The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21
MORGAN FINISHES
ON THAT CANAL
Senator Declares His Last Word
Is Sald-Bacon Amendment
Comes Gut.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 20
Panama was the subject of three
speeches in the senate today and was
the only subject of general Importance
that received any attention. Mr.. Spoon
er completed the speech begun by him
on Thursday, and Messrs. Morgan and
Money made addresses Mr.. Morgan
spoke in opposition to the treaty, as
usual, and announced that he would
not be heard on the treaty. Mr.. Money
announced his intention Of voting for
the ratification of the canal treaty. but
criticised the part taken by the United
States in connection with the secession
of Panama.
Mr.. Spooner engaged in a spirited
colloquy with Mr.. Tillman. He de-
Tended the president against the as
sumption that his position in Panama
involved the recognition of the right of
the Southern states to secede.-
Minister Bunau-Varilla was a spec
tator of the proceedings.
Senator Bacon's amendment to the
canal treaty providing for the award
to Colombia Of financial satisfaction
for the secession of Panama was to-
day considered in executive session
and ordered made public. The order is
opposed by the Republicans and the
ban of secrecy is removed only for the
purpose of more effective discussion in
both branches of congress.
How Bacon Would Amend.
The Bacon amendment is as follows:
amend Article 1 by adding the fol-
lowing at the close thereof:
TN consideration of the guarantee
tho m fha TTnitpd GfofOc nf the
independence Of the republic of Pan
anna and in further consideration of the
importance to both the United States
and Panama that there shall be peace
full and cordial relations between their
governments and their people and the
government of Colombia, 1t is agreed
by and between Colombia and Panama
that the government of the United
States, acting both for the United
States and Panama, shall be empow-
cred to treat with Colombia and agree
on their behalf upon a sum of money
to be paid to and received by Colom-
bia in full compensation for the sur
render and quit claim of any and all
right Of sovereignty alleged and
claimed by Colombia over the terri
tory embraced in Panama, and on ac-
count of any and all concessions hereto
fore granted by Colombia to the new
Panama Canal company and to the
Panama Railway company and claim
ed or held by either of said companies,
and on account of any and all claims
and alleged right in the Panama Rail-
way company or new Panama Canal
company, in their share or interests
therein, and in full account against
either and in full discharge Of any
obligations due Colombia against the
United States or Panama, arising out
of the granting of independence to
Panama, or any alleged matter con-
nected Herewith.
Further, provided that the United
States shall grant to Colombia the pay
ment in full of the sum of money which
shall be agreed upon for the said con-
siderations."
All Politics in the House.
This was a field day in the house.
The naval appropriation bill was I'M
der consideration and the discussion
encompassed various topics, much of 1t
revolving around politics.
After Mr.. Dayton (Rep., w. Va.), Of
the committee on naval affairs, had
pleaded foi larger navy, Mr.. Hitch
cock (Dem., Neb) declared that there
was gross national extravaganza in the
annual appropriation bills He assert
ed that the larger items In the army
and navy supply bills went to the
trusts. He gave notice that he would
attempt on Monday to amend the bill
to provide for a government armor
plate factory.
Mr.. Arnwick (Dem., Ga.) precipitated
a discussion on the Philippine question
by declaring that the retention of the
islands was responsible for the demand
for large navy.
He challenged the majority to make
a declaration as to the future esti-
mates.
Mr.. Cooper (Rep., Wis.) championed
the governments position in respect to
the archipelago, which brought forth
rejoinder from Mr.. Cochran (Dem.,
MOI.
Mr.. Bates CRep., PAP said he was
glad to see the Democratic members
getting together. He called attention
to the utterances on the majority side
on the Philippine question and then to
the views recently expressed by Mr.
Cleveland on that and other subjects
The latter, he claimed, was regarded
by certain newspapers as a receptive
candidate. Mr.. Bates attached sig
niicance to the bringing forward in
the house of the question of the re-
tention of the Philippines.
Mr.. Townsend, a new Republican
member from Michigan, arraigned the
Democrats on their action in connection
with the canal.
Mr. Williams, the minority leader.
sought to secure an adjournment until
Tuesday that proper respect might be
paid to the memory of George Wash
ington Monday.
Mr. Payne On. Y.) thought it would
be more patriotic to celebrate the an
niversary bv building up the navy, and
the house adjourned until Monday with
the naval appropriation bill still pend
ing.
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