Evening star., 1902-02-24

for q man who thought the cause of lib
erty had better chance under Malay
chief than under the American flag. The
republican party. he said. proposed to go
on with its work even though 1t had to
proceed without the aid of the democratic
party
Mr.. Vest made a speech against what he
called the 'commercialism' of the present
hour in connection with the Philippines.
Mr. Flkins CIV. Na) said that the Su-
preme Court had determined the whole
Question of the status of the Islands.
Mr.. Culberson CTexo maintained tnat
trade between the United States and the
Philippines should be free and that inde-
pendence should be granted the Fhipinos.
Mr. Lodge Deprecates Acrimony.
Mr. Lodge (Mass) referred to the acri-
mony of debate out of which the incident OF
Saturday had grown. He said he thought
it was possible TO discuss the Philippine
question without senators calling each
other robbers thieves and scoundrels.
Mr.. Stewart made speech In favor OF
the bill and Mr.. Bacon argued against It.
Mr.. McComas' Speech.
Mr. McComas occupying time assigned
to him for discussion of the Philippine bill,
made a statement in regard to declarations
ON the part of Senator Wellington last
week In relation to promises Mr.. Yelling
ton said the late President Mckinley had
made him I'm regard to the future holding
of the Philippine Islands by the Unlteo
States.
"My colleague" said Mr. McComas, "has
twice stated that President Mckinley gave
him assurances which induced MIN 10 vote
for the treaty OF Paris. which assurances
were not fulfilled. My colleagues s state
.nents vary from each other l was present
at the converse ton my colleague had with
the President concerning the treaty.
Mr.. McComas said that this charge was
absurd and was without foundation. He
read from the treaty to show that 1t pro-
vided that the civil rights and political
status Of the native inhabitants of the ter
ritories ceded to the United States should
De determined by Congress. 1t was for Con-
ssress to say how the Philippines were to be
governed 1t was not by the President, nor
lid he arrogate to himself that function in
his talk with Senator Wellington and him
self.
He re ad portion of the message of Pres
ident Mckinley of December. s, 1898, IN
which he referred to legislation by Con-
gress on the Philippine question, and in his
talk with Mr.. Wellington and himself had
he referred to his power to dispose or the
Philippine territory he is sure he would
have been reminded that that power was in
Congress.
Mr.. Wellington Much Stirred Up.
At the conclusion of Mr. McComas' speech
in the Senate today there were indications
of war of words between the two sena-
tors from Maryland. Mr.. Wellington listen
ed attentively while Mr.. McComas was CIV
ing a general contradiction to Mr.. Yelling
tons statement regarding his visit to the
late President Mckinley. In the midst of
Mr. McComas speech Mr. Wellington en-
deayored to interrupt him, but this was not
permitted account of the shortness of
time. each senator being allotted but fifteen
minutes to speak under the rule adopted
for considering the Philippine bill today.
soon as MIR. McCOmaS had taken his
seat Mr.. Wellington on his feet de-
manding recognition. Senator Frye, who
was in the chair had list of senators who
had been accorded time to speak, and Mr.
Berry of Arkansas being the next on that
list proceeded with his remarks. Mr. Wei
lngton attempted to interrupt him in or
der to secure time for his reply to Mr.. Nc
Comas, but Mr.. Berry suggested that he
could not permit it unless it was under
stood that such time as he occupied would
not be taken from his own allotment
The Arkansas senator then proceeded
with his remarks. while Mr.. Wellington
showing signs of extreme agitation. started
at a quick walk toward the desk of the
presiding officer.
4 must reply to this" said Mr. Yelling
ton, as he left his desk When he reached
Senator Frye the latter was talking to SEN
ator Platt of Connecticut. but the conversa-
tion was interrupted by Mr.. Wellington
who made a whispered statement. Mr.. We'll
1ington then returned to his desk and Mr.
Frye placed his name on the list of Sena-
tors who would speak this afternoon. Mr.
Wellington, upon taking his seat, engaged
In conversation with Senator Burrows, who
sat next 10 him. and Snook his fist vigor-
ouSly in emphasizing the remarks he was
making. At times he looked over toward
MIR. McComas. and tnen. rising to his feet
STOOD Tor q minute or two in an undecided
attitude. He sat down again and proceed
ed TO make some notes on a pad of paper
and while in the midst OF this occupat ton
q page came i'll TO ask him to sign a card
of admission TO the private gallery of the
senate Descending to this Very ordinary
occupation of signing admission olris the
senator complied with ,ue request of the
page. and from that time on seemed CON
tent to wait until his turn should come to
reply To Mr.. McComas.
A Vigorous Reply Expected.
AT 20 o'clock Senator Wellington OBJ
tained the floor When he arose to address
The Senate there was an audible stir
throughout the chamber. Senators thronged
In from the cloakrooms to take their seats
and the occupants of the galleries leaned
forward 10 give closer attention 1t had
been generally noised about that the sena-
TOR would reply to Mr.. McComas and it
was expected that his remarks would be
vigorous
Senator Wellington said that he entered
again upon the debate with reluctance but
that the Junior senator from Maryland had
deehied Mt IN his remarks today = make a
personal attack upon him and 10 endeayor
TO east dbUbt upon the yeracity of state
ments ne had made on many occasions
Mr. Wellington declared that his colleague
mad given evidence that his memory was
not as good as his own, and that either he
was ignorant Of what was at issue in this
controversy or had stated that which was
untrue.
MIR Wellington reasserted that he was
not mistaken in regard to his recollection
OF his interview with the late President Nc
Kinley.
Declares Statement Untrue.
The senator (referring to Mr. McComas,
said that l had received no message that
the President desired to see me-" said Mr..
wellington That again is untrue | did
receive. from the President Of the United
States. through channel that l believed
coril represent him, a message that he
wnEil be glad to me and talk over this
matter with me. When / went to see the
President OF the United States my colleague
was with me. but he did not hear all the