The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-16
1t Was Laid on the Table by Vote
Of SO to 20.
ISSUES OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Senators Bacon and Hanna Engaged
ina Colioquy that Created Much
Interest-The Honse Got Over
Many Pages of the
River and Har-
bor Bill,
rRr Associated Press,

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Some progress
was made by the Senate to-day in the
consideration of the army reorganization
bill. A tacit agreement has been reached
for vote very soon
The principal speeches against the bill
were made by Mr.. Berry, of Arkansas;
Mr.. Bacon. OF Georgia, and Mr.. Teller, Of
Colorado.
Mr.. Warren, of Wyoming, delivered an
extended argument in support of the bill
A colloqry between Mr.. Bacon and Mr.
Hanna, of Ohio, as to the issues in the
November elections, created much inter
est.
Mr.. Racon-s amendment striking out OF
the bill the discretionary authority con-
fe,-red upon the President to increase the
size of the army was laid on the table by
the decisive vote of SO to 20.
Mr.. Morgan chairman of the Committee
on Interocean Canal, asked unanimous
consent that a final vote upon the Nicara-
qua Canal bill. and its amendments be
taken at 5 2. NJ. on February llt1
Mr. Daniel. of Virginia, objected
A resolution presented by Mr. Teller
providing for the printing as public
document of tlla petition OF 1900 Filipinos
was laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Stewart, of Nevada, said that it was
an untrurhful recital of the conditions in
the Philippines.
The petition, he said contained every
possible threat against the United States
In view of il. Congress ought speedily to
pass the army bill
Mr.. Berry, of Arkansas. said the appeal
was phrased in respectful language; was
specifically written and fully represented
the aspirations of a great body OF the
people of the islands.
WILL VOTE AGAINST IT.
Mr.. Cockrell made it perfectly clear that
he was opposed to the authorization OF Z
large standing army in the pending meas
ure and declared his intention to vote
against it, He believed it TO be the duty
of Congress, however, to speedily pass the
bill.
Mr.. Sewell of New Jersey, appealed for
prompt action, and added that at the
earliest moment he would move to lay the
pending amendment OF Mr.. Bacon on the
table.
Mr. Bacon withdrew the amendment he
ments he offered originally, the amend
nents striking out of the bill the words
-'conferring upon the President power TO
increase from the minimum to the maxi
mum limit the strength of the infantry
artillery and cavalry arms of the service
These amendments Mr. Bacon discussed
at length.
Mr.. Bacon declaxed that the army was
not intended to control our people. and
in hat
the army ought to be increased in propor-
tion to population
Does the Senator think interrupted
h1r. Scott, that the vote at the polls last
fall indicated TINT the American people
are afraid of a standing army?"
The Georgia Senator promised to answer
later.
Mr.. Foraker contended there was no
warrant for the statement that the dis
cretionary power conferred upon the Presi-
dent was unprecedented.
WOULD END THE REVOLUTION.
Mr. Berry also discussed an amendment
to the army bill, which he offered yester-
day II authorizes the President 10 dis
claim any intention TO exercise sovereignty
over the Philippines except for pacitica-
ton, and thea to leave the lsanuS 10 the
control OF their people
Mr. Berry asserted its enactment would
absolutely end the Filipino revolution with
in ten days, and demonstrated that this
country was the greatest and most Gener-
GUS in the world.
On motion of Mr.. Lodge the motion was
referred to the Committee on the Philip
pines.
The consideration OF Inc army reor-
ganization bill was resumed Informally,
MIR. Bate and Mr.. Cockrel. Demo-
cratic members of the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs. making statements.
Mr.. Pettus said he regarded a large
standing army as ..tile greatest treat 10
the liberties OF u Republic that could be
made by moral man
Mr.. Bacon then replied to the inquiry
of Mr.. Scott. He did not think tie Arleri-
can people had passed the question of
increasing the army. They had not voted
upon the question as to whether the
United States should pass from a free
Republic to an imperialistic government.
He declared that the Republicans had
taken advantage of the serious mistakes
of their political opponents and skiifuliy
utilized these mistakes TO their own ad-
vantage. They won the fight upon the
financial question and the full dinner
pail
ar. Hanna interjected that every issue
made by the Kansas City convention was
met and disposed Of.
no IAfpERI IaLISAf.
Mr. Bacon replied that ttae newspapers
had quoted Mr.. Hanna saving that
there was no question of imperialism in
volyed in the campaign.
The question was not one of imperial
ISM said Mr.. Hanna. "but whether the
policy of the administration should be
supported ] said there was no such thing
as imperialism in our Government and
could not be. Without any offense 10 the
s,arty on the other side, I regard i'm
periaiisn1 as a fake issue
AR. Bacon maintained that Mr.. Hanna's
statement bore out a1is assertion that the
American people had not passed upon the
question Of Imperialism.
Mr.. Proctor then moved that Mr..