The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-01
Believes the President Is Pursuing =
Wise Policy Looking to Restor.
alton Of Peace.
CONGRESS MAY TAKE A HAND
IF THE ADDITIONAL TROOPS SENT To
OTIS BE NOT SUCCESSFUL.
Expects a Financial Bill That VIII
Not Arouse Opposition 10 De
Passed Next Winter.

WASHINGTON, July 81. - Senator Bur-
rows, Of Michigan, IN an interview with q
Post reporter this afternoon said: 1T 10
my judgment that If the war In the Philip
pines be still in progress next year and the
end Is not then in sight the situation viii be
to the disadvantage of the Republican party.
The only hope for the party and the coun-
try, / might add, is in a speedy change or
conditions in the Philippines. Unless the
war in the Philippines speedily ends IL VIII
become an important political factor, and Its
continuance will make the outlook for Re-
publican success uncertain. to say the least
If could have had my way We would have
simply taken a coaling station a base OF
supplies In the island of Luzou; We would
not have paid a penny to Spain and We
would have had our foothold in the East
without sacrifice of life and money be-
lieve in finding new markets for peo-
pie, who are the greatest producers the
world has known, and the Orient doubtless
offers a great opportunity. No one yet
knows what possibilities are TO be afforded
by China, which seems now to be stagger-
ing to her fall. If there is to be great
development in that direction 1 certainly
want the United States TO have a share.
A. the same time we must not overlook
the fact that We may run counter at any
moment to England, France or Germany,
and believe that England. now apparently
so friendly. will strike at US the moment
We cross her threshold. More than this. I
say frankly that IL our participation In the
Eastern trade is to be purchased ct the
cost Of an indefinite war IN the Philippines.
we will pay very large price for what
We receive"
tion?''
"rhe President is acting wisely, in my
opinion, In endeavoring TO restore peace and
order In the Philippines by sending an in
creased army to assist General Otis. 1t 10
to be sincerely hoped that the fresh troops
will be able TO establish the authorities of
the United States. We must remember.
however. that although we have now been
fighting for some time we have conquered
territory only about fifty miles to the
north Of Manila and fifteen miles to the
South, a mere bagatelle compared with the
immense area of the archipelago. II the
additional troops sent to General Otis cam
not restore peace Congress will have to
deal with the problem, and ought to have
by the first of December some definite In
formation on which TO act. For the present
1 hope the President will continue I'm his
effort to end the trouble and that bis efforts
will be crowned with success. Victory for
the Republican party next year viii be made
more certain by the success of our arms Ia
the Philippines"
"You would not now abandon the Philip
pines?" suggested the reporter.
'I do not see how we can get away now"
said the senator. I'VE cannot surrender our
ships to Aguinaldo and say to him that he
can murder our soldiers. Now that We have
commenced the only thing we can do il to
end the conflict as soon as possible. After
that is done the question Of disposition OF
the islands their permanent retention
rests with the people and with Congress"
Although he would not discuss the work
of the finance committee at Narragansett
Pier, Senator Burrows did say: I'm M
opinion a financial bill will be passed In the
next session of Congress and do not ex-
pect to see IL arouse such opposition as
will lead to filibustering fight in the SEN
ate"