The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-07-09
Congressman Terry and Hawaii.

From the Washington d. g. "Cassayer."
Hon. VIM. l.. Terry, of Arkansas, in
the following terse remarks presented
the Hawaiian situation in its true light.
Judge Terry is exceptionally gifted in
his ability to reach beneath the surface
Of conflicting opinions and obtain a
firm hold upon the roots of every tree
Of contention that sways a nation in
stormy times like these. This short
speech puts the administration in its
true light, and proves that men like
Judge Terry are needed as anchors 10
the Ship of State, to keep her safely
moored in the harbor of liberty, beyond
the tempest tossed pillows of inter
national strife.
Mr.. Dinsmore. Il yield ten minutes
to my colleague from Arkansas. Mr..
Terryl.
Mr.. Terry Mr.. Speaker, in the
limited time allowed, can only briefly
touch few of the points involved in
the question before the house.
can see no present necessity, Mr..
Speaker, for the passage of the pending
bill for the annexation of Hawaii, and
think that can see in it, the beginning
of policy of territorial aggrandize
ment, aggression. and Imperialism that
bodies no good to this Republic. l am
in favor Of Selling and holding such
islands and dependencies of Spain as
may be necessary to indemnify us for
the costs and sacrifices of the present
war.
If, after we have completed their
seizure and occupation, the annexation
Of Hawaii should become a military
necessity TO enable us TO reap the benefit
of what we have taken, 1t will then be
time enough for us to consider that
proposition, but the unseemly manner
in which the tendency of the America
Spanish war is being taken advantage
of to press the passage of this bill, in
advance Of any real necessity for the
same is but an additional proof to the
multiplying evidence that wal
solemnly declared for the cause Of
humanity, justice, and the vindication
of the national honor and the national
flag is being perverted from the plain
and proper purposes for which il was
authorized by congress and Endorsed by
the American people.
The bond grabber, the boodler, the
land grabber, and the spokesman are
gathering to the front and exercising
their baneful influence In every quarter
that can be reached. They have forced
the needless issue of 800, 900 900 OF
bonds, and in bill imposing onerous
burdens and taxes upon the plain peo-
pie of the land they have obtained
practical exemptions and immunities
for themselves. In the matter of sup
plies and transportation, they are
bleeding the government at every point
where possible, so that nearly one hall
Of the appropriations voted here will
never inure to the benefit Of the patri
otto men who have gone and are still
going to the front of war to offer their
services and their lives for the uphold.
ing Of the honor and glory Of the flag.
That flag, sir, was unfurled and up
lifted for high and holy purpose, and
under its inspiration the American PEG.
pie were ready at once to leap TO arms.
They want that purpose preserved and
carried out. and in the end, sir, you
will find that their wrath and indigna.
ton will be kindled against all of those
who have perverted patriotism for the
unholy purposes of greed and pecula.
ton.
That flag, sir in all its history, wa,
never upliited in foreign war for un-
Just conquest and aggression. IL has
always been glorious and honored
among all the nations Of the earth. be
cause wherever it fioated, upon the land
OF upon the SEA. 1t was recognized a,
the emblem and very symbol OF freedom
humanity, and justice. tApplausel
God grant that it may ever continue 5,
10 bel In all its beauty of blended
colors aud glorious emblazonry of stars
Il Il houored and respected Throughout
the world