The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
He Introduces I'm the senate n ResoIu-
tion Defining Republican Policy
as to the Islands.
FINANCIAL BILL DISCUSSED
DEBATE ON THE SENATE MEASURE
OPENED BY MR.. ALDRICH.
Able Review OF the Measure-Each
Section Explained-what the Bill
In Expected to Accomplish.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ain accordance
with the notice previously given by him,
Senator Aldrich to-day opened the dis
cussion of the financial bill in the Senate
with a speech I'm explanation Of the Senate
substitute for the House bill. The speech
was carefully prepared and was read from
manuscript. 1t was delivered in clear
and distinct language. but without any
effort at oratory. Senators present gave
him careful attention, but no one inter-
rupted him with questions, or otherwise.
during the delivery. nor did anyone man
ifest disposition to reply after he had
concluded After Mr.. Aldrich concluded,
the Senate adjourned over until Monday
for the purpose, it is understood, OF CIV
h,g those who may wish to reply to the
Rhode Island senator an opportunity to
study his presentation of the subject
Mr.. Pettigrew's resolution concerning the
Philippine war went over until Monday.
when, 1t is understood, some senator's will
ask to be heard on the general Philippine
question. Senator Beveridge also gave no
tice of speech for Tuesday on the Phil
ippine question. prefacing his notice with
a resolution declaring his own position
on the subject. His resolution reads:
THAT the Philippine islands are territory
belonging to the United States. that 1t is
the intention OF the United States TO retain
them as such and to establish and main
tain such governmental control throughout
the archipelago as the situation may de-
mand.
1t is known that Mr.. Beveridges resolu-
ton was written by the senator in consul
tation with Senators Lodge, chairman of
the Philippine committee; Davis. chair
man of the foreign relations committee.
and Allison, chairman of the committee on
appropriations, the last named finally re-
vising 1t to the form in which 1T was In
troduced. 1t Is understood that the resoiu-
ton is a composite expression of the views
of the Republican senators, and that Sena-
tors Platt Davis. Lodge and Beveridge
were in favor of more positive declara-
ton and the resolution, as 1t stands, IS as
fair an expression as is possible of the po-
sition Of Republican senators on this ques-
ton.
Mr.. Cullom, from the committee on for
eign relations, reported the bill providing
government for the Hawaiian islands, with
amendments.
a message from the President was read.
transmitting the testimony taken by the
commission appointed to investigate the
conduct of the war by the War Depart
ment.
resolution was presented by Mr.. Petit
grew. calling on the Secretary of the navy
for the report of Admiral Dewey of April
Is. 1898. in which the admiral said he could
take Manila at any time. He asked inn
mediate consideration. but Mr.. Spooner OBJ
jected and the resolution went over.
Mr. Hoar offered resolution, which was
adopted reducing the mileage fees to be
paid witnesses in cases before the Senate
to s. per day, while in attendance, and act
ual travelling expenses. This will reduce
the amount of witnesses in the Clark case
about one-half.
Mr. Aliens resolution calling for cor
respondence between the Treasury Depart
ment and the National City Bank and the
Hanover National Bank of New York, was
agreed 10 with notifications.
A brief explanation OF his attitude on
the contest of Mr.. Quay for seat in the
Senate was made by Mr.. Hoar. He said
he had received numerous letters urging
him not to vote for the seating of Mr.
Quay on the appointment of the Governor
OF Pennsylvania on the ground of charges
against the personal character of Mr..
Quay. Mr. Hoar referred to the fact that
he had frequently investigated the subject
and the numerous speeches and reports
made in support of the theory. 1t was
not to be expected that senator's sitting
here judges could change their convic-
tions on great public questions upon such
appeals Such requests he considered in
the nature of appeals to him to stuff a
ballot box and maAe false returns simply
because the petitioner thinks some one else
should be appointed He hoped his ex-
PLANTATION would be a sufficient reply to me
writers OF the letters.
Mr. Pettigrew called up the bill providing
for a settlement of the accounts OF the
rational treasury with the public land
States under the law granting 5 per cent
of the proceeds OF the sale of public lands
TO the States and extending this provision
to make IL cover the lands embraced
I'm Indian and military reservations. Mr..
Pettigrew stated that the passage of the
bill would require the payment of about
$i2.0oo.0o0 by the national government
Mr.. Berry antagonized the measure.
charging that its passage would involve
the wasting of public money and would
be unfair and unjust TO the States in which
there were no reservations.
On motion Of Mr.. Berry the bill was
amended, 4 TO 4. so as not TO apply to
reservation lands.