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ift Sovxnal VOLUME XLI. NO. 27. THURSDAY. KANSAS CITY, JULY 7, 1898 TWELVE PAGES.

THURSDAY. PRICE TWO CENTS. a ongress suiscovere uo wn tne 5 tripes 3 Ehe Wm. i I 3 i S8 fl a mat mis is not me time to riau HAWAII OURS Senate Has Adopted the New-lands Resolution. FINAL VOTE WAS 42-21 End of the Protracted Debate Game Very Unexpectedly.

OPPOSITION SURRENDERED Six Democrats Voted in Favor of Annexation. THREE REPUBLICANS OPPOSED Not Enough Votes for Annexation by Treaty. JL Anmbrr of Amendment to the Resolution "Were Proposed, tint All Were Voted Doirn Text of Resolution lijr "Which Hawaii Will Be Annexed WASHINGTON, July 6. The annexation of Hawaii is now accomplished, so far as the legislative branch of the government is concerned. Quite unexpectedly, the resolutions providing for the annexation of the islands Mere brought to a vote in the senate late this afternoon, and they were passed by the ote of 42 to 21.

Early in to-day's cession of the senate conferences of the leaders on both sides of the chamber were held and a tacit agreement was reached that a vote should be taken to-morrow or Friday at the latest. The opponents of annexation had practically concluded their arguments, and as they had no desire to keep the senate in session by purely dilatory tactics, they announced their willingness that a vote should be taken as soon as Mr. "White. Mr. Pettl-grew and Mr.

Allen had finished their speeches. Neither Mr. White nor Mr. Pettigrew spoke at great length, but Mr. Allen thought, when ha began, that his Epeech might occupy the remainder of the day and a part of to-morrow.

However, he concluded to eliminate a part of the matter bo had prepared, and at 4:15 ha completed his speech. It was evident instantly that a vote "nas at hand. The word passed swiftly through the corridors and committee rooms, and in a few minutes ecry senator at the capltol was in his cent. The galleries filled rapidly and members of the house of representatives, learning that a vote waa to be taken, came hurrjlng to the senate side of the great marble pile to witness proceedings that will be historic The test vote came up on an amendment offered by Mr. White, of California.

It was offered with no expectancy that it would be adopted, but merely to place the ideas and opinions of the opponents of annexation on record. It was rejected by a vote of 40 to 20, indicating that the annexationists ere strongly in the majority. Amendment after amendment was offered, but the adocates of the resolutions Mood solidly together, gaining rather, than losing strength on the sutcessive totes. finally, at 5 30 p. the resolutions themselves, in precisely the form In which they were recched from the house of rep-rchentativ were reported to the senate and the roll call began.

Intense Interest was manifested by every spectator. Not a sound was to be heard In the chamber except the call of the clerk and the responses of senators. When the vice president announced the ote by which the resolutions were passed, tremendous wave of applause swept through tho galleries, which the vie rrcs- ident made no effort 'o check. Those who had advocated the resolutions their pleasure by shaking hands "with one another, and on all sides evldont relief was shown that tho end had rotnc for a few minutes so much good uatured confusion existed that the dignity of the senate was threatened, but Vice President Ilobart quietly reminded senators that the session was not jet at an end. Mr Morrill, of Vermont, was the only Republican who voted against the resolutions, although Mr.

Thurston, of Nebraska, and Mr. Snooncr. of Wisconsin, were paired agaln-t them. Six Democrats Mr. Gorman of Maryland.

Mr. "McLaurin of South Carolina, Mr. Money of Mississippi, Mr. Morgan of Al-ibama. Mr.

Pettus of Alabama, and Mr. Sullivan of Mississippi voted in favor of annexation On tho face of the vote cast for the resolutions, the trcity of annexation might have been ratified, the resolutions having a two-thirds majority but as the twelve -jalrs would have been arranged on a basis Hotel Victoria offers superior nccommoda- tlons. Kates and CM. Stanton, prop. 7- At jt-r one lf tne treaty had een unaC'O isip "as, the vote of the full senate the treaty, on the basis of to-daj's vote, would have been 56 to 33, not a sufficient number of votes in favor of the treaty to have ratified it.

