The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-28

Mr.. Bailey thought, at time when We
were maintaining the improperly or an Eu-
ropean interference with the affairs OF this
continent IL was improper that we should
seek TO interfere with the affairs Of Eu-
rope.
Thus opened. the debate took wide range
and evoked several eloquent speeches in
denunciation Of Turky, which were APP
plauded TO the echo. Senior Mendonca. the
Brazilian minister. was interested au-
ditor in the diplomatic gallery.
Mr.. McCreary supported the resolution,
because he thought the cause Of the Ar
menians was the cause OF humanity and
Justice. II was. he urged. our duty to plead
with european powers TO enforce their
treaty obligations.
the spirit of the resolution, again expressed
doubt OF the propriety of the United States
insulting the European powers by declaring
that they had entered into contract which
they had violated or had allowed the other
party to violate. He thought the resolution
should be confined TO a single denunciation
OF the atrocities against the Christians.
HEPBURN'S WARLIKE PROPOSAL.
Mr.. Hepburn. in a bold speech. advocated
going even further than the resolution did
His position evidently suited the temper of
the House, for his utterances evoked great
enthusiasm The House had listened, he
said, to recital such as seldom fell on hui
man ears. Thirty thousand Christians
slaughtered by the unspeakabie Turk be-
cause of their religious views And what
was IL proposed to do? First. make a mild
protest; then express sympathy with those
who yet remained menaced by peril and
suffering grief for slaughtered friends.
They do not want sympathy" said Mr..
They do not want words. but deeds pro
lOnged applauSe.) These resolutions asked
thet those countries that for years had been
treaty stipulations. What would be the re-
suit? All the world knew that England
held the Turkish bonds. and that her cap
N he axf an If hnr o6c nf mil
lions. were interested In preserving the
autonomy of the Turkish empire. That"
said he. is what has kept this foul blot on
the map Applause.) Russia was trying
to get control of the outlet to the Mediter-
ranean. Germany, France and Austria had
interests. and the interests OF all could be
best served by preserving the balance of
power. The resolution would have no eff
burn. that win mean something. At the
s%endmen. to the :. resolutions SRSs' that at
nish the Turkish minister with his pass
ports and terminate all diplomatic relations
with the government OF Turkey. That kind
applause) Gentlemen may say" he con-
tinued, that such a course would not be
diplomatic Perhaps SO. but it would be
something more than words. Let us say
here to all the world that we will not rec
ognize a civilized government a country
which permits such outrages; that she is
unworthy to have place among the ma
TONS" Renewed applause.)
HIT STEMS THE TORRENT.
Mr.. Hit. chairman Of the committee on
foreign affairs, sought to stay the headlong
enthusiasm with which Mr. Hepburn's sug-
gestion seemed to meet by pointing out
the dire consequences that must follow such
course. Mr.. Hit said it would not do to
terminate all intercourse with a friendly
power, which met all the demands Of our
treaties.
I've want no friendly relations with a
murderer shouted Mr.. Hepburn from his
seat. His sentiments were applauded by
those who were favorable to radical action.
regardless of consequences
Our treaties with Turkey. Mr.. Hit point
ed out, had served to protect American citi-
zens-
But" interposed Mr. Hepburn, "t has
not stayed the knife or stopped the arm of
the ruthless murderer" Applause)
Mr.. Hit asked for a. calm consideration
OF this grave and extraordinary proposition
The protection afforded by the code of in
ternational law was greater than the ap-
plause from the galleries, and enables us to
put our arm anywhere amid massacre and
bloodshed and save American life. Such
protection was guaranteed American citi-
ZenS in Turkey and should not be leonard
lied. The Armenians in this country did not
want anything said In the House that would
exasperate those who were numbering and
outraging their friends and relatives in Tur-
Key, put they wanted an expression OF the
sense OF the Christian world that would
force England and Russia to stop the hor-
rors In Turkey by fulfilling their treaty OBJ
cfzeo had stooS IN ede now tS an American
villages, guarded all about with the protec-
ton OF the government. while the mas
fore his eyes.
HE was not an American citizen II he
stood by and saw helpless victims slaugh-
tered. shouted Mr.. Hardy. of Indiana.
Mr.. Hit explained that he was helpless
TO do anything. He proceeded to explain
nInta H.
been drawn. and that it would not do to be
too rash or hasty. He expressed regret that
the evil was so great and the remedy so
Feeble Mr.. HfttS well-tempered remarks
served to cool the ardor OF many who had
az nrst seemed willing to go TO the length
Mr.. McCreary asked Mr.. Hepburn IL his
resolution would in any way ameliorate
the condition of the Armenians-
to mean something when 1t goes abroad.
not to fall or deaf ears. What does Eng
land care. with her millions invested for
our protests! Europe might be startled
by drastic and unusual STEP" Turkey.
ne said. was scanning the bills presented by
the United States. and meantime the MUIR
deavored to formally offer the amendment.
but his time had expired and he was uI-
able to secure recognition for IT,
OH. FOR A PETER THE HERMIT.
Mr.. Henderson. OF Iowa. speaking of the
Berlin treaty. said. 'The civilized world
- ~f~@ey -&o'c bcSoitic bdi ties 10 lQdl con-
tract" Graver responsibility lay at the
door OF every civilized nation of Europe
that had power to enforce the contract on
Turkey WhEe he was opposed to war
except as a last resort, he said, IT would be
glad IL every line of that resolution was
shotted with lead for the murderers of the
Turkish government; not the Turkish min
ister. but the British bondholders should
bear the brunt OF blame" He wished that
another Peter the Hermit would arise in
Europe The resolutions were not as strong
as he desired. but the last clause gave
taken IL the matter came nearer to our
doors.
Mr.. Adams. of Pennsylvania, deplored the
tendency which he saw in both houses OF
Congress to encroach upon the prerogatives
OF the executive In diplomatic matters.
The United States had such a ton
FOR fair dealing among nations that many
but III she proceeded so rashly she would
lose that reputation. When no American
citizen had been killed in Turkey liz would
be fine recognition OF that fact 10 give
the Turkish minister his passports
Mr. Smith. of Michigan, told of a man in
MS district, a graduate OF the University
OF Chicago. who, with American passports
was seized and chained In Turkish dun
geon.
Mr.. Bowers. OF California, said that he
was not in sympathy with the Christian
people who always wanted war averted
and their missionaries protected. So long
as the House was assured that the resolu-
ton meant nothing whatever there could be
no harm in passing It,
Mr.. Hepburn's resolution was then Of
fered. and Mr.. McCreary made a point OF
nfTar ~Aas IL