New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

treaty" He added that he had not been able
to gather the exact intent from Mr.. Germans
remarks.
The Maryland Senator retorted that he had
seldom been able to make Mr.. Aldrich under
stand But" he added, Il will state the matter
SO plainIy that even the Senator from Rhode
/ Island win comprehend" He said that it was
not his practice TO treat questions OF interna-
! tional scope as q party man. and he believed
that by the union OF all the forces inclined to
protect the best interests of the country Its
honor could be saved. He agreed. he said that
! the canal must be built. but In the light OF all
tht facts at present known it was even more
important that the integrity Of the American
people should be preserved.
Wont the Senator go step further" asked
MI Aldrich. land state whether 1t is the purpose
20 reject the treaty?'
WILL VOTE AGAINST TREATY.
IT say to the Senator from Rhode Island" Mr..
German replied that if the case stands as IT is
now. with only the Information the administra-
ton has furnished US to this hour. then con-
slider ii a most Objectionable transaction. And
let say to the Senator when you talk about
responsibility we can take the responsibility
and say to the administration. without regard to
party: Congress has directed you to do of
two things-to construct the canal and do it
without delay Whe0 you cannot get It at Pan
anna 20 to Nicara qua and construct II there, and
do It at once Yet Mr. Loornis in his speech has
the audacity to say the reason why they did not
go 10 Nicaragua and attemptedIno negotiations
with Costa Rica Nicaragua. as provided by
the Spooner act. was because eminent engineers
have said Nicaragua was not the proper route
for the construction of the canal. That state
ment I challenge II cannot be verified But
one member OF the commission expressed a
doubt as TO the feasibility of the Nicaragua
route"
He said that last night he had consulted one
Of the chief engineers and had asked him If
any such statement had been made by an en-
gineer Of Importance. His answer, Mr. German
continued was that Panama was the best
route but as 10 the feasibility of the Nicaragua
route questioned it except this volunteer
from the State Department who, in violation of
all rules that ought to govern the two branches
OF the government proclaimed it at a banquet
board in New-York"
81 do not desire to do the President of the
United States any Injustice" Mr.. German con-
tinued. 81 respect the office / believe that
whoever occupies it ought to have fair cOnsidera-
ton. But the Executive must have a respect for
Congress 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 consent. When the attempt to de-
prive US Of all the facts is made l resent it,
And ii Is not the first instance OF such action
ard of debating to Congress. resent it, and
have resented it at the cost of estranging some
OF my political associates in the past when we
had Democratic President in the United States
accord President Roosevelt the same treat
ment."
Coming again to direct consideration of Mr.
Aldrlch's inquiry, he said open your books
and give us the information If YOU fail to do il
IN this case: If the President will give US no fur
ther information than he has presented speak
ing LOT nlySelI, i cannot sustain him. OF course,
there is courage enough and patriotism enough
On this side of the chamber to stay him or any
lnpetuous officer who attempts imprudent
act that may affect the entire country
What 1 want. and what ! believe the people
want is that there shall be nothing that will
disturb the business interests of this country:
nothing that will put in Jeopardy. because of
the fear OF some extreme action on the part of
the Executive the thrift and enterprise that We
nave SO long enjoyed. Every thoughtful man
recognizes the fact that we have for four wears
or more passed through an era Of unexa IMPLIED
prosperity: OF expansion. Of reckless expendi-
lures Of fmprudent investments and now the
balance Of the world is taking action, Jealous
OF our prosperity, and is putting obstacles in our
way, and will continue to put in our wav OBJ
structlons that viii impair. and have impaired
and are now seriously affecting. every business
interest,"
CHARGES 1T TO WAR PARTY"
Mr. German intimated. in conclusion. that the
situation on the isthmus had been invited for
political purposes. and this point said: "A
war party, it may be said. is in this country
never defeated. Can it be in the mind Of any
man that desperate political chance. growing
out OF the depressed conditions. makes it neces-
sary for political success that the flag and the
armies or the country may be exhibited in some
foreign land TO strengthen the party and secure
party power! II such thought has entered the
mind OF any man. here is the body to stay it.
Who can be seriously troubled if the SENATE in
this case as in all others, will stand for the
safety or the mechanic and the wage Garner
business interests peace and prosperity? The
fathers created this body so thai it can prevent
inprudent action 1t has but seldom permitted
the excitement Of the hour, the desires of am
Dltlous men, to put In Jeopardy the honor of the
government or its commercial prosperity"