cuban maSsmeeiing was held in
Jersey City
Cuban symplthizcrs OF Jacksonville
Fla, held big torch light procession.
The offices of the Cnhan junta at New
York are hcsiHgcd by applicants for enlist
ment.
st Paul physicians are subscribing
money to buy me .itine for the Cubans.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
IF YOU HELP CUBA.
The Penalty the Government Gao and
viii Likely Enforce Against EnI'-'-
ment aud Accepting Commission
Under the Flag OF Cuba.

VIII Likely Enforce Against E"I'-'-
mept aud Accepting COmmissron
Under the Flag OF Cuba.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-The attention
of officials here has been attracted 10y
the stories coming from all portions of
the country indicating that cnhstmcntS
are going On of parties of men IN 90 TO
Cuba TO JON the insurgents IN their
struggle against the Spauiards These
eulIstmentS are III direct violation ot the
neutrality laws aud ale p,ohiblted un
der severe penalties. For accepting
commission TO serve against SPAN.
country with which the United STATES
Is now at peace. the penalty prescribed
by section 522l. revised statutes. u
50 900 fine and three years lmprISon-
ment, while for enlistment 10 serve
against Spain. or hiring anyone to en-
list, the penalty is almost as heavy. br
ing a maxlmum of 81 900 1ne aud
three years imprisonment
The enforcement OF these laws nat
uralIy fall within the functions nf the
United States officials to whose kHOwl
edge the attempt at infringement ~
brought, but If the movements continue
on as large a scale as reported. II u
probable that the department of Jus
tlce Will send instructions of a special
character to all of ITS agents calling
their attention to the probation ISSUED
by the president last spring and enjoIn
ing upoU them q strict enforcement of
the neutrality laws
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
MAJOR M,KINLeY'S TRIP.
He VIII Go to Chicago Tomorrow Even
inc-Hann. Visited Him,

He VIII Go to Chicago Tonorr"" Even
inc-Hanna Visited Him.
CANTON. o., Dec. l6.-MaJor Mckln-
ley will go TO Chicago, starting tomor-
row night. The object is to join Mrs.
Mckinley for few days visit with her
cousins. Captain and Mrs. McWllllams,
as well as to obtain some rest from the
continuous strain of receiving and en-
tertaing callers,
1t is believed that Major Mckinley
desires some time the better to prepare
for the drafting of his inaugural adj
dress. to which he is now giving
some attention. This document VIII
likely well be under way before he
does much toward forming cabinet
Chairman Hanna has been here con-
ferriug with the major regarding tho
inauguration H II Kohlsaat of CHI
cago has also been here and Lieutenant
Governor SaXton of Kentucky.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
ras 10 10 slLL CONSIDERED.
1t Reforms Abuses In second-Ciass MAI
Matte The House Session

1t Reforms Abuses In Second-Class Msti
Matte The House Session
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The house has
entered upon the consideration OF thc
Loud bill to amend the law relating 10
the transmission of second-c!ass mail
matter. The bill mas been widely DIS
cussed in the public press ana has naae
with most intense opposition from Ger
tain quarters. It denies the night OF
,acial novels to admission to the mails
AT the newspaper cent per pound rates.
denies TO newspapers the sample COPY
privilege. prohibits the return of unsold
InblIcatiouS at pound rates ANA makes
some other changes in the present law
designed to correct existing abuses A
change in the second class mail matter
law has been repeatedly urged 10y sue
ceSSive postmaster generals III was
estimated that the abuses OF the Id"
had cost the government S24o,ooo,ooo III
the last ten years. Mr.. Loud (CaLl,
the author of the measure. brought IL
forward quite unexpectedly to a ma
iOrity of the members of the house
The opDosition led by Mr.. QuISE IN
W. inaugurated a filibuster and at
tcinptcd TO prevent its consideration Dy
adjourning. but the house stood by Mr..
Loud on two votes, defeating the Oh
positiOn-I34 to l02 and l4l to 3d. me
opposition, however, are hopefrl of do
feating the measure whom 1t Is put on
Its final passage.
Before this bill was brought mp, the
bill to rcorSaniZe the Atlantic ani
Pacific Railroad company was called up
and passed with some amendments
after an hours debate. The bill as
passed gives TO the purchasers under
foreclosure sale all the rights of the old
company under its government charter,
but it provides that it shall assume all
the debts and obligation of the o!d com
pany and that the lands unearned July
6. 1886. along the then uncomp!ctcd
portions of the road shall, as condl'
ton precede to reorganization be relIn-
ouislied i'll writing by the purchasers.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Will PROTECT LAUREoA.
The State department Gives Its Word
u. :. Consul Not Directed Ia Prevent
Her Landin. at Valencia, spain-iay-
lor Probably liza, Instructions.

