The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-01-20

ing that the provisions of the canytitu-
ton do not. unaidrd by congress, cv-
tend ever Puerto Rico and the phiNp.
pine islards. that by the Paris treaty
the United States takes sovereignty
over Puerto Rico aud the Philippines
ana is under duty 10 exercise IL for
the general welfare of the inhabft-
ants, and that separate department
of the government Is demanded to
take charge of all outlying depend
cncies.
Pleads for Independence of FiIipinoa.
In accordance with previous notice,
nj the conclusion of routine business
senator Wellington tMd) addressed
the senate on the Philippine question
The text of his speech was the Joint
resolution which he introduced ON
Tuesday last declaring that It is not
the purpose of the United States 20
deprive the Filipinos of their right Of
srlf-goternmgnt and the war now he-
ing wtged is not for the permanent
possession of the islands. but for the
establishment of peace aud order, aud
further declaring that the Filipinos
thali have the privilege under the
protection Of the United States of es-
tahlshing n republic.
Senator Wellington argued for In
dependence for the Flipinos and sald
II would have been better for as as
nation If Admiral Dewey could have
retired from Manila bay on the morn.
ing after he had destroyed the Span.
ish feet. but he had 10 remain to
suppress anarchy and chaos.
SeHAtor Wellington said II was
neither fair nor just Ia attack the
president or the administration for
the conduct Of the present war bur
ing tte interval between the two SeH-
siont Of congress Il was the pres
idcnts duty 10 continue this war for
the unfolding Of American authority
On the Islands, But the responsibility
Of the pres has ceased aud ~
upor congress. Senator Wellington
tl0trd With the statement that. iu his
opinion, his resolution, II adopted viii
conclude the war In q manner both
honorable and glorious 10 the Amer
lean nation az well rs the Filipinus
Senator Weliugtons speech was
listened 10 with attention by scuntors
and auditors in the galleries and at itA
conclusion WAS npplhudcd.
Senator Turner fWashJ announced
that he would speak on Tho Philippine
question next Monday, aud senator
Bacon (Ga.t gave notice that he would
discuss bis resolution on the Philip
pines nest Wednesday. 4 bill for the
relief II certain settlers on public lands
and to provide for the repayment Of
certain fees. etc. was passed.
On motion Of senator Aldrich On, ID
consideration of The financial bin Was
resumed aud Senator Teller continued
the speech he began Wednesday.
House Proceedings.
Washington, Jan. 49, The house met
nt one o'clock Thursday IN order 10
give members an opportunity 10 at
tend the ceremonies 10 connection With
the unwilling Of the statue ~ Daniel
Webster. Saturday, February Q, was
set aside for paying tribute 10 the
memory Of the late Representative
Ernerirout Of Pennsylvania Mr.. Hop
kins tiill moved that the house go
into committee of the whole for the
consideration 81 senate bin extending
the scope Of the twelfth census. Mr.
Russell Conn said the opposition 10
the bill was confined 20 the house
amendment ~ empower the director
of the census 20 contract for printing
outside the government printing o.
flee. lie suggested that general debate
be closed AT four o'clock. This Was
agreed 70 ard Mr.. Hoptina' motion
adopted.
seek Payment Of ola Claim.
Washington. Jan. Southern sen.
ators e&presN themselves rs hopeful
ever the prospects Of securing legials-
ton during the present session 81 ron
CFsse looking 10 the reiundinR ~
money paid into the treasury Ut the
United States soon after the civil war
as the result Of the sale Of cotton cap
tured by the federal forces.
~ wark on Tbsfr Hsports.
Washington. Jan. 10 Chairman |
Tayler. Of the Roberts committee, aud |
Representative Little6eid, Of Maine. |
are busy preparing The majority aud |
minority reports respectively In che |
Roberts case. They will be flied 10.
getber on Saturday. ~ il not expect.
ed that the ease will be called up ia |
the house till Tuesday OF Wednesday !
ot tex. week. The debate il expees-
81 20 occupy two or three days. Mr.. |
Robert will BE- given an opportunity /
10 be- heard upon the fioor in bis own
defense Mr. Littiefield and Mr.. De A.. !
mond, u MlaaoHfj. who viii slgu the