The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-13

my consent.
ground than that" he continued; while
cur general policy ls one OF non-inter-
,yention as one OF the three greatest
states of the world and the greatest re-
public, our institute and example
must produce their effect upon clvillza,
tIoh throughout both hemispheres, and
when any people imbued with the spirit
OF liberty desire to found a republic and
break their shackles. shall we refuse to
give them helping hand? Shall We
crush their hopes with coolness? Is 1t
mot better for US 70 encourage and cheer
IN every way possible under the wise
rules OF international law, those VINO are
struggling to be free from the burdens
OF oppression? We set the example,
We are responsible for the lessons we
taught. Who Is there SO craven that
he would abandon the Ideas under
which we unfurled the flag OF freedom
TO the world? Cuba Is to-day resisting
taxation without representation. II 10
the story OF the American revolution
over again. There were Tories then as
now, whose syInpathies were with aris-
tocracy and monarchy and now, rs then,
will be crushed by the force Of an en-
llEhtened people destined to be tree,
The conflict between republicanism and
monarchism Is trrepressIele and VIII
go on. God grant that Cuba may sue
ceed. II she does not, let US have the
consciousness that we have done our
duty"
aIr. sherman Speaks,
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Hills speech
the Dupont case was laid before the
senate, but was laid aside in order to
allow Mr.. Sherman to speak on the
Cuban resolutions. Mr.. Sherman said
he was reluctant TO speak further on
this subject and would not have done
80, had IL not been for recent charges
and the exploit" Of the senator from
Massachusetts,. (Hoarl.
Mr., Sherman said he had great re-
spect for his friend. but the resolution
to postpone the subject until April 6
was q most remarkable move, and nat
uraIly excited some heat Mr. Sher-
man said he was usually cool man and
hoped to continue 30 on this question,
considering II In a cool. plain way. He
aelnowledeed the high tribute which
senator HOar had paid to his public
service and said he felt that they were
more than he merited. Smillngly ad-
dressing himself to Mr.. Hoar, Air. Sher-
man said he knew they would continue
20 sit beside each other on the best OK
Mr., sherman then detailed the pro-
gress OF the various resolutions. Il
senator's objected TO the third clause,
then n further conference could bring
about q change.
Mr. Sherman controverted the poa-
tlon OF Senator Hoar, that these resolr-
tions had no force or effect, being coz
current. \ long controversy occurred
az 10 whether the resolutions in thar
present form had ever been agreed %
by the senate committee en- foreign r.
lltions.
Mr.. TurpIe inserted that these resolE-
tons were the same as those offered ty
Mr.. Lodge, which had been defeated IN
the senate committee, receiving only
one vote. and yet they were brouStt
before the senate after rejection by tie
committee.
Proceeding with the main question,
Mr. Sherman said Joint resolutio&
would have compelled action by the
President within ten days, This wnt
mot desirable. for the moral eject OF the
resolution was the thing most desired
Here Mr.. Sherman turned aside for q
tribute to President Cleveland. The
senator said there was difference OF
political opinion between him and AE.
Cleveland. But" he added. mo one
doubts his courage; no one doubts hlt
fidelity to the flag Of our country; M
one doubts that"
The senator referred TO his characters
lzation OF General Weyler as the
butcher" The Spanish minister has
with Justification, sought TO explall
that the book from which he had Quotef
did not contain weyier's name. But <
appeared with details in the paper from
which the statement had been taken
weyler himself did not deny or obiec
TO Il. HIS explanation, sent from Ha-
vana, was that he had obeyed orderE
being only a subordinate ofilcer, anc
TINT the crueltieE were necessary -
subdue the uprising OF ten years age.
Taking UP the conditions OF war exist
ing. Mr. Sherman said they were fiI-
grant.
Where, Indeed.
With much force the senator sads
III war does not exist in Cuba, where
outside OF hell docs II exist?" He sGit
in reply to senators who called fur
Facts" that Mr.. Lodge, one OF the mens-
bers Of the committee on foreign rclh'
lions, had secured ample facts from
Secretary Olney. but these could not, for
obvious reasons. be made public.
The senator said II was the right ane
duty OF foreign minister to represent
and uphold his country In and out o.
the state department.
Mr.. Sherman declared II was lmpoE-
sible that the present terrible condition
OF affairs should continue much longer
"I respect Spain" he concluded. Cen
turies ago she was the most powerful
country OF Europe. Her wars, how
ever. were conducted with a degree O.
vur.V.. nAFar=TNtNn1 M manor In
English speaking people. Spain fought
with a bitterness that has no equal. Sh,
has lost her high station In Europs
But / trust the time Is not far distan
when the new blood of Spain viii max,
her the second republic OF Europe. Th'
tendency is In that direction. There
Is a larf,e and EtroEE republican faction
in Spain. N Spain were 10 renew REnlT
the treaty df Tampa OF 1873 and carry
out the reforms then promised, dnn
say the people Of Cuba would eagerly
accept the terms. But, failing TO d,
that, my opinion In that the war shoul(
not end. that II should continue unts
independence IL achieved or home rul'
Tor the island is secured.
"lf home tI.r wee secured all tht
essentials OF the greatest OF republic,
would be obtained. Canada ls AZ nue.
Of n republic ms tho United States. Hc'
Government ~ her own. She IL only
bound TO the home government by th,
tIcs OF Aud Lang SynC. This cOntlnen.
ia the natural soil OF republics. W.
should encourage I'll who are Struggling
TO joln the vast procession OF the west
ern hemisphere, which shall evontuallS
furnish the example for the rest Of tbs
civilized world"
Al the conclusion OF Mr. ShcrmnE'i
remarks Mr.. Morgan secured the door
but yielded Immediately In order TIM
the debate on the Dupont election car
could proceed.
the senate in advocacy of the malorit.
...-.....a d. fn unr NJ nnnlInn Mr. Iimlni-