The record-union., 1892-01-26
SITUATION REVIEWED.

What is Thought of the Message by
Senator's and Congressman.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Presidents
message relating to the Chilean imbroglio has
| created but little, if any excitement. This is
probably due to the fact that the substance of
the message has been anticipated by the press
and the public mind was prepared for it.
Both the Senate and the House are pursuing
their usual humdrum course and the CALLER
les. which were for a while densely packed,
are gradually emptying, Notwithstanding the
apparent threatening aspect of affairs. Very
few members of Congress or other public men
believe there will be war with Chile. The inn
preston seems to be general that Chile will
make proper amends. Each one of the Cali
fornia delegation expressed opinion that there
would be no war; that Chile would make
proper reparation, but, if not they were in
favor of upholding the good name of the
country by resort to force of arms, if neces-
sary. Speculation as TO probable war with
Chile is of course idle. 1t all rests now with
Chile, and the news which determines the
issue must come from Santiago. War can
only be ayerted by an apology from Chile.
This may be said to be the general opinion of
members OF Congress, most of whom believe
an apology will be forthcoming in few days.
Senator Cullom thought the message an ex-
ceedingly strong, effective and clear presenta-
ton of the facts. "If those fellows don't back
out" said he, I'VE Will clean them out"
senator Jones of Arkansas thought the
message temperate, cool, dignifed, and
worthy of all consideration.
Senator Stewart thought the message was a
strong presentation of the case, and although
every American citizen must deprecate war,
it seems impossible 10 avoid il unless Chile
gives satisfaction.
Senator Gibson of Maryland said he would
stand by the President in the matter.
Senator Platt, thought the sentiment of the
whole country ought to sustain the President
in adhering TO his ultimatum, and give him
power to enforce it,
A number of Senator'S and Representatives
declined to speak until they had thoroughly
considered the message and accompanying
documents. Particularly was this true of
most of the members of the Foreign Affairs
tive McCreary of the House Foreign Attain
Committee said that, while he hoped there
would be no war, yet he was satisfied the
House of Representatives would De ready to
take suca action as will maintain our respect
and uphold the honor OF the flag.
Rayner of Maryland, also q member of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs said the situa-
! ton was far more serious than had been an
ticipated. The United States Certainly could
not let the matter rest.
Hit, leader of the Republican minority of
the Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed
great satisfaction with the message and said
the House should express its concurrence with
the President by resolution-or, if other
action was necessary to supplement the mill
tary or naval force That should be taker-call
attention to the conservative policy shown
and to the lateness of the request for Egan's
iCStii; DO Surviving liz spitlI VI uelay which
Chile manifested
O'Donnell Of Michigan, a member of the
committee, said the message was very patri-
otto, worthy of the Executive, and will meet
the approval of the American people
Hammer of Pennsylvania, another member
of the committee, sud that if or country can
receive reparation and satisfaction without
the awful consequences of war, he would avoid
it, but not at the sacrifice of the flag and the
rights of our citizens.
Mcmillan of Tennessee said that while he
message Is in n D6liopfpnf ba
we should be able to settle the matter without
war.
Simpson of Kansas thought it ridiculous
and disgrace for this country to 60 to war
on the preteXt given in the evidence The
| message sounded like q special plea to pet the
| Irish vote. He thought the President WaS do
| sirous of getting up row to secure q renomi-
nation, If he could not get it by other means.
The Proper course TO pursue was to appoint a
commission 10 investigate the whole subject.
Springer OF Illinois said: THE message
seems to be entirely eX parte in its STATE
ments, and does not disclose the case pre-
sented by the Chilean Government pre
sumo the case of Chile will appear in the cor
| respondence, and after all the facts are known
the probabilities are that the case will
be presented IN a different light In any
event, the facts are disputed, and while they
are In dispute we would not be justified in 90
ing to war without further Investigation
There is no necessity for haste, and l am sat
| lsfled That when this investigation shall have
been made. and it is found that the Chilean
| Government is to blame that Government
will make ample apology and reparation. If
| the facts can be agreed upon a case for arbi-
| tratfon Will be presented, and the intervcn.
! ton of the foreign powers should be invoked
i There should be no resort to war until Ali
/ efforts nave been exhausted to secure a peace-
] full solution"
! Breckenridge Of Kentucky thought the mos.
| sage an able document, and an excellent pre-
| sentation by an admirable LAWYER of the ca 60
he is prosecuting against an adversary. He
! hardly thought it statesmanlike message TO
q great people about q question of war with q
very small country in the throes of civil war
| especially where the cause of offense grew ont
OF the belief that our Minister and navy had
sided against them. He did not think we
ought to have war, but this opinion was pro
! vision al.
Oates of Alabama was for war He Thought
! the message well-timed and conservative in
! tone If the demands were not complied
/ with, and suitable reparation made he 10
! right TO break off diplomatic relations and
not only that, but the Government ought to
SEND competent force there to compel them
! TO respect our flag. I'm uttering this said
Oates, sin my Judgment ] am utterino the
! sentiments of the old Southern rebels The
old Southern soldiers respect this flag as orr
nag, ana II insults are offered are prepared to
| fight like devils Tor the maintenance of the
honor ofthe country. IfChile doesn't apologize
/ we ought to send enough men and vessels down
| there to whip hi out of her. Captain Schlev
/ OF the Baltimore exercised great forbearance
| II I'd have been in his stead / would have
| torn the d--n Chilean town to pieces
Representative Dewitt Warner of New York
said the message indicated as much of the
! exlgency on the part of the Administration
| which has got US into this difficulty to have
/ its mistakes vindicated as it does of the neces
sity to maintain the dignity of our country
and the rights of our citizens. The assertion
| of the President of the right of ASYLUM as
praciiced by Egan is so repugnant to the reia,
! tions between civilized people that its asser
ton by the President in the OPENING Of bis
! message indicates that the Administration