The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-09

NEARING O. TIE r3Ai. and as corsess1eFa
he was vigorously Kissed twice during the
progress o. his rerarks-once when he re-
fsrred 70 Ge1. Lee ard az the close. when
hs asserted that the relations between the
United States and Spain are In no wise
strained Bingham began by referring -
the days proceedings q the house as akin
70 the methods CT yellow Journalism" He
had no sympathy. he said, with the ap-
parent tendency ia the house. and espe-
ciaiIy none with the evident disposition 20
seize the opportunity for display 81
tngolsrn tha. was by no means edifying.
Still. Bingham announced his purpose 10
supper; the bill. He exclaimed:
Al care nothing for the bravery and
courage Of Lee. of which We hear so much
on this floor and he was proceeding TO
say what we want in Gen Lee az the
present time is the exhibition OF his best
Judgment and common sense" but the
!! sentence vas almost drowned in the show
er Of Kisses with which the remark was re-
ceived.
This evidence OF disapproval came eSpe-
cialy from the Democratic side. II did
| not appear 10 dIsconcert Bingham. who
continued his remarks by a general dis
para cement Of the war spirit.
Il favor this appropriation" he said. IN
conclusion, but | condemn on this floor
today the utterances CT any declaration
that the relations OF this country with
Spain are otherwise than they have been
for years past-friendly. reasonable. inter
national relations"
This utterance was received with Kisses,
which were only suppressed by the vigor-
GUS pounding OF the speakers gayel.
DE Almond OF Missouri was pleased at
the unapimlty displayed. rnanifesting more
a love for liberty than spirit % partisan
ship.
Exore.sion of National Confidence.
In strong contrast with the reception
given 10 Bingham was that o. Deliver Of
Iowa, enc OF the most eloquent members
Of the house. lie said:
mfr Speaker. with 4 thousand relations
Of direct national interest not TO speak
CT the larger ana higher returns Of hg-
mainly, the United States. during the
course Of the Cuban Instruction, has
consistently acted within a strict inter-
probation Of the law OF neutrality. We
have literally stood aloof while the Span
ish ministry has feebly and vainy la
bored TO restore lis authority in the ISL
and OF Cuba In the midst OF the noise
and confusion OF the situation the presl-
dent OF the United States has stood un-
moved by ciamor. In congress or out,
steadily keeping the nation within the ac-
cepted code Of international duty in the
great hope of pe2ce-pe2ce without the
loss of liberty for Cuba, and peace wit
out the loss OF respect for ourselves.
Cappiause.)
I'm that attitude tt is gratifying for
every one or US to know that he has had
the support Of the American people. a sup
por; that has drawn all the closer 10 him
in these days OF patient waiting az we
have. under the shadow OF a great na-
tional affection, been searching for the
bodies CT our dead in the harbor OF Ha-
vana.
Great and in many respects permanent
preparations have been made for the ma
tional defense. and Il is altogether proper
that the congress OF the United States at
this time should have a share in these
responsibilities. Let rs this day. there
fore, laying aside all the differences Of
party politics. give to the president Of
the United States. not IN bare and
meager way. but in the spirit OF the broad
est patriotism. this earnest avowal OF na-
tional confidence 1t cannot endanger the
cause or peace to have the world under
stand that our sole manner OF avoiding
as far as possible The Internal horrors OF
war does not include any inclination TO
spare either blood or treasure In the pro-
. lection Of the national rights or IN the
d.scaarge of national duties" (Applause.)
No Shrinking From Duty.
Davidson Of Wisconsin paid a tribute 70
the superb American who was doing his
duty at Havana" and was loudly ap-
piauded
Walker q Virginia. who was general
in the Confederate army. said his people
Were for peace II peace could he maintain
"a with honor. They knew the horrora Of
war snd they shrank ins1inctiveiy from
duty II S. came.
Mann Ct Illinois declared that this ap-
preparation meant war, and was heartily
Endorsed by the people OF tho West. War
was not coming; * already existed.
DeGraTenreld - Texas expressed his
pleasure that the South At last was able to
dlspel the lie 50 often reiterated. that she
Was siiu disloyaL II war came. tie red
stripes of The flag waald become redder
/ by the blood Ok the Southern people who
/ were ready TO die IN i;s defense.
p.nsmoTe of Arkansas said he would
/ vote for the hln because be believed TIA,
eternal vigilance was The price % liberty.
America Is Prepared for War.
/ Ea'I~y. ,hs Democratic ltader. supported
Z the alll IN a fve-rn.rut@ speech. lie ss,f.
/ 'Th3F Is an extraordinary power with
( Nhi~A 90 clotee the president II Is a
+ power which, In ordinary times
I wou.d n2t commit 10 any man
+ however exalted hls station or however
. hIEh hrs character. Hat sir these sire not
/ ort.ca rH ..urS and the r3.ss of safety ana
! If prudence whleh govern rs In DAYS -
/ 3eae" Wta 1o'3 oaf5r the great e7,-r<sr-
+ ~ w'-h roN contents tle naslor i
oaEat 80 Zee un3srs o2d 81 Srasa au8 it
one-t tn f@ ua3e}TtCf] I1 every country OF
+ faa globe. thar whils tr.s great ra7a.Iie
*a relv ee-@-es - be az Gea0e IS - pre-
+ pared Ter wR- II war becomes Inevitable.
I NrH1 srr,suesl
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