The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-04-23

Morgan Assuils Speaker Reed.
Washington, April 22.-The first ref
erence in congress to the Turko-Gre-
clan war came soon after the senate
opened to-day when Mr.. Allen of Ne
braska introduced the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, That the established poll
cy of avoiding entangling alliances with
European powers is in no respect vio-
lated by our sympathizing with the
Christian people of Greece in their pres
ent heroic struggle against the advance
ment of the Ottoman empire, and, that
in the Judgment of the senate, it would
be a recognition of the wishes of all, for
the executive to express to the govern
ment of Greece the sympathy of the
American people"
Mr.. Allen supported the resolution by
citing precedents in which the United
States had expressed sympathy for
those struggling against oppression. He
also read from manuscript a detailed
statement of the affairs of Crete from
early times. 1t traced the revolts of
the Cretans against the rule of Turkey.
This present contest" proceeded Mr..
Allen, is the old question whether
Christianity or paganism shall survive
In such contest great and powerful
nation like the United States should not
hesitate in voicing it's sentiments
promptly and loudly so that it will be
heard throughout the world"
Mr.. Allen said he had spoken bitter
things against the Turk and the Span
lard because these two hung like mill
stones on the progress of civilization.
They were both engaged in the same
methods of murder, assassination, de-
vastatlon by the torch and axe while we
were quiescent and silent Il believe
the time has come" exclaimed Mr.. AL
len, when all the resources of the
United States should be used to protect
the Christians of Greece and the people
Of Cuba
Mr.. Davis of Minnesota, chairman of
the committee on foreign relations ask
ed Mr.. Allen if it would be satisfactory
to have the resolution referred to the
committee, adding: 81 feel warranted
in promising speedy action"
Mr.. Allen consented to the reference
During the debate the resolution di-
recting the committee on postoffices and
past-rOads to inquire and report on the
establishment of postal savings banks,
Mr.. Morgan turned his attention to the
house of representatives. and severely
criticised the practice of adjourning for
three days at a time and thus prevent
ing, ''by the arbitrary unconstitutional
and unheard of action Of one man, the
proper consideration of business by that
great legislative body"
Senators stood here, said Mr. Nor
gan, without the right to represent
their people or their states. They were
prevented from acting by the most gil
gantic and unheard of flibuster" ever
attempted. Then Mr.. Morgan, speak
ing calmly, but impressively, added:
"The speaker of the house has been
characterize d as the Great White Czar,'
but he should be known hereafter as
the Great White Filibuster
The senator went on to say that when
men were confronted with such meth
DDS they would stand firm until the ag-
gressors were forced to desist
The discussion was cut off at this
point by Mr.. Buffers withdrawal of the
resolution.
The subject Immediately came up in
new and more surprising form when
Mr.. Allen made a motion which he
reduced to writing, in the following
terms:
Moved, That no business, legislative
or executive, except the consideration
Of appropriation bills, shall be trans
acted by the senate during this con-
gress, until the committee vacancies are
filled"
This resolution, practically meaning
the cessation of business, caused some
thing of a stir on both sides of the
chamber Mr.. Allen said he desired a
yea and nay vote.
Senator Cullom caused a laugh by
saying: Before the senate stops busi-
ness I would like to present a small
bill"
Other senators hurriedly presented
bills in order to get in before a possible
stoppage of business, for the day at
least.
Mr.. Chandler, rep, of New Hamp-
shire, endeavored to persuade Mr.. AL
len to allow the resolution to go over.
1t resulted in sharp colloquy between
them. Mr.. Allen insisted on speaking,
while Mr.. Chandler insisted that all de-
bate was out of order
Thank God there is one thing we can
still do in the United States senate"
persisted Mr.. Allen. I'VE have the
right to speak and no man can stop US
unless he has the physical power
Mr. Chandler asserted that the reso-
luton had gone over, and there was
nothing before the senate.
1.-THE senator (Allen) is not before the
senate he added.
Mr.. Allen drew up his Herculean pro-
portions to their full height and answer
ed: Yes, the senator is very largely
before the senate"
'Unless the senator intends to defy
the rules of the senate, he will not go
on" proceeded Mr.. Chandler.
Mr.. Allen said he had no purpose to
defy rules. But" he continued. eff
is going on behind the scenes.
either by the republicans or democrats.
we want to know what it is"
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