The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-25

lican party has received my careful con-
sideration and has my unqualified appro-
val"
AT THE INTERVENTION STAGE
Twice within two years. Mr.. Thurston
said he had voted for resolution recog-
MIXING the belngerency of the Cuban in
surgents, but he was satisfied it was now
too late 70 accord them beIlige-ent rights
or even merely to recognize the inde-
pendeacs Of the Cuban republic.
Our piatforbc' said he. demands that
the United States shall actively use IFS
influence for the independence of the is
land am not here 10 criticize the pres
ent administration. yield TO no man Ev-
ing in my respect. my admiration for.
and my confidence in the judgment the
wisdom. the patriotism, the American
ism of William Mckinley When he en-
tered upon his administration he faced
difficult situation. Il was his duty TO pro
coed with care and caution.
Mr.. Thurston then recounred the steps
which the president has taken upon the
Cuban question during the past year and
pronounced his course wise. statesman
like. and in accordance with the diplo-
matio usages OF the world.
AUTONOMY A FAILURE.
at was the plain duty of the president
OF the United States TO give to the Lib
eral ministry OF Spain reasonable time
in which to test its proposed autonomy.
That time has been given. Autonomy is
conceded the wide world over TO be q con-
spicuous failure. The situation in Cuba
has only changed for the worse. Sagasta
is powerless. Blanco is powerless. 10 put
an end TO the conflict. TO rehabilitate the
island. or to relieve the suffering, star
walton and distress.
THE time for action has come. No
greater reason for II can exist tomorrow
than exists today. Every hours delay
only adds another chapter 10 the awful
story OF misery and death. Only one pow
er can intervene-the United States Of
America.
1T was her glorious example which in
spired the Cubans TO raise the flag Of lib
erty in her eternal hills. We canot refuse
10 accept this responsibility which the God
of the universe has placed upon US as the
one great power in the new world What
shall our action be-
ANNEXATION-NEv
Mr.. Thurs,on briefly adverted 10 the pro-
positions OF recognizing the beligerency or
the independence OF the Cubans. only to
say that 1t was to late for either. AS to
annexation he said:
God forbid I would oppose annexa-
ton with my last breath. The people OF
Cuba are not our people; they cannot as
simulate with Us. and beyond all that
am utterly and unalterably opposed 10
any departure from The declared policy
OF the fathers which would start this re-
public for the first time upon career OF
conquest and domain utterly a variance
with the declared purposes and the mani
fest destiney of popular government. Let
the world understand that the United
States does not propose to annex Cuba,
that It is not seeking a foot OF Cuban
soil or a dollar of Spanish treasure
NOR PURCHASE, EITHER.
As to the plan for the United States TO
guarantee Cuban purchase bonds Mr..
Thurston declared:
THE American people will never consent
TO the payment OF one dollar to the guar
anteeing Of one bond as the price paid
to Spain for her REIMBURSEMENT OF the
island she has so wantonly outraged and
devastated.
HIS KIND OF INTERVENTION.
Mr. President, there is only one action
possible. If any is taken. mat is. mterven-
ton for the independence Of the island.
intervention that menas the landing Of
an American army on Cuban soil. the de-
pIoying Of an American feet off the har-
Dor of Havana Intervention which says
TO Spain, Leave the island; withdraw your
soldiers: elave the Cubans. these brothers
Of ours in the new world. 10 form and
carry on government for themselves.
Such intervention on our part would not
Of itself be war II would undoubtedly
lead to war But If war came il would
come BY act Of Spain in resistance Of the
liberty and tho independence Of the Cuban
people"
He maintained THAI Of all the people
on the island the native Cubans were the
best qualified and fitted for government.
Mr.. Thurston paid a high tribute 10 the
government for the work It has accom-
plished in preparing for any emergency.
and speaking Of congress. said:
I'VE are not in session to hamper or
cripple the president; we are here 70 ad-
wise an assist him. Congress can alone
levy taxes, and to this congress the united
people Of this broad land from sea 70 sea,
from lake TO gulf. look to voice thier
wishes and execute their Will
THE MONEY-CHANGER's VOICE.
Mr.. President against the Intervention
OF the United States in This holy cause
there is but one voice Of dissent: that
voice is the voice Of the money changers.
They fear war. Not because Of my Chris
tan sentiment against war and in favor
Of peace. but because they fear ina,
declaration OF war or the Intervention
which might result n war would have a
depressing effect upon the stock market
Mr.. President. 7 Do no< read NY duty
from the ticker; 60 not accept ny les
sons in patriotism from Wall street.
eepreca,- war
WHO CARES FOR GAMBLEBs2
War with Spain would increase sus.-
ness; IL would increase the earnings of
every American railroad. u would I1crezs 20
the output q every American factory. u
would stimulate every bra-ch o. indus
Try and domestic commerce. i would
greatly increase ne demand Ger American
labor and Ia tire end every certificate that
represented share = a. American bust
ness enterprise y 5sls 5e worth z15re aasa-
~ than i IS worta today Bat ia ire
meantime IRE spectre e var zou13 stride