The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-05-29
ALLIANCE
With England il Charged by
Senator Wellington.

WASHINGTON, May 2S-In the
course of a speech In favor of the ad-
option OF a resolution expressing the
sympathy of the senate for the Beers
today, Mr. wellington 70 Marylai Il,
referred to a secret understanding eS-
listing between the United States ard
Great Britain. when Mr.. Lodge OF
Massachusetts, demanded proof, MI.
Wellington said that under the circum-
stances it was difficult to present
tangible proof but he believed the
proof could be found in the secret
archieves Of the state department.
England had determined TO goir
possession of the rich gold mines ot
the Transvaal," said Mr. wellington
land the conspiracy organized by Cecil
Rhodes and Joseph Chamberlain soon
developed into one Of the aN fullest
tragedies Of modern times.'
He declared that the United states
government need have no fear Of act
ing in the matter, as Great Britain
would not go to war with the United
States and the United states govern
ment should give the Boer ENJOYS the
same ewlcome as had boon extend a
to them by the people of the couatvy
But this reception was being Withheld
by the government because of an un-
derstanding between this So,rrnmNDt
and Great Britain.
Mr. Lodge-"What proof has the
senator of a secret understanding be-
tween this country and Great Brit
ain?"
Mr.. Wellington replied that he would
reach that point later but soon closed
his speech without reference to the
matter.
Mr.. Lodge said that he had listened
in vain for any proof of an under
standing, secret or otherwise. between
this country and Great Britain.
Mr.. Wellington replied that natur-
ally there could be no tangible proof
of such an understanding until the
secret archieves of the state depart
ment were opened, but he believed
such an understanding existed
"Then it comes back simply to this"
said Mr.. Lodge, the senator believes
a secret understanding exists The
fact Is there is no such understanding
Under our system of government l.
could not exist. The secretary of
state, an honorable and patriotic man
has denied that secret understand
ing or any understanding exists I be-
lieve him and the American people do
and will believe him
The Boer resolution then went over.
The senate then resumed consider
alton of the sundry civil appropriation
bill.
Mr.. Mallory of Florida, at the re-
quest of Mr.. Pettigrew, announced the
political affiliations or some of the
members of the commission. When
he reached the name of Mr.. Kyle, Of
South Dakota. he remarked: THE sen
ator from South Dakota can no doubt
tell the politics of his colleague"
Il do not know his politics." laugh
ingly commented Mr. Pettigrew.
THE junh)r senator from South Da-
kota" retOrted Mr.. Kyle, warmly as
able to take care Of his own politics
and he is satisfied the people of South
Dakota will take care of the politics
of the senator at the coming election
Under the paragraph territory of
Hawaii" an amendment was inserted
providing for a private secretary to
the governor at a salary of 81 900. The
bill was then laid aside for the day.
After a brief executive session, the
senate at 5:S5 p. m. adjourned.
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