Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-07
Mr.. M'ENERY's RESOLUTION
SENATE ADJOURNED WITHOUT FL
NAL ACTION UPON 1T.
Several Democratic Senators Strongly
Oppose Making Any Promises to
People Who Are Shooting
Down Our Countrymen
Notable Speeches.

senate The fact that the treaty was to be
voted upon, and that the result was hang
ing in the balance. served to keep senators
on both sides of the chamber at high
tension. When the senate convened at
noon, more members were present than
had been in attendance upon any session
of the senate since it assembled in Decem-
ber.
Mr.. Allen, Populist. Of Nebraska, ad-
dressed the senate in the morning hour,
in favor of the ratification of the treaty.
but in opposition to expansion. In the
course Of his speech he adverted to some
newspaper comment upon himself, and
made explanations Of his position. Mr..
Clay, Democrat, of Georgia, occupied few
minutes in explaining why he proposed to
support the treaty.
Mr.. German, Democrat, of Maryland, fol-
lowed with a notable speech, in the course
of which he took Mr.. Wolcott. Republican.
of Colorado, severely to task for some
statements in the latter's speech few
days ago, in which Mr.. German thought
reference was made to him. He explained
that he had not now, and had never had,
presidential aspirations, the, newspaper re-
ports to the contrary notwithstanding. His
attack upon the treaty was one Of the most
severe made during the debate.
After the ratification of the treaty, the
senate in open session took UP joint
resolution offered by Mr.. McEnery. Demo-
crat, of Louisiana, declaring a policy for
the Philippines, and an effort was made
to adopt it, but the debate occupied so
much time that the resolution went over
until tomorrow.
The resolution in full follows:
THAT, by the ratification of the pending
treaty of peace with Spain. it is not intend
ed to incorporate the inhabitants of said
1 islands into citizenship of the United
States, nor is it intended to permanently
annex said islands as an integral part Of
| the territory of the United States. But it
| is the intention of the United States to es-
! tablish on said islands government suit
able to the wants and conditions Of the in
| habitants of said island, to prepare them
| for local elf-government. and. in due time,
| to make such disposition Of said islands as
| will best promote the interests of the citi-
zens of the United States and the in
| habitants of said islands"
| Mr.. Allen then addressed the senate upon
several resolutions relating to expansion.
| He devoted the first part of his address to
| a personal explanation brought out by
| statements made concerning him and his
| action with respect to the treaty. Among
| the statements made by the newspapers in
question was that Mr.. Allen to-day would
| enlighten the senate as to the political sig
| niticance of Senator Germans position with
reference to the treaty.
| r"I have at no time" said Mr.. Allen,
| promised to enlighten the country concern
| ing what Senator German is doing or pro-
| poses to do. I do not know. nor am
| concerned in knowing, what Mr.. German S
| intentions may be-"
| He then paid personal tribute to Mr..
| Gnrroau'S abi1itU and natri0tiSm
| statesman.
Referring then to the statements which
| have been made as to the action Of some
| of the Democrats in the senate in oppos-
| ing the treaty because of their opposition
| to William Jennings Bryan and the fur
| ther statement that Mr.. Allen proposed to
| take these Democrats to task. Mr.. Allen
| said:
ST am not the keeper of the conscience OF
| Mr.. Bryan. l do not pretend to represent
| him here or elsewhere and any utterances
to the contrary are entirely unfounded.
am the personal friend of Mr.. Bryan, and
| 1 am also his political friend. / may say
of him that 1 regard him as the superior in
| knowledge and capacity Of any living
American statesman. History will rank
| him with Webster and Clay as one OF the
| greatest statesmen our country has pro-
| duced 1 regard him as brilliant comet
| in the political sky, as were Webster and
| Clay in their time. / know him to be moi
only able and patriotic, but absolutely sincere
in all his words and actions. He is not a
| demagogue, as the groundlings and tumble
bugs of politics would have the people be-
| lieve."
Mr. Allen then read from some further
newspaper comment rejecting upon him a:
to his action regarding the treaty and. BY
| intimation, impugning the purity Oh MS
motives
II have never occupied a doubtful
ground" said he. upon this treaty. From
the time ii was completed in Paris l have
intended to give it my vote
Referring further to an intimation thai
he had been given administration or Re
publican influence in his senatorial fight II
Nebraska, Mr.. Allen declared there wa:
nothing President Mckinley could give hin
that would possibly affect him or his opin
ions.
II would not" he declared "accept Re
publican influence in behalf of my re-elec
ton to the senate. 1t has not been offered
but if it We're l would repudiate it..
Mr. Allen then made a constitutional ar
| sument against expansion, but maintained
congress would have all power and author
ity, after the treatys ratification TO dea
with the questions that might arise con
cerning the Philippines.
In conclusion, Mr.. Allen said that
strong foreign policy of this government
must be incidental to powerful domestic
policy.
1.-The news has come to us" he said, 20
| a conflict between the Filipinos and th'
American army and navy. To my owl
state has come much of the loss. Ten ou
. of twenty-eight dead were members OF tn
First Nebraska infantry. This ought to b.
a warning to us. I cannot condemn II
| too severe language the assault that wa
made upon us. We are dealing with blood
| thirsty savages. They precipitated the at
tack and ! commend nm aaa.,iiee 1he leaders OIL ou
I'VE are rightfully and legally in tn
Philippines Our troops must remain, mus
. be kept. there until their status Is liked b.
congress- the sole power to deal with tn
question: A,
len explaining his views regarding the pres
D ent situation. He said that while he woul'
ALWAYS vote against the permanent reten
) tion of the Philippines he felt it his duty +
D his state his constituents and himself I
support the treaty. To be faithful to hi
5 Judgment and his conscience be felt boun
to vote for ratification.
AS soon as Mr.. Clay had concluded hi
brief remarks Mr.. German, of Maryland
rose to close the debate in open session.
0 My attitude on this treaty." he said
known and freely expressed to one Of tn
i peace commissioners before he went I
Paris. Since the completion of the negotia
tions which resulted in the signing of tn
treaty have had no reason to change m
opinions heretofore formed.
I'm all of my public life, presidents an
their cabinets have had no terrors for me
have opposed them even when they wer