“2. The desire and disposition of the people of the said Republic to become annexed to and to form part of the people of the United States. “3. The physical, mental, and moral condition of the said people, and their general condition as to material wealth and industrial capacity. “4. The resources of the country; its mineral and agricultural products; the products of its waters and forests; the general character of the soil; the extent and proportion thereof capable of cultivation; the climate and health of the country; its bays, harbors, and rivers; its general meteorological character, and the existence and frequency of remarkable meteorological phenomena. “5. The debt of the Government, and its obligations, whether funded and ascertained and admitted, or unadjusted and under discussion. “6. Treaties or engagements with other powers. “7. Extent of boundaries and territory; what proportion is covered by grants or concessions, and generally what concessions or franchises have been granted. “8. The terms and conditions on which the Dominican Government may desire to be annexed to and become part of the United States as one of the Territories thereof. “9. Such other information with respect to the said Government or its territories as to the said commissioners shall seem desirable or important with reference to the future incorporation of the said Dominican Republic into the United States as one of its Territories. “SEC. 2. _And be it further resolved_, That the said commissioners shall, as soon as conveniently may be, report to the President of the United States, who shall lay their report before Congress. “SEC. 3. _And be it further resolved_, That the said commissioners shall serve without compensation, (except the payment of expenses,) and the compensation of the secretary shall be determined by the Secretary of State, with the approval of the President.” December 21st, the latter resolution, to which the precedence had been given, being under consideration in the Senate, Mr. Sumner spoke as follows:-- SPEECH. MR. PRESIDENT,--The resolution before the Senate commits Congress to a dance of blood. It is a new step in a measure of violence. Already several steps have been taken, and Congress is now summoned to another.