The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-29

10 The money ciiangere. England can
crack the whip for them; but thank
God the money changers are not the
custodians OF the nations conscience.
If our people ever become 50 senlle
and degraded as TO be willing 10 list the
honor Of lite nation ON the stock ex-
change. 10 30 IN or down WITH the mar
ket, II win be time to turn the pictured
face Of Washington to the vol, and
to cast the sword OK Grant into the sea.
Mr. Prealdent. IL IS grayely argued
that our country has outgrpwn the nec-
esslty for any further enforcement of
siie Monroe doctrine.
It IS contended upon this door that
cur neighboring republics are not
worthy OF our sympathy or assistunce
because OF the instability OF their es-
tablished forms of government and OF
the ignorant and helpless character Of
has shown its ability TO rid itself OF
despotism. IS worthy OF our encourage
ment and substantial aid. In all It's
struggles and all its efforts 70 secure
for IT'S people q greater measure OF
liberty. enlightenment and civilization
than they now enjoy.
Eloquent lpesds OF Pasflsfisa,. n
] am not uninindfui Of the serious
ness and gravity OF the present situa-
tioh. We are calling halt upon that
settled policy. Of eggression and doniin-
ion which has chara acterized the oxten-
sion OF the British empire from the hour
In which her first alventurons PROV
turned 70 unknown seas. But does this
!. furnish any reason why Americans
shonld abandon any settled policy OF
the United States. or retire from any
poaition which the honor Of this repub-
lie and the welfare of America require
that we should assume? Mr.. President
our people have been represented as
eager for war, and the senator from
Colorado seems 10 belieye that II is'taec-
essary to cool their ardor by dispar-
ngefneft OF the Monroe doctrine ana
eulogiiiin of British grandeur. Ours is a
mighty nation. but its people are slow
to wrath. They believe in The divine
doctrine taught by the lowly Naznrene
on the shores ot Galllee. But there Is no
other land In which tthe honor of the
nnitonis so dear; there Is no other land
In nwgilch the love OF country, OF liberty,
aud OF Justice Is so strong; there Is no
other idnd whose citizens would sncri-
flee so much to maintain its institu-
lions or defend It's soil.
Sir, Great Britain has mistaken the
temper ot.the people OF this country IN
the past as she mistakes u now. the
English people profess to belleye that
tho United Statea dare not stand by the
Monroe doctrine at this time, because
they say the people of the south would
GLADLY take advantage OF d declaration
OF war to renew the old internal con-
test
Standing upon the floor OF the Ameri-
ctn senate, knowing whereof speak,
sity 10 the people of Grent Britain thnt
the grave issues which have been frt-
tied by brave men upon American bat
tleilelds cnn never be re-opened ugain.
SIR, there rs no division OF seatiment
ilt the United States. Let but y single
drum beat be heard upon ON; coasts
announcing the approach of u foreign
foe. and there Will spring to arms, In
north and south. the grandest army the
world has ever known; animated by a
dchthless loyalty to their countrys
nag, and marching on to the mingled
and Inspiring strains of our Two ma
tlniial airs, Yankee Doodle" and dix
TO-"
Sir. believeing that the honori OF my
country IS involved, that the hour caiis
for the highest expression OF loyalty
and patriotism: cnlrily confident OF the
verdict of pasterlty; reverAntly calling
God 10 witness the sincerity OF my pur-
nose, / shall vote for the resolution re-
ported by the committed OH foreign at-'
ffirs. / shall vote for 1t. not ns an at
front to any other nation. but to ur.
hold the dignity of MY own, shall
vote for II in this time OF profound
TRANQUILITY, convinced that peace with
honor cah be preserved; but sir,
would vote for Il Just as surely were we
already standing In the awful SHADOW
OF declared war. 1 would wore 10. u
were the navies OF all Europe thunder
iun. nj our hnrbors. / would vote for II
were the shells OF British batt!esnips
bursting above the dome OF the ma
tions capitol. / would vote for II. and
Tvould maintain 1t, at all fnznrds ana a.
any cost, With the last dollar, with the
lnst man. yea, though It might pre-
s,tge the coming OF mighty contiict
whose conclusion should leave me with
out a son, as the last great contest iett
me without sire.
Other Business.
Mr.. voorhees,, OF Indiana, who was
until recently chairman OF the finance
committee, spoke in advocacy OF the re-
nnnnetizntion OF silver and sharply ar
raIRned those responsible for the elimi-
nation OF silver from coinage.
MT. Gray, OF Delaware, urged q Rein
standard. bis speech was notable IN lts
presentation OF the fluctuations OF
prices, showing thenl 70 resuit ItS,t. ~, -. .
vention and natural causes and not
from silver decentralization.
Another effort was Elaue py M. M.
Jones. Arkansas, in charge OF the SILVER
hond Bin TO have the vote hxed Tor
Fhursday. Mr.. Hill objected however
and Mr.. Jones notified senators 70 pre-
pare fora test of endurance on Thurs-
ilay, as he would ask them TO SIT Until q
vote was taken. ------
short session OF the House.
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