The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-01


from a Populist conference and a confer
ence with his candidate for the presiden-
cy he was presumably speaking with au-
thority. He also fntimated that Mr.. Bryan
might have changed his views the
money question since the last report
This aroused the Nebraska senator, who
denied that he had been in conference
with Mr.. Bryan. and said the sneers OF
the senator (Aldrich) directed at a man
who was in every respect his equal were
unwarranted and unealled for
Allen said he wanted to enter his pro-
test against the assumption of Aldrich
that he was a Democrat, and he explained
wherein he differed from the Democratic
policy
In response to question from wolcott.
Allen said
II don't want to handy words with the
senator for the benefit OF the galleries.
There have been some boodling Repubt-
cans in our party (referring to Wolcott's
reference to the middle-of-the-road Pop
ulistsl. but, like St Patrick did with the
snakes We swept them at our recent con-
ference into the ocean" Laughter2
Resuming his explanation of the changes
in the financial bill. Aldrich said the last
amendment was a slight change in the
section relating to bimetaliism. He
the nations of the world that the United
States was on the gold standard and
would remain in that position until they
were prepared TO enter into an agreement
with regard 60 the use of silver.
McLaurin Talks for Expansion.
Al the conclusion of Aldrich's statement
McLaurin was recognized TO deliver an adj
tcurned speech upon the Philippine ques-
lion. The fact that he is in favor Of the
policy of expansion and thus differs from
his Democratic colleagues, rendered his
speech Of interest.
McLaurin said the Philippine question
was not a political question and strongly
deplored the position the Democratic sem
ators had taken.
He dwelt particularly on the great oppor-
tunities afforded by the islands for trade
between Americans and the nations OF
"wnl the United States" McIAurin
asked throw away the golden opportun-
ity by giving up the Philippines? | am in
favor OF holding them and | believe the
southern farmers and manufacturers Will
sustain us in my position. believe further
that the presence of the United States and
Its nag, the emblem OF human freedom.
progress and civilization. win carry to the
millions In the Orient unnumbered bless
ings which In the coming years viii be for
their betterment and amelioraton and will
conduce TO the perpetuity and glory OF our
free institutions and the commercial
supremacy of the nation"
When Mclaurin had concluded, consid-
Grafton Of the Hawaiian government bill
was resumed
Allen Attacks Hawaiian Bill.
Allen made a general attack upon the
bill. He declared that the Republicans
a
dream OF power" and was taken to task
by Spooner who said that annexation had
been accomplished and was beyond review.
and he could not understand how any sem
ator could refuse as Allen had refused to
assist in the betterment OF any measure
that might be brought before the senate.
Teller offered an amendment to the Sec
ton of the bill providing judges for the
Hawaiian courts, creating territorial
judge who should have fun Jurisdiction
over all national matters excepting those
relating to admiralty, The discussion con-
tinued for two hours and a halt
Morgan, in concluding a long speech. de-
clared that he would prefer 20 see the bill
defeated rather than TO have il passed in
its present crippled and emasculated form.
He had assisted In the preparation Of the
bill, but IL had been amended out Of form
and he would advise the people OF Hawaii
10 remain as they are for hundred years
rather than accept such a plan OF govern
ment
Without yielding the floor Morgan gave
way to a suggestion of Culiom that the
bill go over and that a final vote on the
measure and amendments be taken at
O'Clock tomorrow. To this the senate
agreed. and at $40 o'clock adjourned