Mr. Chairman. that even now. while we have this bill under consideration. these protests are making our administrative officers change their views upon the policy of annexing the Philippines. If a just conception of the mission of this Republic. if a proper regard for the interests of our toiling masses. if a manly love for humanitys rights. are not sufficient to forbid the forcible annexation of these islands. then I trust the fear of the wrath of the American electors at least will stay the powers of the President in his grasping after Asiatic acquisitions. It is futile for gentlemen on tile other side to deny that the Executive has had the intention to permanently retain the Philippines. Is there a lawyer here who would not expect to convict a defendant if he had the same evidence against him as we have in this matter in favor of that position being held by the Executive?