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Fpsm Warrington Calhoun on the War.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. I, 1913
There is nothing Of much importance 10 Pohtf
cal sense to day. The great occurrence was the
soeech OF Mr.. CALHouS, aud even that was OF no
practical importance, for he showed Us no Exodus
by which our country can escape from THIS heo sea
OF blood into which Loco Foco vilisiny aud FOX
imbecility have plunged US. He has promised
however, to propose some plan Of deiverance u he
gets suficient hope OF support.
The Senate Chamber was crowded 10 day. Many
ladies were on the floor Among the strangers
present noticed Gems. QUiTsAs and SHIELDs
Mr.. CALHors was plainly dressed, with little ex-
obersnce of shirt collar. He wore froch coat
His hair was brushed back from his forehead, fall
ios almost on his shoulders. His hair and whis
kers ara getting quite svery Mr.. BEsToS was
not present. 1t 10 somewhat remarkable that al
Gen. Harrison's Cabinet, with the exception OF Mr.
GRAxcrR were present, four Of them being mem
bcrs Of the Senate. (WtBsTTR, BADGER, BELL, and
CKIrrrsDEs Mr.. EwisG was present as spec
tstor.
Mr. CALHous spoke an hour and half There
was not sentence in the speech that could be
called eloquent. He never affects poetcal flights,
but lays down what he has 10 say without much
anima or ornament. His statements particu-
larry about the folly danger and utter want Of ne
cessity, Of this war, might well say contained
more truth than poetry for the Of the guilty ea
tbors Of the dangers which now beset our path
shall try 10 one paragraph to give you an idea OF
bis positions.
This war was unnecessary easy to have been
avoided commenced on territory in possession OF
Mexico reasons for its commencement uniOunded
In truth. We are worse of now than we were
last Session. This is not the soldiers fault the
plan of the war was a blunder. We have gained
absolutely nothing by it but military glory We
might have gained all we can by IT, with the inter
est Of the money il has already cost as, and with
force equal 10 those who have died in this uniortu.
nate war. We are worse of now for funds. Fam
inc in Europe favored US before now exchange IS
against u.s. the money market dersnged, Treasury
Notes below par. The longer we prosecute the
war, the more certainly will that which we profess
to seek not come. We can never make peace II
We become the sovereign Of Mexico. We cannot
manufacture to order free Governments they will
tumble down when we withdraw our support. We
must finally take defensive line yet every day the
obstacles to that are greater. Theagents ofwar will
coon absorb the whole resources of the Govern
ment and be powerful to perpetuate themselves
To take territory with Mexican population is the
reverse Of indemnity The people will yet have
TO pay the loss we would sustain by such an indem
uty Our character, except in a military point of
view, has not been elevated We have been in
jared ia our civil and political capacity. We are
looked upon as fighting, overreaching people,
who drive hard bargains with weak neighbors
The loss Of character for political integrity and
justice 10 bat poorly compensated IN the gain OF
mere military glory. Our Government is one Of
free white Caucasian men shall we make
mixed colored race. lower than the Cherokee or
Choctaw, our equals here Absorb Mexico and
the patronage of twenty Territories follows State
Rights would be overshadowed our Government
would become imperial the weight of the super
structure would crush the foundation. Our country
would not be able to bear the excitement OF Presi.
Dental election. We would of necessity side into
anarchy or despotism. Rome got indemnity for con
quest, and sank under it. England is now grosn
ing under her ndemni.ies. Even Ireland is costing
England and her people heavily for having seven
centuries ago absorbed her They are at this day
hostile people. Mexicans never will be reconced
to az. Military fame has made us lose sight OF
liberty. There will be day OF reribution for this
We must to save ourselves from destruction fail
hack from the csptral parts of Mexico. We are
tied to dead body, aud must dsentsngle our
sslvss OF die too II these views give offence III
because the character Of the Senate is changed
siuce he entered 1t. The Administration party would
act more magnsaimousy by backing out from, than
BY pessevering in, an error. They must bsck out,
OF nothing but accident can save them from sgn
ing their own deathwarrant They are beapng
up National Debt. building up Executive patron
aye and making high Tariffs or direct taxation ne
cessary, contrary to Democratic or Republican pro-
tessions. The Wings are not guilty OF the war yet
the people are asking why they are voting all these
means II they do not mean To absorb Mexico. He
should propose nothing now may hereafter, II
signs are favorable. We need not in any circum
stances expect immediate Peace. but we may ei-
feet the great object of disentsngling ourselves
from this body Of death
Mr.. CLAY 10 not expected in town til Thursday.
enould IKE to nave given YOU iu1ier hccoahl
Of todays proceedings and longer sketch of Mr..
CALHouss speech; have however, touched up
on the principal points. and sickne" makes me I'M
abis to nit up to say more tonight. There are sew
seal Members Of Congress sick with colds sore
throats. SC. RicBELIEU
AARylAsp.-The Inaugural Address Of PHHr
fsAscu ruoxAs the newly Governor Of Maryland
ww dsivtred Monday. The Governor recommends Con-
ssit~tisasl Reform by state Conventon--He would
ssstAla We financial credit OF the State at all hsz-