At the conclusion of Mr. Allen's speech, Mr. White offered an amendment striking from the preamble of the Hawaiian resolutions the words "in due form" and inserting the words "by a treaty which has never been ratified but is now pending in the senate of the United States." Briefly commenting upon the discussion of the situation, Mr. Teller, of Colorado, expressed the opinion that the opponents of the pending resolutions had acted In good faith, and had consumed no more time than had been necessary properly to present their views. In the course of a statement, Mr.

Davis said he had never believed that the opponents of the resolutions had been actuated by any other than honest purposes and conscientious opinions. "I desire to sav." said he, "that I am satisfied this earnest and able debate has not transcended the proper parliamentary limits essential to a full and free discussion." After a statement by Mr. Hale, in which he said he supported the resolution but not as a war measure, a vote was taken on Mr. White's amendment. It was rejected, 40 to 20.

Mr. Pettigrew then offered his amendment to repeal the contract labor laws now in force on the Hawaiian Islands. It was rejected, 41 to 22. Mr. Bacon, of Georgia, offered an amendment providing that the annexation resolutions should not bo operative until they had been approved by a majority of the electors of Hawaii.

Defeated, 20 to 42. Mr. Faulkner, of West Virginia, offered an amendment providing that the duties of the civil, judicial and military powers shall bo exercised under authority of existing laws not In conflict with the constitution and laws of the United States. Rejected, 20 to 43. Mr.

Allen offered an amendment placing an internal revenue tax of lcent a pound on Hawaiian sugar. It was defeated, 57 to 4, the four voting for the amendment being Allen, Morrill, McEnery and Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew offered an amendment that all native born male Hawalians over 21 ears, of age and all naturalized aliens shall be allowed to vote In the' elections In Hawaii. Defeated, 48 to 1C.

Mr. Lindsay, of Kentucky, offered as a substitute for the resolutions certain sections of the annexation treaty which was under discussion last winter. It was re jected, 47 to 17. Mr. Gear, of Iowa, offered an amendment providing that all silver money coined by tho Hawaiian government shall be maintained at a parity with the money of.

the United States. Without division, the amendment was defeated. No more amendments being offered, the resolutions, having been considered in committee of the whole, were reported to the senate and placed upon their adoption. Tho woro mlnnteil 41. detailed vote being as follows: TEAS.

Allison. Lodge, Burrows. Mtliride, Baker, McLaurin, Cannon, Money, Carter, Morgan, Clark. Nelson. Cullom, Penrose, Davis, Perkins, DeBoe, Pettus.

Elklns. Piatt Fairbanks. Pritchard, Foraker. Proctor, Frve. Sewell.

Gailinger, Shoup, Gorman, Sullivan, Hale. Teller. Hanna, Warren. Hansbrough, Wellington, Haw ley, Wetmore, Hoar, Wilson. Kvle.

Wolcott 42. NAYS Allen, McEnery, Bacon, Mallorv. Bate. Mitchell, Berry. Morrill, Caffery, Pasco Chilton, Pettigrew, Clay, Roach.

The Trans-Atlantic gOOOOOXOOOOOOOOCX0000X)OOOOOOOCOCO WASHINGTON, July 6. President McKinley, at 11:10 to-night, issued the following proclamation to the American people: "To the People of the United States of America. "At this time, when to the jet fresh remembrance of the unprecedented success which attended the operations of the United States fleet in the Bay of Manila on the 1st day of May last, aro added the tidings of the no less glorious achievements of the naval and military arms of our beloved country at Santiago de Cuba, It is fitting that we should pause, and, staving the feeling of exultation that too naturally attends great deeds wrought by our cottntrjmen in our country's cause, should reverently bow before the throne of divine grace and give devout praise to God, who holdeth the nations in the hollow of His hands and worketh upon them the marvels of His high will, and who has thus far vouchsafed to us the light of His face and led our brave soldiers and seamen to ictor. therefore, ask the people of the United States, upon next assembling for divine worship in their respective places of meeting, to offer thanksgiving to Almighty God, who In His inscrutable wajs, now leading our hosts upon the waters to unscathed triumph, now guiding them In a strange land through the dread shadows of death to success, even though at a fearful cost, now bearing them accident or loss to far dlstantclimes.has watchedover our cause and brought nearer the success of the right and the attainment of just and honorable peace. "With the nation's thanks let there be mingled the nation's prayers that our gallant sons may be shielded from harm alike on the battlefields and in the clash of fleets, and be spared the scourge of suffering and disease while they are striving to uphold their countries honor; and withal let the nation's heart be stilled with h0y awe at the thought of the noble men who have perished as heroes die and filled with compassionate sympathy for all those: who suffer bereavement: or endure sickness and wounds by reason the awful struggle.

