The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-02-23
PHILIPPINE DEBATE.
Senator Kenney Speaks Against the
Retention of the Islands.
FIFTY-TWO PENSION BILLS PASSED.
The Hawaiian Government Bill Considered
The Puerto Rican Tariff Bill Debated
in the Hou-s-RepubIicsns Nervous
Over Ita Fate.


Washington, Feb. 21.-Discussion of
the Philippine question was resumed
for a time in the senate yesterday,
Senator Kenney speaking against the
retention by the United States of the
islands and urging that the Fiipinos
be accorded the right to govern them
selves.
After the passage of SO pension bills
and a number of bills on the general
calendar, consideration was resumed
of the Hawaiian government bill
Some amendments were agreed to
but consideration of the measure was
not concluded. A long discussion en-
sued over a proposed amendment to
extend to Hawaii the inhibition
against contract labor importation.
which exists i'm the United States. All
senator's were anxious to frame the
law as to eliminate absolutely con
tract labor in Hawaii. TO this end
the section of the bill relating to
contracts was amended finally by the
addition of the following paragraph,
framed by Senator Hoar and per-
fected by Senator Spooner: "Provi-
ded, that no proceeding shall he
maintained for the specific perform
ance of any contract heretofore or
hereafter entered into for personal
labor or service and there shall be
no criminal proceeding for the breach
thereof"
Puerto Rican Tariff BilI In House.
Washington, Feb. 21.-Again yes
terday there were but three speeches
in the house upon the Puerto Rican
tariff bill. Five hours were consumed
in their delivery. Mr.. Hopkins, of
Illinois, spoke in support of the bill
and Mr. Newlands, of Nevada, and
Mr.. Swanson, of Virginia, in oppo-
sition to it. The speakers devoted
themselves almost exclusively to the
constitutional question involved and
were listened to with attention. The
republican leaders are becoming ner-
vous over the fate of the bill. They
have only majority of IA over the
opposition which is solidly opposed to
the measure. Eight votes from the
republican side would therefore de-
feat 1t and there are from 12 to IS
republican votes in doubt. A move
ment for republican caucus is be-
ing agitated and, although no call
had been issued up to the time of
adjournment last night, the general
understanding was that one would
be held tonight. The republicans
reported to be opposed to the bill
are Messrs. Mccall, OF Massachusetts;
Littlefeld, of Maine; Powers, of Yer
mont; Tompkins, OF New York;
Bromwell, of Ohio; Lorimer, of Iii
nois; Heatwole, of Minnesota;
Tongue, of Oregon; Loud, of Califor-
mia; Jones and Cushman, of Washing
ton, and Crumpacker, of Indiana. At
the conclusion of Mr.. Swanson's re-
marks Mr.. Hepburn tried to reach an
agreement for the consideration of
the Nicaragua BILL March 5, but Mr..
Payne, of New York, objected.
Mr.. Richardson, of Tennessee, in
troduced resolution aimed at the pa
per trust on the lines of his resolu- |
tion against the sugar trust. 1t pro-
hibits the transportation of wood |
pulp and printing paper suitable for
the printing of newspapers, periodi-
Gals or books after six months until |
the interstate commerce commission |
is satisfied that such articles have not
yielded to the manufacturers thereof
a profit of more than four per cent.
Mr.. Bowersock, of Kansas has intro
duced bill to prevent the selling or
ueallhg IN beer, wine or any intoxi-
eating drinks in any post, exchange,
canteen or transport, or upon any
premises used for military purposes
by the United States.
At five o'clock the house adjourned.