New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
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ties FOR exalted patriotism and heroic devotion 10
the flag. az the same time opens up an opportunity
FOR the cormoran; who always preys upon the vitals
o, the Government and seeks to take advantage Of
rs necessity. I opposed that condition o.,
affairs which would take away the flower OF the
American people which would put IN the
garments OF mourning md which would bring 70
our unwilling ears inc voice o.. the orphan.
would 50 70 only last resort ! would
not sacrifice precious American blood except our
quarrel should be iust one. and the frst
would bring every American citizen to the support
OF his cogntry's fag that (; would carry with f.
the moral support % the civilized world And ne
who believes that the moral support OF the world
IS 10 be ignored IN conflict between two great
nations afvertses himself 70 humanity SIS a man
who knows nothing q those influences which In n
tine OF national confic, tend toward peace and
toward ultimate victory
II believe that II this House had been patient
a. It has heretofore been. and II the Senate had
been rs far-seeinr re heretofore. and II they had
given 10 the President time 10 press all diplomatic
and moral suas!on that will not interfere unduly
with Spain. thirty days from this time would not
have elapsed until cuba would be IN independent
State Spain knows she cannot conquer tho in
T. VIII be war with this Nation. Gentlemen talk
about The influence Of the bankers and the none
tary and business interests Of the world IS they
please. and Of business and commercial interests.
before God will not criticise an influence none
tarv or otherwise. that can MAKE for peace. |
say again. II the President has sent ulumatum
70 Spain r. means war. IL you tell her TO out
YOU Will make war You excite spanish pride.
You leave Sagasta IN a condition that he is not
able 20 compete negotiations You Will shed
American blood You VII e1pend millions Of
treasure in achieving Cuban Independence. At
what cost stop and reflect minute
PARTIsANsHIP REBUKED.
Mr. Johnson said he had boon accused Of speak
ing FOR the President This he denied. and con-
tinuei. "IIe has by his personal acts and by his
exalted patriotism. the respect Of the people.
North South East and West without regard 20
party ties Shame on tho on the other side
OF this chamber who dsr. to make party capital
out Of this natter
Nj Johnson said It you'd b better for this Gov
eminent 70 allow the Cubans 20 pay SO. co.oO 10
acquire their independence than that one drop Of
American blood should be unnecessarily shed. ZAP
plause on the Republican side and Kisses in the
gallery
1T does not make any difference 70 me whether
am bisssd OF not" Re said. Il believe are
standing on the verge OF a volcano and hope 10
/ God that tho utimafum OF the Iresiden. Will not
strike 50 suddenly that Il will cause such a re-
sentiment ss 20 provoke f. war. But n Il comes,
every beat % my heart. every EFFORT % which am
/ capable will be thrown into the scale IN behalf
/ Of A speedy victorious conclusion OF that war. !
/ hope 70 God that the Representatives. or the Amer
lean people on this floor the Senators who repre-
sent the sovereign States at the other end OF the
J Capitol. VIII pause and see whore We are standing
D Let Ia uphold the President. he has brought the
parties nearly together; ne is trying 10 avert war
Am told by those who consult him that he is rest
less anxious and concerned that he has declared
hs feels IT IS solemn duty he owes 10 tho country
avert war.
/ Let no nan mistake the temperament Of the
American people They not all FOR war. Many
men OF good sense and judgment mlsled and
they are in favor o, war But there Is great
conservative sentiment In the country that Is
opposed 70 war e1cep; last resort IL Is not
the temporary applause OF the multitude that they
seek Il Is a calm. cool. dispass!onate judgment
that will be approved When the danger has
rassed when the war cloud has drifted away I
appeal from the misguided sentiment OF these per
sons J appeal from the teeTs OF the Chamber WIN
which my remarks have been greeted. appeal
from the Kisses OF the galleries. which a!e not
expected 20 DO the fighting. l appeal 10 Tho cool
calrner judgment of my coGntrymen. which VIII
rasa uuon nv utterances when the time for calm
and respectfui consideration comes That tine Will
/ come assGredly and garlands VIII he placed upon
the brow Of those who have been willing 20 defer
and have resisted the efforts 10 thrust war upon
them" .,.e ,r-,ry
vr Bauev. the Democratic leader. replied 70
NJ Johnson Il know" he .aid. the standing Of
the gentleman from Indiana IN the counsels OF MS
own party and before the country wei! enough 20
know that what he has spoken has been spoken
citb deliberaton and that II IL entitled 10 10 con-
side~ed almost as authoritative When 10 says
~, the President Is trying 10 compose the mis-
/ understanding between this Nation and the Span
I isb Government upon basis which viii compel
ina island Of Cuba buy it's liberty from the
+ butchers Of Spain Ne re JUSTIFIED III suppos'hs
~, q, 70 for that purpose the HOUSE has been
denied the opportunity 10 vote on d 'es'''.'o"
which declares that the Cuban patriots have fairly
,on ,beir Independence. applause on the Demo-
,ratio side) ! beloved yesterday, know today
,ba, the policy Of that side o. the House was 70
de,av a decsloa Of this question IN the nope tha'
,be rich and powerful interests OF this ana othei
,.tiors Will compel the struggling patrlots OF
C.,ss m hly tho freedom that they have fairy won
o,i,h ,noi- courage and by their sword Applause
7 nj, The Democratic side) owe the Republican
marty 10 kindly Offices But VIII venture 20 warn
I .. 81. - ia leaders agree and the Republican
uarty sanctions the agreement 10 oo'"Pe' "'y
pe,,ye yreer Gods sun TO buy that liberty which
+ 90 ,,s y,ven them that party VIII never survive
long enough 10 escape the odiuin which VIII DO las
- ,,,on u by the outraged sentiment OF the
America, people applause on the Democratic
ode, Mr. Chairman. liberty Is not pufc"dS"''o
. oo,,,,oei.v (Renewed applauseJ Ihe'e WIS
,i,,e IN this Republic when no man IN hish s'-'on,
Ill have suggested that ono nation "ou!u 50"
Z. - that another should BE compelled 10 puy IT,
/ Cnnlause on the Democratic sideJ IL was vi ''.-
/ -, r and II Is their duty 10 assert IT,
,h,rqh war be necessary 70 IT, assert Wv
,o.,.s onriatse on tho Democratic sdeJ
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