Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09


way. Many of the Germans are foremost in
demanding that Bismarck go down. A
Frenchman says France will help it out
nicely. Major Mckee wants to see it. So
does Frank Lawler, ex- Congressman. Squire
Ammon is one of the few who pooh-pooh it.
F. Firnhateer, Paris business man, is at
the Anderson. From what he had read of
the Samoan imbroglio, he thought Bismarck
was in the wrong; but he was 10th to be-
lieve that war would result. He felt sure
that Germany would back down rather than
fight. IF a war should grow out of
the Samoan trouble, it would be
Frances opportunity, and he had
no doubt the French would make an effort
to recover Alsace and Lorraine. Russia,
also, which looks with jealous eve on German
prosperity, would be glad of an opportunity
to down Bismarck. International hostili-
ties, he thought, would have tendency to
involve Europe in a general war. He
didn't believe that in the face of such
prospect Bismarck would have the nerve to
fight
Other local interviews on the same sea-
sonable topic-some of them very readable
are appended:
Major Mckee, United States Army, who
is stationed at the arsenal in this city, was
not aware of the warlike rumor until ap-
prised of it by reporter. He has just re-
turned from a Southern trip for his health.
1t is not fattery to say that Major Mckee
has an enviable army record, and comes
FROM RACE OF FIGHTERS.
His father met death on the battlefield of
Beuna Vista, and brother, Lieutenant
Mckee, perished in the Corean campaign.
The Major said:
have passed through one war, and am more
than willing to pass through second one. I
saw plenty OF active service in the first only
hope. if we have been treated as reported, that
war will be declared. The United States has
been buffeted about so often lately that it is
time for her to uphold her dignity. The
trouble is that Americans are such big, good
natured lot of people that they are apt to look
upon these petty annoyances in jocular way
and take no notice of them.
The Government is hardly prepared for war;
and may suffer defeat in the first few engage
ments; but. when she wakes up, then her enc
mics may beware! We have fine lot of dyna-
mite guns in readiness, and a large number are
being made. 1t will be naval war, such as ma
tions have never known, if matters become too
serious.
One thing it may do at least: 1t may waken
Congress up to sense of duty, and the navy
may be able to secure few needed vessels.
The Notifications along the coasts may also be
strengthened. A Fertilization Commission
is now in session in Washington, with
General John Schoield as Chairman. Its OBJ
lect is to study the necessary Improvements
for the Notifications along the seacoasts and
report to the War Department, who will in
turn lay the matter before Congress. Some
thing may be expected in a few days, If this
trouble is as serious as it looks.
A WAR ON PAPER.
More than likely, however, a commission
will be appointed, and the war will be fought
out in dispatches. If the American gunboat
first fired on German ship. there is no pos
sible way out of the difficulty but for the Ger
man Empire to declare war.
Pittsburg will play an important part in
furnishing the material for war; if it comes. It
will be a busy city. 1t will furnish its full
quota of soldiers, too, who will have but little
to do but man the coast fortifications, as 1 do
not think there will be any attempts at in
vasions,
When Squire Ammon, of the South
side, was asked last night what he thought
about the outlook for war between Germany
and America, he said, in his own peculiar
funny way:
When cats and mice visit each other then we |
will have war with Germany. Why, sir, such |!
thing is not to be thought of The two BIS |
and Blaine-will soon fix the matter |
up. Do you suppose because some enterpris- |
ing captain has assumed the position of COM |
that two countries will be |
plunged into war? Mol |
The two nations are too closely united to per- |
nit of such thing. As for US, we can never |
forget that throughout the entire War of the |
Germany stood by US nobly. While |
Confederate bonds went begging in Berlin, |
Leipsic and Frankfort during the last war, |
n Northern papers were even bought up by the |
money to spend anyhow. But it was done to
show that they we're with the people who de-
tended the liberty of the American citizen.
OTHER MEN INTERVIEWED.
Coroner MCDOWELL am for peace always,
Ind believe in the principal of America for
Americans. The people will protect the flag at
Ill hazards. If Germany has killed American
seamen without cause and the proper repara-
lion is not made, believe we will go to war.
Bismarck will meet his match when he tackles
James 6. Blaine. am glad Blaine is Secretary
If State. He will see to it that the Govern
nent is not openly insulted without an apology,
Ind that American rights are properly pro-
;ected.
Major Frazer, of the Fifteenth Regiment |
10 not anticipate for moment that war will
De the result of the differences between Ger
many and the United States If such an event
should occur we will find the German navy is
lot what it is cracked up to be. 1t is great
leal weaker than we anticipate. Bismarck
Knows this and while he may play fine game
If bluff, in the end he will back down after
howing his teeth for few times.
Mr.. ID. R. Speer-I don't want to see anv
more wars. Isaw one. and pity the young men
hat were shot down in the prime of life. I
lope that the reports from Samoa are not true,
N hav re- mill
ans in fighting humor. ] have great conf
lence in Mr.. Blaine, and after all it may turn
nut to be only question for diplomats to fight
'ver.
THE NoRTHsIDE WANTS IT.
Every person spoken to in Allegheny re-
,arding the rumored insult to the United
States by Germany, particularly the Ger
nan-Americans, expressed themselves
trongly in favor of war. Councilman
1olmeyer, who came to this country num-
yer of years ago, said:
1 have sworn to protect the American flag,
nd think the insult should be resented and al
nee. / am willing to aid in showing Germany
hat they cannot interfere with this country.
Chief Kirschler expressed similar view.
Major W. P. Hunker, Secretary of the
Poor Board, who fought through the Re-
,ellion, said that war should be declared at
nee If the report is true. He is readyto 20
o war again and protect the honor OF the
country, and he added;
1 would not take an insult like that from any
Iatio1 in the world. We can raise an army
nd navy in less than three months that cannot
'e defeated by Germany or any other nation.
During the rebellion % years ago Ericsson
'uilt the celebrated gunboat the Monitor in
90 days. With the improved facilities that we
ave at at the present time the United States
ught to be able to build whole navy in half
hat time.
LAWLER WOULD FIGHT