The Washington times., 1902-06-03
PHILIPPINE DEBATE
N SENAT E. AGS
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and harbor appropriations for quartz
Of a century, not 10 speak of the human
lives that have been sacrificed
He praised tine army. He agreed tina
the same men were in the Philippine:
that were in Cuba. but declared tha
they were there under different orders
Except for Senator Mason's speech th'
session yesterday was inclined to drag
1t was devoted entirely to the Philip
Senator's wishing 10 speak to fill out the
day.
The tine until adjournment was only
occupied by an abrCgaticn of the fifteen
minute rule, adopted last week. Sena
tor Mason spoke nearly an hour.
Mr.. Lodge. when the bill was taken
up after the morning business. offered
number of committee amendments, all
CT which were agreed to. The bill was
then ordered reprinted.
Committee Amendments Agreed To.
The time given Congress for the rati-
fication or rejection OF rules and regu-
lations relative to the sale or lease of
public lands was extended from the next
ensuing session after their submission
to the first and second sessions next en-
suing.
The clauses granting not more than
5000 acres of agricultural land to any
corporation were stricken out and il
was provided that no such agricultu-
raj lands should be leased. let. or de-
missed to any corporation until such laws
be approved as heretofore provided"
Lands for mill sites we're limited to
not more than ten acres.
The laws relating TO entry. manifest,
and clearance OF vessels sailing be
twen the United States and the Philip
pine Islands were extended TO apply to
voyages each way; and the customs
laws and those relating to the public
health and quarantine --erc also extend
ed. The Secretary OF the Treasury was
given permission TO place deposits for
public purposes with the treasurer of
the Philippine Islands.
The section providing for the letting
Of franchises was restricted TO prohibit
grants TO anv corporation employing
persons held in servitude, holding such
to be unlawful and any offender to be
fined not less than $4,000. and 10 for
felt his grant.
Mr.. Foraker made the first speech on
the bill. He explained why he had. two
weeks ago, read in the Senate certain
editorials from Democratic newspapers
including the Denver News" for which
the junior Senator from Colorado (Mr.
Patterson had declared himself respon-
sible: the object was to defend the ac-
tion of the Administration of President
Mckinley in acquiring and retaining
possession Of the Philippine Islands and
in pursuing the policy since followed.
The Senator from Colorado had charged
him with lack OF candor and lack
of frankness in his quotations.
Only Began to "Wobble."
Under such a challenge he tMr. For |
9kerj had made further examination {,
the Denver News" and he found that |
instead Of the Senator having changed |
his position on certain day fixed by /
him. he had only begun TO "wobble."
Up to that time he had been a firm. I'm
qualified, enthusiastic. jealous advocate
Of the acquisition and retention OF the
Df everybody there TO tho authority OF
he American Government.
Mr. Foraker put into the Record"
everal editorials to sustain his position,
Imong them one denouncing Edward At
iinson as a traitor and n nuisance
Mr.. Cullom inquired of Mr.. Lodge