New-York tribune., 1903-01-27
THE CANAL TREATY UP.
FAVORED BY SEN4TORS.
Mr.. Morgan, Hosceuer, Questions
Or. Herran'x Credentials
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1Buy.rl

Washington. Jan. 26-The unanin1ity with
which Senators Of both parties approve the
terms of the Colombian treaty proved to be the
most remarkable feature of the two hour
executive session OF the Senate to-day, in which
the convention was extensively discussed The
executive session was Unexpectedly precipi-
tated by Senator Morgan. who offered resolu-
ton questioning the credentials OF DIR. Herran.
charge d'affaires Of Colombia. Mr.. Morgan Of
fered his resolution in open session, but Sen
stor Aldrich Immediately called attention TO
the fact that II concerned executive business
and the doors were promptly closed. The read
ing Of the resolution was then continued. It
is follows:
That the President is requested, if it is not in
senate as to the alleged full powers of Senior
Herran who signed the treaty with Colomola that 51
sd af e sen to to the Senate COPY Of the powers
of said negotiator.
Mr. Morgan spoke at some length in support
Of his resolution and further questioned the con-
stitutionality from the Colombian point Of view,
Of the proposed lease, with the privilege of re-
newaL
No sooner had Mr. Morgan finished speaking
than Senator Foraker rose and in his usual
vehement style characterized the proposed reso-
luton as insult to the President and Secre-
+ary Hay who, it was implied thereby. had been
out having ascertained the authenticity Of the
Colombian representatives credentials 1t was,
according to Mr.. Foraker, q grave affront TO Dr.
Herran. who had displayed marked ability and
courtesy throughout the negotiations.
Senator Morgan contended that there had
been no election in Colombia since 1898 and
for that reason he seriously questioned the
legitimacy Of the Narroquin administration. lie
alleged that President Marroquin occupied the
position Of a military dictator rather than OF
g legally elected President.
Senator Hanna vigorously opposed Mr. Nor
rar's proposition which he attributed TO q desire
70 obstruct the construction Of canal by the
Panama route. Not only was Marroquin Presl-
dent by right Of succession, but, he said, even
after the treaty was ratified by the Senate, II
must be ratified by the Colombian Congress-
which would virtually insure its legality, re-
gardless Of the position of President Marroquln-
This position was practically sustained by
Senator Bacon, the second ranking Democrat
on the Foreign Relations Committee. he spoke
al some length in approval of the general terms
Of the treaty and the care with which II hao
been drawn.
The resolution Of Senator Morgan was referred
+o The Foreign Relations Committee. and il Is
freely predicted that it will not again appesT a
the Senate .;+.a
over the use Of the wcrd annex" IS used II the
BILE wherein il is said: - copy OF wren
1the act Of June 2S, 1902, is hereunto annexed
Senator Morgan said the wr7d implied that lhe
act thus became an integral part OF the treaty,
and q general discussion OF the value CT the
word annex" followed. The objection was SUP
seouently characterized by leading Senators as
mere Quibbling-
The friends of an isthmian canal expressed
themselves after the executive session. as
pleased and surprised not only at the fnarkeo
ability which characterizes the entire conNeh-
fion but al the universal extent 10 which lts
merit is recognized in the Senate, ara they freely
predict prompt ratification