The age-herald., 1898-03-31
TWO, AND POSSIBLY
 THREE SENATORS Fill Vote in the Negative on Declaration
 of WaF. BRING INDUSTRIAL BENEFIT Senator Morgan Predicted Almost Three
 Three Years Ago
THAT WAR WAS THE ONLY SOLUTION
Conflict Will Increase Demand for Alabama Iron and Give Employment to the ldle-Moble As the Natural Outlet of Cen
 tra South.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 BY JAY F. DURHAM.


 Washington, March 3O.-"I do not believe there are more than two men in the senate who will vote against declaration of war, and the two exceptions are Hanna and Elkins, though Hale might make a third, but of him I am not so eertain,' said Sen ator Morgan today. Should a declaration of war be made, there is no possible doubt of its unanimous and prompt passage. Those who know me and have kept them selves informed upon my course in the sen- ate should be familiar with the fact that said at the outset, almost three years ago, that the only way by which the Cuban question could be settled was by force. I am more convinced that such is to be the only means of putting prompt stop to the war in Cuba
 Will Stimulate Industry
 Aside from the necessity of war in the adjustment of the Cuban situation, Senator Morgan naturally takes the position that instead of war being an injury to com merce and trade, 1t will at this time do moro than all other agencies to stimulate industry, and especially in Alabama. There is state in the union," continued the senator (which could possibly derive more benefit from war with Spain and at this time than our own state. War will open up the markets of the world. It will give people employment Alabama has more iron to sell than any other state in the union, save, possibly, Pennsylvania. Alabama iron now sells in all parts of the world, and with war the demands will be increased. The same can be said of coal and lumber, three branches of industry In which Ala bama occupies a most conspicuous place. The people of Alabama will make mistake should they not welcome a contest With Gnain when theV view the situation from industrial point of view"
 Will Offcr Amendment
 q intend offering an amendment to the sundry civil bill appropriating two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the deepen ing of the channel of Mobile bay, which will make it possible for the entrance of the largest ships ahoat into that port Mo- bile, in my opinion, Is destined to become the most important seaport south of New York. Because of its proximity to the coal fields and iron furnaces of Alabama It Is the natural outlet and gateway for most of the commerce from the central south Then taking into consideration its position relative to Cuba, it will when the inde- pendence of the island is established, as 1t most certainly will, be the natural port of export and import between the south Atlantic states and Havana and all other ports in Cuba. Spain will be driven from Cuba There is no doubt upon that point. With Cuba independent, the south will be its natural commercial ally, and with Mo- bile the principal port on the gulf coast the importance of the trade between the island and Alabama will be invaluable
 Spain Has Lost Control of Cuba
 "Spain i1as lost control of Cuba The mother country recognizes this fact though 1t will be slow to admit the same. While there may be war and there may not be war; though the country is demanding 1t, 1t can do no harm to any branch of Amerd- can industry The president may counsel peace and peace may possibly prevail, but should there not be war between the United States and Spain Cuba is bound to be free from the yoke of Spain whether through the agency of autonomy or by intervention from the United States. By the freedom of Cuba the United States should be direct beneficiary, though more good to thds coun- try can come through intervention than anything else. The Cubans have always regarded the Limited States as their best friend. Should. this country go to their rescue at this critical time 1t will be the means of making the people of that island the firm friends of thie natfen for all time to come. Upon the other hand, should Spain grant autonomy as Is now talked about and the island given q government similar to that enjoyed by Canada In it's relations ito England 1t can readily be seen that Cuba would in the future, be most likely to have more commercial intercourse with Spain than it would have with this country, though Spain Is three thousand miles away and the United States not one hundred and fifty. These are questions of great interest and should have the care