Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23

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! the abandonment of the Monroe doc
trine and participation in information
al wrangles. More than so members
participated in the debate. The re-
| pubicans presented practically unani-
nous support TO the resolutions, but
| three republican members voting in
opposition. In the democratic ranks
the division upon the question was
more marked, Is democratic members
voting for annexation. The vote in
support of the resolution was made up
of 179 republicans, Is democrats, s
popuists and fusionists; the vote
against annexation was comprised of
n democrats. republicans, z popu-
lists and fusionists.
Notable speeches were made by
Messrs. Berry dem, Ky), w. A.
Smith (rep. Mich) and Hepburn
(rep, Ia for, and by Messrs. john
son rep, Ind and Williams (dem.,
Miss against the pending measure.
The vote on the minority substi-
| tute declaring the Islands indepen-
dent and their independence gained
by the United States was rejected by
vote of 81 yeas and 205 nays. The
majority resolutions were then put
upon their passage. Prior to an
nouncing the vote Mr.. Dalzell who,
| N the absence of Speaker Reed, was
presiding, said THE speaker of the
house Is absent on account OF illness
and | am requested by him to say
! that were he present on this PROPOSE
ton he would vote no." This an
nouncement was applauded by the
opposition to annexation. Mr.. Dali
zell then announced the vote-yeas,
200; nays, 81.
The announcement of the vote
upon the passage of the resolutions
was chcered upon the floor and ap-
plauded generally by the spectators.
The resolution adopted. in their
preamble, relate the offer Of the Ha-
waian republic to cede all its SOW
ereignty and absolute title to govern
ment and crown lands and then the
resolutions accept the cession and
declare the islands annexed. The
resolutions provide for a commission
OF five, at least two of whom shall be
resident Hawaians, to recommend to
congress such legislation as 1t may
deem advisable. The public debt of
Hawaii, not to exceed $4,0O0,000, is
assumed, Chinese immigration Ia
prohibited and all treaties with other
powers are declared null and 1t is
provided that, until congress shall
provide for the government Of the
| islands, all civil, judicial and military
powers now exercised by officers Of
the existing government shall be ex-
ercised in such manner ms the presi-
dent shall direct He Is given power
to appoint persons to put In effect
provisional government for the is-
lands.
Washington, June l6.-After devot-
ing an hour to the discussion of the
bill restoring the annnities to the
Sisseton and Wahpeton bands Of
Sioux Indians the senate resumed the
consideration OF the bill to incorpo-
rate the International American
J bank. A test on an amendment
] clearly indicated that n majority OF
the senate fnvors the measure. The
Hawaiian annexation resolution was
presented and on the suggestion of
MIR. Davis Of Minnesota the resolution
was referred to the committee on for
egn relations.
Washington June 16.--The general
deficiency bin was considered by the
house, but was not disposed of. Mr.
Dingley rep.) of Maine called UP
the bin supplemental to the war rev.
cnue measure designed to supply
some omissions and to strengthen the
means of administering the revenue
act. 1t eXempts from taxation mn
tual, casualty, fidelity and guarantee
companies conducted not for profit.
The bill was passed,
Washington, June 1.-THE foreign
relations committee reported faNolably
to the senate the Newlands resolu-
tions for the annexation of the lia~
waiian islands. The bill to incorpo-
rate the International American bank
in accordance with the recommended
ton of the pan American congress,
which has occupied the greater part
OF the senates time this week, was
| passed by II vote of 26 to % The
design of the measure is to furnish
such banking exchange facilities AS
will promote trade between the United
| States and the countries of Central
and South America.
| Washington, June 17.-Reprrser
tive Underwood, In whose distrt.
llohsons home is situated, has intro
duced resolution In the house OK
tending the thanks of congress to
liobson and authorizing his transfer
to the line and promotion to lieuten-
ant commander.
Washington, y, c., June 1S.~+ies-