The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
The Executives Agent.

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10 MIR. Hoar's speech, and corip1i11ented
That senator highly on his attitude and
alluded to the Democratic attitude on
tho canal question:. On the 10 ter point
he said Democratic senators are gen.
orally as favorable to tho constructed OF
The canal as are Republicans Mr.. Gor-.
man said the facts were all that were
desired, and no proceeded to refer 70
tho OK tension Of the executive Influence,
saying that this Influence had been ex-
ended from tirnc to tim. until the
y Eenntc had become practically, tho agent
otsthc executive i, # s
The affair In Panama, he declared, was
4 ''tho most fragrant act Of trnnsgression
that has even taken place In the history
pr the country, and It should be resisted
a without regard to party" slE
Mr.. German criticised Mr.. LOOMS for
\ his discussion Of the Panama situation
!. nt a New York banquet before the In
junction OF secrecy had been removed by
tho Senate.
Amounts to Usurpation.
Mr.. German said Mr.. LOOMS had dis
cusscd the Panama situation at a ban
Z .ouet. Mt which, perhaps, many we're e x
ed by wine. and had "gfven inforn1n-
ton which the Senate had not had from
tho administration Or from any source
lie did not Mr. German continued. tell
the country all the facts, but be made tho
I broad ssertion that tho President was q
K bold and great man, who had had tho
courage and the patriotism to laid ma
,incs and seize part OF the territory
Of the republic of Colombia. which We
were under contract to guarantee to that
country. This is" he said, s"in the light
\. cf the facts before us, nothing less than
ausurpation."
Mr.. German then discussed the Prcsl-
dent as q Second Napoleon which title
had, he said, been assigned to him BY
y some one. second Napoleon, Indeed"
he exclaimed. ''EIas 1t come to this that
the United States must have a Napoleon
TO shape Its dcstinies and to dlstort tho
presidential office from Its pro1er func-
TONS"
\ Here Mr. Aldrlch Interrupted Mr. Cor
man with question as to whether II was
Tho purpose OF the reconstructed DEM
& ocracy to defeat the treaty"
Mr.. German replied that It was not his
practice to treat questions OF interna-
t;onal scope as n party man. ard he be-
l,eved that by the union Of all the forces
inclined 81 to protect the best interests
81 tie country its honor could be saved.
!! lie &arreed. he said that the canal must
be built, but in the light OF all7the facts
Ill present known II was even more Inn
rortant that the integrity OF the Ameri-.
4 can people Srhould b, preserved.
won't the senator 80 n step farther,
asked Mr.. AldrIch. land state whether
4, is the purpose to reject the treaty."
mo. Mr.. President" responded Mr..
German.
MI. AldrIch: 1T understand that what
4 lie says Is tantamount to that, but +
would be glad to have him put It In
4 words 81
An Objectionable Transaction.
Mr.. German: II say to the senator
from Rhode island that II the case stands
~ DC # Is now, With only, Tie Information,
4 the administration has furnished US TO
this hour. then we consider ! most
Objectionable. transaction. And. let me
say to the senator. when you talk about
responsibility, we can take the respon-
stbility, and say to the administration,
without regard to party, Congress has
directed you to do one Of two things-to
I'll construct the canal and do 1t without
I delay; when you cannot get 1t at Fan.
ana. so to Nicaragua, and construct It
!, th.are. and do 1t ut once,
Referring to his estimate OF the presl-
Dental office, Mr. German said 81 do not
desire to do the President Of the United
States any injustice. I respect tina office
/ believe that whoever occupies 1t ought
TO have fair consideration. But the ex-
n 5ccutive must have q respect for Con-
gress, and special consideration for the
Senate OF the United States when It
comes TO the consideration OF treaties,
for he cannot make one without Its con-
sent. When the attempt to deprive us
OF all the facts Is made resent t.
Will Protect the Country.
Coming again to the direct considera-
3 lion of Mr.. Aldrlch's inquiry, he said:
"Open your books and give US the In
s formation, If you fail to do II in this
case: II no will give us no further In
formation than he has presented speak.
ling for myself. i cannot sustain him. or.
course, there Is courage enough and
patriotism enough on this side Of the
cha mbcr to stay him, or any impetuous
u Office, who attempts an mprudent act
that may affect the entire country.
Y 4-4&"What I want and what I believe the
poople want. Is that there shall be moth
Ing that will disturb the business inter-
tests of this country; nothing thattwll,
Nut In jeopardy, because OF the fear of.
me extreme action on tho part Of the,
.utlve, the thrift and enterprise that
ave so long enjoyed Every Thoughts
ian recognizes the fact that we
for four years and more passed
h an era Of unexampled prosperity.
bansion, OF reckless expenditures,
rudent Investments, and now the
OF the world Is taking action.
Of our prosperity, and is putting
5 In our way. and will continue
b our way distractions that Will
and haNe impaired, and are now
affecting every business inter-
The War Party.
brman ntimated In conclusion,
b situation on tho Isthnlus had
Invited for political purposes, and
Is point said. "a war party, 1t may
yhid. is In this country. never de-
led Can It be In the mind of any
imam that q desperate political chance,
growing out of the depressed conditions,
makes It necessary for political success
that the flags and armies of the coun-
TRY may be exhibited In some foreisn
land to strengthen the party and secure
party power? II such thought has en-