The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
TILLMAN GETS MAD.
Threatens to Stop All Pension
Legislation in Senate.

washington, Feb. 9-The passage at
the beginning of today's session of the
senate Of a bill granting a pension OF
$50 month to Stacy H. Cogswell, COM
pany F, Thirteenth Indiana volunteer
infantry, induced Mr.. Tillman Is. c. TO
make some forceful comments upon the
house in not taking action upon a Dill
providing a pension for a Mexican war
veteran who had resided in South Caro-
lima during the civil war and naturally
had been in sympathy with the confed-
eracy The bin had been passed by the
senate but the house Invalid pension
committee was delaying final action
upon it, Mr.. Tillman argued He SAID
there was SUCH sectional an1mos1ty IN
the house committee that the members
refused to permit action. upon the Dill
for the benefit of this old Mexican vet
Gran.
lis the war over. or is 1t not?" de-
manded Mr.. TiIlman, with Vehemence
Let US find out whether it is or not l
swear by the Almighty God that viii
not let another pension bill pass this
senate until this old man gets justice
The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr.. Berry calling upon the president as
to whether the American minister to
China had Joined with the representa-
tives of other powers in demanding the
execution of Prince Tuan and other
Chinese officials, was adopted without
debate.
At the conclusion of routine business
the naval appropriation bill was taken
amendment striking out of the bill the
house provision which practically re-
duces the course of study at the naval
academy from six to four years
IN THE HOUSE
Washington, Feb. 9.-Before resuming
discussion Of the diplomatic and consul
lar appropriation bill today the house
disposed Of considerable routine BUSH
ness passing the bills authorizing the
Cflasport Bridge company to construct
bridge across the MonOgohela river
and also authorizing the construction of
a bridge across Little river near Big
Lake, Ark.
When the diplomatic and consular bill
was taken up, Mr.. kierS (Ind.) was rec
ognized for a speech on Cuba and the
Philippines. He severely criticised the
policy which denied to the insular pos
sess' ons those blessings under the con-
stitution which had been held out to
them Mr.. Miers also dealt with the
growing power Of concentrated wealth
and the domination Of trusts.
Mr.. Brown (O-) followed in a speech
urging that congress should now give
definite assurance to the Filipinos as to
the purpose of this government. He adj
vocated the speedy adoption of a reso-
luton declaring that lit is the purpose
of the United States in retaining posses
sion of the Philippine islands to aid their
inh lbitants when they submit to the
authority Of the United States in estal--
fishing a capable and stable free govern
ment and when this purpose shall be
fully accomplished the United States
under such reservation and conditions as
may be wise and just viii relinquish
sovereignty in those islands,
Tie reading Of Mr.. Browns resolution
caused something of z, sensation coming
from the Republican side and the DEM
Ocratic members broke into a long con-
tinued applause Mr. Brown urged that
in all fairness this assurance should be
given to the Filipinos without further
delay. 1t might be the plan even now in
mind but what was most essential was
that the assurance be given Immediately
and definitely to the Fflipinos. He char
actI eized the idea Of breaking the pledge
given to Cuba as the climax of greed
pirates.