Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-10
TALK ABOUT THE TREATY
Arbitration Up for Discussion in Senate
Executive Session.
ABR0GATE THE ClAYTON-8ULWsR TREATY
Some Senator'S Are worried Because
Reports of the Secret Sessions
Get Out-Trying to Find
the Leak.

Some Senators Are worried because
Reports of the Secret Sessions
Get Out-Trying to Find
the Leak.
WASHINGTON, Feb 9.-The most i'm
portant development concerning the con-
sideration OF the arbitration treaty by the
senate in executive session today was the
Offering of an amendment by Senator Nor
gan of Alabama, providing for the abroga-
tion Of the Clayton-Bulwe treaty and the
speech by the senator in favor OF this propo-
sition. Senator Morgan declared that the
conditions. which called forth the Clayton
Bulwer treaty had long passed away. 1t
was no longer binding on either nation, nor
was 1t of any use or value to this nation,
though 1t might be of Importance to Great
Britain in case the Nicaragua canal was
constructed. With the treaty now under
consideration, he said no doubt the question
OF the abrogaton of the Clayton -Bulwer
treaty in effect would have to be submitted
to arbitration. While the old treaty was
obsolete and disregarded, yet it was still
used as menace and bugaboo to the United
States whenever the construction of the
Nicaragua canal was advocated. Great Brit
ain, declared Senator Morgan, had violated
| the treaty and abrogated 1t by occupying
a portion of the territory of Honduras. Great
Britain would use the treaty of arbitration
| to her advantage, and the Bulwer-Clayton
| treaty would be used in the same way, unless
| it was declared void There was no better
occasion for abrogatlng the Clayton-Bulwer
| treaty than by so providing in this arbitra-
! tion treaty, said Mr.. Morgan.
Another important amendment was offered
l htyS Co. so,. Donn nfn
| for modification of article viii, so as to re-
| lieve the southern states from any obligations
| that might arise under the bonds issued In
| the reconstruction days. The amendment
| was the result of a conference among the
! southern senators, who concluded that the
| article as it now stands, might render 1t
| possible to make these bonds when held
| by subjects of Great Britain, the object of
| arbitration. Mr.. Bacon sought an opportunity
| to address the senate on the amendment,
but was prevented by the fact that Senator
| Morgan held the floor all day.
When Senator Morgan renewed his re-
marks he stated that the treaty before the
| senate should be amended so as to except
| in definite terms the Nicaragua canal and
| everything relating to that enterprise. He
dwelt at length upon this phase of the treaty
and read from a number of reports bearing
on the subject, showing the interest of the
| United States in that part OF the continent,
which the senator declared was more vital
than any treaty that could be made with
Great Britain. Mr.. Morgan concluded his
speech at $50, but said he would discuss
other phases of the treaty before vote was
reached.
MORE AMENDMENTS. 81.
A number of amendments have been pre-
pared, which will be offered in the course
4 of the debate. Among them is one directing
that all subjects of arbitration must first
be submitted to the president and the SEN
ate being sent to the tribunal provided fol-
in the treaty. Another excerpts from matters
subject to the treaty the Alaskan boundary
dispute also any controversy as to the
boundary line in the straits of Fucha, which
. separate Vancouver island from Washing
ton state. The friends Of the treaty did mol
enter the debate today. During the day
Senator Teller stated that he wanted II
understood that the silver men were not
| opposing the treaty as silver men, and thai
no opposition was being made to 1t because
it affected the silver interests There were
other and sufficient grounds upon which tt
base their objections.
The suggestion raised by Senator DAME
as to whether the difference in the price o.
| silver and gold should be the subject of arb
tration did not receive much consideration
The proceedings connected with the con
2 sideration of the treaty on its merits were
today less varied and exciting than on yes
terday, and 1t was impossible to hold th'
| senator's in their seats while 1t proceeded.
The early part of the session, however
! was by no means so devoid of interest. I'M
e first two hours were given TO discussion o
n the full reports of yesterdays secret session
that were printed in the papers this morn
. ing. Senator Vest sprang this subject al
soon as the combinations were disposed OF
, TRY TO FIND THE LEAK
The time was devoted to a senatorial dis
J cussion OF the methods of the modern news
Huhi oh
{ fault finding than of criticism OF their ac
{ curacy. The reporters were generally com
plimented for their accuracy and majorit,
, OF the remarks were devoted to an effort Il
y explain their appearance. Senator Vest as
q serted that no one but a trained newspape
man could give the proceedings in such de
I tail as sent out by the Associated press ant
| contended that an expert must be employee
somewhere in the chamber. He complains
quite bitterly Of the appearance o
g such reports as derogatory to tn
a | dignity of the senate He was fol
r lowed by Senators Hale and Hoar in tn
i same strain. Senator Gallinger said tina
. | If as full reports as today's were to be give
' out 1t would be better to open the doors an
v invite the world to be present.
@ Senator Teller suggested the wisdom, Il
I | the absence of open sessions. OF allowing
few selected reporters to be present, sayin
q that his experience with the profession
was such as to convince him that the
g could be depended upon to deal fairly an
r honorably with the senate
: Senator Hill did not fail to take advantag
g Of the opportunity to point the moral" a
S being that his motion for open doors shoul
n have BEEN adopted. He said II was elaine
s the treaty was an unprecedented accom-
t pllshment in diplomacy. Even II this wa
true, he said II was also true that the senat
had taken an almost unprecedented step /
Z. making the treaty itself public, Why nc
extend the policy to the extent OF havin
a open discussion OF It, He, however, re
Trained from renewing his motion to thi
} effect. When every one had talked on thi
point who manifested disposition to do 81
, Senator Morgan was permitted to procee
= with his speech on the treaty as such.
% II is probable the treaty will not be take
: up again before Friday, and possibly II
y consideration will not be resumed this weel
II Tomorrow will be devoted to the count Of tn
electoral vote. and Senator Sherman ha
agreed to yield TO Senator Lodge on Thurs
= day to get up the conference report on tn
immigration bill.
News for the Army.
L WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-(Special Tel
n gram)-The following medical officers al
relieved from duty at the Army Medic
\, school in this city. upon completion of Il