Her Landing. at Valencia, Spain-Iay-
Tor Probably Ua, instructions.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 16- - MeSSrS.
Tucker and Seward of Baltimore, rcple-
Senting the Baltimore concern which
chartered the Laurada 10 bring fruit To
the United States, and John L. ' an
diver, reDresenting Hart q Co. OF Phll-
adelphis, the owners of the vessel, have
called at the state department 10 m
quire into the report that the bauraua
had been prevented from entering thc
Spanish port of Valencia. They silled
TO see Secretary Olney OF Assistant Sec
retary ROckhill, but the chief clerk
listened to their statements and ans
wered for the department. The snip
ping men said that they had been M
formed the LauTaCla had been forbidden
by United States Consul Mcrtens at
Grao, the port of Valencia, TO enter the
harbor The chief clerk replied that
this was impossible; the department.
had sent no such Instructions to the
consul.
Mr. Tucker next asked what the dc
partment OF state would do II the Laur-
ada entered the port of Valencia and
was seized by the SpanIards. The chlel
clerk assured MIR Tucker that the Laur-
ada would be afforded the same pIotec-
ton extended to any other American
vessel
1t is probable that the state depart
ment has been advised by United States
Minister Taylor at Madrid of the sltua
ton, and he Is satisfied to leave the
management of the matter to his dis
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
TO EXAMINE FAILED BANKS.
The Comptroller Appoints william II.
Hardt of Philadelphia.

HOLLIDAYsBURG, Pa. Dec. 16.-The
comptroller of the currency has ap-
pointed William NJ. Hardt of Philadel
phia, as a special bank examiner to in
vestigate the causes which led to the
suspension of the First National bank
of this city. and the consequent col
lapse of the Martinsburg and Williams
burg banks.
1t will not be known for several days
whether or not Comptroller Eckels will
permit the banks to resume business.
While the excitement over the closing
of the three institutions has died out
here, the depositors at MartinSburg are
at the highest pitch of Indignation and
threaten violence
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
The coMPeTIToR CASE.
Denied at Havana That Execution of
Prisoners Is Near.

OF
Prisoners Is Near.
HAVANA, Dec 16.-The second trial
of the crew of the American schooner
Competitor, captured on April 30 last.
by Spanish gunboat while apparently
landing filibustering expedition on
the coast of Cuba is still in its prelimin-
ary stages and consequently, accord
ing to Spanish law, the proceedings are
yet private. 1t is expected that the
case will shortly pass into open court
when all the features of the case will
be made public.
The stories circulated in the United
States of the secret trial, sentence and
approaching execution of the prisoners
are wholly false
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
4 Murder and Suicide.

WILKESBARRE. Pa Dec I6-During
a family quarrel Morris Pope shot John
Keithline, fatally wOunding him.
When Pope saw his friend falling to
the floor with a mortal wound In his
head he placed the revolver in his own
mouth and blew portion of his head
off, dying almost instantly.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Perjurcd witnesses Sentenced.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16.-John Seward
and William Truste, witnesses in the
Bryan murder case who were convicted
of false swearing, have been sentenced
in Newport, KY Seward was given
two years and Truste one year in the
Kentucky penitentiary. They at
tempted to make the jurors believe
that Pearl Bryan was beheaded on the
Ohio side of the river and conveyed to
Fort Thomas afterward.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Fitzsiinmons-Sharkey Trial.

SAN Francisco. Dec. 16.-The Fitz-
simmons Sharkey witnesses gave no
sensational testimony. but FItZsIm-
mons friends say they are now able t0
prove doctor performed an operation
on Sharkey to produce external evI-
dence of an apparent foul. and that he
was paid 81 900 for the service.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
PITTSRrRG Dec IL

CATTLE-Receipts fair on Monday about
az cars on sale; market active; prices III,
higher; today. run light. market steady and
unchanged Wequote: Prime. - 5dl6t4 az: rnn.i
S4-21G1i. 70; 1idy. Si9fdI 10; good butchers
81 7ulJ3a5; fair. 81 2IGl3fsl; feeders SSfn0
3&i. bulls, stays and cows. S2.tsDI:i 4n. bnIn:na
cows. s50l1Dl5.0O. fresh cows and sprinrers
s2nGflD45O1
> HhhiS-Receipfs fair on Monday. ahnu 10
huuhle-deck cars on sale; the market ruIed
tiesdy; to-day the run IL light; ma rke slow. al
The following quotations: Prime pigs 81 s0l
az. prime medium weights. S3EsfGb3 -; prime
light Workers. S3.55Gli ~. common Ia fai,
Workers. SHINGLES. heavy hogs. Si:atQ.i a.
good roughs. - 7ttl,3-ta. piggy sows and sia.s
S2nKd2 81.
SHEEP AND LAMRS-SuppIy on MONDAY '
fatr III cars on sale; market ST catly supply la
day cars: market steady at Yesterdays =
prices We quote: Prime. S:ss5gD : IN. good
S3sSsG3.5l, fair. - 5nd3G: common. s3as5h
S2JD; culls. 81 -HkGl 50 Lambs-Chnic 81 ~
G3"' common To good 50 5sts 81 veal
calves. s55kL6-25s heavy and thin calves
x2ntt4.OO.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Discomfort WITH WeYIeR.
He Is Jealous Of Major CuuJeda-Ma,
Re Recalled.

