Omaha daily bee., 1898-03-27
THE SIXTH FOR INTERFERENCE.
Strong Resolution strongly Endorsed
by Several Sneakers,

Strong Resolution Strongly Endorsed
by Several Speakers.
The desire was expressed by the Sixth
Ward Republican club last night to be among
the first organizations to manifest it's allegi-
ance to the administration and to pledge it's
support in war or peace to the government.
The meeting was held in Idlewild hall and
was attended by a good representation of
northaide citizens. At the invitation of the
club number of well known speakers were
present and the resolutions presented were
endorsed In speeches by Judge Fawcett and
Charles J. Greene, as well as number Of
the club members.
The resolution introduced was headed BY
preamble citing the cruelty and inhumanity
OF Spain IN the present and past and holding
that government responsible for the de-
struction of life and property on the
Maine. 1t concluded as follows:
Resolved. That we most heartily COM
mend the attitude and the actions of the
president prdent of of the United States, the wise
In all that he has done thus far In this
perplexing and crucial period in our his
forts to secure a peaceabie solution of the
Cuban problem and his manifest determi-
nation to defend the honor and integrity OF
this Sixth Ward Republican club. hereby
pledge ourselves to support the president
Of the United States In every act which
inhuman tyranny and shameful cruelty
which the Spanish government is now exer-
cistng over the island of Cuba, and that We
individually and collectively stand ready to
offer any assistance we may be able to
render In a speedy and satisfactory settle
ment Of this great difficulty, whether it be
through peaceful negotiations or by force
of arms.
President Herbert Leavitt presented Judge
Fawcett. who expressed his approval of the
resolution and hto confidence in the judg-
ment OF the naturalization. I'VE are called
here by more than the usual spirit which
actuates the beginning OF a fall campaign"
said Judge Fawcett, land the usual issues
are largely lost sight OF in more immediate
and important questions 1t Is my belief
that the national honor Is in wise, patient
and safe hands. and that whatever course
shall seem best to those whose authority
and knowledge are greater than ours will be
pursued to a successful and creditable ter
minaton
I'm a former time when the nation was
threatened with war the republican party
steered the ship OF state through dangers
with a strong ani skillful hand aad l be-
lieye that it is powerful enough and willing
enough to do 1t again. There are no fears
In my mind for the future, eId l know that
when the time comes for action of whatever
sort. President Mckinley and his advisers
will Justify our belief In them. At that hour
no party lines will be considered and from
the expressions Of representatives of all par
ties the administration will find behind it
republicamlsm and democracy, the north and
south, as cue man"
John L. Webster spoke earnestly OF the
want and misery prevailing in Cuba.
The resolution was also upheld in strong
terms by Charles J. Greene, who expressed
the belief that the methods pursued in Cuba
were a weight upon the conscience of every
American citizen. II endorse the resolution"
he said, land above that l am for God and
humanity. ] believe that 1t is a duty OF
Christian people to aid band of patriots
who are struggling for liberty In the grasp
Of a mercilets tyranny. When our fathers
built this republic they laid the cornerstone
upon the principle OF human brotherhood
and the rights of men. This fair isiaud. al
most in sight Of our shores, has been given
over to slaughter and rapine for four years.
When the force OF arms has not overcome
the men starvation has been tried upon the
women and children. After the heroic strug-
gle that these patriots have made / believe
that it presses upon the conscience OF every
American that Cuba must and shall be free"
Colonel Hayes then expressed his opinion
In a pain-spOken way that Spain had re-
moved itself beyond the pale OF civilization
by long course OF barbarities and that the
only possible treatment OF the situation
must be waT. He said that he had witnessed
the beginnGg and epi OF two wars In Amer
lea and was ready and willing TO witness
another one In so worthy cause
He was followed by Messrs. Waring.
Meikle aad Gillian. the latter the introducer
OF the resolution advising immediate inter
ference ii behalf OF Cuba.
To HumanitariansO Of Omaha.
Believing that the time has come when all
other questions are oversdadowed by that OF
the sufferings Of the people OF Cuba. the
Omaha Business Mems association issues this
call for a relief meeting to be held in Creigh-
ton Eall on the eyeaing OF Monday, March
2S 1893. II you love liberty, de2lcce distress