Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-26

| AoA@DA-so AAS NAAAoNAL hONOHs
The following expressions Of Congressman
concerning the Presidents message were Sc
cured after The STAR went to press yesterday:
Senator Frye, who is also q member Of the
committee to which the message was referred,
thought the message admirable in every re-
spect 1t was clear. unmistakable in its utter
ances, patriotic, exceedingly effective and
pointed, and it was certain to meet with the
approval of the American people.
STRONG FERMENTATION OF THE CASE.
Senator Stewart-.It is a strong presenta-
ton Of the case, and although every American
citizen must deprecate war it seems impossible
to avoid it unless Chile will recede from her
hostile position and give such satisfaction as
| the honor Of our government and the justice
OF the case will make it possible for US to ac-
| cept."
Senator Squire thought the message was con-
| servatiye, characterized by sufficient splrltand
good presentation of the controversy. He
thought the details contained in the message
sufficiently elaborate for Congress and the peo-
plo to thoroughly comprehend the situation.
| Senator Carey-''It is like all messages Of
| President Harrison. 1t is terse and to the
point. 1t signifies that he does not want war
| but that il is his duty TO maintain the honor
and dignity of our country, even If 1t requires
| war to secure this.
| THE UNITED STATES MUST MAINTAIN ITS DIGNITY.
Senator Patt said: ''The Presidents mes
| sage presents a case in which unless the cor
respondence submitted will allow some other
construction OF the conduct of Chile (and /
have no idea that it wilD the United States
| must maintain its dignity and rights, and must
| stand for the protection of its sailors. l think
the sentiment of the whole country ought to
| sustain the President in adhering to his ulu
| matum and give him power to enforce it,"
Mr.. Andrew of Massachusetts said the
| message was a very able argument and sum-
| mary from that side of the case. Whether not
thorough examination Of the correspondence
| would hear out the statements made he could
not say
MORE SERIOUS THAN ANTICIPATED.
| Mr.. Rayner OF Maryland, q member of the
committee on foreign affairs, said that the stu
| alton was fur more serious than had been an
tlcipated. 1t certainly required that some thing
! should he DONE The United States could not
let the matter rest Whether it would result In
| a declaratian of war and reprisal on Chilean
commerce and vessels or IN simple with
drawai OF diplomatic relations with Chile re-
| manned to be seen. The message did not con-
tain the correspondence between tho Chilean
minister and the State Department. That cor
| respondence would have to be examined very
| critically to see whether the attitude which the
| Chilean government assumes justitieS the severe
criticism Of the President. One thing il
| sure. and that is that we cannot afford to let
! the controversy remain III the condition it is.
HIGH REGARD FOR AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
Mr.. O'DonneIl OF Michigan, member OF the
foreign affairs committee. said: The message
il very patriotic, and shows high regard for
American citizenship and American interests.
Its positions are well taken and admirably ex-
pressed. This message is worthy OF the execu-
tive and will meet the approval Of the Ameri-
can people.
II am in favor" said Representative Harmer
OF Pennsylvania, another member of the for
eign affairs committee, ''of requiring under
every condition, due respect for the nag and
the rights of American citizens under that flag
wherever they may be-"
Delegate Caine of Utah thought that the mes
sage was a statesmanlike document. Our sail
Ors should be protected in every port, and the
dignity and self respect OF our government,
maintained. At the same time he did not be-
lieve that war would be the result OF the pres.
ent difficulty.
| FAvogs DECLARATION OF WAR.
Representative Boatner OF Louisiana was in
favor Of declaration Of war Immediately. 81
think, he said. 1.-THE message isa strong Amer
lean patriotic paper. / agree heartily with the
Presidents express and implied recommends.
tions that Chile should be held to Il strict ac-
cOuntability for the occurrences, that she shall
! be made to withdraw the note at which the
tory amends to this government for the insult
to the flag and injury to our sailors, and thai
| this shall be done at the expense OF war if no
nmicable settlement can be reached. In fact,
II you want my honest. candid opinion, am
in favor OF war right now. think the action
OF the Chilean government justifes o declara-
| ton OF war at once"
| MORE AS AN ADVOCATE THAN JUDGE.
Representative Wilson (W.Va) on the other
hand said: Il think that the Presidents mes
sage was very adroit but somewhat angry
and passionate statement of tho case OF the
| United States. made more as an advocate would
open case than as u jadge would state it, and
undoubtedly sets forth facts in the case calling
for grave consideration our part. i am
| afraid there are expressions In his message
that Will make peaceful solution Of the difii-
| Guilty harder to secure and much more distract
ing to Chile at least than otherwise would be
the case. believe that the United States in
dealing with weak and recently distracted
| country like Chile will not lower It's dignity or
| tarni5h its honor, but will by exercising pa
thence endeavor to reach peaceful solution OF
| our unfortunate trouble-lookiug to war not az
the first, but as the last resort"
Representative Covert Of New York was OPP
posed to English mediation. He said: The
Presidents treatment of theomatter is states
| maniike. dignified and clear. am strongly in
| favoc Of mediation. but not on the part OF
England. l think there is no necessity for war.
| see II stated that England VIII mediate but
arbitration, think should be at the hands of one
OF the independent neutral republics-certainly
not by Eng and, which has large interests in
Chile. Mediation at it's hands might be tinged
! with the large interests England has in Chilean
| trade"
Mr.. Catchings of Mississippi said: 81 heard
only part OF the message. 1t seemed 70 me
| the President made very strong case. Viii
the House sustain him? There is no question
and never has been any question about the
House sustaining him."
CHILE MUST BACK DOWN OR BE WHIPPED.
Representative Hemphil. Of South Carolina
81 think Chile will either have to back down O,
be whipped. She will either have to apologize
or We Will have to assert our rights and main
tain our position among civilized nations by
protecting our rights. If any apology be made
think that would be sufficient, provided repa
ration DO given. The amount of indemnit,
might be submitted 70 arbitration. but judgins
from the message there is no doubt some repa
ration should be insisted on
con GREss WILL SUSTAIN THE PRESIDENT.
Representative Herbert of Alabama, chair
man Of the naval affairs COMMITTEES: 1.-THE
Presidents message seems to be fair state
ment of the as understand it; though, o.
course, the documents and evidence accom-
panying it ought to be carefully studied by the
House and Senate before Ii conclusion i,
reached. have no doubt that Congress will
without regard to party, sustain the President
in the course he is taking. The intimation b,
the Chilean government that Mr., Eyan ia MOI