The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-01-27
Uncalled For Insinuations by the Ken.
tuckian That MetWith Quick Rebuke.
Speeches of the Members Of the COMMITTEES on
Foreign Afiairs-HOw Chili's Reply Is View
ed BY Senators and Representatives.
WILL NOT ACT HASTILY.
Mr.. BreclCinridge Sat Down on by the Fair
Minded Democrats of the House.

w AshiNGION, Jan. 1o.-lne pOutlcal
effect of the Presidents message has al
ready begun to be the subject of discussion
among members of Congress. The Demo-
Gratis cannot conceal their fear that one re-
suit of the Presidents approval of Minister
Egan will be 10 affect the so-called Irish
vote" next fall 1t is thought here that
the comments of some of the British free
trade papers are influenced by this same
fear While. as stated in these dispatches
yesterday. the foreign affairs committees of
both branches of Congress held special
meetings this morning. the only reference
10 the Chilian situation in Congress to-day
was the remarkable resolution introduced
by Congressman BreckinridQe. of Ken
tucky. which, though, he asserted. was
''only n simple resolution of inquiry
seemed nevertheless. TO the majority of the
members, irrespective of party, TO cast a
serious reflection on the sincerity
of President Harrison. Mt. Breckinridge's
resolution inquiring at what time. if at all.
the answer from Minister Egaf TO Presi-
dent Harrison's final demand of Jan. 2l was
received, was construed by nearly all who
heard it as being an insinuation that Mr..
Harrison had already learned from Mr..
Egan that Chill was about TO apologize
and that his message of yesterday was q
mere bluff" The resolution precipitated
discussion on Chillan affairs, Mr.. Blounts
motion TO refer the resolution TO the for
eign affairs committee without debate
having come too late. For nearly an hour
the matter was talked over. and it was
noticeable. as viii be seen by the speeches
below. that all the leading Democrats who
do not belong to what is generally classed
as the ''sulkers" came gallantly to the de-
fense of the President. Men like Herbert
of Alabama. Blount of sGeorgia. anu Nc
Creary of Kentucky all pointed out TO Mr..
Breokinridge the improperly of his reso-
resolution. Mr.. Hit of Illinois was the
only Republican who spoke on the matter.
Mr.. BRECKINRIDGE's RESOLUTION.
After the House had passed q JOINT reso-
luton removing the political disabilities of
John r.. 4. Tatnall, Mr.. Breckenridge OF
Kentucky asked for the Immediate conssd-
GRAFTON of the following resolution:
Resolved. That the President Of the United
States be respectfully requested 20 inform the
House whether any answer has been received.
either from our minister TO Chill, Patrick ERan,
ESQ., OF from the government OF Chill 10 tie dis
patch sent by the government Of the United
n. II, II
so, what time will he communicate 70 the House
all the correspondence between the government
of the United States, its minister TO Chill and The
Gillian government not communicated with the
message heretofore sent IN.
There was some attempt made 10 have
the resolution referred 10 the committee on
foreign affairs. and Mr. Blount OF Georgia.
chairman OF the committee, made motion
TO that effect, but the Speaker ruled that
60 lnf he hox
ylously recognized Mr.. Breckenridge TO de-
bate the resolution.
Mr. Breokinridge said that if the chair
man of the committee on foreign affairs de-
sired tho resolution referred 70 tue commit
tee be would make no objection. But he
wished to.say a few words on the subject
Congress bad recently received q message
from the President concerning q question
of peace or war, under circumstances
which. in the nature of the case, must be
grave or the President would not have
sent any message at all Now 1T appeared
possible that the Chilian government did
the message the President had sent. Con-
gress knew the fact 20 be that on Jan. u
dispatch was sent to the republic of Chill.
He did not now criticlse the PreeI-
dent for not waiting until an answer
had been received or. until time for
such an answer had elapsed before
sending the message to Congress. He did
not now make any criticism either on the
haste IN which the message was sent or the
language of the message. pending coDsid-
Grafton of the reply of that republic TO the
dispatch of JAM 81 1t must be remember
ed. however. that the language Of that mes
sage to Congress could have been commun-
lcated to the authorities of Chill and
might. if no answer had been made TO the
dispatch OF Jan. q. affect the nature of
the answer that government would feel
called on TO make. Therefore tt was not too
great presumption 10 indulge IN that
f.f ~ fraA Ia d<aa1
ing with a free but feeble people, would not
have used such language pending the con-
sideration by Chill of its answer 70 that
dispatch.
UNwARRANTD INsINUATIoN.
1t was not too great q presumption to in
dulge IN that grave emergency like that
would have called from the President due
consideration and ample time if be had not
had some intimstion of what the answer
would be. It Is scarcely creditable that the
language. he would not say insulting. but
so severe, used by him would have been
used If he had believed that friendly and
sufficient response would have been made
to the dispatch of Jan. II. 1t was. there
fore. not impossible that he may have had
some Intimation of what that answer would
be, and yet that IL was IN such an unofficial
and informal manner received by him as TO
Justify him IN not putting IL In his message.
Applause on the Democratic side.
The power is granted alone to Con-
gress 10 declare the war the President has
put upon us We must face it and so de-
eide that on the one hand the honor aud
dignity of the American people shall be up
held. No man in this House. no matter
from what party he comes. nor from what
section he may hail. but will, at all haZ-
ards protect the humblest seaman that
wears the American uniform, OF guard. AZ
whatever expense, the honor and glory of
the American people. Great applause. It
will be conceded by every honorable man
III all the country that the honor, the
glory, the. dignity of the Republic. the safe
ty and security OF it's seamen are safe in the
hands of this Congress. But, on the other
hand. war should be only the last resort.
and especially so when the war must be
with o republic like Us. anxious for liber-
". desiring TO maintain constitutional
freedom, seeking progress by means Of that
freedom. and with the gravity greatly in
creased by the fact that that republic is IN
the midst of great internal trouble, having
just overthrown dictator while seeking
for congressional liberty under constitu-
tional guarantee
All great men. ell generous men. all who
love liberty viii desire 10 bear and forbear
with such people passing through such .
state In the midst Of such desperate condl-
tlOn "A long "A our honor will allow IA "A