The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-01

It was not proper TO say that the commit
tee had divided upon partisan lines"
Mr. Allison said he was satisfied that Ma
jor Gardener would reach Washington long
before congress adjourned aud that there
would be ample time to get his testimony.
Mr., Tillman Indicated his belief that In
demanded to know from Mr.. Lodge whether
he proposed to dragon the senate Into
vote upon this measure
MI Lodge rcplcd laughingly that he
wished he could drugoon the senate into
q vote on the measure, but Mr. Illlman
knew he could do nothing Of the Kind He
believed 1t would be nreposterous for the
"Of course" said Mr., Tlllmnn every
thing can 60 along leisurely II the Philip.
pine committee is to smother informn-
ton"
Mr. Allison pointed out that nobody OBJ
jccted to the testimony OF Major Gardener
His regiment would leave the Philippines
soon. He intimnted that Major Gardener
was particularly anxious 10 be n witness.
Mr. CarmaclS (Tcnn.) declared that the re-
port made by Major Gardener was so start,
ling and important that the secretary of
war had endcayored TO keep 1t from the
senate and from the American people. He
Insisted that unless the proposed resolution
was adopted Major Gardener surely wouln
not get TO Washington before congress adj
MIR. Cuhorson crerasl explained that the
minority Of the Philippine committee cs'
pocinlly desired Major Gardeners testimony
because his statements had been challenged
by Governor Taft and General Macarthur.
Mr.. Lodge, the chairman, said that Major
Gardener ought to appear before the com.
mittee. He suggested sarcasucnlly that
Major Gardener was particularly an Import
ant witness because he seemed 10 agree IN
some respects with the minority. II the
Testimony Of one provincial governor was
desirable that of the thlrty-odd more pro
vlncinl governors probably would he.
HAS the senator suggested" interrupted
Mr.. Patterson, that the other governors
az make the suggestion now" retorted
Mr.. Lodge.
Mr.. Patterson said that the minority had
objected 10 the calling OF no witnesses
and, indeed, vas willing that any witnesses
should he summoned who could throw any
light on the situation.
Continuing Mr.. Lodge said that the minor.
ity Of the committee had suggested mat
Aguinaldo, sixto Lopez Mabinl. and some
prisoners Of war on the island or Guam;
H. H. BRAY, an agent OF the Filipino lunta
at Hong Kong. and two Associated Press
correspondents, Mr.. Collins at Pekin and
Mr. Martin in Venzuela, be called as wilt
resses The committee had decided not
10 call them for various reasons The com
Fllipino prisoners was not desirable; Bray
Was a British subject and the two CORE,
spondents were Inaccessible. Admiral
Dewey aud General Anderson. he said,
would appear MS witnesses and the list or
witnesses was OF sufficient length 70 occupy
the committee until the adjournment on
congress.
Mr.. Carmack said Major Gardener had
made grave accusation against military
conduct In his province and he believed the
accusation demanded inyestigation. He IN
sisted however that the minority or the
! committee was NOT eager TO get informn-
ton He then sent TO the clerks desk ana
| after some objection from Mr.. Lodge ana
synonsis Of statement which Mr., Akin
! son expected 10 have made 10 the commil-
| tco. The senate at 800 n m. adjourned