New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-28
TIE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.

NJ Eoar Of Massachusetts, at the opening of
to-days session Of the Senate presented the reso-
buttons adopted at meeting OF certain citizens OF
Philadelphia protesting against any aggressive ac-
ton on the part OF the Government in the Philip
pines
Mr.. Spooner, Of Wisconsin gave notice that ne
would on Wednesday next address the Senate on
The various resolutions respecting expansion. and
NJ Rawhns of Utah. gave like notice for Thurs
day next
Mr. Mason of Illinois asked unanimous
sent for vote on his resolution declaring IT 10 ne
the policy of the United States not 10 attempt TO
govern the people OF any other nation next Friday
et l o'clock.
Mr. Carter Of Montana. objected
like request made by Mr. Hoar with re-
spcct 10 his resolution declaring that the Filpinos
ought 10 DC free and independent
Mr.. Carter again objected. expressing at the
same time his regret what he regarded his duty
In making the objection. Mr.. Carter understood, he
sai that the resolutions pending in the Senate on
the expansion question had been presented as
texts on which Senators would base remarks. He
thought it proper that the resolutions lie on the
table until late the session. in order that all who
so desired might submit remarks on them.
MR.. HOAR lRRITATED.
Showing evidence ~ annoyance, Mr.. Hoar said
81 desire 10 give notice that II We are not 10 have
q vote the question presented by this resou-
ton. question which Is immediate and practical,
from Illinois (1r Mason before the Senate during
every morning hour until obtain vote upon
them"
Mr. CslIInzer OF New -IIa mpshire. intimated that
Mr. Hosr would encounter some difficulty in carry
ing out his plan 10 keep resolutions before the
Senate.
Mr.. Carter said he viewed with regret the irrita-
ton Of Mr.. Hoar He thought 1t would be con-
coded that the pending resolutions presented no
great or important question to the American peo-
pie or 70 Congress they we're at best express
sions only Of the Senate-mere opinions Of that
body II adopted lie pointed out the important
business before the Senate and urged that the
time be not taken up with such matters
The following resolution was offered by Mr..
Sullivan. of Mississippi who asked that It lie Oh
the bile:
That the ratification of the pending treaty with
Spain shall nowise determine the policy to he pur-
sued by the United States IN regard TO the Philip
Colonial policy nor Is il intended to enbarrass the
establishment of stable. independent government
by the people OF those islands whenever conditions
make such proceeding hopeful Of successful and
desirable results.
After some parliamentary sparrlng Mr.. Mason
obtained the floor and spoke briefly in advocacy Of
a vote on his resolution. He said there peo-
PIE in the Senate friendly to the pending treaty
who desired 10 give the friends OF his resolution
opportunity express their views by their votes
Those who are friendly 10 my resolution said
MIR. Mason have not been delaying the treaty. II
friends Of the treaty think by refusing afford
us chance 10 express ourselves and our opinions
they will gain time and strength they must con
slider the matter carefully. If cannot get vote
on my resolution | shall consider myself most un
fairly treated. We have never delayed the treaty
twenty-four hours. I'm ready to vote on IT now
But / am anxious a first ms
resolution"
SENATOR PLATT'S SPEECH
After waiting for nearly half hour for op
portunity 10 speak Mr. Platt. OF New-YOrk wa
recognized for his announced speech bearing tn
snti-expansion resolutions which had been intro
duccd He spoke from notes and in clear reso
nent voice. He received the closest attention from
his colleagues both sides Of the chamber anC
from a large audience in the galleries. Mr.. Plat
spoke follows
| suppose may be permitted TO enjoy the sam
latitude Of discussion and the same liberty OF eX
presson which have distinguished the remarks o
other Senators during this debate 1t is scarcel.
possible 10 talk 10 the resolution OF the Senate
from Missouri without saying thing concern
Ing the treaty which is being cO1s.dered in eXccU
tive session. Indeed. the resolution may almost h.
looked upon amendment to the treaty. |
the resolution were TO pass and the treaty Wer
then to be ratified. the resolution would he noth in
less than definition OF what the treaty must b
understood 10 mean. And IN voting against tn
resolution which will ne my course when the &C
casion arrives. desire 10 be understood as vOtni
against any limitation upon the terms of tn
treaty.
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