"And, above all, let us pray with. earnest fervor that He. the dispenser of all good, may speedily- remove from us the untold afflictions of war and bring' to our dear land the blessings of restored peace, and to all the domain now ravaged by the cruel strife the priceless boon of security "Executive Mansion, Washington, D. CXXXXXjOOOOOOOCXJOOOvX Daniel, Faulkner. Jones (Ark Turley, Turple, White a.

Lindsay, There were twelve pairs announced, as follows, the names of those who would have voted In the affirmative being given first in each Instance: Rawlins with Butler, Chandler with Vest, Murphy with Cockrell, Quay with Gray, Stewart with Mills, Smith with Gear, Aid-rich with Jones of Arkansas.McMlllan with Kennedy, Mantle with Martin. Piatt with Spooner, Turner with Thurston, Mason with Tillman. Senators Harris and Heitfeld were absent and not paired, but the announcement was made by their respective colleagues thnt, if present, they would -vote tor tne resolu tions. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. It Provides for- the Assumption of American Sovereignty Over Hawaii.

WASHINGTON. July 6 The joint resolution which to-day passed the senate providing for the annexation of Hawaii wag originally Introduced in the house by Mr. Newlands, of Nevada, jand passedthat bod June 15. Two davs latef itwas reported favorably to the senate. Its full text Is as follows: "Whereas.

Tho government of tho republic of Hawaii having, in due form, signified Its consent, in the manner provided by its constitution, to cede absolutely and without reserve to the United States gf America all rights of sovereignty of whatsoever kind in "and over the Hawaiian islands and their dependencies, and also to cede and transfer to the United States the absolute fee and ownership of all public, government or crown lands, public buildings or edifices, ports, harbors, military equipment and all other public property of every kind and description belonging to the government of tho Hawaiian Islands, together with every right and appurtenance thereunto appertaining; therefore, "Resohed, By the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, that said cession be accepted, ratified and. confirmed, and that the said Hawaiian islands and their dependencies be and they Liner Which Went Down With Nearly 6oo Souls in Collision With A PROCLAMATION BY PRESIDENT and tranqulllitv i July 1SSS." are hereby annexed as a part of the territory of tho United States, and are'sub-ject to the sov ereign dominion thereof, and that all and singular the property rights hereinbefore mentioned are vested in the United States of America. "The existing laws of the United 'States relative to public lands shatl not apply to such lands In theTHawalian the congress of the "United States shall enact special laws for their management and disposition. Provided, That all revenue from or proceeds of the same, except as regards such part thereof aCmay" be used or occupied for the civil, military or naval purposes of the United States, or may be assigned for the use of the local government, shall be used solely for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Hawaiian islands for educational and other public purposes. "Until congress shall provide for the government of 'such "Islands, all the civil, and military powers exercised by the officers of the existing government in said Islands shall be exercised in such manner as the president of the United States shall direct; and the president shall have power to remove said officers and'-fill the vacancies so occasioned.

71 "The existing treaties o(f the Hawaiian islands with foreign forthwith cease and determine, being replaced by such treaties as may exist, or as may be hereafter concluded, between the United States and such foreign nations. The municipal legislation of the Hawaiian islands, not enacted. forthe fulfillment of the treaties so extinguished, and not inconsistent with this joint resolution nor contrary to the constitution of the United States nor to any existing treaty of the United States, shall remain in force until the congress of the United States shill otherwise determine. "Until legislation shall be enacted extending the United States customs laws and regulations to the Hawaiian islands, the existing customs relations of the-Hawaiian islands with the United States and other countries shall remain unchanged. "The public debt of the republic of.

