The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-01-20
DIFFERs WITH FORAKER.

Mr. Turner adverted TO the statement of
Mr. Foraker few days ago that IL was
not the purpose Of tho United States to re-
tain the Philippines permanently but he
said he was forced TO oner from the
Ohio senator. because he found in the
treaty which had been negotiated under
the direction of the President "evldence
Of such a character that Il must over
ride the opinion Of the distinguished Som
ator from Ohio"
He referred 20 that part Of the treaty,
he said which made not only a cesslon
to this country OF sovereignty over the
Philippines, but an acceptance py us OF
the sove ishty. 1t was impossible to for
set too, that the treaty was negotiated
in the midst of a clamor for an exten-
sion Of our commons.
Mr.. Turner after referring 20 the
speeches OF Mr. Platt Of Connecticut. and
Mr.. Foraker entered upon a discussion
of the constitutional phases OF the sub
ject maintaining that the resolution Of
Mr. Vest was a correct statement Of prin-
ciple founded upon the work OF "our ia
thers."
lie quoted extensively from authorities
in support of his argument.
IN CONCLUSION.
in conclusion. Mr.. Turner said:
1T IS wen enough to hug the pleasing
thought that we are a great people and
that there Is no responsibility that can
be thrust upon US which we cannot meet
and face and accept with safety That
is true all may well believe. else our ia
theirs fought and wrought In vain, and we
OF this day are degenerate cnildrcn. But
IL Is the hsighth of dulxotisn and is In
reverse OF the teaching of the fathers
90 go around IN the wor- hunting re-
sponsibilites and courtins dangers be-
cause we are able TO meet them.
"Mr President the American people are
not lacking In the faith and courage OF
the fathers, which the senator from. Con-
necticut invokes They have, sometimes.
however. for a b. e. period lacked IN the
wisdom Of the fathers. But IN evorS case
the alteration has been temporary when
the excitement or passion or interest
which led them astray has subslded they
have returned to that wisdom and con
servatism, always tempered with faith
and courage which, ike our free inst-
tutions, Il the birth right they inherit
from the fathers. l would, therefore.
amend the invocation Of the dis .ingulshed
senator, confident that It w.H not fall ON
dulled ears, and say oh for the courage
and the faith and the wisdom Of tho ia
thers.'"
FoRAKER's STATEMENT.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Turner's argu-
ment, Mr.. Foraker took some sharp ex-
ceptions to the statements made In the
speech, especially to those referring TO him
personally. lie explained at leng.A the
nature Of his statements. declaring that
he had spoken only for himself and had
no Intention or desire to pose as tho rep
resentative Of the adminlstrc o.
MI Foraker maintained tat neither he
nor any other senator ma held that con-
gress could or would legislate for It's ter
rtorles withou. reference 70 hs obliga-
tions to the constitution
Mr.. Rawlins inquired OF ~ Foraker
II the people OF acquired territory held
the privileges OF citizens un~er the constl-
tuition.
In reply Mr.. Foraker said there was
hardly an eXcuss for the interrogatory
What | said" he continued, twas that
the constitution was not operative IA the
territories as TO the political rights OF
their Inhabitants un.-- the legislative ma
chinery was set IA operation there"
In answer 20 a question by AR Hoar,
Mr.. Foraker said that the constitution did
Apply to the people Of territory acquired
by the United States government. but
that while the dominion was a territory
congress had plenary power 20 deal with
the condition there.
Continuing his personal explanation Mr.
| Foraker said:
The senator from Washington made
some remarks today about " n ! said
as to the purpose OF the administration
desire to say that 1 did not speak for
anybody but myself. ] desire 70 say thai
I did not imagine II would be necessary
TO say / was not speaking for the admin
istration. and the chill that went up md
down the backs OF our friends IN London
was due perhaps 10 a Interpretation as
70 which Of the Ohio senators was speak
ing" Naughter)
Mr Foraker then quoted from his
speech Of several days ago, further 70 eX
plain precisely what he did say.
II know" he added "that nobody haf
IN mind or has, IN fact. misunderstood
me II was not Of a present purposl
that 1 spoke but rather Of the absence o.
purpose"
THE CANAL BILL.
Al the conclusion OF Mr.. Foraker's stat
ment consideration of the Nicaragusl
canal bin was resumed. The pending
question was the amendement offered b.
Allison. Of Iowa, authorizing the secro
| retary Of the treasury 10 Issue bond
20 raise money with which 10 construc
tile canal. Mr. Allison offered a sub
stitute for his amendment IA the form
~ an elaboration Of HIS first propoaition
He explained his amendment and urge
that Il be adopted as a safeguard 10 m
interests Of the United States treasury
In reply. Mr. Morgan expressed tn
nope that Mr.. Allison would not lns.s
upon his amendment, as II brought up n