New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

revolt can gather much strength AZ any rave
n is tie general opinion that IL viii not ne the
determining factor in the present tremendous
struggle Al thu time il has 10 he ad-
mitted that il has already caused frepldauon
On the Republican side Of the chamber II was
expected. for example. that final vote on the
Army Appropriation hill and its tEo vitality i'm
portant riders would be reached at O'Clock
this afternoon At that hour Senator Bacon was
just fairly in the middle Of his speech and It
WAS evident that he WAS ralyfng the dispirited
section Of the minority that for the last three
days has been roundy abusing Jones, Tillman
Teller and Money for their alleged lay down.
THE STRUGGLE NOT ENDED.
when tonight amendments TO the Spooner
Philippine resolution began 10 pour in nom the
disgruntled minority, il was accepted as evil
dence that some plan Of organized opposition
was being formed Allen. of Nebraska, OF
course had 20 make another long speech which
added 10 the threatening complications. Though
both the Spooner resolution and tho Platt Cuban
amendment were adopted BY large msiorities
soon after Allen had finally subsded. it is new
ertheless evident that the struggle is not over.
The amended Army Appropriation bill Will have
10 go 10 conference. and then. 1t is confidently
expected. some Of the objectionable features ~
the Spooner resolution will be eliminated. Sen
ator Bacon's followers aware ~ This and
declare that they are reserving their strength
FOR final assault the governments Phil
ippine and Cuban policies when the bin is re-
PORTED back TO the Senate from conference COM
mittee. There is also talk of organized opposi-
lion 10 lhe amended biIl in the House. Not
much reliance however, is placed in this ri
NOR. for il is generally conceded that Speaker
Henderson and his committee rules have tae
House TOO well in hand to admit Of a 'iukc"
there
IL remains TO be seen though whether or not
Bacon can hold his followers in line. Few Of
them want to be held here for an extra session.
and AT the last minute they may desert him
and permit the conference report 10 go through.
regardless Of the changes that nisy he made in
the Philippine amendment
ENCoURAGIN5 REPORTS FROM CUBA.
The most encouraging reports col inue to
reach Washington from cuba. II appears from
these that the governments policy ~ almost as
popular among the influential elements at Ha
Hsns snd throughout the island as IL Is in Con
gress This makes ii cert ain that the Platt
scheme Of determining relations with Cuba
would be adopted at extra session If that
alternative should he forced upon the Presi-
dent by obstinate Democrats. whose sole and
only purpose Is 20 make some political capital
out of the agitation il possible. The adoption
Of The present programme at this session VIII
rob them Of an issue far as Cuba and the
Philippines are concerned. because II VIII he
shown that without tho assistance Of inhuentiai
nsnocrats in the Senate the governments CO.
lonisl policy could rot have been enacted into
law without extra session.
The Republican leaders i'm the Senate, gener-
ALLY speaking. are satisfied with the outlook to-
night. They believe, before stated. that the
BACON revolt will lose force end iisintegrate be
fore the Army Appropriation bill comes back
from conference minus the objectionable amend
Tnents that made 10 the Spooner resolution.
and that in this shape the measure will be per
lnitted 10 get through. and thus the President
will be relieved Of the necessity Of calling an
extra session. or. If not. 1t is thought that the
Spooner resolution can he dropped altogether.
and then the followers Of Senator Bacon will
have excuse whatever 10 hlibuster I'm ihe
closing hours of the session. with other object
IN view than forcing called meeting Of tho new
Congress.