The Press., 1898-12-15
Washington Letter.
Washington Dec. la, 1898.

| hosl Iupottuut mdJtef. OutSlue Ot the regular appropriation bills, that Is likely to come before congress at the present session, was called up today by Senator Morgan, who is its author and who is in charge of the bill. Mir. Morgan says the bill will be kept before the senate until it is passed, and he thinks it will receive at least three-fourths of the votes in the senate. He say: "The true state of the sentiment of the people of the U. 5 Is such that if there weie no other way to build this canal, than to go there and take the country in order to build 1t, they should be done. But, happily, no such reason Is necessary. Nothing needs to be done but for the congress of the U. S., to observe straightforward. honorable up- right course, acting upon rights already established, upon concessions that have been made, and proceed to declare what our will Is in regard to this matter" Sena- tor Morgan thus characterized the opposi- tion: These gentlemen who are propos- ing postponement by congress until they can have definite plan agreed upon, un- derstand perfectly we'll that if that post ponement Is to continue until their ob- iections are disposed of, no canal will ever be built. That is precisely what they want"
 l It is regarded as certain that the Nor gan canal bill will be passed by the senate, although numerous amendments may have to be voted down first, but there the c. r. tainty ends. Of course, 1t could be male a party measure and be passed by the ma 1 jority of the house as such, should the party leaders so desire, but its friends, members of all parties, would not like to see that policy adopted. Although Sena- tor Morgan says he will push the bill to a vote at the earliest possible moment, the general impression is that the vote will not be taken until after the report of the U. B., commission, headed by Admiral Walker, has been submitted to congress.
 Probably the only plea of its kind ever submitted to the president of the U. S., by wold of mouth, was that made for American citizenship by Don. Maxine Cortes and his brother, Don. Angel D. Cortes, members of an influential and wealthy family of Manila. The president was interested in the plea of the two young men, both of whom are educated and speak good English, but it is beyond hts power to make them Amektcan citi- zens. The only way 1t can be lone out side of the usual method through the t=cuufts, is by an act or congress. This being an exceptional case, it is possible that the president may use his influence to secure the necessary action from con- gross. The elder brother carries the fol- lowing letter of introduction, written by U. s. Consul General Wildman, at Hong Kong: "On May 9th, 1898, Don. Maxine Cortes, on behalf of his family, the wealthy and distinguished Cortes family of Manila, sent a cablegram through this consulate to President Mckinley. sub- mitting his allegiance and praying for citizenship. Shortly after, in my pres ence, he gave General Aguinaldo, $1O, ,OOO l wit h the understanding that that Aguinal- do was to fight solely for annexation. With the occupation of M auila by Admiral Dewey and General Merritt, he placed all his palaces and houses at the disposal of our forces, and they are now occupied, rent free, by the American forces. Gen. Me rritt acknowledged the great services rendered to our forces, both in my pres ence and to his successor, General Otis. In many other ways such as giving infor- | fho lx, hoo T invaluable aid to our people," Speaking of the situation in the Philippines, MT. Cortes said "The wealthy and the very best people of Manila are heartily in favor of annexation in fact, nearly all of the Philippine islanders are in favor of be. coming part of and under the rule of the U. S., with the possible exception of the few political insurgents who are now in power, and who for selfish reasons desire independs nce."
 Recent reports from Admiral Dewey and General Otis have about removed the last bit of apprehension on the part of the administration that Aguinaldo and his fol lowers might have to be whipped into subiection when we get ready to take en. tire charge of the Philippines.
 Although nearly the entire membership of the house was in Washington when the vote on the anti-scalping bill, which pass ed the house, was taken, considerably more than a hundred of them dodged it , by just happening not to be on the floor.
 Everything is arranged for the southern trip of the president and his cabinet. The party will leave Washington to- morrow or special train and will remain away one , week.
 lthardly seems possible now that ths treaty of peace with Spain, signed Sa'mr day right Jean be sent to the senate hefor.
 the a aljournment for the Christmas recess
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