The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-08
FQn0uS C0nb0t Recalled BY 0 ReSO-
luton in The SenQ|e.
H0RGAA'S RESOLUTION ON ANNEXATION

Washington, D. c., Feb. Z, 1898.

Z,
An amendment OF more than ordl-
nary importance and significance at
this time, was proposed in the Senate
to-day by Mr.. Morgan, Of Alabama,
10 the resolution offered a few days
ago by Mr.. White, of California. Mr..
Whites resolution declared that it was
the right Of the people of Hawaii TO
maintain their own form Of govern
ment, and the United States ought in
no wise to interfere with it. Mr. Nor
gan'S amendment provides distinctly
for the annexation OF the Hawaiian
Islands, declaring that the present gov
ernmant has Il right to make such ces-
sion to this country.
Ar. Chandler (New Hampshire pre-
sented u memorial, which called TO
the attention OF the Senate one Of the
most thrilling events of the civil war.
The memorial was prepared in 1874 by
the late Admiral Wordcn, who, az a
lieutenant in the navy, commanded the
Monitor i'll the historic fight in Hamp-
ton Roads. between that vessel and
the ironclad Merrimac. The result of
that contest was that the Merrimac new
Ell again entered 4 naval battle, having
been so completely disabled in the
encounter with the Monitor as to be
practically useless. Mr.. Chandler said
that Admiral Worden conceived the
idea that It would be proper for the
/. Government CT the United States in
view Of the practical destruction Of the
Merrimac, to pay to the officers and
crew of the monitor the sum of 5000
each, III the nature of prize money.
finally, after having prepared he me-
mortal, Admiral Worden concluded not
to present i 10 Congress lest his mo-
tiVea might be mis-constr trued. Mr.
Chandler said that he now took oc-
c1siCn 10 present the memorial himself
and he hoped that Congress might see
its way clear in view of the wonderful
victory achieved by Admiral Worden
to do something substantial for the
surviving members of his family, who
are not In good financial crcum-
stances. Mr.. Chandler pointed out in
the course OF his remarks that the
fight between the Monitor and NIerri-
mac marked the change in construction
from wooden 20 iron-clad vessels and
was one of the most important events
OF the civil war.
Mr.. Hale (Maino) and Mr.. Hawley
(ConnecticuD eulogizcd Admiral Wor-
den.
He thought It would he impossible to
predict what might have happened had
not the Merrimac been disabled and
10 all purposes destroyed in the ia
nous contest. Mr.. Chandler spoke of
the distinguished services rendered his
country by Admiral Worden. He was
of opinion that this was not case
simply for pension, as the eXtraordi-
nary services performed by the Moni-
tors commander and crew rendered it
deserving Of special consideration. He
asked that the memorial be referred to
the Naval Affairs Committee, his idea
being, he said, that the committee and
the SECRETARY of the Navy could evolve
some plan whereby suitable recognition
by the Government could be made of
the great services rendered this coun-
try by Admiral Worden.
Mr.. Frye Maine) chairman Of the
Committee on Commerce, reported a
House bill authorizing the Secretary of
the Treasury either to purchase or
have constructed q suitable revenue
cutter for use on the Yukon river,
Alaska, AT q cost not to exceed $40,-
coo. 1t was passed.
Mr.. Morgan (Alabama) called atten-
tion to the resolution introduced few
days ago by Mr.. White (California),
concerning this country's attitude to-
"
ing amendment thereto:
THAT the Republic of Hawaii, estab-
l!shed In and based upon it's present
constitution, is n righiful government
and has been, and still is recoEized q
as such by the United States of
America and by other great powers
without any question by any nation, OF
it's rightful and sovereign indepcn-
dece; and said costi;ution is the true
and recognized authority that fixes the
measure and the distribution Of the
rights and powers of government In
- that Republic, while said constitution
remains in force.
THAT, in conformity with the exist
Ing constitution OF the Republic OF
Hawaii, and so long as the same Is in
force, the powers of governments reside
In and arc to be exercised by the in
cumbenti of The departments. trlbunal l.
and cilices. created by said constitution
and filed in pursuance of the law, and
the lawful electors under said con
atitution who qualify as such by taking
the oath Of allegiance prescribed there
In. are entitled 10 share in the govern
men. of Hawaii according to the
rights secured to them in said consti-
tuition and to the extent in tho manner
therein provided. so long as the same
ia in force:
And. said government OF the Re-
public OF Hawaii having. in due form
si&nltied it's consent In the manner pro.
ylQed In lis onstitutjon tho, tha I1o