Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-20
SENATOR FORAKER'S SPEECH
Outlines His Opposition to
the Vest Resolution.
HOUSE PASSES ALASKA LICENSE
Several Senators Warmly Discuss Va
rious Resolutions Relating to Our
Position in the Philippines.


Washington, Jan. 13.-A climax was
reached today i'll the debate on the |
question of expansion which is in prog
ress in the senate. Heretofore all of |
the speeches, with the notable excep-
tion of that of Platt of Coneectitcut,
have been in opposition to what is pre-
sumed to be the policy of the admins
tration with respect to the acquisition
of the Philippines. Today Foraker of |
Ohio, addressed the senate in opposition
to the declaration of the Vest resolu-
ton, that the United States has no
constitutional power to acquire foreign
territory to be maintained as colonies.
While much of his speech was devoted
to constitutional argument in support
of the right of this country as nation
to acquire and govern outlying terri
tory, he gave particular attention to
contravention of that position, and
those of Vest and Hoar. Foraker has
q clear, direct and forceful style of
oratory, which commands attention,
not only by reason of the recognized
ability of the man, but also by his i'm
petuosity and power as speaker. He
is at his best in running fire of de-
bate, and the frequency of interruption
today afforded him ample opportunity
to e!ucidate his argument to the best
advantage. He laid down the broad
proposition that to adopt the Vest reso-
luton was to declare that our fathers
had brought forth nation that was
inferior to all other nations, regardless
of the generally accepted idea that one
nation was the equal of another and all
equally restricted. He maintained
that the right of nationality, and that
as we have the right to make war and
to enter into treaty agreements, 1t fol-
lows logically that we have the power
to acquire territory by conquest and
to assume responsibilities that may ac-
crue therefrom. Foraker's strong as
sertion that the acquisition of the Phil
! ippines was temporary in character
created a, sensation in the chamber.
He maintained. however, that we have
a legal right to hold the islands per-
manently.
Prior to the speech by Foraker a
sharp debate was precipitated by Allen
of Nebraska by some remarks he
made upon a resolution he had intro
duced. Hoar of Massachusetts and
Gray of Delaware were drawn into it.
Vice-President Hobart presided ovel
the senate today for the first time since
the holiday recess, having been de
tanned at his home by an attack of th'
grip.
A bill authorizing Lieutenant-Col
onel Vifquian, of the Third Nebraska
to accept from the emperor of Chin
the decoration of the Order of th'
Double Dragon for distinguished serv
ice rendered, was passed.
In the House.
Washington, Jan. 13.-The hous
today completed and passed the bill 10
the codification of the criminal law
of Alaska, upon which it has bee
working intermittently for week
An amendment was adopted providin
high license system in the territory
with a species Of local option. Liquo
,, dealers, by its provisions. are to pay
license OF 81 900 year, and the cor
sent of majority of the white cit
zens residing within two miles of
liquor Dealers establishment must
obtained before license can be 81
cured. An attempt to recommit t1
y bill for the purpose of securing I'll
Il adoption of provision excluding col
victs from service on juries was d.
feated.