The herald., 1898-06-14
THE FATE OF HAWAII
DEBATE ON ANNEXATION IN
PROGRESS
UNCLE SAM NEEDS THE ISLAND
Various Other Measures Of Minor I'm
portance Are Discussed-More
New Battleships
Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
| WASHINGTON, June 13.-Before pro-
ceeding with the Hawaiian debate the House
today passed some bills granting American
registers to the steamships Victoria, Oym-
pia, Arizona, Columbia Argyle, Tacoma and
Arcadia.
Mr.. Newlands of Nevada (Silver) then
addressed the House in advocacy Of annex
alton. The pending resolutions were intro
duced by him.
He was interrupted by Mr.. Cannon Of
Illinois Rep), who presented and asked
unanimous consent for the passage OF an
emergency bill to appropriate $4l7,15l now
carried by the Sundry Civil bill, to pay the
Boring Sea award, but Mr.. Bland of Mis-
souri, (Dem.) objected. Mr.. Cannon said
the time for payment would expire Friday
and the Sundry Civil bill would not pass be-
fore that day.
| Mr.. Newlanks spoke at length in favor
of the Hawaiian annexation as essential
to our commercial growth and necessary
to protection of our Pacific coast.
Proceeding, Newlands contended that
constitutional warrant for annexing the
islands as proposed existed, but without
entering upon an exhaustive argument he
assumed that if the government could ac-
qure Florida and adjacent islands and the
Louisiana territory by purchase it could ac-
quire Hawaii by gift.
Newlands said the Hawaiian and Philip
pine islands were improperly connected by
some, when by nature and import they
were distinct, the Philippine question in
volvlng policy of territorial expansion,
to which he objected, while all involved in
the Hawaiian question was purely of terri
torial defense and commercial expansion.
He spoke of the Importance of insular con-
troll, as appreciated by all great powers,
and arguing for the control Of Hawaii
for the base of supplies and naval opera
lions, he suggested the disaster that prob
ably would have resulted to America had
Spain been a powerful naval nation, with
Cuba and Porto Rico as a base of opera
tons against the Atlantic coast. Without
Hawaii, no naval power, he said, could at
tack the Pacific coast, as necessary re-
coaling would be impossible.
Newlands contended that it would be
"insufferable arrogance" upon Americas
part to insist upon the continuance of Ha-
waiian independence after refusing to &C.
cept the responsibility of its government,
and he predicted that the islands would go
to some other power in the near future if
we did not take them. He said Pearl har-
Dor was held only by treaty and American
control could be terminated at the will of
either party. He predicted great growth
Of the American merchant marine and
corresponding increase Of the navy in Pa
cific waters. The great commercial fight
would be for the trade of the Orient, and
Hawaii would prove an aid to America in
securing her proper share.
Bell of Colorado opposed the resolution.
Mann, Republican, of Illinois, spoke for
the resolution.
At the conclusion Of Manns speech, at
the request of Cannon, the house passed
the emergency bill approprating s473, 351 to
pay the Bering sea award which will be due
June II.
AT 5:1S the house adjourned.
Bills Passed
WASHINGTON, June 13.-The Senate
has passed bill granting the Cripple Creek
Railroad Company right-of-way through
the Pixies Peak (Col.) timber reserve and
also an act for the appointment of a nom
partisan commission to gather information
and recommend legislation on the prob
lens presented by labor, agriculture and
capital. The resolution to investigate the
payment of the claim of the Book Concern
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
was then discussed
Senators Favor Annexation
WASHINGTON, June 13.-Senators Lodge
and Elk!ns made a partial canvass OF the
Senate on the Hawaiian question today and
they say that they are satisfied that suf-
ficient number of advocates of annexa ton
will be in Washington to make quorum of
the Senate and to insure the passage of the
House resolution through that body. They
count upon prolonged daily sessions until
action is had. The annexationists have re-
newed assurance of the earnest support of
the administration and hope or this account
to control practically the solid support of
the Republican side Of the chamber. They
count upon eight or ten votes from the
Democrats.
Democratic Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 13.-Chairman
Richardson has called a caucus of the
Democrats of the House to meet tomorrow
Immediately after adjournment to consider
the question of Hawaiian annexation. A
lively fight over making it strictly a party
question will occur. many Of the old Demo-
Gratis, who favor annexation being opposed
to taking party action. Those who occupy
this position say that in part they can Sc
cure whatever benefit is possible in oppos-
ing annexation without taking caucus
action and emphasizing the differences that
exist within the organization. A large ma