The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-26

Is Responsible for
the Trouble.
Notes.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25-The Associated
Press interviewed upwards of one hundred
senators and representatives, on the presi-
dents message. The most OF them. with
oGt regard TO party, sustained he es e,
and "A decided nla jority was wilIng o -us-
tain the president in upholding with firm
ness and vigor the position taken by this
government Many of them thought that
the United: States had not done just right,
but they had no doubt that In the end
Chilli would comply with the demands.
Some of the congressman were OF the opin-
ION that the message was an eX-parte
statement, and that the language was
than the correspondence warrant
ed. The members of the foreign affairs
committees were reluctant to express an
opinion now, being desirous of thoroughly
examining the correspondence before COM
miJting themselves. The members OF the
house appropriations committee were
agreed that money would be freely given
to make our demands successful, If the
necessity should arise to enforce them.
Minister Egan's conduct was criticised
quite freely, and many representatives on
the Democratic side thought that his ac-
tions had given considerable prOvocstion,
but at the same time those actions would
not Justify asSaulting aud insulting Amer
lean seamen The most war-like utter
anceS came from number of influential
and Staunch southern Democrats and
from the members of the Massachusetts
Ill. Ill e
in the lobby of the house, ad-
dressed half dozen or more members,
who, because Of Chilis size. deprecated
hostilities, and told them that a small
country must take the consequences of its
actions the same as large one, and that
A mericans must be protected under all
from unjust assaults.
Senator Sherman declined to express any
opinion at all
Senator Gray of the committee on for
eign relations said that the message de-
manded the patriotic attention of every
and that it would have such, both
in the committee room and in the senate
chamber.
Senator Morgan, another member of the
same committee, said that the message
would receive speedy. grave and careful
from the committee.
Senator Frye said that the message was
III every ItSlJeCb. lU Wis UHC
clear uumistakable utterance of pat
riotlc voice, and would surely get the ap
prOval of the American people.
Senator HlScock said that the message
was strong and able document. Presi-
dent Harrison had taken position which
would be approved by the people of the
Senator Sawyer considered the message
able and conservative. yet firm. ''If Chilli
1.,t .. do
will make her do it," he said. The sena-
tor, however did not think that war would
result.
Senator Cullom thought the message
strong, effective and clear. ''It those fell
lows don't back OUT" he said, 1--WE will
clean them out"
Senator Stewart said: ''It seems i'm
possible to avoid war, unless Chill recede
from her hostile position and give Salts
faction"
Senator Carey said: president Harri-
son does not want war and insists on
the dignity and h0uora of our
country, even if it does require war"
Senator Platt thought that the senti-
nent of the whole country would sustain
he president in adhering uc his ulti-
natum and give him power to enforce it.
Mr.. Blount chairman of the house com
nittee on foreign affairs, to which the
members of the committee should make
10 comment on the message until it had
acted on it, He was thinking of calling a
special meeting OF the committee TO con-
,ider the matter.
Representative McCreary, a member of
he committee on foreign affairs, said:
Both parties in the house will support
he president in upholding the dignity and
honor of the country. | HOPE, however,
hat there will be no war.
Mr.. Raynor OF Maryland, another Dem
lcratiC member OF the committee on for
.igu affairs, said: The situation is far
more serious than | anticipated. Some
hing must be done"
Mr.. Hit of Illinois, Republican men,
member Of the committee on foreign af-
airs. said: Il hope the house will stand
~ every word OF he message. We have
been patient: but patience can be exhaust
Il. think that the country ought to be
'eady for whatever may be required
Chiil'S object now seems only 20 be 10 de-
ay matters as long as possible
Mr.. Harmer of Pennsy ylvania, said: owe
,ught TO avoid war if possible: but not at
he sacrifice of the flag and of the rights of
)ur cltiEeuS.'
MIR. Simpson Of Kansas talked as follows;
: am opposed TO war unless this country
,e invaded by foreign foe. 1t is ridicu-
Gus and u disgrace for this country to go
o war on the prerext given in the message (
All the trouble could be settled BY nrbitra-
ion. The message sounds like special
Plea for the Irish vote. The president is
iesirous OF getting up hurrah, in order
% secure a denomination. if be can't get it
~ other means. 4 great nation like the
nited States should be slow to 90 TO war
L is n nation of Christians, enrolled under
he banner OF the Prince Of Peace. The
PROPER course 90 pursue Is 70 send a COM
mission Of three persons to investigate tue
whole subject. After the eommiss ion had
'eported, 1t would be time enough 70 de
,lare war, IL il were necessary.
Mr. Springer OF Illinois said: The pres
dents message seems entirely exparte in
ts sentiments and does not disclose the
.aSs presented by the Chilian government.
After ali the facts are known the probabii- !
ties are that the case will be presented in I
different light. In any event the facts
Ire disputed, ana while they are in dispute !
We would not be justified in going to war /
without further investigation IL the /
acts can not be agreed upon. a case for /.
arbitration will be presented. and the in /
,ervention OF foreign powers should be
INVOKED =
Messrs. Mcmillan and Breckenridge T
thought that there ought 10 be no war:
bar Chill woGld probably accede TO the
demands made by the United States.
Mr.. Oates of Alabama expressed himself 1
IS follows: III Chilli does NOS make an +
apology and repatriation" " he said, the
government ought 10 send Il force down
here aud compel them 70 respect orr fisc. /
"a saying this believe that I utter the I
rue sentiments ot the old retel element /
n the south II Cali does no: apologize
ve ought 10 send enough meG and vessels
Town there 10 whip hell ouj of her .
Mr. Warner OF New York gava this 1
opinion; Oar government has made