Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-27
CONGRESSIONAL DOINGS.
Philippine Question Still Occupying Atten-
tlon of the Senate-House Busy with
Army Reorganization Bill.

Washington, Jan. 27.--The Nicaragua
canal question was further considered
today by the senate committee on com
nerve" but went over until Tuesday.
Senator Mason, of Illinois. asked
unanimous consent for vote Friday,
on his resolution, declaring it the policy
of the United States not to attempt to
! govern the people of any other nation.
| and Senator Hoar asked for a vote on
ms resolution, declaring that the Fill
plnos ought to be free and independent
Senator Carter, of Montana, objected to
both
Senator Carter thought it proper that
the resolutions lie on the table until late
in the session. in order that all who so
desire might submit remarks upon
them. Showing evidence of ANNOYANCE,
Senator Hoar said: Il desire to give
notice that if We are not to have a vote
on the question presented by this reso-
luton on a question that is immediate
and practical, 1 will keep my resolution
or that of the senator from Illinois (Ma
SOM before the senate every morning
hour until we obtain vote upon them"
Senator Gallingher, of New Hamp-
shire, intimated that Senator Hoar
would encounter some difficulty in car
fylng out his plan. Senator Carter said
he viewed with regret the "irritation"
of Senator Hoar. He pointed out there
was more important business before the
senate and urged the time of the SEN
ate be not taken up with such matters,
The following resolution was offered by
Senator Sullivan, of Mississippi, who
asked that it lie on the table: "That the
ratification of the pending treaty with
Spain shall in no wise determine the
policy to be pursued by the United
States in regard to the Philippines, nor
shall it commit this government to
colonial policy, nor is it intended to en-
barrass the establishment of stable
and independent government by the
people of those islands, whenever con-
ditions make such proceedings hopeful
of success and desirable result"
IF ! cannot get vote on my reSolu-
tion," said Senator Mason, II shall con-
slider myself most unfairly treated. We
never delayed a treaty "a hours. I'm |
ready to vote on it now, but am anxious
to secure a vote first on my resolution" |
Senator Platt was recognized for his |
announced speech bearing upon the sew |
eral expansion resolutions. He favored |
a prompt ratification of the treaty |
without any qualifications. The senate
Senator Frye made strong plea for
the ratification of the peace treaty. The
pension appropriation bill was passed.
house
Mr.. Henderson defended the presi-
dents course as the only wise one, but
said he had grave doubts concerning the
holding of the Philippines. Mr. Cous-
ins, of Iowa, made a strong speech for
the army bill, ridiculing the assertions
that our army was a menace TO liberty.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, of Massachusetts,, clos
ed the general debate IN opposition to
the bill After Mr.. Hull, of Iowa, clos
ed for it's passage, it was read for
amendment under the five-minute rule
The provision for lieutenant general
Of the army was stricken out.
THE HOUSE.
When the house met today, but lit
tie more than an hour remained for
general debate on the army reorganiza-
ton bill Mr.. Henderson, Republican, of
Iowa, was the first speaker. He hoped
it would not be necessary to establish
A standing army of 100000 men. He was
willing, cheerfully, to support propo-
stion to increase the army to $4,000 or
$4,000 men, but beyond that he hoped
only discretion would be lodged with
the president, who could be trusted.