New-York tribune., 1899-02-12
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.

Al the close Of the morning business Mr.. Aliens
resolution which reaffTms and approves the doc
tr,res q the Declaration OF Independence. declares
that an Governments derive their just powers
from the consent OF the governed. and that the
doctrines are universal and apply to all peoples
who have society territory OF their own. was
laid before the Senate.
Nj Chandler asked for unanimous consent that
rae Senate on Monday next at O'Clock take up all
rhe resolutions bearing on relations to foreign
territory acquired and dispose Of them by vote be-
fore adjournment. He thought it could be done by
midnight Of that day. He believed 1t perfectly
proicr vote any Il these decaratory rcso-
lu. ons. In the course Of his remarks. the sug
g,stion Of Mr Chandler. Mr Allen said he observed
"the singular absence Of one Of the chloftains Of
the contest cf that evening" referring TO the de-
bate The attempt 20 pass the McEnery resolution
las Monday after the ratification Of the Peace
Treaty he thea asked that vote be taken on
bis resolution now. 1t only reiterated the doc
trres OF the Declaration of Independence.
Mr Stewart said he had knowledge that the
Declaration Of Independence had been abrogated.
II the Senate to vote 10 reaffrm that docu-
ment some good reasons should be given TO the
people for such vote
Mr Mason. in reply 70 Mr.. Stewards implied in
Quiry as 10 the necessity Of adopting the Allen
resolution. said: 1t is simply to declare to the
F.!p!aos that when We kill them we are comforting
upon them the blessings OF liberty"
Nr Allen. in urging immediate action on his
resolution. said he could conflict between
such declaration and the Peace Treaty which had
been ratified last Monday. He referred to
called agreement which had been entered into by
some unnamed Senators for vote the McEnery
resolution after the ratification Of the treaty.
Mr. Ilatt Of Connecticut, said he knew of no
such agreement as that referred to by Mr. Allen.
bur he desired # 10 be understood that he
10, bound by any agreement Of the kind.
M Allen said that If any such agreement had
been made good faith demanded that 1t be car
red out
FOREIGN COMMITTEES ATTITUDE
Mr Lodge aluding to references to the position
o. the Foreign Relations Committee on the ques
uon @; voting the pending resolutions, said the
Committee had o week ago last Wednesday agreed
mat a vote might be had, so far as the committee
was Concerned.
Mr. Tlman asked Mr.. Chandler whether or not
any arrangement had been made with Senators
"nereby they were to vote for the treaty in CON
aderator Of having a vote on certain pending
resolutions. He included in his inquiry a refer
enee 10 Mr. Aldrich
y can only say with reference to the Senator
nom Rhode Island" replied Mr.. Chandler. that
De has been in :l-health for some tine. and has
gone 70 Europe 10 secure some rest. Personally,
Know Of no agreement 70 vote upon any rosolu-
ton"
Mr Mason. who originally had made the refer
'nce 70 the agreement" declined to testify
"hen he was Qulzzcd by Mr.. Tllman.
%usCHIEVOUs DEBATE.
hr Carter said that this debate would have the
'aihe mscaievous results as that Of few days
ago. He cid not approve OF discussing in this
Iorum tie trouble which had been preclpitated by
.'Os!s IN arms. Let that question lie decided"
ne SAID IN the forum selected by the rebels them
s.'es' and after its decision there the Congress
VI me United States take up the various
phases OF the question at It's leisure" The people
" 'his country did not approve of attempts made
dtiVe them. They had never been driven
~, 49,; ana 'hey never would De driven in the formu-
,n ''on OF their domestic foreign policy. He de-
Jared that the purpose Of adopting any Of the
1hoing resolutions an insnuation against
'"e good faith and honesty Of the American people