The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-02-15
McENEREY RESOLUTION
Adopted by The Senate After
Considerable Discussion

Washington, Feb 1.-THE unanimous
consent agreement reached by the senat,
last Saturday 90 vote this afternoon upon
the resolution Of Mr. McEnry. democrat
OF louisiana declaring the policy OF this
government In tho Philippines. was not
vacated. In accordance with that agree
ment the vote was taken on the res~u-
ton at 29o today and Il was Adopted.
1t was noticeable that general democrats
who were present and not paired retraned
from voting An amendment offered Nv
Mr.. Bacon democrat OF Georgia. savcru
days ago, was defeated. The vote on tho
amendment was tie % to % ana Vice.
President Hobart cast the dccldng vote
against the proposition
The voting was preceded by three hours
and a half Of debate
Mr.. Stewart first took the floor 90 speak
In opposition. He expressed the opinion
that whatever the United -satcs might
do. It would not follow the policy indi-
Gated by the resolution. This c7un.-
was under no obligation to 90 70 the ex-
peuse Of establishing a government y1r
the islands; the United states were not h
the business OF capturing countries cd
ucating their people and then se ling theIn
On the contrary. he thought we should
hold the Philippines and thus render re
United States Independent OF other suun-
tries In the production Of tropical pro
ducts which must otherwise be a source cf
great expense.
Now It costs $3.50. 900 600 TO secure these
products. why not. therefore hold these
Islands and produce our own fruits, sug-
ars, etc.
Mr.. Lindsay also expressed the opinion
that tho time waa inauspicious for the
adoption of any resolution bearing upoa
the subject OF the government OF The
Philippines. but said that n any express
sion were to be given, It should be clear
and distinct and unmistakeable In 'erms
Mr.. Lindsay offered substitute, reclt.
ing that the acquisition Of territory car
ried with # no constitutional obligation
TO admit It to the union as states
Mr. Lindsay gave notice that he would
ask the senate to vote upon his resolution
as soon as the senate had voted on the Nc
Enry resolution.
Mr.. Bacon then addressed the senate in
opposition to the McEnery resolution, He
declared It was vicious and unfortunate
declaration He maintained the resolu-
tion meant nothing favorable TO the Fl.-
| ipinos.
Mr. Hoar was opposed TO the resolution
because, ne maintained. It gave no hope
OF freedom or liberty or self government
to the inhabitants Of the Philippines and
because It provided that they SHOULD
never have a part In their own govern
I IA re- af Hn rf a
States. 1t was. he held an Infamous dec
larntion-- declaration simply that the
Louisiana sugar Planters should never he
afraid Of the competition OF tl1 rhilir.
pine islands. To the Filipino the NJ
Emery resolution would be a message OF
tyranny. Of hate, Of oppression and o'
slander. Mr.. Hoaf averted TO the refer
ences IN speeches to Agulnatfl as an
unprincipled advenurer, and then enter
ed upon defense OF she F1ium1 leader
lie spoke Of AguinRldoq appeal % the
people Of the United states as 80 remark
able az being drafted
Il DO not see" said Mr. Hoar, with feel
Ing. "how any American heart not OF
stone could fail 70 recognize the force
OF that aspect"
Mr. Hoar said he was perfectly satls-
fed with his course in the who'e question
Of tho Philippines. believeing that he was
right.
Mr. Mason delivered q speech IN which
he attacked the policy pursued IN the
Philippines lie said that he believed the
people Of the United States would de-
clare for human liberty In the Phi ippines
uas well ns In this country
A. Mr. Mason was concluding. the hour
for the vote having arrived. Mr.. Hnw,ey
inquired II Il was Mr.. Masons purpose 20
insist upon his unanimous consent.
Mr. Mason replied that II wbs. as he had
done only that which was entirely honor
able and fair In the matter.
Mr.. Baoon's amendment 20 the reso' u-
tlon was then laid before the senate L,
followsl
yea and nay vote was demanded. re-
sulting % 20 %.
In accordance hrdlu dlu dwu dluun
| In Announcing the vote the vice pgcsi-
dent said: THE vote Is a tle' Tie char
votes In the negative The omsudment IA
lost"
The vote was then taken IN che Nc
Emery resolution
The resolution was adopted. Yeas n
nays p Several democrats who wer'
present and not paired wlthho dia< htir
votes The senate then at 12) o. M
went into executive session. 90 40 5ll