The evening times., 1900-01-08
THE DAY IN THB SENATE
Mediation Between England and
the Beers Proposed.
hr. PettiErew Introduces a ResOIu-
zion Offering the Services of This
country - Discussion over the
Conflict i'm the PhiIiPpineS--8Ir.
MOrEun's Defence OF the south.

III tue stHdtt luudy MI fCLlBItW luuO-
duced a joint resolution authorizing the
United States Government TO offer its ser
vice as a mediator between the Kingdom Of
Great Britain and the South African Re
public. II vas laid on the table tempo
rarily, Mr.. Petugrew giving notice that he
would .'dress the Senate OF the subject
tomorrow
Tie preamble recites the action Of the
peace conference at The Hague. authorizing
one or more friendly powers TO inteTpose
as mediators between contending nations
even without request from either OF them,
and it provides that the United States Of
America offers its good Offices as mediator
in an endesyor TO reconcile the opposing
claims. and appease the feelings Of resent
merit which have arisen between the King
dom Of Great Britain and the South African
Republic and the Orange Free State with d
view to securing a conclusion Of the war
now existing between those nations"
The resolution heretofore offered by Mr.
FettigTew calling on the Navy Department
FOR copy Of a communication from Admi-
raj Dewey, in which he stated that he could
take Manila at any tine. was laid before
the Senate and agreed to.
Another resolution offered by Mr.. Petit
grew. callicg on the War Department for
information as 20 an alleged Interview be-
tween General Torres. Of the Philippine ar
my, and General Otis was laid before the
Senate and a substitute for it was offered
by Mr.. Lodge. requesting the President to
furnish the Senate with all reports and
dispatches relating 10 the conflict In the
Philippine Islands.
Speaking on this subject Mr. Petrgrew
said that the responsibility for the Philip
pine war was on Congress and could not be
escaped unless Congress relinquished its
power aId established the central authority
OF the President himself
II we have attacked an ally Ee con-
unued, -it is quite important that the rep
reseutatives OF the people should know the
facts and knOw them az once. I believe
that We have attacked an ally I believe
that We have been guilty Of the grossest
treachery. l believe that We have gone
farther in dishJnor toward an ally fighting
with US than any nation ever went in all
history"
Mr. Stewar, denied that tho war in The
Philippines was a wicked war" and Mr.
lodge said: "Edo not believe that we at
.acked an ally. 1 am sure that we never
recognized that government They had no
government except the government Of
dictator set Up by himself 10 impose his
authority on other tribes. The President
has acted iu absolute conformity with law.
from beginning 20 end. and they are iusur-
gents against The rightful authority Of the
United states. The resolution and substI-
tute went over without action.
Mr. Hoar Of Massachusetts gave notice
~ an aneudmect ne proposed 20 0lfe- TO
the Census bill II was % have some OH
cial appointed 20 fabulate and put IN sci
enuhc form, statistics in relation 10 The
water power Of the country. II was we.l
known. he said. that manufacture were
moving from their old home In the North
east. and were spreading an over the Uni
ted States He heartily welcomed that
change and would help cheerfuily and
hopefully I'm the competition which the
new condition OF things would create.
Mr Pettigrew gave notice Of an amend
ment in relation 10 gathering statistics as
70 the distribution OF wealth and said that
there was no more important subject than
the question as 20 who reap the benefits
OF the toll Of the laborers Of the country
Mr.. Hale. a member Of the Census Com
mittee opposed the loading down Of the
bill and said that what was wanted was
a quick census. covering population. agri-
culture. and vital statistics.
Among the bills reported from commit
tees was one 70 prohibit the employment
OF Senators or Representative 10 perform
executive functions: and one 10 extend the
uses Of the mail service.
The resolution heretofore offered by Mr.
Pritchard as to the deprivation Of colored
men in North Carolina Of the right Of suf-
frage, was taken up. and modified so as 10
declare that such deG'al was in violation Of
the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments Of
the Constitution and Of a fundamental
principle Of the republican form of gov
eminent MI Morgan addressed the SEN
ate against the resolution.
At > o'clock the financial bill was laid
before the Senate as lie regular order of
business. and Mr. Aldrich. who has f. in
charge. expressed the hope that some gen
eraI understanding might be reached as TO
its disposition.
Mr.. Jones remarked that there was TO
desire on the Democratic side 10 delay the
bill. we recognize he said. that you
have the majority, and can pass the bill"
The bill went over for the day. and Mr..
Morgan went on with his speech, which
was defence of the South.