Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-01
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Washington. d. c.. Jan. 3l.-Debate in
the Senate. ordinarily calm and digni-
fed. burst to-day into passionate utter
ances and bitter determinations. Sena-
tors hurled denunciations at one an
other until the auditors quivercd with
excitement
The debate grew out of phase OF the
Philippine question, and 10 scene had
been witnessed since the discussion of
the war resolutions in the last Con-
gross which. in sensational features,
compared with that of to-day. The dis
cussion arose quite Unexpectedly. Mr.
Pettigrew, who has precipitated nearly
all OF the debate upon The Philippine
question during the present session
sought to have read u resolution en-
oodyirE document written by Emilio
AEunaldo upon the Filipino insurrec-
ton. and containing his version of the
alleged recognition of the Filipino re-
public by Admiral Dewey.
MIR. LODGE PROTESTS.
Senator Lodge, OF massachusetts.
protested against printing the docu-
ment in any form, and read letter
from Admiral Dewey, in which that
portion of Aguinaldo's statement relat-
ing TO the Admiral was denounced as
a tissue of falsehoods."
Senators on the floor listened with
eager attention and many gallery spcc-
tators leaned far over the railnrs in
their desire not to miss sentence MIR.
Lodge said he preferred accepting
Dewey's word to that OF Agunaldo. and
was satisfied the American people
would also.
DENOUNCED AT TREASON.
In passionate reply. Mr. Pettgrew
declared that Admiral Dewey had rec.
ognlzed the Filipino republic, and al
though afforded an opportunity here
tofore to deny Aguinaldo's statements
had not done so.
In an instant half dozen Senators
were on their feet Mr.. Hawley. the
venerable Senator from Connecticut
denounced MIR. Pettlgrew's action ms
treason
In rapid succession Senator Pcttigrew
was made the target OF singing ar
raienments by Senators Spooner. Haw-
ley, Sewcll and Gallinger. That the
feoiing was at a pitch seldom noted in
the Senate was evidenced by the pale
faces of the men who spoke.
MIR. Jones. Democrat of Arkansas
and Mr.. Teller. of Colorado. endeavor
cd TO stem the tide OF protest and deep
feeling by oonciliatory speeches.
at the conclusion of the scene which
Will remain memorable in the Senate
annals the Financial bill was taken un
and discussed by Mr.. Barry. Democrat.
OF Arkansas. and Mr.. Teller, Silver Re
publican, of Colorado.
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S DENIAL.
The letter from Admiral Dewey read
by Senator Lodge. was as follows:
washington. Jan 20. 1900
Dear Senator Lodge: The statement
of Emilio Aguinaldo as recently pub
lishcd In the Springfield Republican so
far as 1t relates to me- is tissue of
falschoods. | never promised. direct
r or fndfT5ctfy, Independence Tor the
Filipinos. I never treated him as an
ally except TO make use of him. and
the soldiers to assist me in my opera
lions against the Spaniards He never
alluded TO the word independence in
any conversa ion with me or with nv
officers.
Tho statement that I received him
with military honors or salYtcd the So
called FIJI pino flag, is absolutely false.
Sincerely yours.
GEORGE DEWEY"
GENERAL LAWTON'S EMPIRES
SION.
Mr.. Spooner read an expression from
the late General Lawton. in which the
General said:
az / am shot down by Filipino bull
let it might as we'll come from one of
my men. because I know the contin-
uance Of fighting is due to reports sent
ont here from America The General
had ut the same time exclaimed:
II wish to God the whole truth of
this situation were known as I know
It,"
INCONSISTENT SENATORS.
Mr.. Rawlins (Utah) thought that
Senators who were making such siren
uous objection to having AguinaIdo's
utterances published we're inconsistent.
Were they not aware that the Admin
istratior had itself made public docu-
ments emanating from the same
source? Did any greater obligation
rest upon the Senate.
Mr. Rawlins criticised the censorship
of tho Administration ION the threshold
of political campaign" He also OBJ
jectad 10 The use of letter from n pa
triot like General I.awton In support of
Political propaganda.
WANTED FACTS KNOWN.
MIR. Jones tArkansas) wanted all of
:ne facts known. In that respect he
agreed with General Lawton. In his
opinion the most unfortunate circum-
stance that had happened in connecA
tion with the discussion Of the Philip
pine subject was the refusal al the be-
ginning to allow any resolution OF in
qniry to go through by moving to lay
1t on the table. liius manlfesting n dis
position to cut OF. debate ana suppress
facts. He had sufficient confidence in
the American people to believe that
they would in the end arrive at Just