The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-12

/ In the senate and 10 oppose by debate or
otherwise any proposition looking TO mors
radical action than the executive desired.
In Democratic quarters the message was
sharply criticised. and while there was
| much difference OF opinion as to the course
/ 10 be pursued there IL no doubt that res
oIutions recognising the Independence os
the cubars will be introduced by Demo-
Gratis In both houses OF congress. They
will probably be presented tomorrow.
A large number OF Democratic senators
refused 10 express themselves at all. as
did several Republicans. on the ground
that as they could not speak In compli-
mentary terms they would say nothing at
all. The most significant utterance on
the subject Of the message was that OF
Senator Foraker. who said to . member
OF the committee on foreign relations:
you can say so.''
Senator Hawiey pronounced 1t an able
paper and said he thought II would meet
with general approval.
Senator Elkins-It states the case I'd.
mirabiy and 1t Will be sustained by the
people and by congress
Senator Aiiison-It IL very good mes
sage
Senator Haie-The message is admirable
In all respects and especially 80 In that
1, points out the way whereby Cuba can
Sc; good government and be free and
without bringing tis into awkward inter-
senator White OF Caiifornaa-The admin
lstration appears To ba getting all balled
up.
Thought II was Illogical, and that the pres
idents recommendation Of means was not
adequate 10 accomplish what he wants
TO do.
Senator Pettsgrew--It is the weakest vet
II sums up the situation by saying we
must recognize neither heiligerency nor In
dependence. bat intervene To stop the
war
Henderson. Rep, of rewa-The message
shows that the people made no mistake in
electihg William Mckinley president. We
should nphold and sustain the president
Dolyer tksp.i Iowa-f consider Il a
strong and patriotic utterance. Congress-
action should be IN accordance with the
recommendations.
II think IL il very strong statement
OF the situation" said Huh OF Indiana
Berry pein.t. kentncky-~f am anwill-
ing TO place a discretionary power i'm the
hands Of the executive which belongs to
the legislative branch OF the government
SaFres Of Texas-The message Is DIS
appointing in It's conclusions. Congress. in
rny option. should not give him unlim-
tied power for armed intervention and
appropriate money to feed the starving
Gae@ns. not knowing. whether the. inter-
ven&Ion Is 10 result, In Cuban iaaepend-
eiice, or retention OF Spanish sovereignty.
DockeTy Of Msssours~This message Is
companion piece 10 the presidents for
The naval court OF inquiry. Both ar.
! anAens.c. suggestive only Of vague uEcer-
taln'y and hesitasinE policies.
joy az Missouri shat b. satisfied with
netting less than armed Intervention.
Looking 20 the independence OF the Cuban
! ne"p}e and the expulsion of the Spanish
aag from Cuban soil
tEm tninss GO New York-It invites the
American esgte - leave the country ard
give place 10 the huxxzrd
tAf imam Of Msntsna--The presidents
! Dt$>3 ~ has repeated to congress much
/ thaf ~ already knew ard nothing thai;
I We dld not know IL means further delay
/ ah1 = IN harmony with the former acts
sAd f&iHr0 purposes cy tho administration.
tatsnt' succeeded by mastery inactivity,
| ~ o~i"S nothing % help the situation. but
! hGNh - Ccmpstrate IT. he cow braresy
! satt'H0efs tue whole question 10 congress
/ 49, fa fecoTnr1rtsda len OF action
Ss'{ts~it f ~ h9fts s-~'The message iS a
! tFtfeA5i.au y the r3AN-weaG and garIgtat-
/ MS tFe message WsQ 80 down 10 poster
/ s1F a. OK nat DOss tae great republic in
/ mos Illuminating attltude-that of hax-
( tHs sa$& our manhood ard she love Of isb-
( erty ~ '"
catchingS - &A's4sslp p{--T-ne messages
/ N my opinion. means war wish s. W. =.
/ stherwISe.
| Cooper Of Texss-T~he presiGcn, requests
! shat congress sAsjlcatJ IS o-,stttmsfosss Z
/ waT-decSaTtng fanc;soa antt turn the ,gh~fe
! matter evrs 70 The president