The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-24
ARRAIGNED BY ELIOT
CLEvELAND's FOREIGN POLICY CRIT
ICIsED BY HARvARD's PRESIDENT.
Bomb Also Exploded by Co srespOnd.
ent f. v. smalley at the Interna-
tfonaI Arbitration Conference.

WASHINGTON, April z.-The conference
for international arbitration, which has been
a very harmonious one. closed tonight with
a mass meeting Aliens Opera House. in the
course of which President Eliot. of Harvard,
severely arraigned the foreign policy of
President Cleveland and his fellow-towns-
man, Secretary Olney. The personalities
which President Eliot uttered in cool. meas
ured terms. were so pointed that they in
cited a decided sensation. He began by re-
ferring to the criticism of a Harvard gradu-
ate on the assembly as inopportune. The
country had been surprised and discouraged
at the immense war spirit 1t had encouD-
tered, he said, and continued: ''Only four
months ago we saw by the message of Presi-
dent Cleveland that compulsory arbitration
was to be entered into by two other nations.
We learned that months before the Secretary
Of State had issued from this capital papers
of most remarkable tenor, which. between
individuals. would have seemed at least ex-
asperating. These papers took thousands OF
American citizens by surprise. surprise UNI
intended. perhaps, but inevitable. Then,
when grave propositions were laid before the
legislative branch of the government. that
we thought might be depended on to consider
them deliberately. we are painfully surprised
to see that such elaboration could no longer
be depended upon"
bility of multitudinous populations, because
OF the press. and went on: W. have seen
the phenomenon OF men employed as Cabiner
officers who have absolutely no experience in
public AFFAIRS This had introduced into
public affairs a new danger. the danger OF in
experience-Dringing men from the tumultu-
fSs c contentious n99ss profession .sTSaon b OF I rseen 1aw b ,nso
an importation from Europe OF an idea ut
terly .repugnant 10 US. a modern notion called
jingoism." he said. "A detestaole word for
loss to know which party in this country Is
the greatest offender in this respect. and 1
particularly grieve that foremost in this
enormity are sundry graduates OF Harvard
University. Can anything be more offensive
to Industrious. sober, hard working .Ameri-
can citizens than this OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
potic militarism?
Some applause followed these remarks. but
there was great applause when Bishop
who spoke next, began: II am not here to
blame the President or Congress. l don't be-
heye 1t is our purpose or our right TO blame
either or them. But We, as American cfti-
zens. are free 10 say that 1t Is a pity that
things are as they are, compelling the Pres
ident and Congress to talk OF war with an
other civilized nation"
The other speakers were ]. Randolph
Tucker. of Virginia. and President Patton. of
Princeton University, who declared that In
ternational arbitration would be enforced by
the gradual evolution OF an international
conscience"
The morning session was called to order
by ex-senator Edmunds. There was a large
attendance OF delegates, but the absence
Of congressman and government officials
was again noticeable. A small bomb was
dropped into the convention by Mr.. e. v.
Smalley. of st. Paul. Mimi. formerly a
Washington newspaper correspondent. Mr..
Smalley announced that he must dissent
from the proposition that this country
Chntrld Ua10nnno ~ a~fAnafn- 90 thA nx-a
of Great Britain over the world as an
agency of civilization but should limit it's
own strength within It's present borders.
The cry that for us to establish ourselves
as a sea power among the nations of the
globe Is .jingoism do not believe is the
sentiment OF the American people," he said,
and there was applause from many of the
delegates, while others raised a point of
order that was overruled by the chairman.
We do not desire TO retire from the COM
he continued. 1T ia not jingoism to desire
to accept a friendly alliance Of the Sand
witch Islands. 1t is idle to think that ell
like brothers in a church. Most of the citi-
zens of the United States favor the move
ment In Congress to Increase our navy"
had built canals for sending her gunboats
into the great .akes. and the United States
had made a mistake in taking no steps for
he Carl " scRR rGsee Of Ne on t York; sak replied to Mr..
Smalley's argument. He commended that If
the United States was TO be a great sea
power Ii must establish a navy as large
Are you ready for that, gentlemen he
asked, and was answered by cries of NO"
The United States should carry Its ideas,
its civilization to all parts of the E.obe.
but not its guns.
The report of the committee on resolutions
and a general discussion thereon was the
business of the afternoon. President Angel,
Of the UNIVERSITY OF Michigan. presented the
report. which follows:
"First-That in the judgment of this con-
ference religion, humanity and justice as
well as the material interests OF civilized
society, demand the immediate establishment
between the United States and Great Britain
of a permanent system OF arbitration
"Second-Tf<t Ii IL earnestly recommended
to our governSlent as soon as It is .S assured
os the British government TO negotiate a
treaty providing for the widest practical ap-
p~lication Of the method OF arbitration to in
'Third-That a committee of this confer
ence be appointed to prepare and present to
the President Of the United States a
memorial respectfully urging the taking OF
as will best conduce to the end In view.
A discussion arose over the question
whether nations beside Great Britain should
be included in the resolutions. MIR. Ora
follows: And such a system be as Tar as
possible extended TO embrace other civilized
nations" The amendment was carried and
The committee selected to prepare a memo
rial for presentation to the President was
Messrs.. Edmunds. Angel. Gardner Hubbard
and Henry Hitchcock. Of st. Louis.
attend was received from Cardinal Gibbons.
addressed to Hon. Gardiner @. Hubbard.
delegates at the residence OF Hon. John w.
Foster.