The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-31
SENATE DISCUSS
THE PHILIP
The Speech Of MI. Bacon
Was Feature ofthe Day.
CLOSE ATTENTION
Was Accorded to the Senator From
Georgia BY His Hearers.
HOUSE HELD SHORT SESSION.
business of Minor Importance Was
Transacted and Il Resolution
Adopted Calling Upon secrc-
taries of War and Navy
for Information as to
Expenditures.
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HOUSE HELD SHORT SESSION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. So.-The speech OF
M. Bacon. of Georgia. on the Philippine
policy. was the feature of to-days ses-
sion OF the Senate. At its conclusion there
was .. spirited colloruy over suggested
declaration OF seif-sovernment for tue
Philippines. similar TO the Teller decla-
ration as to Cuban self-government.
Mr.. fIoar offered a resolution directing
the u Committee on Rules to consider
whether some suitable plan could not De
adopted for the enlargement of the Capi-
toi, and for providing for the transac-
ton of public business. other than leS1s-
lative business. elsewhere.
After soma debate the resolution was
agreed to.
y resolution presented by Mr. tioar
providing that on Thursday, Fehruary
end. Washingtons farewell address be
read to the Senate in accord with its
annual CUSTOM by Senator Foraker. of
Ohio. was adopted.
n resolution offered yesterday by Mr.
Pettigrew, calling upon the President Tor
information as to whether the people or
Samoa were consulted on the recent Sa-
moan treaty. ETC., was referred to the
Committees on Foreign Relations by a vote
of 80 to 25.
Mr.. Pettigrew then asked unanimous
consent to have printed as a public docu-
mens. a statement by ASu!natdo, giving
a history of the revolt of the Filipinos
against Spanards. tfe said it was a doc
unient of great interest to the Senate and
to the country. but on objection the ques-
ton went over.
BRuMBY'S s MOTHER PENsToNED.
When the pension calendar was taker
up, the bills passed included one grant
ing to Annie e. Brumby. mother OF Lieu
tenant Brunby. who was Admiral Dew
ey's flag lieutenant. $50 a month.
Mr.. Money. OF Mississippi, presented his
colleague VIII. lliyan, recently elsct-
:eti -as Senator from Mississippi. and the
GA II was administered to him.
Mr. Bacon, Of Georgia, was then recoS-
nized to deliver his previously announe"d
speech on the Philippine question. lie
was accorded particularly close attention
by his colleagues and by his auditors In
the crowded galleries. his position on the
Foreign Relations Committee making his
deIiverance OF Importance. particularly TO
the minority in the Senate.
A lively coIioluy occurred between Mr.
Bacon end several other senators. Mr.
Spconer inquired on what theory Atr
Bacon proposed {, declaration by this Con-
gress that could in any way 0.nu subse-
quent Congresses.
FOR SELF
L.
that the same declaration which ths
Fifty-sixth Congress had made with refe-
renee, to the CubanS ought to be n,nda
with reference to the EilipInos. Con-
gress had the right to make such a dccla-
ration, even If 1t were not binding upon
future Congresses.
In 81 brief statement Mr.. Teller. the
author OF the Cuban resolution. said THAT
1t had been q matter of sincere regret
that he had not Incorporated In the reso-
luton the people of all Spanish posses
stons acquired by the United States in
addition TO the Cubans. He believed.
however, that the United States stood
before the world committed to the self
government of the Fiipinos-that is. such
self-government as they were capable OF
He maintained that the paciication OF
the islands must BE the first object. how
ever, the determination of what kind OF
government to follow in regular course.
He regretted that this publication now
must be made by the sword.
The Senate at 5:i5 2. NJ. adjourned
In the House.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3O.-The House
was in session only a little over an hour
to-day. ard business of minor Importance
was transacted.
Resolutions were adopted calling upon
the Secretary of the Navy and the Secre-s
tary of War for information as to the
amount OF money expended and the
amount for which the government is La
Bile remaining unpaid for equipment.
transportation, supplies. and naval oper;,-
tlons In the Philippine Islands from May
t. 1865, to November I. 1880.
The House then adjourned.