The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-20
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eminent for the territory OF Hawaii was
under consideration most Of the afternoon
Mr.. Cullom, in charge Of the measure, ex-
planning in detail It's provisions.
On converting the senate passed a bill
for the relief Of claimants having cases
pending against the United States in the
circuit and district courts affected by an
act Of 1888.
Mr.. Hale ocered a resolution, which,
after a long debate, was adopted, calling
upon the Commissioners of the District OF
Columbia for information as to why the
law Of congress relating to telephone
charges had not been enforced and prac
ticaIly was imperative Messrs. Galinger.
Foraker and Platt Comm called attention
TO the fact that the telephone charges
fixed by congress had been decided 10y
judge Of the supreme court OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia TO amount 70 a practical
confscation OF telephone property and in
violation OF the constitutional provision
against taking property with due process
Of law. Each rather deprecated congress
questioning court decisions, whether salts
sisted that the rights OF the telephone
monopoly in the premises should be passsd
upon by the United States supreme court.
Mr.. Tillman at this point, having in
mind the extension OF the constitution
over the insular possessions of the United
States, precipitated a legal debate by in
Quring how the constitution extended
over the District of Columbia, If, as has
been maintained, congress had plenary
power in the District
Mr.. Foraker replied that the constitu-
ton extended over the District when it
was part of Virginia and Maryland and
was never withdrawn. He maintained
that congress had ample authority, in his
judgment, to extend the constitution over
such territory as the United States might
acquire, or withhold it at will Once ex-
tended over territory. congress was bound
by its limitations.
Mr.. Chiffon CTexas) inquired if the pro-
visions Of the constitution, once extended
over a territory by congress, could be
Withdrawn by congress.
Mr.. Foraker replied that that question
had never arisen and probably never
would arise. He was inclined TO think
there might be difficulty in withdrawing
the constitution once extenCed over a ter
ritory.
The discussion of the constitutional /
questions involved took a wide range Mr..
Lindsay CKy.) was inclined to the opin- .
ion, ne said. that the constitution could
be extended or withheld from acquired /
territory.
Mr.. West Mo- inquired whether Chief 1
Justice Marshall had not decided that /
wherever the autority and Jurisdiction OF /
the United States extended the consutu-
ton also extended.
Mr.. Lindsay did not think that the en-
tire constitutional Interpretation Of all the
future ought to be based on Chief Jus
tice Marshslrs decision in that case.
In response TO Mr.. Hoar Mr.. Lindsay
said that the application OF the consti-
tuition hal been expanded Mr.. Jefferson,
he said, did not believe a state could De
created out OF territory not included with
in the original limits OF the United States
but, nevertheless. we had advanced far
beyond that point
The bill providing for a government OF
Hawaii was then taken Up. Mr. Cullom
QH), in charge Of the measure. explained
its provisions section by section. elaborat-
ing the necessarily condensed language Of
the bill
Mr. Tillman was disposed 20 criticise
the bill. as indicated by his Interruptions
o. Mr.. CUIIon. because property and e5u-
sational qualifications for voters and Of
iceholders were required, tnasmuch as o.
.ecttons were raised in this country u
states, demanding SINH ar quail
1cations OF their voters.
Mr.. Cullom said the matter had been
considered most carefully BY the foreign
relations committee, and as q means Of
protecting the interests ot the island ard
hair citizens from disorder and cenfosIon
he restricted suffrage Qualification had
'een adopted. No discrimination vas
shown against any race or class u pe0-
DE Il Hawaii. Under the bil al were
reated with absolute equality. Mr.. Cal-
ON exP. aimed. as 2 particular reason for
aa-ly acton upon the pending bin that
he bubonic plague had crea-e5 = serious
irusrion II Honolulu. Thirty acres %
he city were burned BY the authorities
\ order 10 prevent The sprea dot ths
hague. Eight thousands persanz-ao11e-
ess and nearly nakeE-were IN quarantine
nd were icing supported az the other
irizens o. Honolulu The Hawaiian peo-
Sc Rad made q strong aEpsat f1r tie
q legislation that would give l
hem the authority q a permanent gov
-nmeat. and he hope5 TIE measure nisht
e given speedy but thorough e7nSldera-
ion
AZ tia conclusion q Mr- Cuu7n's sez.e-
rent sharp discussion srose ova- the
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