Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-12-21

some respect for congress and special
/ consideration for the senate, when il
comes to the consideration of treaties
for he cannot make one without its
consent His attempt to deprive us OF
ell the facts, as made, l resent"
Wants More Information.
Senator German said that he could
not sustain the president in this case,
il he refused to give further informa-
ton, and declared that there is cOur-
age enough and patriotism enough on
this side OF the chamber TO say to him
or any impetuOus officer who attempts
an imprudent act that may affect the
entire country" Continuing Senator
German said: What | want and
what 1 believe the people want is
that there shall be nothing that will
disturb the business interests of this
country; nothing that will be put in
1 jeopardy, because of fear of some ex-
-seme action on the part of the execu-
tive. the thrift and enterprise that we
have so long enjoyed. Every though
ful man recognizes the fact that we
have for four years and more passed
through an era of unexampled prosper
ity, of expansion, of reckless expendi-
lures, imprudent investments, and now
the balance of the world is taking ac-
ton, jealous of our prosperity, and is
putting Obstacles in our way, and will
continue TO put in our way obstruc-
tions that will impair, and have inn
paired, and are now seriously affecting
every business interest" Senator
German in conclusion declared that
the situation on the isthmus had been
invited for a political purpose. A war
party in this country, it may be said,
was never defeated" he said, and ask
ed il il is in the mind OF any man that
a desperate political chance, growing
out of the depressed conditions, makes
il necessary for political success that
the flag and armies of the country may
be exhibited in some foreign land. If
such a thought has entered the mind
of any man, here is the body to stay
II Who can be seriously troubled If
the senate in this case, as in all others,
will stand for the safety of the me-
chanic, wage Garner, business inter
ests, peace and prosperity? The
fathers created this body, so that il
can prevent imprudent action.
Ii has but seldom permitted the ex-
IRENE of the hour or desires of am
mitiOus men, to put in jeopardy the
honor of the government, or its COM
mercial prosperity"
Senator Foraker followed with an
arraignment of Senator Hoar's posi-
ton. He was not surprised when the
attack on the president was made on
the democratic side but that he had
been shocked when the senator from
Massachusetts made the speech he did
and thought that the country would be
equally surprised. He could think of
no action on the part of the president
calling for such remarks as those
made by the senator from Massachu-
sets. Senator Foraker had no doubt
that the president acted with the loft
lest motives and the highest ideas in
the Panama affair. Senator Hoar in
terrupted with an explanation that his
remarks did not bear the construction
placed upon them by Senator Foraker.
Senator Foraker resuming, denied that
ne misrepresented or perverted Sena-
tor Hoar's remarks. Senator Foraker
reviewed briefly the uprising in Pana-
ma, and stated that the conditions
there were common knowledge. He
declared no agent of the president was
sent to Panama, and insisted that Pan
anna had a right 10 rebel if she saw fit.
Il Senators Hoar and Foraker ex-
changed some sharp words concern
ing the latter's Interpretation of Sena.
tor Hoar's propositions. Senator For.
al1er concluded by stating there was
no real ground for a criticism of the
course of the administration in the
/ Panama matter, not even that the
democrats might take advantage of
+, He deplored the discussion of the mat
ter in an open session of the senate
however.
Lewis and Clark Show.
Mitchell delivered a speech at the
close of the day in favor of an appro
. Il
tennial exposition at Portland, Ore
gon.
The senate committee on Indian
affairs favorably reported the bin to
establish an Indian agricultural school
near Wahpeton, North Dakota. The
bill carries an appropriation of 800,
900 for the erection of buildings and
the equipment of the school.
Pension Bill Passed.
The house passed without division
the pension appropriation bill, carry
ing S13S,150,10 While the bill was
under consideration there was a gen
eral discussion on Panama, rural free
delivery, the tariff and pensions
/ speeches being made by Messrs
Scott. republican Of Kansas; Miers
democrat of Indiana; Sims. democrat
of Tennessee and Burgess, democrat
Of Texas.