Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

cept I have this to say. II there Is any
more talk OF that kind-or any more,
As Mr.. McLaurin uttered the last SEN
fences OF his address, intimating that N
there was any further effort 70 press upon
him the accusations which had been made
against him there might be trouble, there
was an evident stir in the chamber. Sew
eral senators rose to their feet as II half
expecting a renewed outbreak OF the
trouble.
Mr.. Bacon Of Georgia and Mr.. Patterson
OF Colorado, both Of whom we're sitting
near Mr.. McLaurin, urged him to stop
where he was. Mr.. Patterson eaid.
II beg the senator to refrain"
i viii refrain then, Mr.. President" said
Mr.. McLaurin.
As he resumed his seat he made an effort
to compose himself as IL to dispel any fear
on the part OF those about him that n
might have been his intention to precipl-
tate further disturbances by any violent
comments.
Resume Discussion on bill.
After some discussion it was arranged, at
the suggestion Of Mr.. Lodge, in charge OF
the Philippine bill, hat discussion Of the
measure should be resumed, Mr.. McLaurin
Of Mississippi desiring to address the SEN
ate.
Mr.. McLaurin then took the floor in OPP
position to the pending measure. He de-
nouned the method Of the majority and de-
clared that the policy was detrimental to
the best interests Of the United States. The
Filipino people did not want the Americans
to rule them and we're Arm for independ-
ence. He said 1t was time the United
States returned TO its ancient traditions
and avoided the complications Of colonial
government.
The senate theE, at 6:sO, took a recess
until 8 O'Clock. The senate then reconvened
ct 8 o'clock, not a dozen senators appear
ing on the floor.
Pritchard Suggests Bill.
Mr.. Pritchard OF North Carolina made a
brief address in support of the Philippine
bill. He referred particularly to the ad-
vantage the Philippines would be to the
south, and upon this point said:
1 have examined with great care the Inn
portation of cotton and cotton goods to the
Philippine Islands from all countries, both
manufactured and manufactured cotton.
Tor the twelve months ending June, 1901, j
find that the total importations of cotton
and cotton goods to those islands for the
period named amounted TO $9,51O.SO7. OF this
total the United States furnished the small
amount Of $121,325. These figures are sur
prisings but true: Those islands imported
S~9,8S2,962 worth of cotton and cotton goods
from countries other than the United States
in 1901: Is 1t not reasonable to suppose
that when our CONNIE zee with those islands
Is firmly established-it will surely be at an
greater, par. Of this 50, ss2, $50, worth Of cot
ton and cotton goods that has heretofore
been furnished by other countries?
Danger OF Political Strife.
Mr.. Fairbanks Of Indiana followed in an
hours address in support of the Philippine
bill.
'"The great danger W have to fear in
dealing with the Philippines is not insur-
rection in the islands, but political exi-
gencies in the United States" said the SEN
ator. " The danger is that parties may seek
to make issues Of conditions in the islands
and thai our course there will be determ-
ined too often by supposed party n~ecessi-
ties here"
The senator spoke Of the gradual reduce
ton Of the army.
"This," he said, was proof Of increasing
tranquility and would seem to forcibly neg
alive the assertion that we are making
comparatively no Roadway in the establish
ment OF good order"
The senate then, at 9:40 p. m, adjourned.
Both Remain in Contempt.
The status Of Senators Tillman and Mo-
Laurin is that they are still In contempt OF
the senate and only by a vote Of the SEN
ate can either be recognized either to speak
or to vote on any question whatever. The
senate is operating under a clause Of Sec
ton 8, article L.. of the constitution, which
r~eeites:
Each house may determine the rules Of