New-York tribune., 1905-03-07

PRESIDENT TO SENATE.
Nee arguments for Prompt Ratif-
cation of Treaty.

FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l
Washington, March 1.-THE President sent to
/ the Senate to-day second message on the sub
! ject of the treaty with the Dominican Republic,
! in which he presented urgent reasons for the
ratification of the protocol and based his argu-
| ment grounds entirely distinct from the prop
ostion that the agreement was actuated by a
policy which must be accepted as corolary
of the Monroe Doctrine
The message takes issue with the proposition
that raticaton OF the protocol would mean a
new departure in the foreign policy of the ma
ton, dwells on the unfortunate situation in
Santo Domingo. states the fact that, in seeking
TO do right, that republic has sought the aid
of the United States as an older and more
powerful friend, and urges that the United
States should not fail to respond to the call for
help The tone of the message and the argu-
ments presented bore striking resemblance to
the views of Senator Platt of Connecticut, as
expressed in The Tribune this morning.
Senators Morgan and Bacon spoke at some
length on the policy involved in the treaty. Sen
ator Bacon saying: Senators. you taking
the first step on the broadest way to un-
known country ever taken in the history of this
government"
Senator Morgan protested against any con-
struction of the Monroe Doctrine which would
imply that foreign powers could not take pos
session of custom houses for the purpose of col
ecting just debts without violating that doctrine
and the establishment of a precedent for the
United States acting as high sheriff" although
he did not express hostility the object sought.
the assistance of Santo Domingo is such action
had arisen in that republic
The debate demonstrated that consideration
Of the protocol would occupy considerable time
and that the policy involved would be debated
at length, but disposition not to prejudice the
issue was manifested on both sides of the cham
ber.
Republican Senators refraned from express
ing their opinions, they wish first TO learn the
views of the Democrats. but they intimated
that they would be prepared TO make reasonable
concessions to avoid a party division on the sub
Ject which, in their estimation, should be con-
sidered without partisan bias At the close of
the debate the protocol was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Foreign Relations Committee held a meet
ing this morning. but did not formally consider
the Dominican protocol. for the reason that ad-
journment OF the session on Saturday made
necessary a new reference Of the convention to
the committee.
Senators Morgan and Bacon discussed the
policy involved in an informal way and in
umated that considerable amendment would In
their opinion. be imperative before the agree
ment should receive the approval OF the SEN
ate.
After the executive session of to-day it was
learned that Senators Clarke of Arkansas and
Newlands, OF Nevada were favorable to the
treaty and would vote for It, while the two
Senators from Louisiana favored the principle
involved. believing 1t TO be of the utmost I'm
portance that tranquility in Santo Domingo
be restored. and would vote for ratification If
the treaty were amended as to accord with
the views of the ~,inority
no amendments to the protocol have been pro-
posed by either Republican or Democratic Sena-
tors, but IT Is evident that a considera BILE num-
Der are of the opinion that the preamble should
De materially revised eliminated. It is also
probable that more specific provisions regarding
the adjudication of Dominican Indebtedness will
be deemed advisable
Senator Morgan has prepared and obtained
several signatures against the protocol in its
present form. Senator Bacon introduced and
had referred to the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations the following resolution:
That the Committee Foreign Relations be and
u II Is nefeby authorized and directed to make in
FesClgatl0n ana report to the Senate as follows:
First-Whetl!er the said protocol Of an agreement,
and binding agreement or convention between the
United States of America and the Dominican Re
advice and consent of the Senate. prescribed in
United StateA
.Second-Whether it is competent, under the Con-
sttution Of the United States for any agreement,
convention or protocol not made by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate. but solely
through and by the Executive Department or an
officer thereof, with foreign government to bind
the United States and such foreign government,
and 10 constitute constitutional agreement, by
and under which the United States government
shall be authorized and empowered to take pos
session of the custom houses OF such foreign gov
ernnent and to administer the through its
ofhcers employees or agents. and to assume the
& Sp4nsioity f M Tor the collection OF such customs
of the same, and to become accountable therefor
10 such foreign government and to the creditors
thereof and, furthermore, to hold said custom
houses until the moneys awarded under said ar
btration shall have been fully collected, and to
hold the said custom houses by the authority and
forcible power Of the United States through its
officers. employees or agents, either civil, military
naval