The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-16
Three Rspublioans Cast Their Votes
Against the Newiands Resolution.
Cheers Greeted Its Passage.
Its Provisions.

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pronounced policy Of colonization, tn,
abandonment Of the Monroe doctrin,
and participation In internationa
wrangles. More than half a hundred
members participated in the debate
From a party standpoint the result wal
awaited with the keenest interest. The
republicans presented practically a
unanimous supper to the resolutions
but three republicans voting In opposi-
ton. In the democratic ranks the di-
vision upon the question was more
marked. Is democratic members voting
for annexation.
The vote In support of the resolutions
to-day was made up OF 179 republicans
Is democrats, eight ~populists and four
fusionists; the vote against annexation
comprised n democrats. three repub-
leans, seven populists and four fusion
lists.
To-day's sessions began at 10 O'Clock
and debate continued seven hours. Few
m were on the floor until late
In the afternoon and the galleries had
few occupants. As the hour for voting
drew near, however, members began
taking their places, and there were few
mere than q score of absentees when
the first roll call was taken. The an
nocement Of the vote upon the passage
OF the resolutions was cheered upon
the hoor n applauded by the specta-
tors.
The resolutions adopted to-day in a
preamble relate to the offer OF the Ha-
waiian republic to cede all of its SOW
ereignty and absolute title to the gov
nme and crown lands, n then by
resolution accepts the cession and de-
clares the islands annexed. The reso-
buttons provide for q commission of five,
at least two OF whom shall be resident
Ha waiians. to recommend to congress
such legislation as they may deem adj
visable. The public debt Of Hawaii.
not to exceed $4,000, 900, is assumed.
Chinese immigration Is prohibited, all
treaties with Other powers are de-
clared null. and IL IL provided that I'M
I'll congress shall provide for the gov
of the islands all civil, judicial
and military powers now exercised by
the officers of the existing government
shall be exercised in such as
the president shall direct. and he is
given power to appoint persons to put
into effect provisional government for
the island
The house met to-day at 10 O'Clock to
resume the Hawaiian debate. The SEN
ate bills granting American register to
the ships Specialist and Unionist were
passed. Fitzgerald. dem, Mass, spoke
against the Newlands resolution. In
the course of his speech he emphasized
the failure of the majority of the Ha-
waiians TO express their desire relative
to annexation. He insisted tina every
people had a right TO government of
their choice. Fitzgerald opposed an
nexation on the ground tina II would be
injurious to labor.
supporting the resolution, Berry.
dem. KY. devoted much time to show
that annexation was in line with demo-
cratic policy. He reviewed territorial
additions TO original states TO show tina
practically all had been made by the
democrats. Mr.. Berry depressed to
speak OF the Philippines situation. and
while not advocating the retention of
the islands, he declared the United
States should brook no interference on
the part OF Germany. and said IL Ger
many should attempt to defeat any
right belonging to America. then this
country, with LES ships In commission
and 5000, 900 people, would be ready to
respond to the demands for resenting
n interference. Mr.. Berry's remarks
In this connection were applauded gen.
erously. Proceeding, he advocated the
construction OF the Nicaraguan canal,
and added the Importance OF its control
as an additional argument for annexa-
ton. During his speech he referred to
the democratic caucus. and declared his
independence or any attempt to control
his action upon the pending question. |
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democrats denying that any such at
tempt had been made.
Another incident out of the ordinary
occurred In the reply to the remark Of
Mr.. Clark OF Missouri relative to the
national immortality Of Hawaii. and
statesmen who had seen II. Mr.. Berry
said he had witnessed the dance while
In Hawaii. and more immoral per-
formances could be seen nightly in
Washington theaters. Later. when Mr..
Rhea, dem., KY, was speaking OF the
immortality OF Hawaiians, Mr.. Berry in
terrupted to assert vigorously, There Is
more immortality in this city south of
penn:yivania avenue thar In all Hon.
olulu."
Were ! an American representative
responded Mr.. Rhea. and knew that to
be true. I would blush to say it,"
Mr.. Rhea argue chiefly the sin Of
idolatry In Hawaii in opposition to the
resolutions. Mr.. Spalding. rep, Mich.
advocated the resolutions. mt Mr.. Bell.
against their constitutionality. Mr..
Bradley. dem. ". Y, spoke for. and
Messrs. Lowe rep, N. r.. and Linney.
rep. n. C.. against annexation.
Wilham Alden Smith of Michigan.
member OF the committee On foreign af-
fairs. advocated annexation. Our &C.
uon to-day VIII mark a new era in ma
uonai affairs" he said. He reviewed
the enorts Tor annexation. and contin-
ued: Mr.. Speaker. there IL not a
nation in the world that does not rec
ognfze the Importance OF the Hawaiian
Islands to the United States. Are we
bhnd TO our Interests when the disin-
terested vision OF others Is 50 clear?
VIII we longer neglect This plain duty.
now so near consummation?"
Mr.. smith argued at considerable
length the constitutional power to an
mex ne" territory. Annexation n not
new to u.s. said he. ..In my humble
opinion, the whole North American con-
uhen, ana every island in the gulf and
sea. and such Islands In h
racine AZ may he deemed desirable are
worthy OF our ambition. Not that we
are earth hungry. but as a measure OF
hAuonA. protection and advantage. IL
10 the duty Of the Americsn pSopls to