The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
RUNNING FIRE OF DEBATE.
Teller, Rawlins, Carmack and Till
man AssafI the American Army.

man AssafI the American Army.
WASHINGTON, April PA spirited dis
cussion Of the Philippine situation occurred
in the Senate to-day. 1t revolved around
the order alleged 10 have been issued by
Gen Jacob H. Smith to make the Island OF
Samar a bowling wilderness and TO kill all
male inhabitants over the age OF ten years.
The debate took a wide range. however.
and many other points were discussed.
When the Philippine bill was laid before
the Senate no one was prepared to deliver a
set speech on IL. Mr. Lodge. OF Massachu-
setts, in charge of the measure, said he
felt compelled TO press IL for considera-
ton. His remarks drew the fire of Mr..
Teller, of Colorado, who criticised the Re-
publicans for not participating in the dis
cusson. This precipitated a warm debate,
and for more than two hours il continued.
Mr.. Teller declared that General Smith. IL
he had issued such an order as had been
attributed 10 him, ought 10 be dismissed
from the service, as IL was disgrace TO
the American army and 10 the American
people.
Mr.. Lodge said that. while he knew little
of the circumstances surrounding the al
legged order. he did not approve of cruel
methods in warfare and every right
minded person must regret General Smiths
order. To him it was revolving. He de>1
Tended the administration. howeve-, sayin.s
as soon as knowledge Of the order had come
to Washington the President had directed
that General Smith be court-martialed
At the conclusion Of routine business in
the Senate to-day Mr.. Rawlins. OF Utah.
made a personal statement as 10 a report
Press 70 the effect that he had an effect,
characterized General Chafree as "a das-
tard villain" on account Of the alleged
barbarities committed in the Philippines.
RAWLINs EXPLAINS.
Mr. Rawlins said that an unintentional
injustice had been done him and quoted
from his speech. in which he said Il am
unable TO fix the responsible head and
emanation OF these barbarities. which
would disgrace the annals OF even a semi
civilized country, not 10 speak OF the nation
which claims 70 hold aloft the escutcheon
Of honor and justice and fair dealing. Did
Chafee alone. unaided. in coldness and In
brutality. and in savage and unrelenting
disregard OF every humane sentiment or
possibility OF human suffering. conceive
this iniquitous scheme? Whence-from
what diabolical source was IL derived? The
American people ought 10 know. l. there
any penalty beneath the sun adequate 10 bs
meted out 10 the bastard villain who has
thus brought dishonor upon the American
arms and the American people,"
The Senate then began the consideration
Of the bill TO ratify an agreement with the
Sioux tribe Of Indians OF the Rosebud res
ervatiOn in South Dakota. No results were
achieved and the bill laid - ide al
o'clock and the Philippine goverlv ent bill
the unfinished business-was presented 10
the Senate
Apparently no senator was prepared 10
proceed with the discussion. Mr. Lodge. in
charge OF the bill. insisted that the debate
should proceed OF that reasonable time
be fixed for a vote
Mr. Teller (Col) inquired II the debate on
the Republican side had ceased
Ar. Lodge reolied that az this STAGE q