Re Recalled
MADRID. Dec rs According to sur
face indicatiQREE.: Captain General Wcy
Ley Will soon tie relieved of his con-
mand in Cuba The discomfort with
WeyIcr Is noticeable. even in the gov
ernment organs They say that instead
of going to Havana to receive an un
merited ovation, he Ought to have CON
tinued the military operations In the
province of Piuar del Rio
A bad impression has also been Great ed
here by the dispatches of the Spanish
correspondents at Havana announcing
that General Weylcr has suppressed all
dispatches referring TO the OvatiOnS III
Spain in honor of Major Ciruieda II
is supposed the captain generals action
was due TO jealousy and it l. cuTTrntIy
reported that the government l. dis
posed to replace Wcyler by General
Marin. now governor of the Cnban pro
vince of Puerto Rico.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Ready to Go to Cuba.

DEs MONIES, Dec 16--George P.
Guiot. railway ticket agent at the
Union depot here. has organized a COM
pany for the Cuban war He has ar
ranged to equip 80 men and has 2S on
the list now. The men have agreed to
go as soon as belligerent rights are rec
nunizad
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18

is stamped in the best watch
cas- es made. 1t is the trade
ma TX of the keystone Watek
Case Company. of Philadelphia,
tn. oldest, largest and best
known factory in the world
1900 employees, capacity 1000
cases daily. Its products are
sold by all jewelers.. 1t makes
the celebrated Jas. Boss Filled
Wakeh Gases, now fitted with
the only bow (ring) which can
not be pulled off the case-the
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Shot For m Doubie Murdar

SALT LAKE, Dec. fitzpatrick Cough
lin has been shot in Sage Hollow,
Rich county, Utah. % miles north of
Echo. for the killing of Deputy Sher-
ifs Thomas Stagg of Echo, Utah, and
E A. Dawes of Evanston, Wyo, on
IuIy 20 ISQ6
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. I6.-Hcnry Van
Rrunt, dealer in sand. general con-
tractor and president of the New York
Horse Manure company, attempted to
commit suicide by taking laudanum
and subsequently gashing his throat at
the Imperial hotel i'll this city. 1t is
believed he was temporarily insane.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Joined spain's Enemies.

MADRID. Dec. l6.-A dispatch re-
ceived here from Singapore says that
the natives of Mindano island, one of
the Philippine group, have revolted
and that many of the native troops are
deserting to the insurgents.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Mckinley Invited to the Game.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-An invitation has
been extended to President elect Nc
Kinley by the management of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin Carlisle Indian
football game to be the guest of the
Press club at the Coliseum Saturday
night. The major will be in Chicago
ar the time
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
Suspected of Train Robbery

ST. Louis. Dec. I6.-Walter Jackson.
a cigarmaker, has been arrested on sus-
picion of being one of the men who
held mp and attempted to rob the Iron
Mountain train in this city ON the night
of Dec. o.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18

CLAREMoRE, /. T., Dec. Led Reed,
who one year ago killed the Crittenden
1rothers outlaws at Wagner, has been
himself shot and killed here while
treating a disturbance
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
The President Killing Ducks

WASHINGTON, Dec 16-The presi-
dental party enjoyed splendid sport off
South island, the number of ducks
bagged being about 80.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18


WHEAT-Spot market weaker: No hard
gssc.
CORN-Spof market steady: No. , aolzc
OATS-Spot market duh; No. =. z.ISc
CATTLE-No trading. European cables
quote American steers af llIsGtI2c per pound
dressed weight; sheep at ad93zc per pound
dressed weight; refrigerator beef nj s619.
SHEEP AND LAMBS No Trading
Sheep, S2-5nGB3-s5; lambs. -. .snt5h1
HOGS-Market steady at SS.5014m
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
CINcINNA1I Dec L.

