The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-23
GORNAN'S RESOLUTION
SEEKING LIGHT ON THE
PANAMA AFFAIR ADOPTED
President Roosevelt Is Asked to
Furnish the Senate with Much
Information.
RECESS APPOINTMENTS
Also Are Discussed by Tillman and
Spooner-Iouse Passes Over
200 Pension Bills.
APPOINTMENTS
RECESS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22-The Senate to-
day adopted the resolution of inquiry con-
corning affairs in Panama introduced on
the 5th inst. by Mr.. German, and listened
to a speech on the Panama question by Mr..
Dolliver and another on the subject of re-
cess appointments. Following is the text
of the German resolution adopted
Resolved, That he President be re-
quested. If not in his judgment Incompatible
with public interest, 10 inform the Senate:
Ftrst-The date when, and the circum-
stances under which the United States for
the first time and each succeeding time,
used military force in the internal af-
fairs Of New Granada, or Colombia under
the treaty Of 1916; whether such use of mil
ltdry force was on the initiative of the
Granada, or Colombia, or in consequence
OF any official representation of either; and
also TO transmit to the Senate copies of the
letters. notes, in the Department of
state, and OF the orders by the Navy De-
partment relating TO such.
Second-AlsO to inform the Senate
whether or not the United States has been
asked by New Granada Colombia. or
any official representatives, of either, TO ex-
ecutiVe, by armed force, either the guar
aRty OF the neutrality of the isthmus or
colombia, over the same; and if the United
states has been so asked then the data and
circumstances thereof; and to send TO the
senate copies Of the letters or notes in
each case, conveying the application and
what was done Hereunder by the United
States.
-'Third-And also to inform the Senate in
Wnlch, IL any, of the disturbances on the
lSthmuS OF Panama. referred to by the
fresldent In his latest annual message. the
united states used a military force solely
on his own initiative and unlimited by the
government owning the isthmus, and also
10 INFORM the Senate of the circumstances
IN each case which required such use of
military force and transmit copies of the
orders issued by the Navy Department for
such purpose.
"Fourth-And also that he will inform the
senate OF the dates when and circumstances
undef winch the United States has employed
military force in the internal affairs of New
Granada, or Colombia, on account of any re-
volt or rebellion or disturbance of the people
therein
TILLMAN SPEAKS.
/ During the debate on the recess appoint
| ments Mr.. Tillman quoted a letter from
Secretary Shaw concerning the appointment
| of Collector Crum, taking the position that
| there had been d constructive recess be-
tween the time of the adjournment of the
late extra session of Congress and the begin
ming Of the present regular session This Mr..
] Tillman contended, was in violation of the
| constitution, and he also contended that
/ there was no common sense in the plea that
| there was any interregnum between the ex-
ira session and the regular session when
| one was Immediately adjourned to prepare
/ for the other
Mr.. Spooner suggested that the result of
| following Mr.. Tillman's reasoning would be
| to cause many vacancies in Office
| In response Mr.. Tillman said: This is
the finest point have ever heard the SEN
| atOr make, but il won't co.
| Mr.. Spooner said that he argued with the
| South Carolina senator i'm his reasoning on
| the subject OF a constructive recess but
| that he merely suggested a practical diff
| Guilty. He cited the possible case of an
| emergency military appointment. but Mr.
| Tillman replied that there always were
| officers on hand TO perform the duties re-
| quired, and added: THAT won't Go; you'll
| quoted number of presidents in support
/ OF his position, citing utterances of Charles
| Sumner and John Sherman, both of whom
| the senator lauded. Mr.. Spooner rose
Il don't suppose" said Mr. Tillman, that
| the senator from Wisconsin objects to my
| eulogtzing members of his party?'
No" replied Mr. Spooner but | can't
| understand why he should wait until they
| are dead
| The Senate laughed and Mr. Tillman de-
| clared that he had complimented all the
| sitting Republican senators by expressing
confidence they would not allow themselves
to be dragged in the mire in support of this
doctrine of q constructive recess. Mr.. Till
man dwelt on the consideration on a similar
| merger of two sessions of Congress during
the administration of Andrew Johnson and
MI Hale interrupted 10 express his salts
| faction that the proceeding had been cited.
| He considered it conclusive and said
| What was good law then is good law
| now The matter was not disposed of
| when the Senate adjourned
| Senator Foraker to-day presented the
credentials OF Senator Hanna for the term
OF six years, beginning March 4, 1906.