New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-24
MR. WHITE AGAINST EXPANSION.
THE CALIFORNIA SENATOR SPEAKS FOR

THE VEST AND BACON RESOLUTIONS
Washington. Jan. 23-Discussion OF the policy
Of expansion occupied nearly all the time Of the
Senate In open session to-day. Mr.. White Of CALI
fornia. spoke in support OF the anti-expansion
resolution introduced by Mr.. Vest and the
luton offered by Mr.. Bacon. declaring that the
Fiipinos ought 10 be free and Independent Mr..
White did not enter into constitutional argu-
ment, but confined himself to discussion Of
panson as policy for this Government He main
tained that such policy contrary 10 the
fundamental principles OF the country. 70 its his
tory and traditions He declared his opposition
10 the ratification Of the Treaty OF Peace and
asserted that declaration OF definite policy the
part OF the Administration would greatly simplify
the situation. and matter OF good faith ought
not to be antagonized by the advocates Of ratihca-
ton
Mr White referred 10 the Presidents statement
that the attitude OF the United States toward the
Philippines was to be one Of benevolent assnila-
ton
Mr. Chandler nterrupting said: The other day.
when this benevolent assimi alton bugbear was
raised before the Senate. / took occasion TO look
up the definition given by Mr. Webster OF 'assimlla
ton. II the Senator will permit me. It means
resemblance, likeness but not necessarily ANAL
gamation or absorption" After indicating just
What the definition is Mr.. Chandler said II Is
lot fair argument TO say that the word means
absorption, or to assume the President used It In
that sense"
Does the Senator speak for the President with
authority inquired Mr. White. Does he know
what the President meant when he spoke"
Undoubtedly" replied Mr.. Chandler blandly,
the President thinks do II he is wise man.
and think he is The President thinks ought
TO bring these people into reasonable likeness
unto us. but not necessarily to incorporate them.
and hope the Senator viii not lay TOO much stress
upon the expression benevolent assimilation
replied
White Chat he speaks with authority as 10 the
utterance OF the President. I may not have
higher regard for the definition. but might have
more respect t3r the policy inyolved"
and could not De responsible for The Prssden,s
aoes not mean desracon OF swallowing up but
It does mean likeness Identity etc .
MI Witt TIIso to oring Mshomean from Mndanao
70 assqme q. Likeness 70 the distinguished senator
Mason Mr. Teller and Mr. White took part. Mr..
Ma o9e inaabdss had &c be- forced INTO suOs
sion did not always require an immense toree 70
Nj White evidently ala not desire 70 commit
himself TO M Mason,s position IL ous MI Teller LEI,
iona and California had been forced at the point
Il guns into submission. and their consent had not
''' YES. replied Nj Mason but that territory
TT is BY treaty hat propose to acquire the
BY treaty Win a people WHO nave
-,ehf "a cede the territory" said Nj. Mason. than
ne devil had to offer to the Saviour a.! the land
In sight OF the mountain height He do not pos
sess title 10 IL $500. 1917.
NJ. Teller said that the government couIo 1a sy
other nation within an hour. He called attention
to The fac. that The treaty gave 70 Congress iul'
mower 10 deal with the matter. -
Mr White after abiding to some OF The remarks !S
made BY Mr. Teller contended that i was tne
duty o., Cons ress make declaration o, ms cou-
trvis intentions with respect 70 the Philippines.
C5,rress possessed the authority 70 make sucn
dscaratlon In advance OF action on the treaty ana
it would be proper 70 make H. IN coneluson NJ M.
Waite said: 1T is in the hope that We may pre-
serve forever stainless in is purity ano t unSor
ouer able in It's integrity the Republic OF our faneFS
fbat register here my protest againet what
conceive 10 be disastrous Innovation ,,
The Senate then. az 2l0 p. m. on motion or Sr,
Davis chairman OF the Committee on roFeIs"
Relations went into executive session. .u.S
Af-er the executive session Mr. Chancler caileo
un the biz 10 restore 10 their original siandins
orscers OF the Navy and Marine Corps VINO Iost
III srarus bv reason OF the promotion o. ntner
oticers for conspicuous conduct n battle ne on,
went over on objection and al Sis p M the seAa's
adjourned