The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30
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very opening Of the discussion the OPP
ponents of annexation quite unexpect-
eddy scored point by preventing an
aye and nay vote on taking ug the
resolut ion. When Mr.. Davis, chair
man of the foreign relations commit
ltee, called up the resolutions the vice
president declared. as usual that no
| Jhj-ctions being raised the resolutions
would be considered. There being no
IObJections the resolutions were taken
up. A minute or two later Ma. Frye
| demanded an aye and nay vote On the
DIGESTION. Mr.. White instantly made
point of order that an aye and nay
vote could not he taken on n dead
issue. the resolutions We're already
before the senate on unanimous con
sent. The point of order was, Of
course. maintained. In the afternoon
n motion was made 10 adjourn, and,
like fash, Mr.. Davis demanded the
ayes and hayes. the motion. the vote
ION which was a test of strength be-
lEween the friends and
| Opponents of Anncxatts3n
| was defeated decisively IA to -.
Having gained his point in developing
the numerical weakness of the oppo-
| sition, Mr.. Davis readily agreed to
laenter motion for an executive seq
sion. The proceedings of the day III
| dictate clearly that there is 10 be no
debate upon the Hawaiian question in
the ordinary acceptance of the term.
Ii is not the purpose of the friends of
ANNEXATION To consume time in making
speeches. Believing that the senate
| has already ia executive session thor
oughly discussed the question they will
permit the opponents of the project
to occupy all OF the time. This plan OF
campaign is not satisfactory to the
latter. and during the session eonsid-
cradle bitterness was manifested at
times. The speakers were Mr.. Morrill,.
the venerable senator from Vermont.
and one Of the Republican opponents
of annexation, and Mr. Bacon of
Georgia. Mr.. Morrill, covered the gen
eral question, while Mr.. Bacon dis
cussed the power of congress TO annex
| territory by legislative act. maintain
| ing that such annexation was uncon-
SIitutional.
In tho House.
The house passed the general def
cheney, carrying 224.OOO0OO. The bill
| occasioned little debate and il passed
| practically as reported to the house
from the committee OH appropriations.
The remainder of the day was given
10 District of Columbia business.
Washington. June %. Interest IN
the senate already has begun TO flag.
Early iE the present session the sen
ate debated the question behind closed
| doors for six weeks. During that
time a majority of the speakers were
| accorded close attention. 1t is evident
| from the proceedings that the senator's
| will not become enthusiastic over
arguments which are nor now new to
| them. Senator White of California.
| the leader of the opponents of anneXa-
| ton, spoke for four and one-half hours.
| His argument was skillful and was
| presented with oratorical ability, but
failed to command the attention from
| the senators il really deserved. Mr..
| White had not concluded his argument
| when the resolutions were laid aside
| for the day. He will resume his
| speech to-day and probably will occu-
| py the entire day. Mr.. Mitchell of
Wisconsin opened the discussion with
| a brief speech in opposition to the res
| obItions. Among the bills passed was
| one providing for severe penalties for
| the malicious injury or destruction of
submarine mines. torpedoes, fortifca-
lions or other coast defenses.
Ia the House.
After passing several bills Of minor
I importance the house, in committee Of
| the whole. considered without dispoS-
| ing of n bill 10 refer to the court of
| claims, certain claims of persons for
| property taken or destroyed by the
| Confederate iDyasons into the South
| crn counties OF Pennsylvania. The
| bill brought on a long debate in which
| il was vigorously advocated and Op-
| posed.
| Washington. June 23.-Opponents of
the annexation OF Hawaii again occu
pied the attention of the senate. Mr..
| White Of California resumed his
speech begun yesterday. but after
| speaking two hours yielded the floor to
Mr.. Petticrew, who discussed the rcsO-
| lutions for an hour and half. Mr..
White has not concluded his speech.
Mr.. Pettigrew taking up the argument
| against the resolutions merely to af-
ford him an opportunity to rest. The
conference report on the Indian apprO-
| priation bill was presented to the SEN
aIe and read. No effort was made to
act Oh il. II was sharply criticised.
| however. and the indications are that
its adoption will I've contested on ac-
| count of the senatcs free homestead
| amendment and the acknowledgment
of the right In certain circumstances
| and conditions Of Indians to lease min
eral lands.
| Washington June "a Discussion in
| the senate Of the Hawaiian annexation
| Question was interrupted " Mr.. Raw