New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
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PEACE TREATY CONSIDERED.
SENATOR DAVIS URGED TO FIX A TINE
FOR A VOTE.
HE SAYS HE CANNOT DO so WITHOUT con-
sULTING HIS coMMITTEE-THE oP-
POSITION SHARPLY CRITICISED 70
BY SENATOR FRYE.

Washington. Jan 24-The Senate resumed
consideration Of the Peace Treaty in executive
session to-day The Berry resolution for the
consideration Of the treaty in open session was
voted down. and there was more or less talk
Of taking vote. though on this point definite
conclusion was reached
The session opened with strong appeal by
Senator Berry TO open the doors and allow the
world 10 listen 10 the DEBATES He said that hs
desired an opportunity 10 reply 70 some OF the
speeches which had been made In open session.
but so long as the treaty considered execu.
tive business he did not feel so free as others
seemed 20 be TO discuss il openly. Brief
speeches were made for and against the propo-
sition 10 open the doors. but the motion was
finally disposed OF in the negative without
rocall and by a large vote. There was De.
mand for rollcall by the supporters Of the
motion. but they withdrew IL.
Probably the most significant occurrence of
the session the banter on the question Of
final vote the treaty itself. Senators Cor
man and Vest. both Of whom oppose ratihca-
ton. urged the Importance of getting vote at
no distant day. Mr. German. in a brief but
earnest speech. said that much had been said
by the friends Of ratification ss 70 the necessity
OF dsposing OF the treaty withou, any great
If they were in earnest he felt that vote
might be reached within ten days
Mr. Vest Joined in Mr.. Germans appeal and
urged Mr. Davis to name a day and an hour
when the vote could be taken. We want IL
understood distinctly" he said. that
not holding the treaty up at all. Name the day:
will agree 10 any date that will suit
you. II you have the votes. you can ratity
your treaty: II not. IT will be defeated. The
question will be disposed of and the Senate can
proceed with other business"
Let vote now" said Senator Aidrich, who
had just entered the chamber after a visit to his
home. in Rhode Island. I'VE ought 10 be ready
TO vote in fifteen minutes"
Senator Davis replied however. that the ques-
tion of fixing day for a vote had not been con-
sdered by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
and that he would not feel justified in assuming
such responsibility on his own authority un-
supported by the action OF his committee ne
promised 10 bring the matter 10 the attention
OF the committee at its next session.
The principal speeches Of the general debate
were made By Senator'S Frye and Teller for the
treaty and by Senator Hoar in opposition. Sen.
ator Frye's remarks were sharp criticism OF
the opposing Senators. and were so pointed thar
they brought Senator Hoar 10 his feet for
somewhat acrimonious reply. Mr. Frye dwelt
at some length on the conditions under which
the treaty had been formulated and also re-
ferred to the situation In the Philippines, inti-
mating that the opposition 70 ratification was
the principal source OF announcement 70 the
Fnipinos in their present attitude toward the
United states.
Mr. Hoar defended the course OF the opposi-
ton. Disagreeable as IL was. ne said, % arouse
the I-wu OF his brother Senators, that was
preferable to pungng the country into posi-
lion that might involve untold consequences to
the whole Nation.
MT Teller. in reply to Mr.. Hoar. said that the
opposition we're responsible for continuing the
state OF war and pointed out probable results IN
the vav OF loss OF prestige and power In case
the United States should fail 70 take advantage
Of the opportunity now afforded 10 assert her
rfghtfrl place as a nation o. commanding and
permanent influence.