The New York herald., 1873-11-28
THE NORTHWEST FOR WAR.
Views OF Congressman q. B. Farweil,
Ex-senator Judge Lyman Trumbull,
Ex-senator DooIittle, N. ID. Judd and
William T.. Colbaugh.

Whiiam r. COlbaugh.
CHICAGO. ILL.,, Nov. "a, 1873.
The excitement In this city and throughout the
whole Northwest respecting the Cuban atrocities
and the probable course that will be taken by the
national administration has been intense. Since
the first brief despatch was received announcing
the capture OF the Virginius and the execution or
Colonel Ryan, ssBembeta' and Others there has
been an eager demand for further intelligence. The
crude Indignation which was aroused by the first
telegram has since been deepened into
horror and elevated into a patriotic cry
for reparation or revenge. Meetings
have been held for the purpose OF urging
on the government to take active measures to re-
trieve the national honor; subscription papers for
Cuba have been started; offers have been made OF
troops; the pulpit the press and the rostrum have
grown eloquent in the cause OF oppressed Cuba,
and the public heart, big with affection Tor the
young patriots so ruthlessy sacrificed by savage
military, has responded to every sentiment, to
every appeal, with no uncertain throb. The repre-
sentative OF the HERALD has Just completed
series OF interviews with the leading politicians
and merchants or this city on the Cuban question.
The first visited was
q. B. Farwel.
Mr.. Farwell is the popular representative or the
Northern division OF the city in Congress-
"what do you think OF the present complications
with Spain, Mr.. FarwellW ~
.They look very bad at present. / should be
sorry to see war, but II IL comes have no doubt
that 1t Will have good effect on the position held
by the republican party throughout the country"
"How soPn
'Tt will drive all other questions such as the
panic, the salary grab and, Credit Mobiller frauds
out OF the public mind, and by giving the admins
tration the support OF all patriotic citizens, enable
1t to maintain itself in power. War will undoubt-
edly be popular cry. II would furnish occupa-
ton to thousands OF people who otherwise will
pass an idle winter, and cause temporary expan-
sion Oh the currency, which will go tar to reieve
the business merchant Then 1t would be a meas
ure that would receive the support OF the South
ern States. The South has long wanted the trade
with Cuoa but the oppressive tarir regulations
governing commercial relations with that island
have almost entirely destroyed the trade. New
Orleans specially looks for trade with Cuba, and,
with the rest OF Southern ports, would welcome
war with the greatest Joy."
"Are you in favor OF recognizing the belligerency
OF the Cuban patriOtsS"
tOn that question, and the other one-whether
the United States shall go to war with the Republic
OF Spains-Congress VIII have to act. 1t will un-
doubtedly do so speedily. l expect to Sam
Cox rise to his ieet Immediately we meet and make
some motion or other on the subject war
"Do You lavor the annexation of Cubap
81 suppose would naturally lead TO that
step but, fear, we should find Cuba white ele-
The HERALD representative next called at the
residence OF
| but found that he was out OF the city. He then
directed his steps to the ONCE OF the great eX-
Senator who was stranded by the Greeley tidal
| wave
54 Judge Lyman H. TrumbuH.
"Judge Trumbull, the HERALD would ike some
! expression Of Qpsnion fIom you on the present
complications between this country and Spain In
reference TO the cuban atrocities"
"Well, Sir, am sorry to disappoint you; but am
now altogether out of politics, and don't care to
express an opin0n.n
aWnat view do YOU take OF the outragesP
| 'There can be only one view taken OF the execu-
| tions at Santiago de Cuba. They were atrocious.
But before the national authorities OF this country
| proceed to take active measures on this question
| they must be well assured oil several things"
''Ol whatT
ture-but have said more than intended. Good
dayl'
Judge j. II. Doolittle,
| ex-senator from Wisconsin. but who has for some
time practised law In the courts of this city, was
met by the representative OF the HERALD, and
| speedily engaged in conversation.
| 'Judge, what do you think OF the present COM
| plcations Of our Foreign Department with Spainf"
| II think the present dispute is very momentous
! one. Il is worthy OF the most careful considera-
ton, and, without being fully cognizant OF all the
facts of the case. hardly like to venture opln-
| ion. But this much may be said with safety-that
| Secretary Fish and President Grant, and the rest
OF the Caoinet, nave to look with deliberate judg
ment upon the whole facts Of the case before they
| come to any definite decision. l have not seen
any satisfactory account OF the class Of vessels
| which the virglnius belonged. Her registry, her
purposes, the points which she aimed to accom-
plish must be considered. But when decision
mas been arrived at L should be In favor OF q
| vigorous p0lcy.o
Swhat do you think of the action OF Spain in the
ssThat brings up O feature OF the case which
confess feel very strongly about. Spain is the
only country in Europe In which genuine attempt
is being made to establish pure form OF repub-
| lcan government. CASTELAR, regard as one OF the
finest men in the world; and it behooves us to be
very careful what we do that may be calculated to
hinder the growth Of II not overthrow entirely, the
most bona nde attempt to establish republican tnst
| tutiOns In the European continent The American
Republic has been looked up TO as an example OF
republican institutions, and II we hastily throttle
the best disciple of our ideas in the Old World 1t Will
at least be great misfortune Another point, Also
has to be considered. war between this country
monarccal Powers Of Europe England would
gladly see 1t. 1t would give another opportunity
O. sweeping our commerce from the ocean, and
England would take advantage OF 1t to do her best
IN the work.
''What would be the feeling at homer"
mo doubt war would pe popular but 1t would
call for great sacrifices Prices would undoubtedly
rise at once and vast national expenditures
| would necessarily be incurred"
"How would 1t afect the present political par
tiesf"
"Tt is a question which ought TO be decided
| Wbuout IClSIcuCc w PARTIES suppOSc, tHOuRu.
that by driving out Of the public mind thouphts OF
the monetary panic and other evils, 1t would nure
70 the benent OF the republican party The ques-
tion war, sir, Is too mOmentous to be settled
| hastily. Let calmness and deberaton guide our
| counse s, and we then shall, II compelled enter
into actual hostilities with condemnation oil our
| own conscience nor regret at foolish errors.u
visit was then paid to the ofice Of
| -
/ Hon. N. b. Judd,
Collector OF the Port OF Chicago and erstwhile rep
resen tatiye OF the United States In Europe once
party leader and now holding the fattest Office In
/ nift whola North.