The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-02-19
Senator Stewart Delivers a
Notable Address in the
Upper House.
IMPERIALISM is DEFINED
Senator McEnery Points to Kentucky
and Declares There l. Trouble
Enough at Homo Without
Going to Philippine
Islands.

Washington. February Reconsideration
OF the financial measure having been con-
cIuied. discussion OF the Philippine dues-
ton was resumed in the senate today.
Mr.. BscOn's resolution declaring the
policy OF tho United States toward the
Philippine stands was laid before the SEN
ate. and Mr.. McEnery. democrat. OF
louisiana. addressed the senate thereon.
In accordance with previous notice Mt.
NfcEnery strongly opposed the permanent
acquisition OF the islands. and believed
the United States ought 10 relinquish them
as soon as the authority OF this country
had been asserted Mr.. Stewart took a
pronounced position IN favor OF the sd-
mission OF the products OF any OF the
island possessions OF the United States
free 90 duty
The. blU providing a form Of government
fo- che territory OF Hawaii was read. but
bevonI that formaiity nothing was done
with q.
=. Is the d,ssy Of this government, now
that W. are established on these islands.
saFd Mr. M-1-nery. Ito assert its author
ttv over the FIIipinos- believe We ought
10 vote all the money. men and ships
necessary 20 put DOWN those who dispute
I'M. authority OF this country. ! am op-
POSED TO expansion. and don't think we
ought 10 have disturbed those people IN
the. pIa.-a where God made anu placed
them. My telief is that God Himself VIII
solve the problem BY destroying the IN
fCrior races"
Trouble Enough at Home.
In the course OF his remarks he adverted
a. the troubles IN Kentucky. where, ne
said. an army had been employed 10 pre-
- 80. taE-EtN-
turc- Tho people OF this country. ne
thought. had enough 10 stSend 20 "ithou'
seeking troubles abroad
Il am not willing" said he. that the
philippines or any part OF them SHOULD
become the property OF the United states.
ami am unaIterabiy opposed 20 their
Inhabitants becoming citizens or mis-
scuutry-"
Nj N.Fncrv complinented ;h. efforts
~ the president 20 establish civil govern
utrst On the islands lie said. IN con-
slu~fen. that he would regard Il as ex-
t~rr,leI- unfortunate for the Islands 20 be
considered A part OF the United States.
for II the constitution and laws az this
country we're extended owe them the in
r,,hFr,rr-- would become citizens OF The
Tinted states and We would have repeat
e.I tie troubles from which the country
U..E suffered bv ghe eEfrauchise OF
tue uCErucz-
Products Should Be Admitted Free.
Mr.. Stewart followed Ir. McEnery- with
: Srre.-h tn which he discussed what dis
position should 30 made by congress. not
only n the Philippines. put also OF the
either island POSSESSIONS % the United
State Ito said iu part;
The etl.- scstiou that the acquisition OF
TERRITORY Is imperialism is rcfuted By me
TAT that neither jefferson. Monroe. JACK
sem Polk u~r any II 5heir associates are
rU.-e- advocate made homes FOR patriotic.
THIRTY loving seif-rcsperttng citizens.
" hose loyalty tn" EoKs ruiiient OF th1
United state Is unsurpassed by the pso-
~ ~ amy uf the thirteen original states
III e. assist the people 81 the Philip
mines To- establish local Self-govcTnment
after -iie plan adopted by jefferson i i'm
EserisIis 90. then Jefferson Was the pioneer
f-1r.r-ssIf-f ~ THE United states The
F-Irlfr.-,5r,s-- will never he dependent colon
fs.- .rII.,, Will - allowed - conduct their
own affairs with the assistance OF such
officers as o. NAV b. Necessary 70 appoint
,c s.ti them iu establishing local seit-
government
are zlpv ut g0r statehood. hat repudiaie
-r.. =rteEs--iuu that they are not ~ for
f1-- such q government a. Jefferson eN-
tended % THE 10 Ilsiaua purchase and
Monroe - the acquisition OF Florida.
-r-Har.. MAY ur. 10 enough Americans in
rusr- 8. -aa sl- e. mgr .ssiumal legislative ac-
-irr az lu tho ease OF California. out n
-ra 4arua rruc-ssiou and executive care
That YVES extended 20 all ether acquisitions
tended 90 The philippines. they VII
EroEress-
Judge Taft Complimented.
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