The evening times., 1900-01-09
Mr.. BHVERIDGB SPEAKS
And the Federal Senate Listens
in a Holy Hush.
An Eloquent and Exhaustive Defence
of the Administrations Policy in
the Philippines by the Great Ora
tor From IndIann-ScOwIs on the
Floor, But Smiles in the Galleries.

Sc, atlr Beverdge made his much herald
e5 speech L. the Senate this afternoon II
was his CeE,d in the Demosthenic role be
fore hat Sody. The event was one that
had been extensively billed and marked an
epoch in the career Of the youthful Sena-
tor from Indiana. AS a result Of skillul
advertising there was a considerable au-
dience present at the opening OF the young
mans speech. The private gallery was
well filled, an unusually large number OF
complimentary tickets Of admission hay
ing becb -ssued-
There Vas general nervous flutter in
the galleries as though some momentOus
event were impending In the Diplomatic
gallery there were two members Of the ia
panese Legation and three OF the British
Embassy, two Of the daughters Of the Brit
ish Ambassador, clad in pink shirt waists
and grey skirts being present to lend en-
couragement TO the Indiana elocuUOnist.
majority Of the members Of the Sen
ate were IN their seat3, and on the lounges
against the side walls were several mem
bers OF the House Of Representatives.
Among these were Messrs Gaines, Lands,
Maddox, Lacey, and Levy.
Der few minutes after noon His clean
shaven face was pale. His brown hair was
parted nearly in the middle. He wore
pink rose in the huttonhole of his new
silk-faCed Prince Albert coat. He seemed
a little nervous after taking his seat, and
frequently cleared his throat as though
tuning his voice. He shifted his position
in his chair several times. Now he would
place his right hand 20 his forehead, as
-
cline his head upon his hand in a languid
attitude. Then again he would clasp his
hands In front of him and fall into brown
study OF the yellow carpet
At the close OF the morning business
the clerk read Senator BeycGidge's resolu-
tiou. declaring thar the Philippines are
American territory. As the clerk began TO
read Mr.. Beyeridge Uuclaaped hls hands
and looked through the colCred glass In the
| Senate ceiling. As the clerk concluded, a
/ dun, dead hush came over the aoJr and the
/ gallerie..
Then he Indiana Senator slowly arose
| from his seat with sie.-s Of mighty mental
tension stamped upon his face. He started
TO plunge his right hand iuto a pocket OF
his trousers. but. changing his purpose.
made gentle tug az the skirt Of his
Prince Albert as though he would make
&c ut better. Then he clasped the two
fuECS VI LIS A4duoEdA1 lt-h anu sdllr -ll-
President"
Mr.. Beveridge spoke smoothly and sweet
". His gestures We're properly placed.
his pauses correct, and iuEexions and PC
RODS skilifully performed. But the Sen
ate was unconsciously carried back to val
edictOries and commencement days. Il
was attentive. however.
Senator Stewart sat behind Mr.. Bevsr-
idge. On the right of Mr. Stewart sat for
mer Senator Faulkner. Senator HOar was
about the first 10 appear bored. and opened
little book. Next Mr.. Allison became
restiye and assumed attitudes OF fatigue.
When Mr.. Beveridge had read page after
page from his notebook telling what had
been told him in the East. a number OF
people on the floor began 10 shift their po-
sitions and cough nervOusIy. They were
getting tired.
When Mr.. Beveridge became terribly
earnest, his face took on a terrific frown.
Then he would strike his desk an emphatic
rap with his palm. When he said that
certain members OF the Senate were IarEely
responsible for the continuance of the Phn-
| ippine war, Senator LIOar wrote something
on a note pad, and left the chamber.
Mr.. Beveridge's argument was an exhaus-
tive one. He defended the acquisition Of
the Philippine archipelago. and asserted
that possession Of the islands was neces-
sary TO the open door which America de-
manded in Cbiga