Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-05

men are Russians They have the SYM
PATTY and ambitions Of Russians but
these Americans in the Philippines are
strangers 10 the country and to the
people Under the law they have a
right TO be there. but under Gods law,
which is higher they have no place
there at all Their actions are the
worst form Of imperialism
Mr.. Caffrey inquired whether, In the
circumstances. Mr.. Teller would vote
10 maintain the authority Of the United
States In the Philippines.
STILL FOR THE FLAG.
"As Mr.. Lincoln announced in regard
TO the Mexican war replied the Colo
RADIO senator, "a war that he did not
believe in, he would vote for such a
force as the government needed. SO
/ have no doubt that as long as our
flag floats In the Philippine archipelago
/ viii reluctant as | may be) vote 10
maintain the army and the flag there
II that Is illogical, II Is Illogical because
there is no better way out OF IT,
PROCTOR EXPLAINS.
Mr. Proctor said he thought the Colo
RADIO senator was under a unsupported
sion as to what the army bill proposes
10 do AS he regarded the matter. the
maximum force authorized by the bill
was to be used only In the present
emergency. and there would be a re-
turn TO the minimum OF $4,000. which
was the peace footing Of the bill. No
one could tell when the troops might
be needed In Alaska, Hawaii or Porto
Rico. Likewise there was possibility
Of the need OF larger American force
I'm Cuba. at the request Of the Cubans
themselves. And as for the positive
ness, no one could doubt that for a con-
siderable time, even II the demands
should be granted, large force Of our
troops must be kept In those islands,
HoAR TAKES A HAND.
Mr. Hoar suggested general amend
ment TO the bill looking TO the concilia-
ton Of the FilipinOs, and expressed the
opinion that in time Of peace we should
have one soldier TO 1000 Of our popua-
ton. He did not, therefore. he said,
oppose the bill on the score OF increase,
but he did oppose II because Of the
ayowed policy OF military control Of
the islands. 1T Is idle" he said, TO
tell US that these people are not mt for
self government" He quoted the Presi-
dent and naval officers to show that
the Filipinos are an intelligent people,
and added "rhe way 10 prepare them
for liberty is TO set them free"
Mr. Hoar said that n the facts could
be known there would be no two opin-
ions as TO what We should do In the
Philippines, for he believed that II the
people were generally convinced that
The Fnipinos were as capable of self
government as they are, they would
make no effort To continue 10 subjugate
those people in the interest Of trade,
NEW COMMISSION FAVORED.
Mr.. Hoar urged that It would be most
desirable to have appointed commits
sion representing all phases Of political
life. men OF the highest character ana
standing, TO ascertain the facts as TO
the Philippines and make hem known
TO Congress and the people lie hoped
such a commission would be appointed
before the close OF the present session
we should give the Fillpinos a hearing
He said
"Iet them state their case. They can
come and go In peace and honor. II we
saw TO the Filipinos that we would not
consider their case until they 20 down
on their knees, lay their hands upon