The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-25
Points of Attack.

VI AhtaN&.
Adverting to the construction of the
military railroad along the Havana har-
Dor, Bacon said he had learned that the
road cost s342.sl1. This. he believed, was an
exorbitant sum demanding rigid investiga-
ton. He sharply criticised, too. the pay
ment to Robert p. Porter. as a tariff ex-
pert, of $500 a month for five months, be-
sides $500 as expense money. He desired
also to direct attention to the reported
fact that the Van Horne syndicate had
been organized with a capital OF 100000
and that Mr.. Porter had gone to Europe
In the interest OF this syndicate. Inasmuch
as the tariff on machinery and equipment
OF railroads had been recommended 10 be
reduced from 40 to 10 per cent by Mr..
Porter. he believed that the matter requir-
ed keen and jealous scrutiny,
In conclusion, Bacon said:
II would like, before adjournment. TO see
action taken that will allow the nation to
redeem its pledge and to leave the island
OF Cuba in the presence Of a free and inda-
pendent government"
CIark's Case Goes Over.
The resolution as to- the Montana sera-
torial case was postponed until "Wednesday.
the Soth instant.
At the instance OF Plat OF Connecticut,
the resolution of Bacon was referred TO
the committee on contingent expenses.
spOoner Resumes His speech.
Spooner then resumed his speech on the
Philippine question He maintained that
the facts proved that the attack upon the
United States troops was not only made by
Aguinaldo, but had been long premed tated
Spooner declared that nobody but an
anti-imperialist who by his words and
actions desired the dishonor of his coun-
try and the making of campaign materi-
nj in presidential year could have so
little of good faith as to make the brutal
charge against the president of the Unit
ed States that he had been responsible
for the precipitation of hostilities.'
Who Is Responsible for the War.
In discussing further along the respon-
sibility for the continuation of the nos
tiities Spooner quoted a dispatch from
Gen. Otis, giving an account OF an In
terview he had had with Judge Torres,
one of the Filipino commissioners, who
suggested that a neutral zone be estab-
lished between the hostile armies.
Gen. Otis informed him that the sug-
gestion of the establishment of neutral
zone or an armistice In the circum-
stances would have to come from Aguin-
aldo. An officer was sent to Aguinaido
by Judge Torres with request that an
armistice be arranged, and for reply Ag-
uinaldo sent to Gen Otis a copy Ut his
declaration of war
II received in the noon mail today"
continued Spooner, IAN insulting letter
from the chief OF the so-called antrim
perialists of Boston, in which he de-
nounced Gen. Otis as a liar."
Aliens Unknown Authority.
At this point Allen interrupted to say
that an army officer-a friend of his
had informed him that that statement of
the interview with Judge Torres was not
true; that Gen. Otis had misrepresented
II.
IAN officer who charges falsehood
against his commanding officer retorted
Spooner, Ought to make II In the open"
IF he should make the charge In the
open" said Allen, his position would
be imperiled."
We'll" replied Spooner. 'if he told
the truth a court-martial would take care
of his case and Of that of the command
ing general too. He wouldn't imperil his
office in the army of any decent gov
eminent in the world"
The way the army is run today" as
serted Allen. ut is certain that no officer
would thus imperl his position"
spooner Defends the Army.
There never was a time i'm all the Illus
trious history of our army" replied
Spooner warmly. when it was better or
Drawer or more honorable than 1t is today.
The senator's officer friend would receive
full protection. Gen. Otis signs his state
ments. ! have not much respect for a
man who goes behind the back OF his
commanding officer to magn him"
Allen Denies OTIS Statement.
Allen-The statement made by Gen. Otis
is not the truth.
Spooner-we have had here a statement
that the president of the United States
is liar. that Admiral Dewey Is liar.
and now we are told that Gen. Otis is
prevaricator
I'm simply say that Gen Otis IL mis-
taken" said Allen.
spooner expressed the belief that the
people would believe Gen. Otis against the
word of any unnamed and unknown per
son.
What LRwtou said.
4 few moments later Spooner said the
last words Of the chivalrous Iawton were
THAT men over here, the so-cailed anti.
imperialists, were prolonging and melting
the Philippine rebellion" Il wish to God. Z"
said Gen. I.awton. the whole truth OF this
Filipino situation could be known as /
know g. II am shot by a Filipino bullet
1t might as well be by one OF my own
men"
PettiEfeN interrupted 10 declare that
there was no foundation for that state
nent: that Il had been denied.
This is an extract from a letter writ
ten by LAYTON TO John Barrett" said
senator spooner
1t is authentic I have not the original.
but can and viii produce It,"
Issue Raised for Campaign PURPOSES
Continuing HIS argument Spooner said
there had been an attempt 10 make an
| issue OF 'impeTialis where none actual
! Is existed II was done merely FOR politt-
! cal effect and 10 obscure the political Is
| sues OF 1901. The issue had been emulayAd
| by Mr.. Rryan and was being exploited by
| every branch OF the opposition to the Re
| publican party.
Teller interposed 20 say that the issue
| had not been raised by Mir Bryan. but by
men in the senate chamber who opposed
| the ratification Of the treaty Of peace II
| was unfair. he thought. for any man To
| take the position that Mr.. Bryan was the
| author OF the doctrine OF anii-imperlalism
! Bryan One of the Principals.
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