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possible and then give to the lnhabl-
tants of the Philippine islands an op-
portunity of creating for themselves.
as we did in revolutionary times, by
the evolution and self-eXertion, the
best government possible for the con-
dition."
Wellington referred to the part the
people of his own state had taken in
the Spanish war. saying:
ION that July morning, which by its
rising sun heralded the destruction of
the Spanish naval power in Santiago
bay. as it Illuminated the line of
Amarican warships advancing to deal
death and destruction to the Spanish
fleet surrounded by halo of glory. the
martial figure Of a son of Maryland.
Winfield Scott Schley, guided and di-
rected the great contest. And though
now il seems to be the policy of
cabal of one Of the departments of this
administration to rob him of the glory
which justly is his. the verdict of the
American people has been recorded and
he will go down to history as the true
hero of that naval battle.
"A year and a half has passed since
the great battle, and yet, there is no
indication that we intend to keep faith
with the Cubans, but there is every
indication that by the power of cabals
and commissions there is to be con-
tinued in Cuba the deSpotism of a mil
itary government in which the Cubans
themselves have no part, which is be-
yond the pale of any law save that of
force. and is not recognized by our
constitution.
But the great question that now con-
fronts US is a result of this war-the
question of the Philippine islands. When
/ voted for the treaty of Paris was left
under the impression that it was not the
purpose of the administration to takS
possession of this territory and perma-
nently hold it against the armed protest
of the population, many of who had AID
ed in fighting the common enemy during
the Spanish American war. l desire 10
say further that in my hum',le opinion IT
is not the intention Of the President to
conquer the Filipinos and hold them as
subjects against their protest
1t Is neither fair nor Just to attack the
President or the administration in the
conduct of the present war The un-
fortunate contention began, and We could
not DO otherwise than uphold American
authority and stand by American arms,
and during the months Of interrcgnum
between the two sessions Of Congress it
was our duty to continue this war Tor the
upholding Of American authority in the
Islands. But the period ul inc lnttlFtS-
mum has passed. The responsibility uf
the President has ceased, for Congress Is
now in session and il Is now the duty ol
the members to provide such legislation
as Will proclaim to the world IN man
ner emphatic and free from equivucaiicn
as to the design and purpose oi our gov
ernment with reference u the Philippine
islands.
II oppose the permanent annexation Of
these islands for the reason that helirN"
it is In opposition t. tn" basic principles
ant alas t,t4-
lieve 1t is unrightepus ana unjust 10 d.
prive any people Of their right uf COVER.
ing themselves. There can be no 'ben"N-
olent assimilation, there should be n'
tYrannical absorption. our "pVornmen.
and our mode IF administration - MT
adapted to the situation.
McEncry, La, gave notice that next
Tuesday. he would address The Senate EN-
the resolutions relating 10 the proposed
amendment to the constitution Of North
Carolina.
would speak on the Philippine question.
next Monday. and Bacon Ca gave no no.
on the Philippines, next Wednesday,
A bill for the relief of certain settlers
on public lands and to provide for the re
payment of certain fees, etc, was passed.
on motion of Aldrich, K. l.. considera-
ton OF the financial bill was resumed ana
Teller continued the speech he began,
yesterday.
Teller criticized the pending bill because
1t afforded opportunity to banks t. issue
paper money. This surrender Of the
great power of the government, said he.
''the right to make money. should bring
our Legislation into absolute contempt.
This bill, | know, will be crystallizcd into
law. When the republican caucus dc-
cared that this legislation must be enact
ed, there was nothing else 10 be done.
There was a time in the history OF the
Republican party when no caucus would
have attempted To say to an independent
senator: You must follow the majority
There are men on this tloOr VINO know
that they would never vote for this bill
except under the influence of party cau-
Gus and party force.
Teller read the now famous letter Of
Vice President ~ Il. Hepburn OF the Ma
tional city Bank Of New York, Y Seer
able letter. 81 do not willingly speak Ill
of those in authority, h" said II want
letter which ought 70 have gone back to
the writer with 4 singing reply. FROM
subsequent events. however. II IS evident
that the secretary intended 70 grant tHe
request"
Teller said that when he saw bank pres
idents taking such action in politics as
were Indicated by the Hepburn letter Il"
was satisfied that the situation demand
ed severe criticism if not drastic action
lis there any necessity for this iegiS-
lation?" inquired Teller. "Id like to ask
the Senator from Rhode Island tAldrichl
whether there is any trouble with Amer
lean credit. Is there any other country
which can sell its securities At Such
prices as we can? All of our bonds are
higher than those of any other country
Nobody is questioning our honesty. ANA
vet we have legislation here, the avowed
purpose OF which is to strengthen our
credit and relieve taxation. The senator
from Rhode Island did not tell us how
our credit is threatened nor did he tel
's how this bill could relieve Us from the
/ irdens of taxation.
In conclusion, Teller relieved the none
yary conditions in foreign countries ana
said that this was not a safe time To
=, fleet Il change in our monetary system
Notwithstanding the so-caled prosperous
/. NditI lns of the country, there was
g, rus money panic in New York, when
TO d the secretary of the treasury 10
pui ,se about 81. .00o.Ooo Of United states
honl In addition to that, the secrctdt!
Rad into national banks throughout
the &c try about $l20,@n0m In order -
mainta. the financial equilibrium. \
financial lnditiOn. which requires To he
bolstered by the treasury department
IS in h ba, ondition.'
He thougu it unwiSe to hc experiment
Ing In iur tnceS when We Were very
well off 1t p 1ent.
Chandler. n T.. interrupted Teller to
make the adopl n or rejection of the
pending bill a n. raj question was the
probable destructi, of values in silver
using countries
II have never SAID continued Chand-
Ter, much about the crime of 3, be
cause | have been inc. ned To think that
the denonetiZation OF 81 yer then was ac-
tidental and not intentit 1al, but Inc re-
duction by England and tn United states
81 the value of the silver h 1ards of India
ana the Oriental silver countries was i
"a nlFaGf mn