New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13

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sir. Daniel asked Mr.. Foraker IL he did not con-
sder that the President had committed an act OF
war in preventing the troops Of Colombia
Friendly power, from landing on the isthrnus TO
attack the troors OF rebelious State MI For
sker replied that the President had not given any
such order and he commended that the President
had dene only that which had been done by former
administrations protect transit across the 18TH
mus. He said marines had frequently been landed
Tor that purpose and for the purpose Of preventing
War between ~hon?' asked Mr.. Daniel. TO
which Mr Foraker responded: WAR the part
of anybody who wants TO fight"
no ORDERS TO PREVENT WAR.
Mr. Daniel said that he considered the issue at
stake to be whether the United States had right
interfere in civil strife between the forces OF
Colombia and those OF OF its States.
bIr. Foraker commended for the right OF the
United States 10 prevent any conflict which would
interfere with free and uninterrupted transit across
the isthmus and ne declared again that American
marines had frequently been used for that pur-
pose. He also asserted that in the recent emer-
gency the United States had not attacked any one.
lie further contended that this the duty of
the United States under the treaty Of is4s. and
that this country could not do less.
Were orders given to prevent war between the
Republic OF Colombia and the !nsurgents?' Mr.
Carmack asked.
Not at ALL" responded Mr. Foraker. THE order
was to keep the transit free. Colombia could have
Handed her troops elsewhere IN Panama IL she had
been disposed"
Mr. Hale suggested that the Presidents orders
contemplated as much restraint upon the troops
of Panama as upon those OF Colombia
Mr. Bacon then expressed willingness TO allow
che question to go over until tomorrow. ana MI.
Lodge said he willing TO allow thai course
but that tomorrow he would renew his motion 10
ley the table. He SAID he oio hot oesH' "
suppress debate.
Mr. csiIberson read from the Presidents direc-
lions TO prevent the landing of Colombian troops
within fifty miles Of the line Of transit across the
tsthmus.
MI Foraker said that was true ana that fifty
,,sa. wa. onlv a days time from the hne OF
transit and q days time from CONNECT ana
hioodshed ,..
Mr Daniel asked ~ Colombia was not obligated
IN nrotect transit But Colombia was not protect
.pg the transit" said Mr.. Foraker she was ooii'
sng to the isthnus TO make war
Mr. Foraker declared that IT was resolutions such
ss had been offered to-day that createc a sent-
rnent for bloodshed
lie said that since 1915 this government had con-
st,ea Fundamentally TO protect the transit across
the ,sthrnus He challenged the Democrats TO
point out what particular the administrator hao
created wrong under the treaty OF 1870 In re-
rponse TO Mr. Morgan Mr.. Foraker said ne hopeo
80 tho,,sht some Democratic members Of the Sen
ale would vote for the Hay-Bunau-varilia treaty.
whereupon AIR. Morgan inquired why Senator or
sier insisted on making & party matter OF IT,
sPooNER SEES TROUBLE IN RESOLUTION.
Mr. Foraker: at want ask what has been the
origin OF this resolution Has it been CONSIDERED
bv the Democratic caucus. and has II the approVal
Of the caucus?"
sfr BACON RESPONDED that while the question was
not a proper one he had objection to answer
ing Il The resolution originated with himself
alone and no one had placed eyes upon it prior to
,ts introduction except himself and his stenog-
rspher
Mr. Foraker said he had supposed that to be SO,
but the suggestion that ii was a party resolution
had come from the other side ri the chamber, ana
had led him ask the question. A spirited and
somewhat personal colloquy between Mr.. Bacon
and Mr.. Foraker the formers insistence that
the latter Notwithstanding the formers statement.
persisrently referred to the resolution as party
resolution, was ended by Mr.. Daniel and Mr. Lodge
speaking in ooncilistory manner. and discussion
again became calm, temperate and almost prosaic-
Mr. Daniel signifed his willingness to accept MI
Forakers challenge to point out wherein the al
rnnistration ha~ overstepped its authority on the
isthrnus under the treaty OF 1896 He said the pol
fey OF this government had been contrary to his
toical precedents OF the United States; that this
country had never interfered with any forces IL
friendly power was defending itself against armed
insurgents Mr.. Daniel read from Secretary Seward
on the treaty Of 1876 that neither the spirit nor the
stipulation Of the article requiring tho United
States maintain neutrality warrants interference
except against q foreign power. He said Secretary
Fish had sustained the opinion Of Secretary
Seward.
Mr.. Lodge cited preeedents to show that IN 1900.
1eT and 1902 the United States had followed III.
at present and that troops had
been sent to Panama to prevent attacks on either
side and maintain free transit and protect
American interests.
Mr. Daniel, continuing, read opinion. from
erl Secretaries of State that it is this duty Of the
Colombian government 10 protect the isthmian
railroad from the attack OF rebels and that the
United States guarantees the sovereignty over the
isthmus and he asked:
How is 1t that we hear from LOOMS and Bun5u-
NaIEla and Senatorial expounders only the one
side OF this question? The United States guar
entees sovereignty as well as free transit?'
Mr. Daniel declared that at the beginning Of last
November this government was at perfect peace
with Colombia, and that then armed troops were
into that governments territory to prevent it
exercising the highest privileges Of sovereignty.
III" he exclaimed. Bryan and Cleveland. and al
their predecessors. including George Washington
and Andrew jackson. were TO propose such a thing
that I would sustain II, and it ought not to
be sustained by any one in any body"
Mr. Spooner said he did not doubt the patriotism
OF Mr.. Bacon or OF other Senators, but he
sidered the Bacon resolution pregnant OF posi-
biIities OF danger and in wise calculated to do
good. The resolution. in effect. charged that the
United States had committed of against
Colombia, but Colombia herself did not say so,
and that republic still maintained its diplomats
relations with this country. Yet the independence
OF Panama had been fully recognized. not only by
the United States but by other countries as well.
Ths resolution could not overturn the gov
erunent but Il would encourage a hope in CO.
limba that ultimately must be disappointed. He
expressed surprise that Senators should predict
war at a time critical Such utterances were
dangerous. and IL there rot war between
the United States and Colombia. # would not be
the fault OF some gentlemen here at home" He
he Of he Init