Hawaii, lawfuly existing at-the date of-the passage of "this joint resolution, including amounts 'due to depositors'in the "Hawaiian Postal Savings bank, is hereby assumed by the government of the United States; but the liability of the United States in this Tegard shall in no case exceed So long, however, as tho existing gov LA BOURGOGNE. M'KINLEY. "WILLTAM M'KINLEY, ernment and the present commercial relations of the Hawaiian islands are continued as hereinbefore provided, said government shall continue to pay the interest on said debt. "There shall be no further Immigration of Chinese into the Hawaiian islands, except upon such conditions as are now or may hereafter be -allowed by the laws of the United States; and no Chinese, by reason of anything herein contained, shall be allowed to enter the United States from the Hawaiian "The president shall appoint five of shall be residents of the Hawaiian islands, who shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, recommend to congress such legislation Islands as they shall deem necessary "or proper. "Section 2 That the commissioners hereinbefore provided for shall be appointed by the-president, Jby and with the advice and consent pf the senate." PACIFIC RAILROADS DEBT.

House Accepts the Senate Scheme for a. Commission to Xegotlate a Settlement. WASHINGTON, July house today, after a debate of four hours, concurred In the senate amendment to the generaldoficienc-y bill, authorizing the secretary of the interior, the attorney general and the secretary of the treasury to settle, with the approval of the president, the indebtedness of the Central and Western Pacific roads to the government. The amendment was concurred in by the vote of 96 to 86. An amendment was offered and adopted to the Pacific railroad amendment-providing that, unless settlement was reached within one year, the president should begin foreclosure proceedings to collect all money due the government.

During the day Messrs. Hilborn, Republican, of California; McRae, Democrat, of Arkansas; Newlands, silver, of Nevada: Castle, Populist, of California; Barlow, Populist of California; DeVries, Democrat, of California; and Fleming, Democrat, of Georgia, spoke in opposition, while Messrs. Grow, Republican, of Pennsylvania; Gros-enori Republican, of Ohio; Hepburn, Re--publican. of Iowa, and Cannon, Republican, of Illinois, supported the amendment. The conference reports upon the bills to increasethe force of the ordnance department and to protect harbor defenses and fortifications against injury were adopted.

The bill granting an American registry to the steamship TItania. of San Francisco, was passed, as was also another authorizing the construction of a bridge' over tho the Ship Cromartyshire Off Cape Yalabusha river In Lelore county. Miss by the Yazoo Mississippi Valley railroad. At 4 55 p. the house adjourned.

MAY ADJOURN T0-M0RR0W. Congress Will Probably "Wind Vn Its Session In Very Short Order ovv. WASHINGTON, July believed that congress will adjourn Friday or Saturday. The passage to-day of the Hawaiian resolutions and the general deficiency bill, both of which will go to the president to-morrow, leaves no legislation of general importance to be considered of which there Is hope of passage at this session. In the house, the international bank bill and in the senate the bill allowing volunteers to vote may be pressed, but it is not believed that a quorum can be obtained for any business that would lead to prolonged debate.

Unobjected to business will no doubt be considered and some military bills may be brought forward. There are quite a number of nominations pending in the senate, but those to which there is any objection are not likely to be acted upon. Senators and representatives are anxious to get away, and the belief among the leaders is that final adjournment will bo on Friday. NO PEACE OVERTURES YET. It Is Believed in Washington, llorr- They Will Not Be Long Delayed.

WASHINGTON, July Up to this moment no overtures for peace have come to the government of the United States from any European nation. The same statement applies to the pope. It Is recognized in official quarters that Spain's present condition is so desperate that it is altogether likely she will put forth her best efforts toward securing peace, either directly or through some nation willing to speak for her. The wiping out of Cervera's fleet leaves Spain in a condition of marine Impotence and. moreover.

It is felt that the Internal conditions oC Spain will become chaotic whenj the Spanish people realize the extent of the terrible blow just given their navy. Inquiry at the British. French. German and other embassies and legations shows that no peace movement is on foot among the great powers of Europe, so far as has been disclosed to the representatives of these powers here. It is the general impression in diplomatic quarters that the annihilation of Admiral Cervera's fleet makes a peace movement opportune and it is expected that Spain herself will take the initiative.

