Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-25

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| ject.
Mr.. Gray. a member of the committee on for
| eign relations, on having q like request pre-
sented to him, said that the force
| Of the message depended very much
on the testimony which accompanied it.;
that that would have to be weighed
and fairly considered; that the message was one
| which demanded and challenged the patriotic
attention Of every Senator and that SO far as
he was concerned it would have such attention
| in the committee room and in the Senate cham
Der.
Mr.. Morgan. another member of the commit
tee, expressed himself in somewhat similar
| terms. The message, he said, was o very I'M
portant document, and would have by
the committee on foreign relations the
deserved. He could not tell when tho
committee would begin its consideration OF the
subject, but he supposed it would not do SO un-
til after the message and documents were
printed.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE IN SESSION.
In the House Immediately upon the reference
Of the message and accompanying documents
on Chilean matters to the committee on for
eign affairs that committee was called together
and is now in session.
SENATOR KENNAs OPINION.
Opinions on the message were not difficult to
get. Occasionally o Senator whose bump Of
cautiousness was largely developed refused to
say anything, but that kind Of Senator was
scarce.
Senator Kenna said the message was clear,
candid statement of the situation. sit is evil
dent" said he, that there is o wide contro-
versy rs to the facts. This is unfortunate, but
it does not detract from the soundness Of the
document"
THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT.
"The people are behind that message" said
Senator Dixon.
STRIKES PROM THE SHOULDER.
1T strikes from the shoulder" was the COM
ment Of Senator Mitchell.
SOUND AND THOROUGHLY PATRIOTIC.
Senator Shoup was emphatic. 1.-THE message
is sound, thoroughly patriotic and must and
will receive popular support. The American
people will stand no more nonsense from any
power-big or little"
LAWYERS ANALYSIS
'The message" said Senator Faulkner,
lis lawyers analysis of a great mass
OF correspondence; an analysis inspired
by the very highest patriotism; an
analysis tina. breathes determination
to uphold the honor and dignity OF the United
States all the world over. As to whether the
Presidents conclusions are sustained by the
testimony We can say nothing as yet. When
have read the testimony can say more about
that"
CAREFULLY PREPARED DOCUMENT.
1t was difficult to find many members Of the
House after the message was read who did not
think that it meant war and that the House
would sustain the administration. There was
very little partisanship in what was said.
Mr.. Blount. as chairman of the committee
on foreign affairs. did not feel that he could
discuss the message, but said in general way
that 1t appeared to be n carefully prepared
document. He said that the committee would
promptness.
PRESENTED OUR SIDE CLEARLY.
Mr.. Sayers of Texas said that the message
was strong and that it presented the case Of
the United States very clearly. He hoped,
however, that war might be averted, as it was
always the last resort, and that if any
other means of settling the dispute
could be obtained IL should be utilized. The
Chileans he. added, are weak and would seem
to be but halt-civilized race. War against
them waged by nation SO powerful. as the
United States would not be justified except
upon the most extreme provocation.
AN ABLE FERMENTATION.
Mr.. Dingley Of Maine said the message is o
very strong one and presents the American
side OF THE Chilean matter very ably. have
not, OF course, had time to carefully read the
correspondence. L have no doubt that Con-
gress will sustain the President in maintaining
the dignity and honor Of this country
even to the extent of war-if that
should be clearly necessary. hope,
however, and may say, expect that the diff
Guilty will be arranged without going to such
lengths as that War is very serious matter
and every means should be exhausted for an
amicabie solution of the matter before there is
an appeal to arms Chile lis SO weak power
that We should bear and forbear to a much
greater extent than we might with a stronger
power and especially is this the case in the dis
turbed condition Ill which Chile is at present"
CoNGREss SHOULD STAND BY THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Oates OF Alabama thought the message
an able and diplomatic document Congress"
he added, should stand by the President in
his demands and in his preparation to break
of diplomatic relations with Chile should she
persist in her present attitude. Ii Chile docs
not apologize ought to send enough men
and vessels down there to whip HI out OF
her."
"A vigorouc. temperate. weIl-conside-ed
statement" said Senator Paddock.
AN ADMIRABLE DOCUMENT.
Senator Chandler thought it was an admi-
rable document. ''Strong yet courteous" said
he, land will meet with the appreciation OF the
American people. His sentiments must receive
the support OF every nation on the globe ex-
cept Cuue.
GOOD SOUND, VIGOROUS.
"Good, sound, vigorous" was Senator ALI
sons Characterization.
From the Presidents standpoint the mes
sage is q strong presentation of the case,' said
Senator Gordon.
DEMAND FOR DECISIVE ACTION.
'The message" said Senator Colquitt," is
demand for decisive action-strife. Before 1
express my opinion must read the testi-
mony."
Il shall support the President in this, +" said
Senator Gibson Of Maryland. 'This is not
political matter, and heartily approve of his
course. as must all Americans"
Senator Palmer said he listened to the read
ing Of the message with very great interest.
More than that he would say naught
HE LIKES ITS TONE.
ut is a temperate, sensible, cool-headed mes
sage; like its Tone" said Senator Jones of
Arkansas.
"a very thorough and very firm statement Of
the situation, said Senator Casey at COM
mands my sympathy. l would perhaps go a
little further than did the President. He bases
his case upon the fact that the uniform of the
seamen was assailed; would mako the assaults
upon the men themselves the foundation OF our
cause"
POSITION THAT WILL BE sUPPoRED pY THE
PECPLE.