The silver lance., 1898-03-04

the United States will listen to no propo-
sitions that imply the the slightest faint
OF dishonor. II there is cause for war
the people Of this country will not hesi
tate to demand prompt action on the
part of the administration.-Chi
Dispatch.
To put an end to the long reign of des-
potism and cruelty in that unhappy land
would glorify the dead and give 60 the
iberty-loving people Of this country a
satisfaction which no amount Of money
could bestow. Let freedom to the op-
pressed be the reparation for Spain's
crowning crime against civilization, shoud
that crime be established.-Nep York
World.
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The only reasonable war in prospect
the only plan which can possibly be JUS
flied, is a way to enable the United States
to reimburse itself for its losses, to estab-
lish peace in Cuba, to make the island a
dependency, or at least a quiet and
profitable noighbor Of the United States
and to bring about the supremacy Of the
United States In the Western hemisphere
Kansas City Star
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Only demonstration of the theory
now. held by Mr.. Marcus A. Hanna Of
Ohio alone-that the destruction Of the
Maine was accidental, can save the high
est military authorities Of Spain from
being arraigned before the bar of human
ity as the greatest murderers in the his
tory Of the human race. And il the facts
developed at Havana and Key West
justify General Lees conclusion, then all
talk Of indemnity must cease. For crimes
and criminals like these can only be
wiped out by one thing. 1t is war and
war to the death.-Ch Chicago journal
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1--WE stand now in the awful shadow OF
one Of the most tragic events that has
ever happened in our history, and yet we
stand with the poise, with the self-pos-
session, OF q people who understand their
might and can abide the developments Of
time. We are not hysterical people,
We can wait, and we will know our duty
when it shall be revealed. We can un-
derstand that in time like this there
are grave responsibilities devolving upon
the President Of the United States, single
responsibilities that he may not divide
with any man. Let US stand about him
Strengthening him in the calm assurance
that this great country desires only what
is right and can wait until the facts are
known before it issues its proclamation.
l-BeWamin Harrison.
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From all the information received there
is little doubt in my mind that our war
ship was blown ND by outside agencies;
and il the naval commission so reports,
the time for action has come. There
should be no wavering. This govern
ment must demand the fullest reparation
and that without delay. Whatever ac-
ton, war or otherwise, President McKin-
lev may take, he should and will have
the fullest support from both rich and
Door, Republicans and Democrats. There
is no question as to where the rich man
stands. In the Civil war. when it broke
out, / bought government bonds and
did the same in 1864. So did other rich
men. We had confidence in our govern
ment. II the necessity arises will do
the same again, generously. 80 will other
rich men that know Of. lam an Amer
ican first and last and propose to stand
by the flag. Party lines will be dropped.
As to the stock market that has got to
take care Of itself for the present The
ticker is now a secondary consideration.
Th. honor Of the government comes first
1 speak not only my own views OF this
point. but those of other men with whom
| have talked. Another thing, the fam
lilies and dependents OF every sailor killed
on the Maine must be taken care Oh
That is a bill Spain must settle. II the
citizens of this country enlist to defend
our flag and all that it mesns, we are Id
duty bound to see that their families "a are
provided for il they are killed. WIN WIN
that understood by the people, there WI. ~
be no lack OF soldiers or sailors wnen tne
need arises. think the presldeny nss
neep cautious in this matter, put ! r. -
, confidaut that he will act firmly Id sne
Maine mstter." Sqoe.