The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-14
PAY FROM PANAMA
Democratic and Republican
Senators Agree on Resolution.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 13.-Pana-
ma recognition was the principal subject
of contention in the senate today and, as
on yesterday the debate was spirited
Mr.. Carmack opened the proceedings
with set speech In pointed criticism Of
the presidents course and was followed
by Mr.. Spooner. the only other speaker
of the day, in defense of the presidents
action as law abiding and in defense OF
the president himself as a patriotic
brave and true man"
Mr.. Tillman frequently interrupted Mr.
Spooner, and there were sharp encounters
between them. When the senate adjourn
ed the Panama question was still before
the senate, and 1t was announced that
the discussion would be resumed tomor-
row after the disposition of the postoffice
department inquiry resolutions.
Before the Panama subject was taken
up there was short but lively discussion
between Messrs. Patterson and Scott on
the labor troubles in Colorado.
Mr. Hale offered the following resolu-
tfon as the result of the agreement be-
tween himself and Mr. Bacon looking to
a settlement of the Panama question:
Whereas, The state of Panama, for
merly part of the Republic of Colom-
bia, has seeded from that republic and
has set up a government. republican in
form. under the name of the Republic
of Panama, and whereas, the independ-
ence of said Republic of Panama has
been recognized by the United States and
by many other nations, and whereas
treaty is now pending before the senate
between the United States and the Re-
public of Panama, the ratification OF
which will insure the speedy building
of the interoceanic canal by the United
States across the territory of said Repub-
lie of Panama, therefore
Resolved. That in any claim which the
Republic of Colombia. in any form, may
inst tI,a eai1 r,f Do,
ma for indemnification for loss of terri
tory or increased burden of debt of the
Republic of Colombia, the president Is
requested to tender his best offices toward
the peaceful adjustment of all controver-
sizes which have arisen, or may arise be-
tween said Republic of Colombia and the
Republic of Panama"
Mr.. Hale stated that he presented the
resolution as a substitute for the Bacon
resolution. He asked for the printing of
the document and said that he would not
ask for immediate consideration.
Administration Statement.
1t can be stated by authority that the
administration does not contemplate pay
ing one dollar out of the United States
treasury to Colombia on account of the
secession of Panama. nor will it go before
The Hague tribunal as party to any
proceedings growing out of that secession.
1t Is stated that to do either of these
things would be to commit the admins
tration to an admission that it had been
guilty of wronging Colombia.
On the other hand it is again announc-
ed that the United States government
stands ready to do everything in It's power
to bring about an amicable understanding
between Colombia and Panama. 1t may
be that Panama will consent to go before
The Hague tribunal with Colombia and
allow that tribunal to decide whether or
not Panama shall make any concessions
to Colombia on account of the severance
of political ties. 1t is certain that the
United States government would look
with favor upon the assumption by Pana-
ma of some small liability to make good
the heavy loss which Colombia has suf-
fered The government is even willing to
go to the extent of guaranteeing the per-
formance by Panama of any duty and
obligation she may assume toward Colom
bia. and exchanges on this basis between
Interested parties are now in prOgress