The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-09
RESENTED BY Mr.. LODGE
PETTIGREw's CHARGE THAT AMER.
Jeans ATTACKED ALLIES.
Phase of the Philippines War Dis
cussed In the Senate-MOrgan ON
the Peace Question.

WASHINGTON Jan. s.-During G-scus-
sion to-day of resolution of inquiry Of
fered by Mr.. Pettigrew some sensational
statements were made in the Senate
garding the attitude of the United States
toward the Filipino insurgents. Mr.. Petit
grew declared that this government had
attacked it's allies and thereby had been
guilty of the grossest treachery. This
statement was resented by Mr.. Lodge, who
declared this government had done nothing
OF the kind and that. not even remotely.
had II recognized the so-called government
of the Filipinos.
Mr. Pettigrew offered a resolution au-
thorizing the United States government to
offer mediation between Great Britain and
South Africa. He announced that it was
his purpose to make speech on the SUBJ
ject.
Among the bills introduced were the fol-
lowing:
By Mr.. Turner: Granting travel pay and
communication rations to volunteers soldiers
who served in the Philippines and were
transported to the United States before be-
Ing mustered out by the government just
as If they had been mustered out in the
archipelago.
By Mr.. Carter: For the retirement of
officers of tie army who served in the
that actually held, provided they be retired
for disability.
BY Mr.. Allen: To establish postal saw
ings departments and a bill increasing the
duty on imports brought into the United
States from contiguous countries in other
than American ships.
BY Mr.. Wellington: A bill TO establish
the University of the United States. The
bill, in substantially the same form. has
been introduced in previous Congresses.
1t is provided distinctly in the measure that
preferences
shall be allowed in any FORM. The bill
makes no provision for congressional ap-
preparations of any sort, but grants TO the
university the grounds In Washington city
which were reserved by President Wash.
ington as site for national university.
and also grants such use of government
facilities for post graduate study, research
aQd investigation as can be accorded
without detriment to the public service.
On the other hand. IL makes the university
subject to such acquisitions from the gov
eminent for scientific investigation and re-
ports may be deemed desirable.
Mr.. McLaurin gave notice of amend
ment TO the pending financial bill repeating
the tax on the circulation of State banhs.
Mr. Carter reported for the census COM
mittee a bill comforting on the director of
the census power 10 employ purchasing
agent at a salary of $500; two chiefs of
division at salaries of 5000. five clerks of
the fourth class, six of Class 3, and eight
of Glass and special agents not to exceed
thirty-five TO gather information relating
10 agriculture. He asked immediate con-
sideration for the bill, but 1t went to the
calendar on objection. Mr.. Hoar gave no
tice of an amendment TO the proposed bill
providing that statistics be gathered by
the census force relating to the water
power of the country.
Mr.. Pettigrew announced that he would
offer an amendment providing for the gath
ering and tabulation of statistics in regard
10 the distribution of wealth. He regarded
II as particularly important TO ascertain
'who reaps the benefit of the toll of labor"
A resolution offered by Mr.. Allen, call
ing on each Cabinet officer for an Item
lied statement of the amount of the $50
100000 defense fund each department ex-
pended. was adopted
A resolution. calling on the secretary
the navy for Admiral Dewey's report I'm
which he made the statement that he
could take Manila at any time offered by
Mr. Pettigrew, of South Dakota, was
adopted.
LODGE REPLIES TO PETTIGREw
The resolution offered some time ago by
Mr.. Pettigrew. calling on the secretary of
war for information as to an alleged in
terview between General Torres of the
Filipino army, and General Otis. was then
called up. Mr.. Lodge offered a substitute
for the pending resolution calling on the
President, II not incompatible with public
interests. to furnish general information
regarding the Philippine instruction con-
tanned in official documents and dispatches.
MI HeJtlSreW accepted Mr.. Lodges
luton. In the course OF brief speech, he
said: IF We attacked an ally IL is i'm
pcrtant that the representatives of the
people in Congress should know the fact.
and at once. 1 believe we have attacked
an ally. / believe we have been guilty of
gross treachery. / believe we have gone
further In dishonOr toward an ally fighting
with US than any other nation ever went"
Mr.. Stewart thought this was past the
time for discussion of how the insurrec-
ton began. 1T has begun, said he ut is
now my countrys cause. and | do not
propose TO admit il is wicked cause"
Mr.. Lodge said he could not even by
silence admit that the statements of Mr.
Pettigrew were accurate. IT do not be-
lieve we attacked ally" said he. IT am
sure We never recognized the Filipino gov
eminent. They had no government except
the government OF dictator. set up by
himself 10 impose his authority on other
tribes The President has acted through
out I'm conformity with the law and the
facts will uphold his course. These facts
am In favor OF having placed in the hands
or all senators. They Will strengthen the
hands of the administration
The resolution OF Mr.. Pettigrew. at his
request, went over until Wednesday and
Mr.. Morgan took the floor 10 speak on the
political condition in the Southern States.
AT O'Clock the financial bill became the
regular order and Mr.. Aldrich said he
hoped some general understanding could be
reached 10 the disposition OF the bill
Mr.. Jones, OF Arkansas replied that there
was no disposition on the Democratic side
t. delay the bill. I'VE recognize said he.
THAT you have the majority and can pass
the bill" Mr.. Jones asked. however. that
there be no pressing action as senator's
were not yet ready 10 speak Mr.. Aidrich
the-eupon asked that the bin go over for
the day. Mr.. Stewart gave notice that he
would speak on Thursday on the bill
Air. Morgan discussed at length the race
question In the South. basIng hts remarks
on resolution offered by Mr. Pritchard.