Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1898 — HAWAIIAN QUESTION. [ARTICLE]

HAWAIIAN QUESTION.

President McKinley Points Out Lr—ger.t Xeed of Prompt Action by Conic reus. Washington, June 4. —President McKinley discussed the question of Hawaiian annexation with several representatives who were in conference wills him Friday. He told them it was of the utuiost importance that the two houses of congress take prompt action upon the resolution. He indicated that he had received assurances of a majority in the senate who will vote for annexation, and is therefore confident that it will become a law. It seems to be generally understood that the resolution will lie brought up in the house promptly next week. One proposition is to call i< tip next Tuesday on the call of committee*. A bill considered in thin way is subject to all parliamentary motions. This plan has been presented to Chairman Hitt, of the foreign affair* committee. Members of that committee are of the opinion that the resolation may be gotten through In two or three days.