Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-15
54th CONGRESS.
Murder Of General Maceo
Comes Up in the Senate.
Call Introduces a Resolution Denounc.
ing Act and Scoring Spain.
Howard, PopuIist, introduces Like Measure
in the House.

Washington. Dec. H.-In the Senate to-
DAY, Senators Sherman, Elkins and
Mitchell We're appointed by the Vice
on the part of the Senate.
The credentials of Samuel Douglass
McEnery as senator from the. state of
Louisiana, TO succeed Mr.. Blanchard
Were presented by Mr.. Blanchard and
placed on file.
Challenger presented the memorial of a
New hampshire church with a resolu-
tion, which he said he endorsed. declar-
ing that Armenian outrages should be
suppressed by the civilized powers, even
although the doing so should involve the
dismemberment of the Turkish empire.
PETER introduced joint resolution for
appo'ntment by the President of the
United States of commission of four.
one from each of the four political par
ties. Republican National Democratic,
Democratic and Populist. who shall Sc
lect fifth. and shall constitute ma
tionai monetary commission to examine
and study the general subject of finance
lie asked that it be laid on the table and
holidays.
Hale of Maine. introduced concurrent
resolution for the holiday. recess from
1t was referred to the committee on APP
preparations
A joint resolution requesting the Pres
reeas OF Of 5fe nS izs States 70 demand the
States held in confinement in Cuba in
violation of the treaty with Spain, was
MI ouuCeu DN Gall ana referred to the
committee on foreign relations.
can also offered resolution which was
referred to the same committee, declaring
that the recent killing of Antonio Maceo.
Il renowned general in the service of the
republic OF Cuba. if true while under a
nag OF truce. and with an assurance of
SAFETY from the Spanish captain-general.
was violation of the rules of civilized
warfare. an act of base treachery a
murder cowardly and disgraceful which
demands the execration OF every govern
n no 80
whether civilized or savage: declaring
that the government which authorized
permitted or failed to punish the assas-
SINS was an outcast from the family of
nations and from the pale of civilization
and public laws: and directing the COM
mlttee on foreign relations to inquire into
the facts and report at an early day.
Allen addressed the Senate on the reso-
luton offered by him. last Wednesday.
declaring that it is the settled doctrine in
the United States of America that no
state possesses constitutional powers to
impair the obligation of legal contracts.
either by direct legislation that with
draws all substantial remedies from their
enforcement One purpose of the speech
was to defend the Governor and Legisla-
ture of Nebraska from the charge Of be-
ing hostile to capital and to declare that
all fears of hostile legislation against
railroads and other corporations were
groundless: and that SO far as equitable
ana Just passenger and freight railroad
fares were concerned. nothing would be
done by the Legislature of which any
FAIR minded man could Justly complain
Another purpose of the speech was the
advocacy of Il protective policy for the
sugar beet industry of Nebraska Allen
repudlated and resented remark of Sem
a1or r, Hoar's in a speech before the Home
Nebraska in voting for Bryan had en-
gagged IN crazy attempt at revolution
ana passionate crusade of dishonor. The
charge, Allen declared, was unwarranted
dishonest and ungracious and he retail
ated by referring to some incidents in the
past history of Massachusetts which did
not, in his view. reflect credit on the peo-
pie of that state.
Morgan presented the following resolu-
tion calling or, the President for the Gu
pan correspondence.
Resolved etc. that the President is
requested If it is in his opinion compati-
PIE with public service. to send to the
senate copies of the papers relating to
The condition of affairs in the island of
Cuba, which were referred to in the re-
port of the secretary of state that ac-
'ompanled his last annual message.
And also statement of the several
amounts of the claims lodged in the de-
e.artment OF state by citizens of the
If the alleged Instruction now existing
n the island of Cuba.
And, also. all correspondence with the
spanish government, relating to the
Competitor and the persons captured
With or on the vessel. with a statement
Il the charges. pending in any court of
spain or Cuba against such persons and
asses, and the place of their imprison-
nent and the character of their treat
nent while in prison and the condition of
heir health whether such prisoners
lave had the privilege of counsel of their
wn selection in their trial that is taking
ng place on such charges or represented
y any counsel attorney or other agent
4 the United States
At q when the morning hour closed.
he immigration bill came up as lntiu
shed business Mitchell suggested thar
reference be given the joint resolution
roviding for the election of United
tates senators by the people instead Of
Y the state Legislatures Chandler
characterized that proposition as ..Pon
nstc; and said that at the late election
the. Mckinley Republicans, Silver Re-
ublicans, Bryan Democrats and Palmer
'uckner Democrats all voted against
opuiist schemes. He advised the sena
pr from Oregon to drop the whole
hing.
Mitchell resented the Characterization
the proposition .Populistic. and
eminded Chandler that the Joint reSo
ition was reported from g committees ~
HIGH the majority was composed Of Re-
ublicans. Chandler humorolisly ascrihad
lat fact to the seductive Influence ~
he senator from Oregon and said tha
roposition was wholly and utterly
icious. Mitchell gave notice that he
ouid move to proceed to the considera
on OF the Joint resolution at the earliest
OsOntinnel On un.rs, o i,