Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-12
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single one, involving only our relations with
Spain and the Cubans themselves. In the
case OF the Philippines there were other
complications which cannot be spoken OF
here, but which senators will hear in
executive session, which justified the presi-
dents course In a most ample manner and
vindicates most completely everything he
has done. In fact, no other course is safe
In view OF the object we naturally sought to
attain-justice not only to ourselves but to
the people Of those islands"
What OF the statement about hauling
down the American flag" interjected Mr..
Hoar.
N one desires to retain the Philip
pines permanently" reiterated Mr.. Foraker
again. THE president is as much a lover OF
liberty. truth and Justice as is the senator
from Massachusetts and his love OF liberty
goes out to the people Of the Philippines as
unerring as his own"
Are Not to Hold the Islands,
"Then we are to understand the statement
that the American flag is not to be hauled
down." said Mr.. Hoar, "does not mean that
We are to hold perpetual domain. II the
people OF the Philippines believe their happi-
ness can be best secured by self government
they are to be given an opportunity to gov
ern themselves"
with the determination of the ultimate
policy respecting the Philippines replied
Mr.. Foraker, their feelings will have much
to do. No one, so far as l am able to learn,
Is prepared by force and violence to take
ana hold them. l am willing to trust the
administration l have no sympathy with
those who talk OF making war on Aguiualdo
any more than I had with those who talked
of making war on Gomez"
THANK God for that" murmured Mr.. Hoar
from his seat but in a voice audible through
the chamber.
Il repeat" continued Mr.. Foraker, that
we had four choices as to what we should do
and l affirm that the president acted wisely.
1t is now for congress to investigate whether
the Filipinos are capable Of self government
and whether they desire self government.
We will know in a short time what the feel
Ing Of the population OF the islands Is. Then
we can act intelligently and I know we will
act justly"
In conclusion Mr.. Foraker said he would
place in the record the recent proclamation
Of the president to the insurgents as a
declaration Of the spirit and purpose of the
United States.
When he took his seat there was a
demonstration Of approval from the gal
leries which was unchecked by the presiding
officer.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Foraker's speech
Mr.. Allen, populist of Nebraska. continued
briefly the debate upon the constitutional
questions relating to the acquisition Of the
Philippines. He combated the position
taken by Mr.. Foraker, maintaining that the
United States government could not consti-
tutionally acquire the Philippines without
the object In view OF ultimately admitting
them as states.
Allen Has q Resolution.
Mr.. Allen offered the following resolu-
ton:
That any aggressive action by army or
navy on the part Of the United States
against the Filipinos would be an act Of var
unwarranted on the part of the president
and the exercise OF constitutional powers
vested exclusively In congress-"
I'm submitting this resolution, Mr.. Presi-
dent" said Mr.. Allen, II desire to make
some observations. but will not enter into
a discussion Of the mooted question of an
imperialistic policy, reserving that until a
later date. when l hope to present my views
quite fully.
II am led to introduce this resolution be-
cause the press dispatches indicate that our
troops are moving upon the people Of Iloilo.
l introduce 1t as q protest against the wag-
ing of war by the president and the army
and navy without the authority of con-
gress. I think 1t Ia a fact indisputable that
war cannot be legally waged without tho
authority Of congress through a formal dec
l~aration. In my opinion there can be no
doubt that whatever Of possessory rights we
may have in the Philippine islands we &C.
Quired from Spain"
Mr.. Allen then proceeded to discuss the
situation in the Philippines and declared
that the onicers OF the army and navy were
pressing matters forward In the islands to
a critical state.
He was interrupted by Mr.. Hoar, who de-
sired to inquire. where do we get the right
to use force against the people Of Iloilo? I
would be glad to be honored by the atten-
ton Of the distinguished senator from Della
ware referring to Mr.. Gray, one Of the
peace commissioners). We made a protocol
some time In August" continued Mr.. Hoar,
under which We are still living with
Spain"
Mr.: Hoar then read from tho protocol,
showing that the United States would hold
the bay, harbor and city of Manila until
the disposition Of the Philippine islands
should be determined.
THAT clearly implied" said Mr.. Hoar,
that we will make no advance upon Spain
or the Spanish people on the islands until
the situation shall have been changed. II
now VIZ have the power to use the military
forces against the Filipinos where does 1t
come rom"
Mr.. Gray. at whom the question Of Mr..
Hoar seemed tn ha diractad. rose and said:
II wish to remark that the question OF the
senator from Massachusetts, answers in part
the position taken in his remarks by the
senator from Nebraska (Mr. Allen.)
Technically stu at War.
After pointing out the reasons why this
was true. in his opinion, Mr.. Gray said that
technically W. were still at war with Spain.
1t was true that We were living under a
truce, but in pursuing the war the president
was simply exercising the powers that had
been conferred upon him by the war-making
power.
He pointed out that the only question that
could arise woild re rs to whether We were,
In making war upon the Tilipinos, violating
the protocol, and II there were such viola
tion 1t would be a matter between the
United States and Spain, without reference
to anybody else.
Mr.. Hoar commended 1. was a breach OF
faith to attack Spa n at Iloilo and bad POLICY
to attack Aguinalio.
Mr.. Allen replied to Mr.. Cray, stating that
Spain had no jurisdiction in the Philippines
and that Aguinaldo's government was the