HOGS - Market dnll aI 50 5lIt3 ~ Re
ceipts, S.5'n head; shipments = IWl head
CATrLE-Market steady al 50 2slLt az Re
ceipts. so head; shipments. sIH head
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Markct for sh..er
steady at S2.Htltla5. Rereipis gn head:
shipments. $40 head. Lamhs-Market steady
At ~. .O0lb4 d.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18

The house and senate committees on
invalid pensions have arranged to hold a
Joint meeting next Friday tn hear a dele
CATION from the Grand Army of the Re
public on the subject of pension legisla
ton.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-12-18

Senator Allen of Nebraska has intro
duced bill appropriating 81 ,OOD.OOn for
the survey of the headwaters of the prin
cipal rivers of the country for the lo,:atiun
of available sites for reservoirs for irriyn-
Evening star., 1896-12-22
MAY RESULT FATALLY.
An ARRAY In baltimore i'm Which
WashingtOnians Partir;uated

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Md, December Geo. A.
kidwell, who says he lives at a9I9 NJ street
northwest, Washington. shot Michael Sui
livan, who also claims 10 be a resident of
Washington, this afternoon in the saloon of
Rctmansky & Silverman, PIG East Pratt
street. He shot at Harry Reynolds, who
says he is from Alexandria, Va. But the
bullet missed him and struck Sullivan in
the right side. 1t is thought the bullet has
entered the abdomen and that the would
will prove fatal. The wounded man was
taken TO the City Hospital where Prof.
Chambers will operate on him this after
neon.
kidwell, who is good-looking man, thir-
ty-one years of age, says he has a wife ami
several children in Washington He said
ne ana the other two men were shipmales
On Potomac river oyster boat, which ar
rived mere this morning. He admits he
bought pistol for the express purpose Of
kllnng reynolds, and expressed regrets he
had not succeeded.
The evidence of those in the saloon at the
time shows Sullivan and Reynolds came i'm
together and ordered drinks. AS they were
III the act of drinking Kidwell entered and
said: Why amt in this?"
rolds my
IN fix you," was all Kidwell said as he
walked out. ~ 'ie
"' oae 10 d hardware store a few
doors away. bought revolver and hox az
cartridges, loaded the weapon and return
ed TO the saloon. Almost as soon as he cor
INSIDE he drew the pistol and fired a. Rev-
hoias- The bullet few wide of the mark
and struck Sullivan who sank to tho floor
with groan
A light then ensued, during which Rev
nolds was beaten on the head with a clnh
and badly hurt. kidweil escaped un-
scathed. He is held to await the resuI. of
his victims injuries
To Star correspondent he said he was
until few months ago in the shoe bust
ness in Washington, but failed and went on
spree. When he sobered up he was on an
oyster boat away down the Potomac. He
is well dressed and far above the average
oystCrman.
Evening star., 1896-12-22
HoADLEYs VIEW
JUDGE
The Ex-Governor on the Rights of the Ez-
ecutive.
Denies That the President Has Ex-
elusive Right to Recognize
Foreign Countries.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, December 21.-The
Commercial Tribune having asked by tele-
graph Judge George H. Hoadley of New
York to give his opinion in regard to the
exclusive right of the President to ac-
knowledge the independence of Cuba, the
Judge replied as follows:
NEW YORK, December 81, 1896.
Legislative powers granted by the con :
stitution are, in accordance with article l.
section l, vested. in Congress. Plenary
power over the relations of the United
States to foreign governments is committed
to Congress by the power granted in sec
tion S, clause B. to regulate commerce with
foreign nations; also to the President and
Senate by article 2, ton 2, clause = to
make treaties with the concurrence OF
two-thirds of the Senators present, and by
like advice and consent to appoint am
bassadors. The express terms of article vi,
SECTION 2, the laws of the United States and
all treaties are the supreme law of the
land. From this it follows that the power
to recognize foreign states and to deter
mine which of the two contendng parties
represent the foreign state, is lodged in
the President and the Senate, by virtue of
the treaty power, and Congress subject to
the veto of the President and the power
to regulate commerce with foreign ma
tlonS- Both these powers necessarily in
volve the right to determine which is the
lawful foreign state with whom to treat
or carry on commerce. because both are
laws of the United States.
BY article g. section Z, clause 8, resolu-
tons and votes in which the concurrence
OF the Senate and House are necessary,
except on question of adjournment, must
be presented to the President and if ap-
proved by him, or passed over his veto,
become laws effectually as in the case
of BILL From the character given to
the foregoing laws of the United States
II follows that they take precedence in
authority over any executive order re-
ceiving ambassadors, which Is the power
referred to in support OF the claim that
the President has a right to recognize for
eign states without consulting Congress.
| desire to accompany the foregoing opin-
ion with the expression of a strong con-
viction that the proposed action on the
part of Congress would be in the highest
degree unwise, though not illegal
"GSigned) GEORGE HOADLEY."