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find that Senator's not willing TO express an
opinion one way or the other Wait, and then we will
determine whether will interfere. That IS the Ian
gunge of the Senator from Illinois Mr. DouGLAs that
the language of the Senator from Michigan Mr. CAss
and indirectly the language of the Senator from MISSISSIPPI
p Mr.. FooTE. And when the Senator from MISSISSIPPI
read the speech of the distinguished Secretary OF State OF
1929 it drew my attention t once to the situation OF TINS
country that time and the principles by which the re-
publican party had stood from the days OF washington
down the present hour Then 1t that Greece was
trodden down then it that revolutions were going
in South America; then it that Government
had to announce to the civilized world the principles
which we administered this Republics then 1T was-l
would remind the Senator from Mississippi, Mr. FooTE-
that the distinguished Mr. Monroe chat man who con-
centrated in himself account of his purity both the
Republican and Federal parties announced what were
the principles of this Government, and the principles
which had been sustained by Washington Jefferson and
Madison, down to Monroe. And will show you from
the message of 1924 what the views of Mr. Monroe
upon precisely such question as we now haye--of IN
reference with foreign nations. And beg, Mr. fresi-
dent simply to reed what said on this subject IN order
that this may go with that portion of Mr. Websters
speech read by the Senator from Mississippi Mr. Monroe
in his annual message
Mr. FOoTE. viii the Senator allow me to ask which
he agrees with, Webster or Monroe!
Mr. DAWSON will say that if they differ should
with Mr.. Monroe but do not know that there is
any difference between them But return the question
the gentleman would he in 1924 have concurred with
Webster Monroe?
Mr. FOoTE If they are the same there is no neces-
sity for reading it.
Mr. DAWSON | understand the gentleman to say they
are the will read from the message Of 1924:
turning attention the condition Of the civilized
world in which the United States has always taken deep in
eres is gratifying how large portion of il is bless
ed with peace The only wars which exist within that
limit those between Turkey and Greece in Enrsr i
and the new nss % s cause n ndeend
ence Of liberty and humanity continues prevail The snc
cess Of Greece the relative population Of the contending
parties is considered commands admiration and applause
and that had similar effect with the neighborng Pow
ers obvious The feeling the whole civilized world
cited in high degree in their favor May we not hope that
these sentiments winning the hearts of their respective
Governments may lead to decisive resut9 that they
may produce among them to replace Greece on the
ground which she formerly held and to which her heroic ex
ertions at this day eminenty entitle her!
"Wh respect the contest to which neighbors are
party it evident that SPAIN as Power IS scarcely ie N
pendence before it acknowledged by the United States
they since maintained it with little foreign pressure
The disturbances which have appeared in certain
territory have proceeded from internal causes which
their origin in their former Governments and have not
yet thoroughly 1t is manifest that these causes
are daily losing their effect and these States set
Ting under Governments elective and representative in
every branch similar to In this course we evident
y wish persever under firm conviction that will
their happiness In this their career however we
have nteered believing that people had right to
institute for themselves the Government which, IN their Judg
ment, may suit them best Our example is before themof
the good effect of which, being neighbours they are COM
petent judges and to their judgment leave it. in the
that other Powers will pursue the same policy The
deep interest take in their ndependencewhich we have
acknowledged and in the enjoyment of all the rights incident
thereto especially in the very important one Of nsttutng
their Goyernmenthas been declared and is known 70
the world"
Here is the part to which wish to call the attention Of
the Senator from Mississippi, (Mr. FooTE:)
Separated from Europe by the great Atlantic
ocean, hare the Of European Govern
men the hich produce them, The balance Of
power between them into whatever scale it turn in its
various vibrations cannot affect u.s. the interest Of the
United States preserve the most friendly relations with
every Power and conditions fair equal and applicable to
aphh gtfty
1t is impossible for the European Governments to Interfere IN
their concerns especially in those alluded to- which VITAL
without affecting indeed, the motive which might IN
interference the present state of the war between
the parties, If it may be called would appear TO DC
equally applicable to u.s."
Monroe and laid down from the foundation of the Gov
eminent that have interference with European
natonswe take part in their warswe will suffer no
European Power to nermeddle with the affairs OF tins
continent
And what is proposed to be done, Mr.. President
know the gentlemen discaim it. They say they do not
not intend to ntermnge with any of their discussions
But what is the proposition before us Strip 1t OF the
circumstances which surround ttake away the burden
rhetoric of the gentemans declamatonand what does
the proposition amount to? 1t amounts to this: what
does Kossuth expect of this country What does he be-
ieve your invitation is intended to signify? How
you have information of the object expected from the
distinguished candid, and honest individual himself?
What does he tell you? He tells you that he comes not
for your sympathy but he expecting the material
for war from youhe for your pronuncamiento
proclamation in the event that Hungary and Austria
again engage in bloody contest that you will stand by
and fair play And if any other foreign Power
nterposes you will have hand in it, Is not this the
principe ask Senators to put any construction upon
the sentiments expressed to the contrary. crisis like
this in the history of country, just preceding
Presidential election when every taken to ter
inmate the transaction favorable to party and sectional
purposes, is by uncommon Why sir, is this
Why, sir it is wrong. There is want of candor-there
is want of magnanimy. Now, to let this distinguished
man here without telling him what we really intend
| ed to do is what call unfair and unjust.
Why to open our arms and hearts to receive
him? 1t to throw around him the protection of the
constitution Of this country-to make him American
citizen and give him home in country. But when
he comes he changes his character into that of ata
tor and procaims to us-gentemen, come to dine with
you and will describe the character Of the dishes that
shall be put the table will tell you what expect
when come to you If you invite me to dine with
you to dictate to the mode in which your table
is to be spread If you desire to keep from being de-
ceved, act with candor yourself Now, Mr. President
this is question that comes home toevery mans honor
it home to the candor and magnanimiy of every
1t is not to home to mere politicians.
The sentiments growing out of this question will very
essentially affect honor and reputation Sena
tors Is there gentleman here who will say to Kossuth
will give you the material of at the proper time?
And if Kossuth says you here with that expec
taon will you ask him to here? He will say to
yo If you do not explain your course, he said to the
committee from Philadelphia If had known before
came here that that was the limitation put upon your
vtaton would have hesitated long before would have
come here. He is acting with candorwith that bold
and manly independence that has marked his
Let follow the example; and, when dealing with