The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-08


In his peroration yesterday afternoon at
the close OF his two days speech advo-
eating his resolution providing for the
ahrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
In order 10 PAX the way for the passage
of the Nicaragua Canal bill Mr.. Morgan
gave notice that he would make no fur
ther speeches on this subject. He was
almost pathetic in reciting the reasons
which impeiled him to keep the ques-
tion constantly before the Senate and said
that he did not now hope to live to see
the canal in operation.
His chief motive for urging the subject
upon Congress in season and out is, he
said, In addition to his desire to bring Il
great and lasting good to the United
States. the fact that it would directly
benefit the South. whose industries and
prosperity have not yet recovered from
tbs effects of the civil war that covered
that unhappy section OF the country with
ashes.
Mr. Morgan was somewhat affected in
delivering his valedictory and his col
leagues on both sides of the chamber were
forced to admire the unwavering devotion
which he has shown to the cause in which
he is so deeply interested.
by Mr. Lodge. who moved that the Sen
ate go into executive session.
Mr. Morgan said. in resuming his ar
gument that the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
was never in actual effect and that Great
Britain had never dared to get behind it
for protection. He Their drew a parallel
between the right of the President to
make treaty with Costa Rica and Mic
aragua and his right to act as lac has
done in China
What right has the President to en-
ter into a treaty with other Powers?'
said Mr.. Morgan, 'to take the lives of
many men without coming to the Senate
for ratification? IL he could do this he
ran make treaty with these two little
Republics. II he cannot do it he should
be impeached. There is no argument
further than this.
The President has already made con-
tracts with Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
VIII this body vote to break his solemn
word? The vote on the resolution will
show the attitude of this body toward
the canal 1t will show whether we will
crinGe to Great Britain or demand our
rights as q sovereign nation"
II am glad to see that the chair has to-
day been occupied by a man who knows
the truth of my statements (Mr. Money,
said Mr.. Morgan. He has voted for such
a resolution as 1 offer, and he will do so
again
Mr.. Roosevelt, who was then in the
chair, called MIR. Burrows and questioned
him as to Mr.. Morgan's meaning. He
seemed to he dissatisfied with the reply
and listened to the speaker attcntively.
II am making my last appeal for the
canal" continued Mr. Morgan. " l have
worked for it for years and have been un-
able TO get the assistance of Congress
Mr. Morgan predicted such a strife be-
tween the East and the West as had
taken place between the North and the
South. He showed the danger of the
United States in case of war with any
foreign Power when without the canal
vessels Of the navy would have to be sent
around Cape Horn to reach the Pacific.
-s7The secret rubbershod lobbyist is in
the corridors of this building" said he.
THE railroads have put up money. Com
bfIiations in politics and capital have been
set on foot. These. are all fighting the
canal and causing good men to vote
against It, want n yea and nay vote
10 see who the friends of the canal are
and who are against it
When Mr.. Morgan concluded. Mr.. Lodge
moved that the Senate proceed to the con-
s.ideration Of executive business
Mr. Roosevelt seemed worried He look
ed from Mr.. Morgan to Mr.. Lodge and
finally said. What disposition does the
Senator from Alabama want made OF the
notion"
..Nhy. motion for an executive ses-
sion takes precedence over anything else"
said Mr.. Morgan. Il will have to wait
for a vote.
when the doors were opened at 1:i5
Mr.. Allison offered a resolution provid-
ing that the Senate proceed to the cleo
tioa of a President Pre- te-apore. This
was adpl
Mr Allison then offered 4 resolution aP-
9o,p4irg Senator Frye as F-17s1ent pro
ss5npore. This was uiisr-.-ss''isiy adopted
Another resolution by Senator Allison,
Informing the President of the election Of
Nc FRYE ~ss adopted.
AleEsfa. Allison and Morgan then es-
corted Ar. FRYE 20 the chair Before
takiag tie seat. Mr.. Frye spoke as fol-
loxs>
Senator's. my cup Is full and running
over Flse expressions II your confidence
wh-h Aase received in the last few
days bare made me supremely happy. |
am overwhelmed by them l have moth
ing more to say"
The Senate thea, on motion of Mr. Al
lison, at l:5e. adjourned until today at
noon
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
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