Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-01-26
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Holman Talks Of the Conse-
quenees Of War.
SHOWING POSSIBLE RESULTS
We Could Whip Chill in -Four Months.
Bss Great Complications Woald
Incykao.y Follow.

WAsHfsaTos, Jan. 25.-The Post pub
iishss interviews with several promln n
sBs persons on the subject OF the
Chliian troubles. The most interesting
or these . one with Representative
Holman VI Indiana, who spoke sub
stAnIIAlly a. follows: "Of course We
must consider the results of any action
that Ne may take against Chill. suppose
Ne shsuld 90 into . war. what would
be our relations toward Peru and
Bolivia after the trouble Was over
'sof course these two nations would
b involved with as Must We protect
them from the resentment incurred by
the contest. II 30. how long will that
obligation rest upon u.s.
There is no doubt about our ability
to conquer Chill; to practically annihi-
late ner II We needed to 60 50 far.
Chill could be conquered with our
present army and navy in four months
/ think, and If tins force would not suf-
nee, look ~ the resources back Of
them.
The G enssq asnees oe War.
"But the war Itself is . small part OF
all that must DO taken into consldera-
ton. The loss OF lie would be most
iamentable, bu. Beyond that are the
consequences. Not oaly the question
of a virtual protectorale over Peru and
Cnih, but the effect of the war upon
other South American nations.
"How will our relations with other
governments OF that continent be at
seeted II the United States makes war
upon Chih!
What would De its influence upon
I'll sentiments OF those nations toward
usf In the course OF time you would
zee great syud cate OF all the govern
ments Vi Oh these two continents. Not
union, of course, like our states. but
close alliance. We must think Of the
effect upon tnis movement OF Any &C
ton toward Chill.
al snail not care To express any opin-
ion a. TO what should b. done until l
get ali the facts from the president.
One thing is certain. that the admins
tration Will receive the unqualified sup
port of the democratic side of tue house
III any measures necessary to uphold
.he honor OF the government. there
sill be no question of party At all.
Puni.hm-ns is Necessary.
Commander Dickens of the United
States navy. who has had q wide ex-
perience with the South Americans,
shinks that nothing short OF punish
ment will tmbue Chill with the proper
respect for this government. The rank
and ME of the people are ignorant of
~ aer
can whip US. Nothing but actual force
will convince the Chihsns that they are
not strong enough to insult US with I'M
punity.
'No deeper insult or wrong could
bave been offered nation than the
daughter OF her sailors because of the
uniform they wore. Firing on our flag
salways considered . cause for war,
but butcherng our Sailors is = worse al
FAIR.
The blcodshed 10 more than . point
foi arbitration. Disputes over money
DR. boundaries can properly be arbitra-
ed. bat If . man strlkssyou IN the face
fou don't care tn arblTate the contro-
sersy. The smallest PREPARATION we can
semand II We interfered, to retain our
ieif-respect, and the respect OF the
world, 10 that Chill shall offer an abject
apology. pay an indemnity and salute
sur flag.
Evans showed Right Spirit.
Captain Evans showed the right
spirit 10 threatening TO retaliate If MIA
gIg was stoned again. If British coai-
mander had been in his place, with bis
sailors imprisoned as ours and denied
medical treatment, ne would probably
have glys n the authorities twenty
hours IN which 20 release the men. with
the alternative OF having the city
saelled, and his government would
nave supported bim in IT,"
Representative Cate, of Arkansas.
SAID ne did not think there would be
any open hostllitses. There il no use"
he said, ''for tight over this matter.
IL can, think, and will, be adjusted
on Q basis honorable To this country"
Several other members OF congress
expressed themselves as hopeful tina,
there would be no war. though If such
state Of affairs should be brought
about, and the dignity and honor of the
country be At stake, there should be
no nesItaney on tAe part OF the govern