Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-01
CARRYING II WAR INTO SPAIN.


Springfield Republican: Carrying the war
vince people there that 1t has not been n
series of Spanish victories. The proposed
expedition is one to break down the lying
powers OF the Sagasta government. 1t is
to be a demonstration on behalf of the ninth
commandment.
Philadelphia Record: Whatever NAV he
the real destination Of Admiral Camara,
Spain will soon discover that Commodore
Watson is not to be sent across the Atlantic
merely as a bluff" He will make an eX-
petition, not a mere demonstration and he
Will be bound to fetch home a few spcci-
mems of Spanish naval architecture even if
he shall be obliged TO sail half way around
the globe to get them.
Minneapolis Tribune: The starting of the
Camara fleet for the Pacific ocean through
the Suez canal has Clinchcd the resolve of
the United States government to send a
formidable fleet to Spain. This may have
the effect of bringing Camara back post
haste. If he comes. Watson's fleet will an
initiate him. II he continues on his journey
1t will not be long before Cadiz and perhaps
other Spanish sea ports will be in American
hands.
Philadelphia Press: 1t is to be hoped
that Commodore Watson may get his fleet
together and be ready to carry the war
into Spain with true American promptness.
The con to Cadi2!" cry will be popular,
because intelligent opinion will recognize
in it one of the most forceful arguments
for peace-an argument that will be pvcu-
liarly telling in its effect on the dazed and
deluded Spanish mind, ION to Cadiz!" let
it be; the sooner the better!
NJ. NJ, nv. ~,
two devastating attacks on her at home
ought TO put the government in a mood to
make peace promptly. Certainly the de-
struction of a few of her coast cities would
bring about rioting and uprisings which the
government could not withstand, and any
new government, whether it be carlist or
republican, would have to make it's begin
ming with a peace policy. We have adopted
the most effective way of compelling an
early peace.
Detroit Free Press: The scheme appears
to be entirely practicable; and in it's hui
name, eace-promoting intent, wisely con-
ceived. Nothing could be more creditable
to the presidents Considerate nature and
thoughtful instincts than his insistence upon
the ~strictest economy of life in this nations
adventure with Spain. May the mission of
Commodore Watson contribute in abundant
measure to the realization of Mr.. McKin-
ley's desire for the earliest possible cessa-
ton of slaughter and devastation.
Indianapolis News: 1t may be only a bluff
the announced intention of our govern
ment to send a feet to harry the coast of
Spain. But if coal can be had anywhere
on the other side, a little diversion of that
kind might be illuminative to Spanish igno-
rance. What even the educated Spaniards
do not know about our country and it's re-
sources would fill Libraries. A few shells
from American cruisers dropped skillfully
in some Spanish coast towns might start a
stream of inquiry in regard to things Amer
lean which should quickly bring the Span
ish government and people to recognize the
futility of prolonging a war, the result Of
which can only be SPANS humiliation.
Chicago Chronicle; Watson should sail
for Spain-and not with "A flying squadron"
either. He should take a powerful feet,
such an armada as will not only accomplish
its vongeful purpose, but will impress the
Spaniards with the strength and extent Of
the naval resources of this country. He
should lombard, one after the other, the
seaboard cities of Spain. He should fight and
destroy every Spanish vessel of war that
comes out to oppose him, and he should not
turn homeward until his ammunition is eX-
hausted and the coast Notifications of the
Spanish peninsula are in ruins, Let the
Dons have a taste of actual war right at
their front doors. We can't afford to be
caught "blufing.'