The record-union., 1898-06-21


WASHINGTON, June 20.-Discussion
by the Senate of the question OF Ha-
waiian annexation was begun to-day In
open session. At the very opening OF
the question the opposition OF annexa-
ton quite Unexpectedly scored point
by preventing a yea and nay vote on
the taking up of the resolution. When
Davis Chairman of the Committee on
Foreign Relations, called up the reso-
luton the Vice President, as usual, an
nounced that, without objection, the
resolution would be considered. NO
objection being entered, he declared the
resolution to be before the Senate.
A minute later Frye of Maine de-
manded the yeas and nays upon the
request to take up the resolution.
White of California instantly made
the point of order that a yea and nay
vote could not be had on dead issue
that the resolution was already before
the Senate by unanimous consent. Of
course the point was sustained.
The opponents of annexation were
decidedly pleased at preventing a show
of strength but at 1870 this afternoon
White afforded the friends of annex
awaiting. He moved to adjourn, and,
like a flash, Davis demanded the yeas
and nays. The motion, the vote up
on which was a test of strength be-
tween the friends and opponents of an
nexation was defeated decisively-44
to 10
Having gained his point in develop
ing the numerical weakness of the OPP
position, Davis readily agreed to en-
ter a motion for an executive session.
The proceedings of the day indicate
clearly that there is to be no debate
upon the Hawaiian question in the or
binary acceptance of that term. 1t is
not the purpose of the friends of an
nexation to consume time in making
speeches Believing that the Senate
has already in executive session thor
oughly discussed the question, they
will permit the opponents of the pro-
ject to occupy all of the time. This
plan of campaign is not satisfactory
to the latter. and during the executive
session to-day considerable bitterness
was manifested at times.
The speakers to-day were Morrill,, the
venerable Senator from Vermont. and
one of the Republican opponents of an
nexation. and Bacon Cd of Georgia.
The Rev. r. D. Smart. pastor of the
First NJ f. Church of Memphis. Tenn,
pronounced the invocation at the OPEN
ing of the Senate's session to-day.
Ten minutes after the session opened
Davis of Minnesota. Chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Relations, moved
that the Senate proceed to the consid-
Grafton of the Hawaiian annexation
resolution.
The quick disposition of the morning
business and the large attendance in
the Senate indicated intention on the
part of the Senators to press the Ha-
waiian question to the front as rapidly
as possible.
In answer to an inquiry from Hoar
of Massachusetts. Davis said it was
the purpose Of the Foreign Relations
Committee to occupy not only the
morning hour, but the entire time OF
the Senate in the consideration of the
Hawaiian annexation resolution. The
committee said he, considered this
a most important measure, to which it
is very desirable to give prompt atten-
ton. OF course there will be no dis
position unnecessarily to impede other
business. but we regard it necessary to
press this measure to the exclusion of
ordinary matters"
Hoar said he desired simply to obtain
time at an early date to have consid-
cred the conference report of the bank
ruptcy bill. and he hoped there would
be no objection to its consideration.
After the transaction of some minor
business. the Vice President declared
the Hawaiian resolutions to be before
the Senate.
Almost Immediately afterward Frye
of Maine rose and said that as the Sem
ate was entering upon an exceedingly
important matter. he sincerely hoped
that the Chairman of the Foreign Re
lations Committee would insist that ii
would be considered without delay. He
expressed the hope that he could press
the subject upon the Senate insistingly.
and not give way TO any measure that