The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-07
THE TREATY OF
PEACE RATIFIED
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n securing the necessary vote 10 ensure
,.,,tecation. were doubtful of the result
when the secret session began while sen
a+ors German and Jones, the leafers Oh
the opposi.ion. considered their forces in
tact Half an hour afterwards 1t was
whispered about that senator McEnery
had been won over on condition that MS
desiaratoiy resolution should DC adopted
erbseouent % The ratification resolution
when this news was confirmed II was
known that ratification was assured Tor
senator AlcIaurin had already announced
his intention to vote for the treaty IN
view of the condition Of affairs al Ma
Mia.
senator Jones. OF Nevada, went over
at the last moment, making the vote one
more than was necessary.
There was no applause when the result
was announced, but many Senators
heaved a sigh of relief and rushed from
the chamber to give the news 10 the
waiting world
In advance Of the voting, speeches were
made by Senator'S Ross, Money and FAR
banks. Senator Stewart, who had just
arrived from his successful campaign In
Nevada for recollection, announced IN
formally during this period of the ses-
sion that I'm his entire trip across the
continent he had not encountered one
man who was opposed TO the ratification
OF the treaty.
Senator Ross read a brief speech an
nouucng his intention 10 support the
treaty as in the interest Of peace.
A LAST PLEA
Senator Money reiterated his opposition
90 the trey and made a last plea for
the modification of the agreement. lie
asserted that II the friends OF the treaty
had agreed TO a modifying resolution the
vote could have been reached much
sooner. and that as IL would have carried
assurance OF pacific intentions on the
part of this government 1t would nave
prevented the hostile conflict at Manila
senator Teller here Interrupted the Mis-
slssippi senator and there was quite
lively exchange Of words. Mr.. Teller an
nounced his belief that the opposition 10
the treaty were responsible for the Ma
Mia battle and Mr. Money declared this
view to be absurd.
Mr.. Fairbanks spoke at some length,
his speech being the first he had made
since the debate began. lie made AN
appeal FOR unanimiiy Of action In order
that the country might present n har-
monious front 10 the outside world In
dealing with so important question
lie referred 10 the opening Of hostiiities
M Manila and expressed the view that
the ratification Of the treaty would do
much TO prevent further bloodshed and
restore quiet
Promptly M . o'clock the Vice-Presi-
frt r. Money Nlnn
then speaking. 20 announce that the
hour had arrived for vote. But one
amendment was offered that prepared
By senator Vest placing the Philippines
on the same footing with Cuba in the
treaty. In the temporary absence Of Mr.
Vest It was presented by Mr.. German.
THE VOTE BEGUN.
The voting on this amendment pro-
ceeded quietly and as all the senators
were present. II was soon disposed OF.
The votes of senators were closely scan
ned for pointers on the approaching
vote on the treaty itself The only vote
considered as az all significant OF a
change favorable 10 the treaty was that
OF Mr.. McEnery who voted against the
amendment. Senator'S Jones. of Neveda:
McLaurin and Kenney voted for II. The
vote was Immediately announced and
pages were sent scurrying through the
corridors 20 announce TO the few senator's
who were not I'm their seats that the
eliminating event had arrived.
The call proceeded quietly until the
name Of Senator McIaurin was an
nounced. He created the first stir by a
speech in explanation OF his vote for the
treaty. This was the initial break In
the ranks OF the opposition.
MIR. MLAURIN'S POSITION.
Mr.. McLaurln made a brief statement
In explanation OF his change Of position,
giving the opening Of hostilities Ia Ma
Mia as the reason for II. II am. as |
have been from the INST" he said. 'ir-
revocably opposed 10 the expansion or
our territory and should have voted
against ratification but for the news that
has come 70 US over the cable In the
nest two days" He then went on 10
sav that the attack upon our troops had
brought about a new condition OF affairs
and that he should vote for the treaty.
This announced a hub-bub OF exclama-
tions for while some senator's were In
sorn, sd that he had decided upon change
there were many who we're not In pos
session OF the information. The an
brought some Of the opposi-
don senators 70 his side with remon-
strancss, but he replied to them that ne