Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-24

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CURED. why~would not the supporters
of the treaty consent to the adoption of
such Il resolution as that offered by
Mr. Hoar declaring there was no in
tention on the part of this country to
hold the islands in perpetuity.
Mr.. White then referred to the Prcs-
dents statement that the attitude of
the United States toward the Philip
pines was to be one Of benevolent
assimilation"
a short debate occurred n this point
between Mr.. White and Mr. Chandler.
OF New hampshire over the definition
of the word assimilation" The latter
claimed that ii means "a resemblance.
a likeness but not necessarily amalga-
nation or absorption
While he was responsible for the
Presidents definition of his words he
did not think it a fair argument to say
that the word means "absorption' or
to assume the President used it in that
sense.
OPPOSED TO ENTIRE POLICY.
Mr.. White. continuing. said he was
opposed to the entire policy of eXpan-
sion, and that his objections to it were
basic. lie maintained that il this coun-
try had the slightest regard for its posi-
ton before the world it was the duty of
ton upon the subject before proceeding
further. III" said he, 1--WE ratify the
pending treaty and take upon ourselves
the responsibility of the Philippine Is
lands there is nothing else for us to do
but to subjugate them at all hazards.
we must show to the nations of the
world that we have not only n legal
right, but the physical power to hold
them"
Further along Mr.. White referred to
the necessity under the proposed policy
OF expansion of a large standing army.
and demanded to know what benefit
was to be derived by this country from
such an institution. What is the limit
OF the expansonist? he inquired. We
are already told, he continued. that the
eXpansionists desire to participate in
the partition of China, when that shall
come. and the indications were that
TINS country was to so on and acquire
still other territory, which in the ma
ture OF things would have TO be de-
Tended.
MIR. MASON INTERRUPTS.
At this point colloquy occurred.
which was participated in by Mr..
Mason, of Illinois; Mr. Teller. of Colo
RADIO. and Mr.. White. Mr.. Mason in
quired il it were not true that terri
tory, whose inhabitants had TO be
forced into submission, did not always
people in subsection.
Mr.. White did not desire evidently to
commit himself to Mr. Alason's posi-
ton, but Mr.. Teller pointed out that the
people of New Mexico, Arizona ana
California had been forced at the poin;
OF guns into submission, and their con-
sent primarily had not been secured.
Yes" replied Mr.. Mason, but that
territory was acquired by treaty"
1T is by treaty that we proposed to
acquire the Philippines" rctorted Mr.
Teller.
Mr. Mason: "By a treaty with n peo-
rCc who have no more right to cede the
territory than the devil had TO offer
to the saviour all the land in sight OF
the mountain height. lie did not pos
sess even a tax title TO It,"
Mr.. Teller said that the Government
could ratify the treaty and then turn
the Islands over to whom we pleased
within nm hour lie called attention to
the fact that the treaty gave TO Con-
gress full power to deal with the mat
ter.
THE DUTY OF CONGRESS.
Mr.. White after adverting to some
remarks made by Mr.. Teller. contendcd
strongly that it was the duty of Con-
gress To make declaration of the coun-
trys Intention with respect To the Phil
lppines. Congress possessed the au-
thority To make such declaration in
uuNiHCc OF It's action on the treaty, and
1t would he proper To make ii. II say"
said h., that If all the declarations we
have heard regarding the holding Of
the islands are in good faith and If the
philippines and Cuba are to be treat
ed alike the record ought to show it,"
In conclusion Mr.. White said: 1T is
i'm the hope that we may preserve for
ever stainless in its purity and uncon-
querable IN its integrity, the Republic
or our fathers that | register here my
protest against what / conceive to be
disastrous innovation"
The Senate then, at 2:1O u. m. on
motion of Mr.. Davis, chairman Of the
committee on Foreign Relations, went
into executive session.
DISTRICT COURT.
Previous to MIR. Whites speech n bill
was passed transferring the county of
Minard. Texas. from the western to the
northern district of that State.
y bill was also passed changing tho
Courts Of the United States OF the
Northern Division of the Eastern Dis
trict of Tennessee
STATUS or NAVAL OFFICERS.
After the executive session Mr..
Chandler called up the bill to restore to
their original status officers of the navy
and marine corps who lost their satus
by reason Of the promotion of other Of
llcers ny reason of conspicuous conduct
in battle Tho bill went over on obicc-
ton, and, at 5:l5 p. m, the Senate ad-
journcd
THE FASHOOA OIlESTlON