The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS,
THE SENATE DISCUSSES THE HAWAIIN
AND ANNEXATION BILLS,
Much ObStinacy Shown by the Supporters
and Enemies of the Bill-..Indian Appro-
priation Bill Discussed. Def.
cheney Bill Passed.
SENATE.

MoNDAr-Discussion by the senate
OF the question of Hawaiian annexa
ton was begun today in open session.
At the very opening of the question
the opponents Of annexation quite I'm.
expectedly scored a point by prevent
ing yea and nay vote on taking up
the resolutions. The opponents Of
annexation were not pleased at the
evident show of strength, but at
o'clock this afternoon the opportunity
that they had been awaiting was af-
ordod the friends of annexation. A
motion to adjourn was made and, like
n flash, the yeas and nays were de-
handed. The motion, the vote upon
which was test of strength between
the friends and opponents of annexa-
ton, was defeated decisively, A to Is.
Having gained his point in developing
the numerical weakness of the opposi-
ton, MIR. Davis readily agreed to en-
ter motion for IN executive session.
The senate then at 5:35 p. m. went
into executive session, and at 5:45 D.
m, adjourned.
TUEsDAY-Interest in the discussion
OF Hawaiian annexation began today
in the senate. Mr.. White, Democrat,
OF California, the leader of the oppon-
ents of annexation, spoke for three
hours and half. His argument was
skilfull and was presented with ora
torical ability, but it failed to COM
mand the attention of senators it
really deserved. Mr.. White had not
concluded his argument when the res
olutlons were laid aside for the day.
He will resume his speech tomorrow
and probably occupy the entire day.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the an
nexation of the Hawaii again occupied
the attention Of the senate today. Mr..
White, of California, resumed his
speech begun yesterday, but after
speaking two hours yielded the floor
to Mr.. Pettigrew, Of South Dakota,
who discussed the resolutions for an
hour. The conference report on the
Indian appropriation bill was pre-
sented to the senate and read, but no
effort was made to dispose of it. Adj
journed
THURsDAY-Discussion in the senate
Of the Hawaiian annexation question
was interrupted today by Mr.. Rawlins,
Of Utah, with speech in which he
criticised vigorously the provision
embodied in the conference report on
the Indian appropriation bill, which
acknowledges the right of Indians to
lease mineral lands on their reserva-
ton. At $3.50 pm. the senate went
into executive session and at 5:55 pm.
adjourned.
FRIDAY.-The Hawaiian annexation
resolutions were under discussion
throughout the session, except during
q brief time when routine business WAS
disposed of. Three measures design
ed to facilitate the work of the war de-
partment were passed without contro-
versy. The senate then, at $50 p. m,
went into executive session, and after
wards adjourned.
SATURDAY.-Late this afternoon an
exciting discussion was precipitated in
he senate over proposition to ad
ourn until Monday. At the conclu-
ZION Of a speech by Mr.. Turley, of
Tennessee, futile effort was made to
gree upon time to take q final vote
lpon the annexation of Hawaii. The
'dvocates of the resolution voted down
notions to go into executive sessions
nd to adjourn and demanded the reg l
lar order. The opponents of annex :
ion were determined not to proceed +
nth the debate, and for nearly al
our carried on tilibustering tactics by =
ntering motion after motion to adj :
'urn or to go into executive session, =
nd demanding the ayes and nays on l. l.
ach motion. Several calls of the sen. ~
5e were sandwiched in between the -
arlous motions, each of course reouir- "
g a roll call that consumed time
othlng was accomplished. ADJ
urned.
HOUSE, +
MoNDAY.-The House today passed IL
o general deficiency bill, carrying st
80, 100000 The bill occasioned lit. al
} debate and it passed precisely as IL
ported to the house from the CON- m
lttee on appropriation. The remain bl
+ of the day was given to the Dis WI
ct OF Columbia business. At $50 Ia
dock the house adjourned SIP