The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-16
C. F. BOWEN. Horton Summit. Pa

OW SOpUs MzUe
C. F. BOWEN. Horton Summit Pa
with 15S ships in commission and 5000, 900
people. would be ready TO respond to the
demands for resenung any Interference
Mr.. Berry's remarks in this connection
were applauded generously.
Proceeding he advocated the early con-
struction of the Nicaragua canal and
urged the Importance of its control as an
additional argument for annexation.
During his speech he referred to the
Democratic caucus action and declared MS
independence Of and attempt to control
his action upon the pending question.
This brought several protests from Dem
ocrats. denying that any such attempt had
been made.
Mr.. Spalding CRep. Mich) advocated the
resolutions and Mr. Ball (Dem. Tex op-
posed them, arguing against their con-
stitutonality. Mr.. Bradley Dem. n. "
spoke for and Messrs. Low CRep. n. W
and Linney (Rep. n. c. against annexa-
ton.
Mr.. Parker Rep N j. advocated the
resolutions and Mr.. Meyer Dem. La fol-
lowed in opposition, paying special at
tention to the injury which. he claimed,
would be inflicted upon the 100000 people
engaged in Louisiana IN the sugar indus
try.
"AND KICK HIM OUT
During Mr.. Meyers speech he was inter
rupted by Mr.. Sulzer. who asserted that
the agent of the sugar trust was at the
capitol working against annexation.
by what authority do you say that?"
queried Mr.. Gaines (Dem. TENN
by the newspaper now in your hand,
the trust, is here and asserts that these
resolutions will pass the house but the
senate viii adjourn before they can get
through there
He ought TO be kicked out of town." de-
clared the Tennesseean.
That's right" replied the New Yorker.
And if ne comes talking around I'll
kick him out" asserted the member from
Tennessee with rising Indignation.
Mr.. Ridgley Pop. Kan), Mudd (Rep.
Md and Graft Rep. Ill) spoke for, and
Mr.. Sims Dem. TENN against annexa-
ton.
PEACEFUL MR.. JOHNSON.
Mr.. Johnson (Rep., Ind then was recog-
nized for a speech in opposition. He laid
down the three propositions that annexa-
ton was unnecessary as a war measure
in the present conflict with Spain; that
annexation was unnecessary to prevent
the islands from falling into ne hands
Of some other power to be used against
us, and that the proposition 10 annex was
inherently wrong and was the opening
wedge upon an undesirable and disastrous
policy of colonization. Advancing to the
danger of annexation being the first step
in colonization, he said gentlemen could
not deny that the holding of the Philip
pines was contemplated already. What
was more deplorable and significant. he
said, was the expressed fear of the pres
ident lest Spain would sue for peace be-
fore we could secure Porto Rico. Mr..
Johnson said men were already speaking
disparaging of the Cubans and their
capacity for government, and it was use
less to attempt to hide the truth that
American eyes of avarice were already
turned to Cuba, although but two months
since action was taken to free and estab-
lish as independent that island.
LET PROVIDENCE PRESCRIBE.
Mr.. Dolliver Rep., Iowa., speaking in
support of the resolutions, refuted the
charge that anneXationists had any hid
den motives looking to colonial expan-
sion. As 70 the future of the Philippines.
Cuba and Porto Rico, he declared that
he knew nothing, but he had faith that
in the providence of God the American
people would be guided Alright and these
questions would be met and disposed of
properly when occasion should arise.
MR.. SMITHS APPEAL.
Mr.. w. \. Smith (Rep.. Mch.) followed
in support of the resolutions. He said
in part:
Our action today will mark a new era
in national affairs. God grant that il may
be wisely performed. and that the century
now closing may lose none Of its lustre
thereby and the proud and honorable
achievements Of our country may be made
more secure and enduring by our legisla-
ton of today.
Not a determined navigator upon IN
known seas, not a faithful explorer in
darkness and gloom. not a struggling
genius. whose mind, clogged with cum
bersome detail. finally bursts into practi-
cal invention. not a sturdy pioneer in the
march OF progress, who has not builded
better than he knew.
Perhaps, siT-who can say nay7-we
are building better than We know for the
future grandeur and greatness of Amer
lea"
Mr.. Smith then reviewed the efforts for
annexation and added:
Mr.. Speaker. there IS not nation
in the world that does not recognize the
Importance OF she Hawaiian Islands 10 the
United States Are we blind to our in
terests when the disinterested vision Of
others is 50 clear? VIII we longer neglect
this plain duty, now 50 near consum-
nation?
For one. let me say that 10 obstacle
IS too great 70 be overcome in the def
mite and distinct purpose Of this hour.
and the weak ond foolish prejudices OF
men have no terror whatever for me in
the performance Of plain public duty.
Long before the independence of Amer
lea from England, the question of island
ownership was one of the utmos. Import
anCe amons European nations. With an
eye TO the extension % her trade and
commerce, every island in the Atlantic
ocean, the Caribbean sea. and the gulf.
which they could trade for or easily con-
guar has been brought under the Eng
Ush flag. X IS not my purpose 10 crit
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