Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19

Of n military government i'm which thc
Cuhans themselves have no part, which
is beyond the pale of any law save
that of force, and L; not recognized by
our constitution. \ very Pandora"
box of national troubles has been OPEN
ed and difficulties and dangers are
gradually taking form and surrounding
u.s.
THE PHILIPPINES.
But the great questions that now
confronts us as Il result of this war is
the question or the Philippine islands.
1t would have been we'll for MS as a ma
ton If Admiral Dewey could have re-
tired from the Bay OF Manila on the
morning after he had destroyed the
Spanish feet, but he dared not do so.
lie had destroyed the Spanish power
and 1t would not have been proper for
him as representative Of the conquer
Ing nation to have departed and to
have left anarchy and chaos remain
Ing instead of authority. War finally
came between the United States and
filipinos forces. who had been work
ing for The same end--,thc destruction
of Spanish power"
UNDERSIGNED CENSURE
After plcturing tho possibilities of an
indefinitely continued dcsultory war.
MIR. Wellington said: 1T Is neither fair
nor Just To attack the President or the
administration for the conduct of the
present. When tho unfortunate con.
tention began he could not do other
wise than uphold American authority
ana stand by American arms. and dur
ing the months OF the intercgnum be-
tween the TWO sessions of Congress, il
was his duty to continue this war for
the upholding of American authority
on the islands. The American forces
could not be withdrawn. for their re-
treat or cmbarkation would have
marked the beginning of internal dis
order and possibly foreign interven-
ton.
The responsibility of the President
has now ceased. for Congress is now
in session. and 1t Is the duty Of Con
Srcss to provide such legislation as will
proclaim to the world in Il manner en-
phatic and free from cGuivocation the
design and purpose OF our government
with reference to the Philippine ISL
ands.
OPPOSED TO ANNEXATION.
II oppose the permanent annexation
OF these islands for the reason that I
believe 1t is an opposition 10 the basic
principle OF our government: also be-
cause | believe it is unrighteous and
unjust 10 deprive amy people OF their
right OF governing themselves. There
can be no benevolent assimilation;
there should be no tyrnnnical absorb
ton. Our government and our mode
of administration is not adopted TO the
situation existing among the Ici!ipinos"
AIr. McEnery. OF Louisiana, gave
notice that on next Tuesday he would
address the Senate on tho resolutions
relating to the proposed amendment to
the constitution of North Carolina.
Mr.. Turner. of Washington. an
nounced that he would speak on the
Philippine question next Monday, and
Mr.. Bacon. of Georgia, gave notice that
he would discuss his resolution of the
Philippines next Wednesday,
THE FINANCIAL BILL.
Mr.. Teller then resumed his speech
on the financial bill, He criticised the
pending bill because 1t afforded oppor-
tunity 10 banks to issue paper money.
This surrender Of The great power of
the government" said he. tho right to
make money should bring our legisla-
ton into absolute contempt"
Mr.. Teller read the now famous letter
to ViceIrcsldent y. II. Hepburn. of
the City National Bank OF New York,
TO Secretary Gage
This" he said. ought 20 have gone
back TO the writer with singing let
ter OF reply. From subsequent events.
however 1t Is evident that tho Secre-
tary intended to grant the request"
Mr.. Teller said that when nc saw
bank presidents taking such actions in
politics rs were indicated by this Hep
burn letter he was satisfied that the
situation demanded severe criticism II
not drastic action.
Continued ~, Daoa q