The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-22

SI i NdS the purpose O1 III IcCOlI-i
structed Democracy to defeat the
treaty."
Mr.. German replied that it was his
practice to treat questions of inter-
national scope as a party man, and
he believed that by the union of all
the forces inclined to protect the best
interests of the country its honor
hal the canal must be built, but I'M
the light of all the facts at present.
known, it was even more Important
hal the integrity of the Americana
people should be preserved.
won't the Senator go a step far
ther,' asked Mr.. Aldrich, land state
whether it is the purpose to reject the
treaty."
NO, Mr.. President" responded Mr..
German.
Mr.. A1drich, L understand thatl
what he says is tantamount to that
but I would be glad to have him put
it in words"
Mr.. German, II say to the Senatorl
from Rhode Island that if the easel
stands as it is now, with only the in-l
formation that the administration hasl
furnished us to this hour, then wei
consider it a most objectionable trans-I
action. And let me say to the Sena-
tor, when you talk about responsible
ity we car take the responsibility, and
say to the administration without re
gard to party, Congress has directed
you to do one of two things-tO con-
struct the canal and do it without de-
lay; when you cannot get it at PAM
anna, go to Nicaragua, and construct
it there. and do il at NICE"
Referring to his estimate of the
Presidential office, Mr.. German said.
Il do not desire to do the r-resruenIl
of the United States any injustice. II
L--N- IT, - 7 H. III.
ever occupies it ought to have fair
consideration. But the executive must
have q respect for Congress, and a
special consideration for the SenateI
of the United States when it comes to
the consideration Of treaties, for he
cannot make one without its consent
When the attempt to deprive us of all
the facts is made. I resent IL"
Coming again to the direct cOnSid
Grafton of Mr.. Aldrich's inquiry, he
said: open your books and give US
the information. If you fail to do i
in this case, if he will give us no
further information than he has pre-
scented. speaking for myself, L AN
not sustain him. Of course there is
courage enough and patriotism
enough on this side of the chamber
to stay him, or any impetuous officer,
who attempts an imprudent act that
may affect the entire country.
VIVA [ want and what 1 believe
the people want, is that there shall
be nothing that will disturb the bus
mess interests of this country: moth
ing that will put n jeopardy, because
Of the fear of some extreme action
on the part of the executive, the thrift
and enterprise that we have so long
enjoyed. Every thoughtful man rec
organizes the fact thai we have for
our yearS and more passed through
an era of unexampled prosperity, of
, expansion, Of reckless expenditures,
of imprudent investments, and now
the balance Of the world is taking ac-
ton, jealous of u prosperity and is
putting obstacles in our way, and will
continue to put in u way obstruc-
ions that will impair, and have i'm
paired. and are now seriously affect
ing every business interest"
Mr.. German intimated, in ~conclus-
ion, that the situation or the iSthmus
had been invited for political
and on this point said: "a war party.
it may be said, is in his country,
never defeated. Can it be in the mind
of any man that a desperate political
chance, growing out of the depressed
conditions, make it necessary for po-
litical success that the flag and the
armies of the country may be exhib-
tied in some foreign land to strength
en- the party and ecure party power?
If such a thought has entered the
mind of any man, here is the body to
stay it. Who can be seriously trOu-
bled if the Senate in this case, as in
all others, will stand for the safety of
the mechanic and the wage Garner,
business interests, eac and pros
perity? The fathers created this
body, so that it can prevent impru-
dent action. 1t has but seldom per-
mitted the excitement of the hour,
the desires of ambitious men to put
in jeopardy the honor Of the govern
ment, DR. its commercial prosperity"
Mr.. Foraker in reply, arraigned
Mr.. Hoar's position saying he knew
there would be trouble when the
Democrats agreed to vote as a unit
on every matter except when thai
vote interferred with individual con
science.
"Something the Republicans do no
have" said Mr.. TilIman.
Continuing. Mr.. Foraker said tina
he did not know who would be thf
Democratic exception, but suspected
since Mr.. Tillman yesterday display.
ed his rare knowledge Of all matter!
s~criptural hat he would be the one
Mr.. Foraker said he had felt no grea'
surprise when the attack upon the
President had been made on the Dem,
ocratic side Of the chamber, but tina
he had been shocked when the Sena'
tor from Massachusetts made tht
character Of speech he did. Mr.
Foraker expressed the opinion tn
speech should have been made in exc.
cutive session.
Mr.. Tillman gained the floor to ash
Senator Foraker if he had any knowI
edge of the mobilizing of five thous
n soldiers TO march upon BOYCOTT
and whether information Of this char
acter did not come from the White
House.
MI. Foraker said that nothing HAD
been given to him on that subject anC
advised Mr.. Tillman, If he wanted IN,
information from the White House. t.
apply there himself.
Mr.. Morgan inquired if Mr.. Forake,
held hat the Colombian Congress!
was eve in any way committed to tn,
treaty.
They simply rejected it," replied