The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25

and after a brief statement OF his views on
the retention OF these islands, changed his
topic 10 the Nicaragua Canal bin and made
a strong argument in favor Of its construc-
tien. He stated that there WAS power
ful trans-eontinental railroad combine
which had used funds to prevent the con-
struction OF the American Canal and that
their money had been used in the Senate
chamber.
AT the outset OF his speech
he dwelt on the history OF American o.
cupation in the Philippines and stated tnat
AguinaldO was not in the Philippines when
Dewey defeated tho Spanish feet at Manila
When Aguinaldo, entered Manila" he
said. "he did so with our permission and
not as a leader or soldier He at once at
tempted to betray the United States and
10 make war against cur troops. II We
could catch him now We would put him in
chains with his followers. The only basis
he had for his title o. leader was the fact
that Admiral Dewey had permitted him TO
enter Manila. His hAlf-Chinese and half
Tagal blood ran hot in his veins, and like
al upstart he endeayored 10 command
even the United States troops.
We would disgrace ourselves with al
the world did We allow this man to take
charge OF the Philippines. In comparison
with Maxine Gomez, AguinaidO was
wicked upstart- Gomez was a 5-ldieT,
noble man and true. AguinzlJo is bush
whacker and an unspeakable thing |
doubt the sincerity OF any American who
praises the latter.
NO thoughtful man and no political
party seems 10 be ready 20 withdraw our
troops, and leave the Island 70 the mercy o.
these head hunters. AS q Senator. l must
fulfill my oath TO uphold the Consttu-
ton. and this says that Congress must
government The Constitution also pro-
yides for the admission into the Union OF
other States and Territories
I believe thar the Treaty Of Paris is the
most advantageous treaty that We have
made since the treaty with Mexico I
welcome the new POSSESSIONS as a relief
for the South after the spoils of the civil
war. ] am proud that Mr.. Bryan did come
10 Washington 10 fmplOre the Senate 10
ratify that treaty The message Of Heaven
has followed all OF our movements. and I
am satisfied that the President IS admin
istering affairs in the Philippines.
If I thought l could do il in courtesy
to the absent Senators. ! would now call
up the Nicaragua Canal bill and by cut
ting Of all debate at 3 O'Clock pass this
measure. which is far more important 20
the people Of the United States thar any
other matter before this body I will wait
however. until more OF the members Of
this body are present Il IS our solemn
duty TO pass this bill al this session.
Opposes Imperial Powers.
Mr.. Morgan argued against granting i'm
perial powers 10 the President in the Gov
ernment of the Philippines.
Il do not believe that he should have
these extraordinary powers said he "AH
Of our Presidents may not be Washingtons
and Lincolns. and the delegation Of unusual
command may result in great trouble. We
have had one instance OF this in Cuba in
the past year and now il is asked in this
bill that the President shall control the
$50, COG, GOO per year used in the Philippines.
Mr.. Mckinley Is In the position OF al lat
ter day politicians He is forced 10 divide
the spoils among lesser politicians and
campaign managers He IS nOw before
the country as a candidate for a second
term and yet he wishes 70 have all of this
power il he is elected again. I should not
think that he would ask for this power. It
does not seem as though he should ask il
Congress has never been requested 10 dele
gate so much power 10 one man before"
corporations 10 influence the Administrs-
tion, he stated that the combined earnings
OF only a few OF them had been over
81. .0O0, 900 per day. This vast wealth is
power" he said, and this power is being
used 10 delay the passage Of the Mica
ragua Canal bill. This is done by the
contribution Of campaign funds, by the
votes Of their employees, and in many
other ways.
There exists today a great transconu-
mental railway corporation and combine
which is fighting the Nicaragua Canal
and IS using every means 10 defeat il.
And l may say that its power Is felt to
day in this Chamber. This combine viii
spend millions to defeat the canal meas
ure.''
Extension of the CnaaI.
Mr Morgan read a letter from the lead
ers OF the revolution in Panama, protesting
against the extension of the Panama Ca
nal further into their territory. He ex-
planned that fighting was going on down
there and the people did not want the
canal put through. He dropped the Phil
ippine question and proceeded with an able
argument for the construction Of the Mic
aragua Canal Reading the letters of the
Panama Canal Company L. the President
OF the United States, he asked how much
before its stomach was turned. He then
read the charter o. the Nicaragua Canal
Company, of New Jersey. and referred to
1t as a hydra-headed combine, organized
TO defeat the American canal and rob the
Government
This Senate is today holding up the
Canal bill and mere. TO empty seats. / am
trying to do the duty Of the Stnate toward
the people There are half a dozen Sen
ators listening TO me now. but there are
30 000, 600 of people who Will hear what 1
say and will hold these absent Senator'S
responsible for their actions Here We are
being held by the throat by combinations,
and the Senate sleeps and laughs and cares
not Our policy was announced more than
sixty years ago, and it has been uphsl
until recently. It is, that the canal
across the IsthmUs Of Darien shall be an
American canal and not cut by any private
corporation.
Il do not see how We can sleep at our
posts IN a case like this. .
He referred to the offer CT the Panama
Canal Company as a huge conspiracy to
inveigle the United States into its crimes
and robbery. Never said he, has the
United States Government been kicked and
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