The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-01
AGAINST EXPANSION.
An Enthusiastic Meeting In Chicago
Enters Its Protest

An EnthusInstic Meeting In Chicago
Enters Its Protest.
Chicago. April 90 Central Music Hall
was this afternoon filled with an audience
gathered to protest against the cours@ of
the administration With reference to the
Philippine islands. Once or twice the
proceedings we're interrupted by protests
Of those who disagreed with the seni-
ments OF the speakers.
Prof. l.. Lawrence Laughlln OF the Uni
versity of Chicago, in speaking OF the
National policy toward Filipnos. said
There the flag is the emblem of tyranny
and butchery'
Cries of treason" came from the gal
lcry, but the cries worc quickly drowned
out by approving cheers.
When Bishop !. l.. spaulding OF Peoria
declared that England has never been
a friend OF this country" an Englishman
near the platform cried; That's lie
without noticing the interruption, tho
bishop continued his address.
Or, Henry Wade Rogers, president Of
Northwestern university, acted az chair
man Of the meeting. Besides him tho
speakers were Professor Laughin, Bishop
tIhhlAlIk anu III JNuhli lAlpli bpHtFs
Resolutions were adopted protesting
against the course OF the administration
with reference TO tho Philippines.
The following resolutions were adopted;
The frank expression of honest convic-
tons upon great questions Of public policy
Is vital to the health and even " the
preservation OF representative govern
mont. Such expression u.s. therefore, the
sacred duty of American citizens,
kgI1 ,at No ell u "a
porialism is hostile to liberty and tends
to mllitarlsm. an evil from which II has
been our glory 10 be free We regret that
II is now necessary in the land OF Wash
ington and Lincoln to reatlrm that all
men, OF whatever race or color, are en-
titled to life, liberty and the pursuit OF
hapniness. We still maintain that govern
ments derive their lust powers from the
consent OF tho governed. We insist that
the forclble subiugation OF purchased
people is criminal aggression" aud open
disloyalty TO the distinctive principles OF
our government.
We honor our soldiers and sailors In the
Philippine islands for their unquestioned
bravery. and we mourn with the whole
Nation for the American lives that nave
been sacrificed Their duty was obedience
TO orders; our duty Is dlIgent Inquiry and
fearless protest We hold that our own
government created the conditions which
have brought about the sacrifice. We
earnestly condemn the policy OF the pres
ent National administration In the Philip
pines 1t is the spirit Of '76 that our gov
eminent Is striving to extingulsh In those
islands, we denounco the attempt and de-
mand its abandonment. We deplore and
resent the slaughter OF the Filipinos as
a needless horror, deep dshonor to our
Nation
We protest against the extension OF
American empire by Spanish methods,
and demand the immediate cessation OF
the war against liberty, begun by Spain
and continued by us, We believe that a
foolish pride Is the chief obstacle to a
speedy settlement OF an difficulties. AS
Mr. Gladstone said to England. I'VE are
strong enough to east aside all
consideration OF false shame
walking In the plain and simple WAYS OF
right and Justice Our government
should at once announce TO the Fnlpinos
its purpose to grant them. under proper
guarantees OF order the independence for
which they have so long fought and should
seek ny diplomatic methods TO secure this
Independence by the common consent Of
nations II Is today as true of the FIJI
pinos as Il was year ago OF The Cubans.
that they ARE and OF right ought Ia !,
free and independent"