The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-16
HOUSE WANTS HAWAII
Vote For Annexation Stands
200 TO 81.
PARTY LINES BROKEN UP
Eloquent Annexation Appeal
of William Alden Smith.

Washington, June BY vote Of 209
to 81, the house of representatives this
afternoon adopted the Newlands resolu-
tons, providing for the annexa ton OF
Hawaii. The debate, which was contin-
ued without interruption since Saturday,
has been one of the most notable of this
congress, the proposed annexation being
considered Of great commercial and stra-
tegic importance by its advocates. and be-
ing looked upon by its opponents as in
yolving radical departure from the long
established policy of the country and
likely 10 be followed by the Inauguration
Of pronounced policy of COLOMBIA ton,
the abandonment Of the Monroe doctrine
and participation in international wran-
giles. More than half hundred members
participated in the debates. From a party
standpoint the result was awaited with
the keenest interest. The Republicans
presented practically a unanimous sup
port to the resolutions, but three Republi-
can members voting in opposition. In the
Democraticranks the division upon the
question was more marked, the IS Demo
cradle members voting for annexation.
The vote in support Of the resolutions
today was made up OF 179 Republicans,
Is Democrats. Populists and 4 fusionists.
The vote against annexation comprised
z Democrats, 3 Republicans. Z Populists
and 4 fusionists
Today's session began at 10 O'Clock and
debate continued seven hours. Few mem
bers were upon the floor until late in the
afternoon and the galleries had few occu-
pants. As the hours for voting drew near,
however, members began taking their
places and there were few more than a
score Of ahsentees when the first roll
call was taken. The announcement Of
the vote upon the passage Of the resolu-
tons was cheered upon the floor and ap
plauded by the spectators. The resolu-
tons adopted today. in a preamble. relate
to the offer of the Hawaiian Republic to
cede all of its sovereignty and absolute
title TO the government and crown lands,
and then by resolution accept the cession
and declare the islands annexed.
The resolutions provide for a commits
sion Of five. at least two of whom shall be
resident Hawaiians, to recommend to
congress such legislation as they may
deem advisable The public debt of Ha-
wall, not to exceed $1,000 900, is assumed.
Chinese immigration is prohibited. all trea
ties with other powers are declared null
and it is provided that, until congress
shall provide for the government of the
islands, all civil. judicial and military
powers now exercised by the officers Of
hi
ed in such manner as the president shall
direct, and he is given power to appoint
persons to put into effect provisional gov
eminent for the islands.
When the house met today, at 10 o'clock,
TO resume the Hawaiian debate, Is mem
bers were in attendance.
The senate bills granting American reg
lister to the ships specialists and unionist.
were passed.
WANTS A HAWAIIAN VOTE.
Mr.. Fitzgerald Dem, Mass) spoke
against the Newlands resolutions. In the
course Of his speech he emphasized the
failure of the majority of Hawaiians to
express their desire relative to annexa-
ton He insisted that every people had
right to the government of theirchoice.
Speaking further. Mr.. Fitzgerald opposed
annexation on the ground that an in
furious labor element would be brought
Into competition with American lab0rers.
A DEMOCRATIC SUPPORTER.
Supporting the resolution. Mr.. Berry,
Dem. KY devoted much time to show
that annexation was in line with Demo-
cratic policy. He reviewed the territor-
iaI additions to the original states, to
show that practically all had been made
by Democrats. He quoted jefferson. Blu
chanan Pierce Marcy. Ravard and othre
Democrats to support his contention that
Democratic history warranted present
Democratic support of annexation.
Mr.. Berry spoke Of the Philippines sit
uation and while not advocating the re-
tention of the islands, he declared the
United States should brook no interference
upon the part of Germany. as was init
mated as being likely. and said if Ger
many should attempt to defeat any rights
belonging to America, then this country,