Evening star., 1897-01-29
Resolutions Introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. Bacon.
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE DEBATE
The Bill Providing for It to Be
Voted on Today.
MATTERS IN THE HOUSE

The credentials of William E. Mason. as
a senator from Illinois for the term begin
ming March next, We're received by the
Senate today.
A motion by MI Hale (MeD tha, when
the Senate adjourn it be until Monday
created some opposition. and Mr.. Nelson
tMirA) demanded roll call. on which the
motion prevailed, 4U-1a.
Mr.. Hawley (Conn) presented the ere
dentials of his colleague. Mr. Platt re-
elected for the term beginning March 4
next.
Senate bill was passed pensioninS Martha
Frank of Georgia, at s. per month, on the
statement by Mr.. Gallinger that the bene1i-
ciary is over 102 years old. She is the
widow of soldier serving in the Indian
war of 1918.
Arbitration Resolutions.
Mr.. Bacon (Ga) presented the following
joint resolution: That the United States
deprccates war and desire the maintenance
of peace and friendship with all the world,
and that this desire is not limited to their
relations TO any one nation, but extends
to their relations with all the nations of
the car,h, whether the same be great or
small strong or weak.
Resolved further. That to the end that
happily existing between them and all
raticns may he perpetually preserved, and
that wars may be discouraged and, as far
as practicable, made impossible. the United
States favor the principle and practice of
International arbitration for the settlement
of all questions in difference between them
and any other nation which they may fail
to adjust by treaty or diplomatic negotia-
ton.
Resolved further. That the United States
do hereby avow it as their future policy
and intention, whenever there shall arise
any question in difference between them
and any other nation which they may fail
to ADJUST by treaty or diplomatic negotia-
tor, that they shall and Will, so far as
they can consistently with the national
honor and established national policies,
agree with such other nations to submit
such question in difference to the arbitra
ment and final decision of an International
court of arbitration. Such court of arbi-
tration snail in the future. in the past,
be constituted by agreement between par
ties consenting thereto with special ref
erence and adaptation to the particular
question in difference and to the conditions
then existing.
Resolved further, That the United States
hereby invite all civilized nations to make
corresponding and reciprocal declarat ton
to the end that wars between nations may
cease, and that an universal reign of peace
may be inaugurated and perpetually main
tained.
Mr.. Bacon spoke briefly on the resolu-
ton. saying that declaration by Congress,
which Is the war-makine power, would
exert far greater influence toward peace
amt against war than any treaty. He ex-
pressed hope that favorable report would
he speedily made by the committee on for
cign relations. and that Congress would
make the declarations stated In the resolu-
tions. The resolutions We're referred to the
committee on foreign relations.
4 Pacific Railroad Resolution.
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concurrent resolution: Resolved, That a
masters. marshals or any other judicial or
executive sale of the properties of the Tn
ion Pacific and Kansas Pacific railroad
companies. or either of them. without adj
ditionsl legislation by Congress, would not
be binding on the government OF the
United States. or conclude it of any legal
equitable right therein noS possessed,
unless such sale should be subsequently
ratified by congressional action.
The resolution went over without debate.
The Monetary Conference Bill.
The debate on the bill for an interna-
tional monetary conference was then re-
sumed and Mr.. Villas of Wisconsin spoke
against 1t. He characterized the bill as
vicious and misleading. 1t was wholly il
lusory. perhaps decetful, in the promises
it held out. and was a fundamental ac-
acknowledgement of the theory of the Bryan
campaign. Was referred SaTCaStlCdlly
TO these pretty plays of international
conferences. Three of them had proved
failures and the American people were tired
of international farceS."
''Of course If the Cnited States shall con-
tnue to he inspired by that sort OF states
| m&rship,' continued Mr.. Villas. which will
try to keep an intelligent people from both
erne politicians In their pursuH of peace,
by putting them off with the expectation
OF splendid results to come in the sweet
by ard by from a millenal concord of
nations in financial affairs. why, Just so
long polite, courteous and sympathzng
politicians in their countries of Europe
will gravely consent to light council fire
and have big talk with the United
States. 1t is for nations as for Indians. a
Iulc of polteness.
The conference would doubtless bring
together many bright fnanciers, who would
listen and blink like owls. and after cere-
monies. dinners, receptions and social fes-
tivities the conference would close without
action. The people of the United States
hare the right to expect such legislation
as shall give them a sound currency under
the instructions of the last election" con-
cluded Mr.. Villas. IF that supreme Object
shall be traded off for the gain of favor ed
classes or sacrificed to ccwardicc woe 20
then who shall be guilty OF It,
Mr.. Stewart congra tuiated Mr.. Villas on
seen the futility of international confer
enceS.
Mr.. PetiGrcw's Protest.
Mr.. Pettigrew of South Dakota said he
would merely record his protest against the
act alore, and that VIC should no longer
tons who were our creditors The United
States had been inundated enough already
by seeking these conferences. IL the
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