The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-20

had believed he said that the United
States should have recognized the bellig-
erency Of the revolutionists year ago, and
that the war would have assumed civilized
form and the world been spared the spec
tacle that was appalling It to-day The
United States could not afford to shrink
should 20 forth TO the world that one ma
ton recognized that the people who had
for three years maintained war against a
force that would have subdued any ordi-
nary instruction were legally belligerents
Nlr. Lindsay argued that the time fore
Swallowed by President Cleveland's mes
sage when intervention would be necessary
had come.
There was much interest manifested
when Mr.. Foraker. of Ohio. rose to speak
Il want to say at the outset he an
nounced. that ] Will vote for this resolu-
ton or some resolution like it.. In adopt
ing the resolution the Senate would act
strictly in accordance with international
law. There could be no question Of recog-
nizflg the independence of Cuba, because
no one claimed that independence existed
Intervention was out of the question. Mr.
Foraker declared for reasons which he
proceeded 10 explain The explanation be-
ing an announcement OF TACT hitherto I'M
known created a sensation. He said: In
spite of the limitations which are imposed
upon me- / feel at liberty TO state that
mediation has been rendered by this gov
eminent and has been rejected by Spain.
OUR EFFORTS AT MEDIATION.
Mr.. Foraker then gave the facts regard
Ing the Olney letter to De LONE. He read
a sentence from SPANS reply to the prop
osition as follows: There is no effectual
way to pacify the Cubans except on the
condition that they first submit to the
mother country" That, said Mr.. Foraker,
was the end of this country's effort at me-
diation. The record shows, he continued,
that the purpose of our government in her
intervention was to secure peace by means
consistent with the honor. dignity and the
continued sovereignty of the Spanish gov
eminent in Cuba. Having rejected this
proposition" Mr.. Foraker asked, is it rea-
sonable TO suppose that she would now en-
terrain a proposition to abdcate entirely
This question was addressed especially to
Mr.. Hoar who said that he Gid consider
such change possible year and four
months after the first effort.
Discussing the Morgan resolution on its
merits, Mr.. Foraker said that direct inter
vention was a better, shorter and more
Christian-like way than the adoption of the
resolution He would say to Spain In the
name of civilization and humanity, as well
as in the interest of our commerce., you
must come to a stop and you must do so
immediately" This declaration brought out
burst of applause from the galleries,
which was promptly checked by the chair.
The resolution under consideration did not
go so far as this. 1t was a mistake to sup
pose that its adoption meant war between
the United States and Spain. Cuba has no
right to ask the United States for this in
PREVENTION, nor Spain to object to 1t. Mr..
Foraker then read at length from the Oh
ney letter well as the consular report
which IS credited to General Lee.
After tilt with Mr.. Elkins the Ohio
senator concluded his speech In all serious
ness. he said. he would rather hold the OBJ
legations of the insurgents than of Spain.
1t was time that the United States ceased
policing her shores in the interest of Spain.
1t was time to end this quasi copartnership
10 a brutal and hellish war; and for his
Fart no vote or act would continue this
unholy alliance.
There We're evidences of demonstration
in the galleries as Mr. Foraker closed, but
they were quickly checked by the presid-
ing officer Mr. hoar replied to Mr.. torak-
authoritative fact set forth like a judicial
finding of a court in an official report.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Hoar's remarks
Mr.. Thurston took the floor, intending to
address the Senate when the Cuban debate
is resumed. AT o'clock the Senate adj
iOurnod