When asked how Spain could conduct negotiations for peace, one of the best informed diplomatic representatives said that it might be done through the pope, as this might excite less irritation than an overture from a power which had a military and naval establishment behind It. There Is no Intimation, however, that Spain has taken this step, through the pope or otherwise. SEVEN GUERRILLAS TAKEN. They Are Being: Held as Prisoners of "War. but 31nr Be Executed.

(Copyright. 1S9S, 1)7 the Associated Press HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD. NEAR SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July 5 Seven of the Spanish guerrillas who have been shooting from trees into passing ambulances and pack trains have been captured, and are under heavy guard at General Wheeler's headquarters. They have killed two doctors, Danforth and Trooal, and are now being held as prisoners of war.

It has not yet been decided what to do with them, but it is thought likely they will' be executed. Two of them, at least, are former convicts. POPE IS GREATLY DEJECTED. Several Cardln-'i Are L'rRlnc- Hint to Intervene for Pence, but He Declines. LONDON; July 6 A special dispatch from Rome savs the pope is profoundly dejected at the fresh disaster to Spam.

The dispatch adds that several cardinals strongly urge his holiness to make another attempt to arrange peace between Spain and the United States, but the pontiff declares the failure of his first intervention was so complete that he cannot reinitiate the movement. Sable Monday Morning. 550J-ERISH Atlantic Liner La Bourgogne Sunk by a Collision. FEWER THAN 200 SAVED Disaster Occurred Off Gape Sable Monday Morning. ONLY ONE WOMAN RESCUED Family of John Perry, of Kansas City, Among the Lost.

MANY PASSENGERS MURDERED! The Most Horrible Tales Are Told by Survivors, Crew Did Nothing to Save Passes Kers, but Beat Them Back "With Oars and Boathooks When They Tried to Climb Into Boats Knives Were Used. HALIFAX, N. July 6. In owe Cf the thick fogs which, at this time of tho year, hang like a pall over the Grand banks and Sable Island In the North Atlantic, occurred in the early morning of July, 4 one of the most appalling ocean disasters In the annals" of trans-Atlantic commerce, and. In fact.

In the 'history of steam, sailing of the world. Without a moment's warning, almost, the great French liner La Bourgogne, with 725 souls on board, was run dawn by the Iron sailing ship Cromartyshire and sank within half an hour, carrying with her- to the ocean's bottom over COO of her pas's sengers and crew, while the balance, who were not drawn down by the fearful suction, struggled and fought for life until 163 were at length rescued' by the crew of the Cromartyshire, which ship survived the collision. The story of the fearful disaster from the few officers and members of the crew who were saved Is yet to be told, but if tho words of the passengers who were dragged aboard the Cromartyshire and later brought into this port by the steamer Grecian, are to be believed, the last few minutes on board the Bourgogne witnessed somo of the most terrible scenes of horror and cruelty that have blotted the history of a civilized race. Instead of the herotc'dlscipline which so often has been the one bright feature of such awful moments, the crew of tho steamerfoughtllke demons for the few HteDoats and rafts, battering the help' passengers away from their only met-s of salvation, with the result that strong overcame" the weak "and the iit of 163 saved contains the name of but one oman. Tho disaster occurred at 5 o'clock in the morning of Monday, July 4.

about sixty miles south of Sable Island, which lies nearly a hundred miles off this port. The Bourgogne had left New York bound for Havre on the previous Saturday, while the Cromartyshire was on her way over from Glasgow with a crew of twenty-one mer Although the trans-Atlantic steamshlrs all have a definite course, the Bourgogne wa3. by all accounts, forty miles or more to the north of these lanes. The fogwas very dense and "the Cromartyshire was sailing along with reduced canvas and blowing the foghorn. Suddenly out of tho fosr rushed a great steamer and in a moment there was a fearful cr-ish.

the Iron prow of the ship plunging Into the port side of the steamer just under the bridge. The shock was terrific and tore a tre-merdous hole in the steamer, while the entire bow of the ship was demolished. The steamer plunged on Into the fog again, her whistle crying for help, and her rockets signaling her distress. The Cromartyshire was rounded to. and her master.sCaptain Henderson, was considerably relieved In finding that she was In no danger.

of sinking. Off to the east-.

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