The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25
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The House had been keyed to a high pitch
of excitement during Mr.. Johnson's speech.
But throughout it's delivery there had been
no interruptions, although members on both
sides listened attentively as the terrific ar
~raignment of the administration flowed
from the lips of the fiery Indianian. AS he
took his seat Mr.. Hamilton (Rep., Michl
arose and excitedly asked for the reading
Of the Presidents Boston speech.
II am perfectly wiling said Mr.. john
son. II want it read and printed in the
Record"
The people have already read his speech.s
shouted Mr.. Hamilton.
Yes, and they will damn him for it,a
Mr.. Settle Dem., Ky.) followed Mr.. John
son with a speech against Imperialism, the
eloquence of which attracted attention. Six
months ago, he said, no one could have
made him believe he could ever have been
brought to vote for a S20,000,0O indemnity
to Spain. Yet the change of conditions had
rendered II incumbent that he should vote
should vote for the pending bill. The gov
eminent occupied a certain attitude before
the world. He would stand by It, right or
wrong. [Republican applause.] But his ac-
ton In support of the government did not
mean that he gave his assent TO the admin
istration's policy Of Imperialism. He argued
that we recognized the Fflipinos as bellig-
erents against Spain and were now morally
estopped from seeking to place them under
our dominion. We occupy the cruel, heart
less position of accepting the aid Of those
natives and then in the hour OF victory
leaving them In the lurch. We must either
turn the Filipinos loose or subjugate them.
They would not in generations be mt Tor SELF
government as we understand 1t. He knew
Of no principle upon which we. could set
ourselves up as a universal Ku-klux Klan
for the regulation or the morals OF the
world.
Filipino in chaos?l asked Mr.. Ray. Rep,
N. W
I'VE must do it, if to do otherwise means
to surrender the public honor and the pub
lie faith" replied Mr.. Settle. In conclusion,
he charged that, despite the soft evasionS
of the administration 1t was 90
try with the monstrous face Of ulperial-
ism. The sentiments which receivVd most
applause on 19e t aePnpTc"Sh Who sVVS viii Maui
down the American flag?" 1t was in the air
Even the p~ickaninnies on the streets were
singing: Hold them Philippines, Mckin-
Mr.. Lands then replied to Mr.. Johnson.
as detailed. elsewhere.l
A WEARY KENTUCKIAN.
Mr.. Rhea (Dem., Ky.) said he was tired
Of the vacillating policy Of the President.
Whenever the opposition assumed the te-
merity to inquire into the purpose OF the
President they were waved back with the
question:: do you not have confidence In
the President?' II frankly confess that I
nave nOL. SdlQ MI Ihlcd. y ACPAC ~AN
nothing I stand for; nothing that entities
me to a seat upon this floor" In the course
of his arraignment of the President, Mr..
Rhea smoke OF Secretary Alger as a man
who, III public history be true, had been
cashiered from the army for cowardice on
the eve Of battle"
THAT is not true, fnterposed Mr. Spaulo-
Con I do not mean cashiered in the lite
eral sense; / mean that he left his COM
poond without orders and against orders
and came here, where ne was court-mar-
tailed"
'"Then he resigned"
"@rhat,s Inherent" replied Mr.. Spaulding,
amid great Democratic laughter and APP
After some further remarks by MessrA.
Hamilton Rep., Mich). Pearce lDem.s
Tenn.), Sulzer (Dem., n. Y.l TaloeTt (Qems
in charge Of the bill, stated that the COM
promise bill, as read to the House, woui0
show changes in its ma form anq nat
discourtesy that the bill had been read 70
the House before its formal presentation.
Mr.. Hull expressed his regret, but SAID ne
Thought the House was entitled to know
details at the earliest possible moment:
Mr.. Marsh Rep., ND, a member OF the
evoked much applause on the Republican,
side In reply to the Presidents critic by re-
ferring to him as the greatest Of living
Americans and the first In the hearts of his
countrymen. No philippe of the gentleman
from Indiana, said he, could shake their
faith in him. He declared 1t was absolutely
ITntrue that any franchises had been granted
in the Philippines, Porto Rico or Cuba In
one wear. he predicted, the Democrats would
be camping on the ground they (the Repub-
leans occupied to-day. History proved
they were always from one to three years
behind the logic Of events. He declared
himself in favor of the retention OF every
foot of territory we had conquered. lRepub-
lican applause.l
roittee rose. and at 5:S2 D. m. the House
recessed until 8 o'clock, with the ander-
standing that after the pension session to-
night the House should adjourn until II
O'Clock tomorrow.
Seventy-seven private bills were passed az
the night session, and at 1879 p. m the
House adjourned.