Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19


Philippine Islands. II IS useless for us
to shut our eyes TO the fact That the
American and Filipino armies are con-
fronting each ether with danger Oh cor
lISicn. Why is this? 1t is because inc
Filipinos, who fought Spain Tor ther
freedom, do not intend to become 'ns
vassals OF the United states, ana Whhc
senator's announce on this moor tha' 'htre
Is no ihtention 10 impose this govern
ment on an unwilling people, there are
other uttcrances which lead the Filpinos
"a T, contrary conclusion. mere IL dan
vo. ~ hloodshed between the American |
and Fllipino armies II this declaration
is nromptlv and authoritatitey maze by /
this government the apprehension VIII |
be relieved. and there Will be no distrust /
| of the American army and no thought OF
| hostiiNy 10 It. Unless we make this de-
| claration. an accident, trifie, may pre-
| cipltate q shot at any hour
| '.lt is not TO be hoped that the Filpnos
VINO were &ghting for their freedom be,
| fore we declared war against Spain. Will
surrender their country TO the United
states without struggle Every report
| we receive shows that they will not DO
| so II there should come a collision; II
there should be battle between the Amer
leans and the Fiipinos. it will be fear
ful shock FOR US 10 realize that a war
| undertaken for the liberation OF Cuba has
been converted into one TO subjugate the
| Filipinos."
rILlPItOs NOT REBELS.
Mr.. Bacon said that the Filipinos were
enormously spoken Of IN dispatches as
rebels and insurgents. and declared these
were not fit terms, as they were not
rebels against Spain. and could not be
called rebels against the United States.
Mr. Bacon then entered upon an argu-
ment against the annexation of distant
| territory with a dense population, oi an
| alien and inferior race. He said;
"If annexed this territory must either
; in the end be admitted as States INTO
the Union. with their people. as citizens,
entitled to equal rights and power "ith
the citizens Of other States, or the terri
tory must be held as Colonies. with thelr
neople as subjects and vassals Of the
I United states. Ia
, at Is impossible that our people shouiu
| ever consent that these Asiauc comnun-
n | ties should be admitted as states hto
Z | the Union. clothed with the power u
: | asstst i'm making laws for Americans.
y What would be the result if the islands
were acquired and held as Colonies? Inc
logic OF the situation would be to acquire
more Asiatic territory. and after thal
h 10 reach out for still more. There rs no
q reason for the acquisition OF the Phihp-
q pines which will not apply to the acqui'
, sition of other parts of Asia each acqul
% sition furnishing a reason why othe'
d parts still beyond should be also Sc
II quired. ..,,o>-
- DANGERS OF EXPANSION.
- 'T-mder this policy. our governmen
=, would abandon it's peaceful career an
reach out 10 the ends OF the earth 10
ernpire and power. that we might VIII
g a strong arm, dominate and rule owe
- distant lands. and people of every race
70 condition. and color. This reachihs ou
y for empire would inevitably lead TO wars
= not such wars as the little one. with u
!, trifing sacrifices through which we haN
- inst passed. but great wars with all the
a. | sacrifices II means vast armies coH
a posed in large part of our young mel
ba ready on a days notice 10 cope III Dloou
conflict with the great military Power
Of the earth. =,
"England is especially eager that n
.. United states shall seize the Philippine
- WHY? Is it because she is so anxious
witness the further expansion and az
- | erandzement of the power OF the Unltt
- States, or it is because she sees ahead
@ her a gigantic world war. with the par'
r ' ton Of China. in which she wishes I'M
"a the United States shall be compelled
- take part, and i'm which she wishes al
80 hopes that they>lnay be her ally.
10 TUE CURSE OF WAR.
~ Mr.. Bacon made an earnest argume
"a against war "As war is the create
OF curse Of a nation" he said $50 t. pea
IL its most priceless possession. In this ol
'u respect we are the most blessed or al
- nation of the earth. Situated as we al
=" ~ and power rful as we are, We need neV
engage in war unless we voluntarily Sc
H. When we cease to conine ourselV
pS to our own hemisphere, when we unde
| take to meddle with the affairs OF
LII | the world especially when I'm so doing
10 surrender the Monroe doctrine and &C
me sent TO the intermediation of Europe
On the American Hemisphere, then, lnde'
'Ne will this priceless immunity be gone Il
~ ~ ever. War seldom fails to claim It's
al tins. and the vacant places and brob
az az homes will find poor compensation
the the glitter and splendor Of governm'
NJ powerful in the Dosst ssion Of vast G
al pire. paid for in the lives of its citizt
ON and held at the price of ever-recnrr
- wars" -
De COST OF COLONIAL GONERNMEN
~ Mr. Bacon discussed the question OF
is cost. civil and military, of keeping III
we colonial government in the Phlllppf
can and argued that the vast expense IN
l'h necessarily add largely to the taxes
posed upon the people. and that the '
lax would have to be continued IN
DE Gnitely. as ii would be impossible TO II
i'e9 the increased amount through Ia
'oul duties. The great difficulty ana dal
SUD of Transporting large bodies or tro
i've across the Pacific and in the face OF !
ave tile fleets was also commented on
sec him.
az WOULD WEAKEN Us.
ana He urged the point that the Phillpp
De Islands. so far from being an element
ton strength. would from their distance
tlh- cessarily be the weakest point If I
z OF should become a part OF the I'M
S 10 states; that in case of war our enc
ince would strike us there just as we str
ana Spain there, because it was her veal
-, point.
dld He concluded by urging that the An
uon lean people had enough TO do in deVel
men ing their own country, which, eXclu'
ring of Alaska, was ample for population
the three hundred millions and in develop
row our own resources there was enough
'inos task the energies and inspire the he
we of our people for centuries TO come.
the NICARAGUA CANAL BILL
MES. Following Mr. Bacons speech,
I or Nicaragua canal bill was taken up
)inos remained under discussion until o'cl
war The Caffery substitute, which was p'
d al ing was laid on the table by vote {
ths 10 22 Amendment after amendment
voted down, and until almost the
D. minute 1t seemed likely that a vote
tions the measure would be reached tns
euro ming. but Just as a final vote was al
the TO be called for Mr.. Allison (kepubhc
) not of Iowa. exploded bomb under the
the bv Offering an amendment providing
Eu- The Secretary of the Treasury sh
habi- issue bonds to raise money with "
at,.asaf ha llltllu