Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
The Philippine Qsest,on Claims At
tention in the Stnate.
Eloquent Tribute IN the House to
the Regulars.
MR.. HENDER>ON'5 ATTITUDE

MI tt'ftf kNSsSS-t ~ the uPtulUS VI lc-
days session of the Senate. presented the
resolutions adopted at a meeting of certain
citizens Of Phiadeph protesting against
any aggressive acton on the part of the
government in the Philippines.
Mr. Spooner CWis,J gave notice that he
would on Wednesday next address the Sen
ate on the various resolutions respecting
expansion. and Mr.. Eawhus CUtah gave
like notice for Thursday next
Mr.. Mason Oli) asked unanimous con-
sent for vote on h.s resolution declaring
ii To he the policy of the United States not
to attempt to govern the people Of any
other nation next Friday at / O'Clock.
4Ir. Carter NIont) objected.
A like request was made by Mr.. Hoar
with respect TO his resolution declaring
that the FilpinOs ought to be free and in
dependent.
Mr.. Garter again entered an objection, ex-
pressing at the same time his regret at
what he regarded his duty IN entering the
objection
lie understood. he said, that the resoIu-
tons pending in the Senate on the expan-
sion question had been presented as texts
upon which senators would base remarks
He thought it proper that the several reso-
buttons lie on the table until late in the
session in order that all who so desired
might submit remarks upon them
Showing evidence of annoyance, Mr.. Hoar
lose and said: 4 desire TO give notice that
!
presented by this resolution-a question
which is immediate and practicai-I will
Keep my resolution or that of the senator
from Illinois (Mason) before the Senate
during every morning hour until we obtain
q vote upon them
Mr.. Gallinger IN. h intimated that Mr.
Hoar would encounter some difficulty i'll
carrying out his plan to keep the resolution
before the Senate.
Mr.. Carter said he viewed with regret the
irritation of Mr.. Hoar. He thought it
lrA FllEl-b
tons presented great or important ques-
ZION to he American people or TO Congress.
inaSmuch as they were at best expressions
Lnly Of the Senate-mere opinions of that
hody-n adopted. He pointed out the i'm
fortant business before the Senate and urg-
ed that the fine of the Senate be not taken
ZIP with such pending matters.
The following resolution was offered by
IN the table:
THAT the ratification of the pending
treaty with Spain shall in nowfse determine
the policy TO be pursued by the United
States in regard to the Philippines nor shall
II commit this government to a colonial
policy nor IS II intended to embarrass the
establishment of stable. Independent gov
eminent by the people of those islands
whenever condition make such proceeding
hopeiui Of successful and desirable results
After some parliamentary sparrfng Mr.
Mason obtained the floor and spoke briefly
in advocacy of vote on his expansion
resolution He said there We're people in
the Senate friendly to the pending treaty
who desired TO give the friends of his reso-
luton an opportunity to express their
Views by their votes.
Those who are friendly to my resOlu-
ton. said Mr. Mason, have not been
delaying the treaty. If the friends of the
treaty think by refusing to afford us a
chance to express ourselves and our ouin-
ions they Will gain time and strength they
must consider the matter carefully If I
cannot get vote on my resolution I shall
consider myself most unfairly treated We
have never delayed the treaty twenty-four
hours m ready To vote on it now But
am anxious 10 secure a vote first on my
resolution"
Alter waiting for naarly half an hour
Tor an opportunity 10 speak. MIR. Platt On
u was recognized for his announced
speech bearing upon the several exDan-
sion resolutions which had been introduced
lie spoke from notes, and in a clear res
"nant voice. He was accorded the. closest
attention by his colleagues on both sides
81 the chamber and by a large audience in
tHe galleries. His remarks will be foI1nd
IL another column.
At the conclusion of Mr. Platt's speech
notices Of speeches on the expansion ones
lion wera given by Mr.. Money CMissj for
next Friday and Mr. Chiffon CTex1 for
Saturday. February /.
Paid Anti-Expansionisa Articles
Mr.. Fairbanks QndD precipitated some
discussion by a statement which he sub-
mittei at this point with respect 10 the
FHtI-eNpansionist propaganda. He said that
NO FrFI
rursl 1raygs7,s,,er So, - ~ a. III
-. ~ I'm FaItous parts OF the
''uIiI! were inserted IN the Record.
Iherr Is very systematic and subtle
attempt to nntslead the people of tho c,,,,,-
Try ,,.i,b ,.,,-,.- .. .t- -.
- "a u ~ tiie E-1Iuesuoh OF e&pan-
Ticuiturai papers are Being used as d med
iJm for tins misInfoTma tIon."
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for a The us,Isi rafa., -'' ," pe-0 ~ &c P'i4
H.. rEen raj 80 sem. IF VI, ,,,,,
ncatous sent out 10y those who were Op-
P's'H tr 'he IOHey OF expansion, remarklng
r. So. - 10 ne Urea SIMPLY 10 put
clutiurd rherr VIII hot ,t IlI,1
II.
Mr. Chandler q. H Inquired whether
~ an n[IlAS cyuld MORN the senate who
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