The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-21

The venerable senator spoke in a conversa-
tional tone, but was accorded close atten-
ton by the Senate. Mr.. Morrill, said he was
unable to concur with the committee on
foreign relations in regard to such an an
nexation, whether by treaty by joint reso-
luton, by f1agrant executive uSurpation or
in any manner which leaves open door
for their admission into the Union a
State. The formal annexation of Hawaii,
under a one-man power. under a republic in
name or whatever form of governmental
experiment we may choose or be compelled
TO prescribe, will advertise the final wreck
age of the Monroe doctrine, so long held
dear by the American people We cannot
AFFORD to denounce and forbid all acquisi-
lions of territory in the western hemisphere
by European governments, even at the peril
OF war, and forthwith embark in a thus
bedamned enterprise ourselves. If our fidel
aty to the well-ripened craftsmanship of the
father of his country shall be perpetuated
for the next hundred years in the past
the honor, prosperity and power of our Re-
pubic, 1t may be safely predicted, will light
and lead all the nations
At the conclusion of Mr.. Morrin's speech
Mr.. Bacon entered upon discussion of the
constitutional objections to annexation as
he viewed them.
While Mr.. Bacon was speaking Mr.. Jones.
Of Arkansas s ,:a1s made the point Of no quorum
ence of sixty-one senator's.
Il made the point of no quorum" ex-
planned Mr. Jones. mot because, I desire to
delay consideration of the pending resolu-
ton. / insist that if the rigid methods are
to be resorted to with which we were threat
main in the Senate to listen to the argu-
ments presented. / do not want to delay
the proceedings. but l do insist that SEN
ators shall remain here, and shall deem it
my duty to make the point of no quorum
when quorum is not present"
MR.. WILSON HITS BACK.
This statement brought Mr. Wilson to his
feet. If" said he, with some heat 1--WE
on this side of the chamber are to be COR
tinually embarrassed by points of order L
hope the chairman of the foreign relations
committee will exercise his right under the
rules to move that the Senate proceed to the
consideration of this matter in continuous
session. If the gauntlet is thus to be thrown
down by the opposition in the first hour of
the debate. we ought to take it up. If the
convenience of senators is to be disturbed
then we ought to exercise the rights of a
majority. / can stay here as long as can
the senator from Arkansas"
Mr. Jones replied that the threat of Mr.
Wilson would have no effect upon him. He
proposed to perform his duty as he saw II.
Mr. White, Mr.. Jones' Mr. Frye and Mr.
Hoar then had mutual explanation of the
statement made ct the opening of the de-
bate by Mr.. Frye. Mr.. Jones justifying his
course by the alleged threat made by the
Maine senator.
Mr. Frye disclaimed any idea of making a
threat, and then repeated what he said
earlier in the day. He had made his state
ment, he said, because he did not desire
that the bankruptcy measure should be al
lowed to interfere with the Hawaiian dis
cASsion.
Mr. Hoar said he had no intention of
pressing the bankruptcy report in opposition
to the wish of senators. although he hoped
TO have IL disposed of at ar early date.
Mr.. Teller spoke briefly on the parla-
mentary situation.
Resuming. Mr.. Bacon addressed himself to
the legal and constitutional questions of the
issue. In the course of his remarks Mr.
Bacon was frequently interrupted by SEN
ators with questions bearing on the points
he was arguing.
Mr.. Platt. of Connecticut. inquired wheth-
er, If the Hawaiian government made a
cession of territory to this country without
treaty. the Congress could not accept it.
Mr.. Racon, in reply, maintained that such
acceptance would require the assent of the
treaty-making power.
Mr.. Spconer read the first line of the
resolutions that said cesson is accepted.
ratified and confirmed and then inquired
what cession?'
There has been an offer to cede," replied
Mr.. Plat.
Yes" said Mr.. Spooner, ''but an offer to
cede is not a cession.'
Mr.. Foraker inquired of Mr.. Bacon wheth-
er it would not be competent for Congress
to prescribe by law certain terms and con-
ditions on which any independent govern
ment could become a part of the United