The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
Sen TORS WERE T:
QUITE ANNA TED.
Heat Generated in Committee on.
Philippines.
GENERAL OTIS ON The He. STAND.
sss..or Beverage Asked Question That Was
Takes as Reflection on Other
s.satsrs-Was Forced to
Withdraw ii.
GENERAL OTIS ON THE STAND
By Associated Press

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. March 2o.-General
Otis resumed his testimony before the
Senate Philippine Committee. Senator
Patterson resumed his questioning and
referred to a letter dated September S.
169S, addressed by General Otis to sAgui-
naldo as ..The commanding general of
the Filipino forces" in which he spoke
Of the sacrifice made by the revolutions
ary forces In the interest Of civil lib
9rty.'
General Otis declared that this related
% their dealings with the Spaniards. He
admitted that before the United States
army arrived in Manila and for some
little time before they took possession
the insurgents had the Spaniards hemmed
In Manila. He denied that he led Agu1-
aaldo to believe that the United States
would not assume absolute sovereignty
and governmental control over the ISL
ands.
Asked what he meant by the statement
IN his letter that Rather than see the
ships Of the United States navy control
the navigable waters Of these Islands and
its army devastating their territory, |
greatly prefer 20 advise my government
not to send any more troops here" Cen
eral Otis answered that that was MS
opinion, because he did not want to see
any war IT wanted to conquer by
pcaceable means said he, but I gave
the impression that there were troops
waiting
General Otis said. answering an in
quiry by Senator Hale. that had the Gov
eminent taken him at his word not to
send more troops. anarchy would have
reiEned throughout the islands. He
thought that his letter should DO consid-
cred as whole.
Answering Senator Patterson, General
Otis said that the Commission Of which
General Hughes was member had stat
Cd to representatives of AgIlinaldo that
% concessions could be made without the
sacrifice OF some of the attributes of
sovereignty.
General Otis declared that tho Fflipinos
have no idea Of liberty. Liberty with
them said he, 'is license
'But what is your standard OF qualiff-
cation of self-government? asked Sena-
tor Patterson.
-'What kind Of government" answer
ed General OTIS do you mean despotic
government"
mo. self-government,'' was Senator
Patterson's reply.
General Otis said they were perfectly
qualified for a despotic military govern
ment-
Senator Patterson asked if he consid-
cred the people Of Mexico qualified for
eridge objected. but before the chair
man could decide the point. General Otis
said he declined to answer.
LIVELY DISCUSSION.
General Otis declared chat he did not
measure the capacity of the Filipino
people for sell government by the ca
pscits of the people OF the United States
and characterized as unfair The effort
of Senator Patterson 70 get him TO tx
the standard +. a comparison with other
pee. 'e.
General Cts. replying to Senator Du-
1cis, said tl:st the Introduction of Chit
nose coolie iao Al in the Philippines wor.I
ts llrw'se, Jaranese labor, he thought,
w-,rld he most acceptable because she:'
affiliate readily with the Filipiros.
A question " Senator Eeveridge, re-
Earding the effect on the Filipinos OF
lite: ature sent from the United States.
Irecspitated d lively discussion. Cen
eral OTIS SAD that when Mabin! vas
bright in he lac; a pile Of New YORK
Iancrs with Elm, which had antagou.zed
the sovereignty OF the United States
in the Philippines.
ibid he have any of Senator Hoax 5
speeches." inquired Senator Patterson
Oh. yes, those speeches were ali over
Tie islands, replied the witness.
Senator Allison, who was in the chair,
eaid he would exclude any allusion to
Ee1 ators' speeches. Senator Patterso on
finieriected TIL. remark that Senators
should not be attacked from masked
batteries.
II asked the extent to which it gave
laid to the Insurgents, said Senator
Rtvtlidgc.
INFAMOUS AND CRIMINAL
when the Senator from Indiana, re-
tor,ed Senatjr Patterson, 'propounded
that question It involved every Senator
-gl,p is standing by what he believes to
he simple juscce to the Filipnos. ! do
not propose to be assailed from behlnd
masked batte.y.
Senator Allison thought that where q
Senator's name was involved it gave
him the right tc come before the commits
tee and defend himself and such refer
Cnees should be excluded.
S,lator Car:a' OK, with m lsh earnes: :
Ns SIS. said he wanted to take his part
of -ae responsibility for saving the war
81 the Philippi aas is utterly and abs =
lutely infamous and criminal, if any
E:oof can be ride that am melting
Filipinos by such speeches. said he, Il
wart it done
After some further discussion, Sena-
nor Beveridge disclaimed any intention
70 reflect on any Senator and withdrew
his question.
General Otis concluded his testimony
memorial Of the Manila Chamber OF
Commerce The committee then ad-
Sourned.