The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-04-14
COMMENT ON THE MESSAGE.
Senators and ConEressmen Express
Diverse Opinions.


Senators and Congressmen Express.
Diverse Opinions.
Washington, April 13. One of the
most significant utterances on the SUBJ
Ject OF the message was that Sof Sen
ator Foraker Of Ohio, from the presi-
dents own state, and aSmember Of the
committee on foreign relations, who
said: >,s NJ
q have no patience with the mes
sage, and you may say So" He re-
fused to go into details.
Senator Mills, Of the same commit
tee, said: Without referring to the
message specifically, you can say that
! am for the Independence Of Cuba
and for war on account Of the Maine.".
Senator Cullom, Of the foreign rela-
tons committee, said: sit is a strong
paper; a well prepared and careful re-
view. The senate may go farther than
the president recommends, but it will
have a strong influence in shaping the
course of events.'
Representative McCleary said he
considered it very, conservative
statement Of the case. i. =
1.-The message is q strong presenta-
ton of the case against Spain" said.
Judge Morris, cas- I construe it. 1t
means Intervention for the purpose of
putting a stop to the war now being
SO barbarously carried on in Cuba,
and to secure to the people of that is
land a stable and independent gov
eminent by the people thereof, and
asks authority to use, if necessary, the
land and naval forces of the United
States for that purpose
Representative Tawney said: 'In so
far as the message is recital of his
torical facts and an arraignment of
Spanish atrocity, it is a very strong
state paper, but, in my judgement, it
is vague and indefinite on the question
of whether Intervention as recon-
mended by the president shall be for
the purpose of restoring peace and Or
der upon the island and secure the
Cubans an astronomical government
under the rule of Spain or free and
independent government"
Representative Johnson of North Da-
kota said: "The president asks us to
authorize armed Intervention. I think
we should respond promptly and d.
rect that our forces be Immediately
put in motion by land and sea. War
began when our sailors were assassin
ated on the night Of Feb. Is. None
but Spanish officials, acting in concert,
could have done it. The DoDs can al
ways beat us in the arts of diplomacy,
being unincumbered with baggage
trains in the shape of conscience. For
my part l must say that will not be
content to leave the affair of the
Maine to the high sense of honor of the
Spaniards. The future status of our
0c
the world will depend upon how we
avenge the death of our poor Sailors"
Senator White of California, who op>
poses any interference in the Cuban
question by this country, would only
say: The administration appears to
be getting all bulled up.
Senator Tillman thought it was H.
logical and was inadequate to ac-
complish what he wanted to do.
Senator Pettigrew said: ut is the
weakest yet. It sums up the situation
by saying that we must recognize
neither belligerency or independence,
but intervene to stop the war;
Mr.. Grosvenor Of Ohio - The mes
sage, when the hot blood which has
50 properly been melted by the course
of events has had time to cool, will be
recognized as an able, patriotic and
wise state paper. Va. d..
Mr.. Henderson of Iowa-The mes
sage shows that the people made no
mistake in electing William Mckinley
president. He has never for an in
slant taken his eyes from the interests
of the country and Of humanity.
MI. Dolliver of Iowa. consider it
a strong and patriotic utterance, fully
covering the whole question and justi-
flying the confidence of the people.
II think it is very strong statement
of the situation" said Mr.. Hull of
Iowa, chairman of the military af-
fairs committee. '"The president now
places the responsibility on congress
and congress will proceed to discharge
it's duty, believe, in harmony with
the president" .
Representative Sayers of Texas, the
ranking Democratic member Of the
house appropriations committee, said:
''The message is disappointing in it's
conclusions."
Mr.. Richardson of Tennessee The
message is dispassionate statement
Of the case. The situation is well re-
viewed, but the president is not happy
nor strong in his conclusions and rec
concentrations.
Representative Catchings Of Missis-
sippi-The message, in my opinion,
means war. IL, ..
Representative Cannon, chairman Of
the committee on appropriations, said:
ut is a strong, we'll delivered paper.
The responsibility is now with con-
gress.
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