The times., 1898-06-16
BY A GREAT MAJORITY
The Hawaiian Resolution Passes
the House.
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN
A Vote Which sweeps Everything
of Expansion and Aggression for
America-The Debate and the
Final Vote.

bilities, was hoisted over the House of
Representatives yesterday. The Ha-
waiian resolutions We're adopted by vote
that sent dismay into the ranks of the old
fogies.
The enemies of annexation had built
high hopes on Mr.. Johnson of Indiana,
but they Were woefully disappointed.
There is no disputing the ability of the
Indiana .'peacsmaker," but he was pull
ing against the stream of popular senti-
ment and American patriotism and his
effort was a failure.
The vote of the House was an en-
phatic declaration in favor of the exten-
sion of American territory and American
commerce.
When the House met yesterday there
was very small attendance owing 10 the
early hour of the meeting, but the debate
was taken up vigorously.
Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts spoke
briefly against the annexation of Hawaii.
He was followed by Mr.. Berry Of Ken
tueky who made a long and able argu-
ment for annexation.
wherever we raise the American flag,
said Mr.. Berry I'VE propose to give
better condition for the people over whom
it is raised We do not propose TO tax
them for the purpose of enrchinS our
selves as Is done by Spain to her colonies
We take them in TO give them liberty.
Mr.. Berry is thoroughly familiar with
the subject, having visited Hawaii, and
he made it very interesting for those who
asked him questions with a view to max
Ing capital against annexation.
He said ne was one OF those visiting
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in the debate as having been entertained
| by seeing the Hula-Hula dance.
| He alluded TO the proposed northern
! route by way of Unalaska, referred to
| by Mr. Dinsmore, and recommended that
| gentleman to eniighten the Bureau of
| Navigation on the subjct, as he declared
| that navigators had, up 10 the present
| time. failed to find it desirable to sail by
| that route. s.
The educational advantages on the ISL
ands. Mr.. Berry declared. We're superior
to those of Georgia or kentucky.
The statements made by the opponents
| of the resolutions, that they were the
| opening wedge for the annexation OF thd
| Philippine Islands. Mr.. Berry characterize
| ed as like unto the deception practiced on
children 10 make them go 10 sleep by tell
ing them that the ''bogy man was behind
| the door.
Again becoming serious, Mr.. Berry de
clared that grave questions were already
arising out of our Philippine operations,
as Germany was even now seeking an ex-
cuse for bringing her battleships into
Manila bayp and he declared that, in his
opinion, there was, perhaps, no better
time for us 10 settle this little question
with Germany.
This statement elected enthusiastic ap-
plause from both sides of the chamber.
During Mr.. Berry's speech an order
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Mr.. Dalzsll of Pennsylvania to act as
Speaker until adjournment
Mr.. Rhea OF Kentucky was the mex
speaker. He spoke against annexation
and devoted most Of his fifteen minute,
to criticising Mr.. Berry's educationa
comparisons.
Mr.. Ball OF Texas also spoke agains
annexation. declaring that it would be
blunder which would result in disaster
TO all concerned.
Mr.. Adams of Pennsylvania then SPOKE
briefly in favor of the adoption of III,
resolutions.
Mr.. Low of New York announced that
he would not deliver his remarks for th
annexation of Hawaii but would publish
| them in the Record.
Mr.. Bradley of New York spoke a few
moments in opposition to the resolutions
| Mr.. Linney of North Carolina said tina
when the discussion on these resoIutioni
began he was opposed TO them, but tha
he had listened attentively 20 the remark,
made and had come to the conclusion
that there was no danger to this countr,
which could possibly grow out of the an
nexation of Hawaii.
Mr.. Parker of New Jersey declared tina
the power to annex territory certainl!
belonged TO the people of the Unitet
States. Before the adoption of the Con
stitution that power belonged to tn
State governments, but after the even
in question that power was conferred up
on the United States Government.
Mr. Meyer of Louisiana spoke for TWEEN
ty minutes against annexation.
} Mr. Ridgely of Kansas declared tha
there had been too much time spent in de
batting minor issues of this question. Th
question TO be settled was whether W
would take these islands peaceably now
when they were anxious to become par
of this nation, or wait until some othe
e nation had absorbed them and then wres
them back He favored the former way
, Mr.. Mudd of Maryland advocated tn
adoption of the resolutions. He maintain
ed that there was ample constitutions
\ authority for annexation and that ever
n interest of the country demanded it.
e In a ten-mnutes' speech. Mr.. Graft {
: Illinois, urged the adoption of the reSolI
tions on military, commercial and nation
: al grounds. He said that. without regar
\ | to the Philippines. the Hawaiian Island
are necessary to the United States.
Mr. Johnson Of Indiana. the leader c
the few anti-annexationist on the Re
publican side, was given an hour to sui
NIT his views. He laid down three propo
stions, which he said he would main
| tain, as follows:
First. That the annexation of the Sand
. wich Islands is, not necessary as a wa
e measure
Second. That annexation is not nee
? essary in order to prevent those island
: from falling into the hands of a hostil
power that would ravage our Wester
coast.
Third That the proposed annexation
inherently wrong and will be the openin
wedge to still further seizure of terr
tory.
On the basis of these statements M
= | Johnson convinced himself that anne,
;. alton is improper and un-American
/ Mr.. Dolliver of Iowa followed M
/ Johnson. He said that the arguments ST
forth by that gentleman were. withor
doubt, the strongest made so far agains
the propositionS and. declared that, Will
the eloquence Of Mr.. Johnson was az
/ plauded, the votes that would be counte
later would show that his argument
lacked the weight of conviction.
/. Mr.. Dolliver denounced what he terme
-curb-stone craftsmanship" and dt
plored the tendency to criticise and to di.
credit the opinion of army and naval eS
perts Every question arising out CT tn
present war would be taken care of, sal
4 he. but the Hawaiian question had ha
d the floor for fifty years and should
r. taken care of first.
e Enthusiastic applause greeted Mr. Di
liver at the conclusion of his speech.
Mr.. Smith of Michigan spoke next