The Portland daily press., 1901-01-29

turned from the grind or approximation
bills today to listen to aspeech which
pArtook OF the character OF an grafton
from Senator Towne OF Minnesota. since
he entered the Senate few weeks ago,
on appointment of Gov. Lind, the young
Minnesotan has had little opportunity
to display his talents.
The floor was crowded with Senators
and members OF the House Of Repressn-
tatiyss. The galleries, public and pri-
vate, were filled to OVERLOOKING. The
Senators on the Democratic side gave
MIR. Towne marked attention. On the
Rspublican side the attention was less
noticeable, although MIR Hoar and Mr..
Hale at first followed the speech closely.
Mr.. Towns's style OF delivery was clear
and forcible. Although restricted by
manuscript, he had the subject well In
hand and rolled out tbs fine periods with
q fervor that sent them eohoing through
thu chamber.
At one point an outburst OF applause
from the galleries led to vigorous warn
Ing from the presiding Off Ger against
demonstrations of approval or disapproval.
As the orator closed his brilliant pero-
ration, there was another burst OF ap-
piause, despite the warnings of the chair,
and afterwards Mr.. Towne retired. The
rest OF the day was devoted to the In
dian appropriation bill, the discussion
turning on irrigation and little progress
being made.
Washington. January 2s.-When the
Senate convened today the presiding OFF,
Ger. MIR. Frye, called attention to the fol-
lowing cableeram which was read: !.
"Manila, January "a.
| president OF the Senats and the Speak
er of the House OF Representatives,
Washington;
"Acoessions to Federal party by thou
sands in all parts of archipelago. Atti-
tuds Of hitherto. lrreconoilarle press
and general public opinion show that
labors OF party to bring peace will coon
be crowned with success.
Until now political parties have at
tempted formation on plans more or less
questioning American sovereignty.
| Our platform makes the main plank
sovereignty of the United States, with
liberty to each citizen to pursue peace
fully his political ideas. The hour of
peace has sounded, On our platform are
grouped many Filipinos of hitherto ire
concilable ideas, but some more obstinate
decline to join, for though willing to
accept sovereignty of the United States,
the prospect of indefinite continuance
of military government makes them dis
trust the purposes of the Unitsd States
and delays their submission.
adjournment of the present Congress
without giving the President authority
TO establish a purely civil government
with usual powers and postponement
for at least year or such government
until new Congress, will certainly
confirm this distrust.
DIRECTORY of the Federal party believes
in comforting such authority on the Presi-
dent as would inspire contldsnce hasten
acceptanoes of sovereignty OF union and
| the coming OF peace. Directory, there.
fore, prays both houses OF Congress to
authorize President Mckinley to estab-
lish civil government whenever he be-
lievss it oprortune.
Frank II. Bourne,
"Dr. Pardo De Tsvero,
"Flnrentin Torres,
"Ambrosio Flares.
''romas del Rosario,
80. S. Aremeno,
Directors Of the Federal Party"
Mr.. Jones OF Arkansas, presented the
credentials OF his colleague, MIR. Berry,
for the term beginning next March,
| After the disposal of routine business
Mr.. Towne OF Minnesota, was recognized
for sresch that was to be at once his
maiden effort and his valedictory. He
spoke ON his resolution of last Friday
for the immediate concession of hostili
ties In the Philippines.
The galleries were well filled to hear
Mr.. Towne and the Senators also gave
him close attention, while in the rear
of the Senate was q circle OF Represen-
tatives who came over from the House
to hear him.
Mr.. Towne spoke in full and resonant
tones with more of the graoes OF orasory
| than are usually heard in the practical
debate of the Senate.
In opening his speech. MIR. Towne re-
ferrsd to the petision presented TO the
Senate few days ago by 1900 Filipinos
for cessation OF hostilities and for the
granting Of Independence to the people
OF the philippines. He maintained that
1t would prove "a quickening appeal
to the ancient spirit OF the republic, or
its rejection must dedicate the twentieth
century to reaction prejudioial, II
not fatal, to free institutions
While discussing events which led the