The age-herald., 1899-01-12
Speaks in Opposition to The
 Vest Resolution
 LIVELY DAY IN THE SENATE Ohio Statesman Delivers Strong Constitutional Argument. HE REPLIED TO SENATOR H0AR Riddled the Speech of the Old Man
 From Massachusetts. ALLEN ST1RS UP STAID BODY Introduces Resolution Declaring That Mckinley is Exceeding His Author ity in Making War on the h.
Riddled the Speech of the Old Man
 From Massachusetts.
ALLEN sT1Rs UP sTAID BODY
Introduces Resolution Declaring That Mckinley is Exceeding His Author ity in Making War on the h.
 habitants of the Philippines.

Washington, January 11.--A climax was reached today in the debate on the question of expansion which is in progress in the senate. Heretofore all of the speeches with the notable exception of that of MT. Platt of Connecticut, had ben in opposi- tion to what was presumed to be the policy of America with respect to the acquisition of the Philippines.
 Today MT. Foraker of Ohio addressed the senate in opposition to the declaration of the Vest resolution that the United States has no power to acquire foreign territory to be maintained as colonies While much of his speech was devoted to a constitutional argument in support of the right of this country a nation to acquire and govern outlying territory, he gave particular at tention to the utterances that have been made in contravention of that position, es- pecially those of MT. Vest and MT. Hoar MT. Foraker has clear, direct and force ful style of oratory which commands atten- tion not only by reason of the recognized ability of the man, but also by his im- petuosity and power a speaker. He is at his best in a running fire of debate, and the frequency of interruptions today af- forded him ample opportunity to elucidate his argument to the best advantage He laid the broad proposition that to adopt the Vest resolution was to declare that our fathers had brought forth a nation that was inferior to all other nations regardless of the generally accepted idea that one na- tion was the equal of another and all equally restricted. He maintained that the right to acquire territory was an inherent right of nationality hat as the right to make war and to enter into treaty agreements, it follows logically that We have the power to acquire territory by conquest and to assume the responsibilities that may accrue therefrom.
 Of Temporary Character
 Mr. Foraker's strong assertion that the acquisition of the Philippines was tempor- ary in character created sensation in the chamber. lie maintained, however, that we have legal right to hold the islands per- manently.
 MT. Alien introduced the resolution printed in another column.
 In submitting this resolution, Mir. Presi- dent said MT. Allen, "I desire to make some observations, but will not enter upon discussion of the mooted question of an Imperial stic policy, reserving that until a later date when l hope to present my views quite fully. l am led to introduce this reso- luton because the press dispatches indicate that our troops are moving upon the peo- pie of lloilo. l introduce it as a protest against the waging of war by the president and the army and navy without the au- thority of congress. 1 think it is a fact in- disputable that war cannot be legally waSed without the authority of congress through formal declaration. In my opin- lon there can be no doubt that whatever of pcssessory rights we may have in the Phil ippines we acquired from Spain."
 MT Allen then proceeded to diseuss tho situation in the Philippines and finally de- clared that the officers of the army and navy were pressing affairs forward in the islands into critical state
 He was interrupted by MT Hoar who de sired to inquire Where do we get the right to use force against the people of Ioilo? 1 would be glad to be honored by the at- tention of the distinguished senator from Delaware Teferring to Mir Gray, one of the peace commissioners)
 we made protocol some time in Au- gust" continued MT. Hoar, "under which we are stll living with Spain"
 MT Hoar then read from the protocol showing that the United States would hold the bay, harbor and city of Manila until the disposition of the Philippine islands should be determined.
 Will Make No Advance
 'That clearly mplies' said MT. Hoar. "that we will make no advance upon Spa'n or the Spanish people on the islands until the situation shall be changed. If now we have the power to use the military forces against the Fiipinos, where does it come from?'
 MT. Gray, at whom the question of Mr Hoar seemed to be directed, rose and said:
 'I wish to remark that the question of the senator from Massachusetts answers in part the position taken in his remarks by the senator from Nebraska (Mr. Allen.)
 After pointing out the reasons why this was true, in his opinion, Mr. Gray said that technically we were still at war with Spain. It was true that we were living under truce, but in pursuing the war the president was simply exercising the DOW CTS that had been conferred upon him by the war-making power. He pointed out that the only question that could arise was whether we in making war upon the Filipinos violated the protocol. and if there were such violation 1t would be a matter