New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-26
OPINIONS OF CONGRESSMEN.
GENERAL PRAISE OF HE MESSAGE.
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS ALIKE COMMEND

express briefly HI, views upon the character Of the
message but he declined positively 10 express an opn-
ION or to say word on the subject.
Mr. Gray, member Of the Committee on Foreign
Relations. having a like request presented to him,
laid that the force OF the message depended much on
the testimony which accompanied II that that would
have to be weighed and fairly considered that the
message was which demanded and challenged the
patriotic attention of every senator. and that. far
A. he was concerned, t would have such attention in
the committce-room and in the Senate Chamber.
Mr.. Morgan. another member Of the committee, cJ-
pressed himself in somewhat similar terms. The
| message, he said. was an important document and
would receive from the Committee Forgn Relations
the grave and careful attention which it deserved. lie
could not tell when the committee would begin Its
sderaon Of the subject but he supposed It would not
do so until after the message and documents print
cd
Senator Frye, who is also a member Of the commit
tee TO which the message referred, thought the
message admirable in every respect II was clear, I'M
mistakabe in its utterances, patriotic, exceedingly
effective and pointed and it certain to meet with
the approval Of the American people.
Senate. IIiScock said 1.-THE message Is strong
and able document. President Harrison has taken
position which will be supported by the people of the
country
senator Sawyer considered the message able, con
sentative and yet firm. II Chill does not accede to
our demands, why then will have to make her do
IT, he said The Senator did not think that would
result.
Senator Cullom thought the message an exceedingly
strong effective and clear presentation OF the facts.
" II those fellows don't back out, he said we will
clean them OUT
senator Jones' OF Arkansas listened attenvey to the
message. and said he thought IL temperate cool,
dlgnihed and worthy OF all the consideration ii would
receive
Senator Stewar"It is strong presentation OF the
and although every American citizen must depre-
cate war. II seems impossible TO avoid II unless Chill
Will recede from her hostile position and give such
satisfaction rs the honor Of Government and
the justice Of the Will make possible for us to
| accept"
Senator Squire thought the message was conserva-
tive. characterized by sufficient spirit and a good
presentation Of the controversy. lie thought the
details contained In the message sufficiently elaborate
for Congress and the people thoroughly comprehend
tho situation.
Senator Carey" 1t Is Ike all messages Of President
Harrison. 1t is tcrsc and to the point IL signifies
that he does not want war, lut that IT Is his duty
to maintain the honor and dignity OF country,
even II 1t requires war TO secure this His Views
viii be heartily Endorsed by the American people
senator Gibson. OF Maryland. thought It non
political question. and said he would stand by the
President Ia the matter
senator Plat said "Thc Presidents message
presents case In which. unless the corr -pondencc
submitted Will allow other construction OF the
conduct Of Cbll land have idea that It wln the
United States must maintain IT. dignity and rights
and must stand for the protection OF its sailors
think the sentiment OF the whole country ought to
sustain the President In adherng to his ultImatum
and give him power 10 enforce IT.
Nearly all senators Interviewed agreed regardless
OF politics, that the message was an able document
Mr.. BlOunt, chairman Of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee, said " prefer to make any comments
| at present think II important that tho Committee
on Foreign Affairs should express no opinion on a
question which has been referred to them and which
they have had no chance TO examine. Any other
course would impair the confidence OF the House and
tho country In any conclusion the committee might
reach Mr. Blount said he thinking OF calling
n spc lM meeting Of the committee for the purpose
II giving The most speedy consideration to the case
Representative Monary, of Kentucky. second men,
Der oi the Foreign Affair." Committee. said Il thinh
the Presidents message Il very full and Very
presentation Of the troubles between tho United
state nad CnlIi. The applause II Democrats and Re
pIhcans after the message read indicated strongly
that bou, parties ia mis- House would be ready to
support the President In unfolding the dignity and
hoAor Of country. The Committee on Foreign
Affairs viii. curly practicable, give 10 the
message aud accompanying documents That careful
con liberation which the gravity Of the situation
Iuiies. While hope and believe that there viii lie
~, war vet am satisfied the House of RepreScntl
tves Will IT, ready take such action viii main
tain our scrcsprrt and uphold the honor OF our flag
Mr. Andrew Of Massachusetts,, aud the message
Wa, an able argument. but he was member Of the
committee on I'cr Ign Affair, he did not wish to eA
press any opinion ia regard 10 the trouble until he dd
examined tho whole cG~c.
Mr. Hooker. Of Mississippi. also member ~ the
Foreign Affairs Committee. said that h had listened
Ia the message with great attention. Many things con
tined in IT met with h, hearty approval but he would
eXpr - no opinion the situation until lie had
thoroughly examined tlIr evidence
Mr. Rayncr Of Maryland. member Of The Committee
on For lsn Affairs said that the situation was far
more seriou, than had been anticipated. 1t certainly
requires that something should be done. Tn, United
states could not let the matter rest Whether 1t
would result I'm declaration Of war and rcprSal on
CHILEAN commerce. and vessels in simple Withdraw u
Of diplomatic relation, with Chill remained 10 bc seen
Mr. mt. ~ Illinois. the leader Of the Republican
minority on the For ign Affairs Committee said: " |
Ike the mesag. very much; it, tone. It's spirit, #,
fulncss IT, vgor. Every pnri Of IT Is admirably put
hope the House viii stand by every part o H. l"e
House should express it, concurrence with the Pir'
dent by resolution II other action were necessary 10
supplement the military naval force. that should hr
taken With the patience which has been shown in the
affair thus far and will be exercised In the future,
fhink the trouble VIII be settled without war But
patisncc can be- exhausted. think the country ought
IL, be- ready for whau'v may be required
Mr. O'DOnnell. Of Michigan. member ol 'no
Foreign Affairs Committee. .aid The message IS
very patriotic and show, high regard for American
citizenship and American Interests
Il am In favor said Representative Hafmer' "f
Penn yvama another member of the Foreign Aialr'
Committee OF requiring. under every condition. d"c
respect the nag and the rights OF American c|eiS
under that nag wherever they may b-' II o'r
country receive rcpat)n and satisfaction WITHOUT
bo awful consequences Of war. would avoid 1t, but
not al the sacrifice of the nag and the rights of our
citizenS.n
Mr. Springer. Of Illinois, said: Tie PRESIDENT
message be entirely paite in It's Stieeh7'
and does not disclose the presented bV the 'han
Government. The facts disputed. ANA whIie they
are In spuio we would not be Il'uhe' III SOins 10
war without further investigation. lheie Is no
necessity for haste and am satisfied that "hen TINS
investigation shall have been made ana 1t Is iouhu
that the Gillian Government is 10 blame mat "oV-