Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-09
The House Disposes OF the Measure BY
Large Majority, the Vote Being $50
IA Resolution to Repeal
War Time Law.

selves, VINO, ne sara, cOulu Well Ut
trusted on their sober second thought
to do that which would be fair, just
and generous toward the inhabitants
Of the Philippine archipelago
Senator Tillman, interrupting Sena-
tor Spooner, inquired: II we accept
the Philippines, would the inhabit.
ants of that territory have the right
to come without hindrance to this
country?
Senator Spooner- Yes; for the pur-
pose Of my argument | am disposed
to admit it.
Senator Platt, Of Connecticut-They
have that right now.
Senator Tillman inquired whether
the inhabitants OF territory could be
prevented from entering the states.
Senator Spooner said the senator
from Connecticut was inclined to be-
lieve they could be, but he himself
doubted it.
Senator Tillman, further along,
pressed his question as to the right OF
the Filipinos to come here and declared
that, by admitting the islands by
treaty, 10000, 900 people Of that terri
tory could take the first ship for this
country and upon arrival here could
enter into competition with American
labor. That was the reason why he
would vote against the treaty.
The executive session Of the senate
was merely continuation OF the legal
argument which started with Senator
Spooner's speech in the open senate.
1t grew out OF the question OF Senator
Tillman concerning the status OF the
Filipinos with reference to citizenship
in case the cession Of the Philippine
islands should be accepted.
Senator Hoar made set argument,
quoting literally from authorities IN
support Of the contention that they
would become citizens and be entitled
to all the rights and privileges as such
under the constitution. This view
was antagonized by Senators Teller,
Nelson and Platt, of Connecticut.
Senator Nelson referred to the acquisi-
ton of territory from France and
Spain during the history OF the
country. and read from many legaI
opinions to show that the Indians IN
such territory were not citizens. Sen
ator Platt made the point that citizens
of territories were not ullhedged cit
liens and Senator Teller contendec
that they were not until they were
made such by congressional enactment
Senator Davis, in charge OF tht
treaty, expressed the opinion, aftel
the adjournment, that a vote would ot
secured on the resolutions pending II
the senate declaratory OF the country
future attitude toward the Filiplnos
in case of the ratification OF the treaty
The first vote will be on the Bacol
resolution, which will probably b.
voted down. A vote will then b.
taken upon resolution more accept
able to the majority, probably tina
offered by MIR. Sullivan, which it i
expected, will be adopted.
Senator Daniel will speak on tn
treaty in the open session to-day AM
Senator Morgan in executive session
THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL PASSED
Washington, Feb 8, The river ant
harbor bill, carrying slightly NOR
than $50, 900 900, passed the house yes
terday by vote of 1850 tot. This is tn
largest majority any river and harbo
bill has ever received in the house
The bill attracted little opposition
and every effort to amend 1t in I'm
portant particulars failed
Saturday, February II, was set apar
for paying tribute to the memory c
the late Mr.. Dingley, of Maine.
Several amendments to the river an
harbor bill were adopted, provldin
for surveys, including the Missoul
river, with a view to prove nting tn
erosion of the south bank thereof an
the cutting of new channel at an
near the city of Napo leon, Lafayet'
county, Mo-, and the Youghioghen
river, Pennsylvania, with view to II
Improvement of said riv er bv locks an
dams from West Newton to the moul
of said river at Mckeesport
Mr.. Tawney, of Minnesota, intr'
duced resolution providing that, G
February ID next, and on that da'
thereafter, the United States flag
all government buildings througho'
} the United States be displayed at hal
mast in commemoration of the destru
ton OF the battleship Maine and ii
8 loss of 266 American lives in the ha
Dor of Havana,
Mr.. Gaines, of Tennessee, Introduce
| a bill to repeal the law which pr
/ vents an ex.confederate soldier fro
|, sitting on federal grand or petit jnr
. This is the last relic OF the laws d
, eliminating against ex-confederatt
A High Honors for Dewey.
J, Washington, Feb. S-The sena
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