Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-09

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iensers set up in the city supply good
water. The troops are in good spirits
and quiet prevails.
AS TO THE STATUS QUO.
Washington, Feb. THE authori- |
ties of the State and War Depart |
ments were in consultation today on
the legal st ,tus of General Otis in
view of the peace protocol between
Spain and the United States. which
binds the American forces to maintain
the status quo in the Philippines till
after the ratification of the treaty.
The fact that it must be ratified by
both Spain and the United States was
momentarily lost sight of in yester
days excitement over ratification in
the Senate, when it was thought that
General Otis was entitled to handle
the insurgents as rioters on American
territory. but it will not become so
until Spain also ratifies the treaty.
1t was stated at the State Department
today, however, that this will not pre-
vent General Otis from maintaining
order, but he is compelled to do SO
within the terms of the protocol.
The administration has decided to
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and make a friendly treaty with the
king of the Sulu islands.
IMPERIALISM TAKING SHAPE
Washington, Feb. T. The question
Of American sovereignty in the Phil
ippines was discussed at some length
today by Secretary of State Hay and
Attorney-General Griggs, with the re
suit that thesovereignty of the United
States in the islands will be declared
throughout the Philippines and in
structions to publish this declaration
cabled to General Otis. 1t is expected
that the text of the treaty will be pub
lished as part of the declaration.
The government expects to hear at
any moment of another big battle on
the islands.
Washington, Feb 8.-The Senate
met at the usual hour today with a
larger attendance than is generally the
case on Mondays, owing to the con-
test over the treaty.
An attempt was made to secure
unanimous consent for a vote On the
Caffrey resolution prior to O vote on
the peace treaty but there was Objec
ton. Senator Allen then addressed
the Senate in favor of the treaty.
When the hour for voting arrived
there was much uneasiness on both
sides, but the result was quickly made
known. The vote stood: For ratifica-
ton, 81; against, n. Several senators
were paired and this together with the
change to the treaty of Senators Nc
Laurin, and McEnery and Jones, of
Nevada, gave a majority in favor of
the treaty with three votes to spare.
Senator Vest, of Missouri, offered
an amendment declaring against col
onial policy, but it was defeated.
Senator German maintained until
the last that the treaty would be de-
feated. Senator Jones, of Nevada, ad
mitted that the events of Manila in
f1uenced him,
Senator Hale, who up to the last
minute opposed the treaty, was flood
ed with kilograms all day urging him
TO vote for the treaty.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE McEnery
resolution came up N the Senate today.
Mr.. Hale proposed a vote, but Mr..
GalliDger and others objected. Mr..
Tillman then addressed the Senate in
opposition to the resolution.
The opinion is expressed that if the
McEnery resolution is passed it will
be amended out of all resemblance to
its former self, and that the features
Objectionable to the President will be
eliminated.
The Senate committee on commerce
began consideration of the river and
harbor bill, and hearings will be grant
ed Senators interested until Thursday.
The Senate took up the Indian ap-
preparation bill.
The House considered bills relating
to public buildings.
Berlin, Feb. IAN Interpolation,
supported by one hundred Conserva-
tives, Centrists, and National Liberals,
asking the chancellor for information
as to his actual position as to the
pOlitico commercial relations Of Ger
many with the United States, will be
discussed on Thursday in the Reich
stag.
Washington, Feb. Former Com
missary-General Eagan's sentence was
today mitigated by the President to
suspension from duty for six years
that is, until he reaches the age for re-
tirement.
London, Feb. 7.-Parliament opened
today. The members of the House of
Commons proceeded to the House of
Lords, where they heard the Queens
speech. which was substantially as fore
casted.
Harrisburg, Feb. THE Senatorial
contest is still on with little interest
The vote today resulted
as follows: Quay, los; jerks, 70; Dali
cell, IA; Eastburg, A; scattering, SO
Necessary to choice, 1l6.