The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-01
THE SENATE.

Washington, June 30.-Hot words passed between MT. Bailey of Texas and Mir Beveridge of Indiana on the floor of the Senate today, and after adjournment were followed up by a physical assault by the Texas Senator. MT. Bailey criti- cised the State Department for its hand ling of the case of an American citizen Dr. Scott. and reflected on the compe- tency of Judge Penfield. Solicitor of the Department. MT Beveridge criticized the words of the Texas Senator as an "un- warranted attack This characteriza- tion Mir Bailey regarded as an insult and demanded that the Indiana Senator withdraw his words. MT. Beveridge de- clined to withdraw them unless Mir. Bal ley first withdrew his language in re- spect to Solicitor Penfield, although he disclaimed any intention of insulting MT. Bailey.
 The trouble grew out of resolution of fered by MT. Bailey calling for the pa- pers in d Mexican mining case in which. he maintained. pr. Scott had been un- fairly treated. not only by the Ameri- can courts, but also by the American ann bassador. MT. Clayton. and the officials of the State Department. Bailey de- clared Ambassador Clayton was either incompetent or dishonest and his remarks led to some tart rejoinders.
 Early in the session, Mir Elkins of West Virginia delivered an earnest speech in favor of the annexation of Cuba. maintaining that it would be to the best interests of both countries.
 MT. Elkins's remarks drew a sharp fire from Mir. Platt of Connecticut and Mir. Hanna of Ohio, who deprecated any an- nexation proposition at this time, and urged that the United States ought to be sensible of it's obligations to the civil lized world if not to Cuba. After live ly colloquy in which General Wood was criticized by inference, for using Cuban funds to advance the reciprocity propa- ganda. MT Elkinss resolution for annex ation was referred to the Cuban relations committee.
 Among the many bills passed was one giving Admiral Schley the pay and allow ance of Rear Admiral in the active list of the navy.
 In the Senate this morning Senator El- kins of West Virginia delivered a strong speech in favor of the annexation of Gu ba to the United States. He said 1t was his judgment that Cuba ought to be an- nexed to the United States and the soon CT the better for both countries.
 For nearly d century, he said, the an- nexatIon of Cuba to the United States had been tn e ambition of American statesmanship He pointed out that many distinguished American statesmen from Jefferson to Mckinley had favored annex ation and he thought the present was an opportune time to carry into effect the well defined wishes of a majority of the people of Cuba and the United States in regard to annexation. It is in the inter- est of both countries. The environment of Cuba with the trials and difficulties that beset her on the threshold of her na- tionaI life. stand in the way of her be- ing long an independent nation; while as a State in the American Union, her peo- ple would be prosperous and progressive, and enjoy the liberty and all the blessings that would flow from being part of the hest. greatest and freest government in the world.
 After annexation the products of Cuba would not come into hurtful compe- tition with those of the United States. Free trade amongst the States has never lowered the price of labor or worked in- jury to American interests. Wherever our flag floats. the price of labor advanced.
 .It is claimed that annexation would destroy the promising and growing beet sugar industry of the United States. Not so however The price of products among inc States of the Union always seeks an enlilibrium With proper protection in favor of the cane sugar of Cuba, which she will enjoy as d State and the beet su- gar of the United States, within fifteen
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