The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-09
MIR. BAILEY's SPEECH.

Mr. Bailey. the Democratic leader sup
ported the bill in five minute speech.
Mr.. Bailey said;
at ought to he understood in Spain.
and it ought To be understood in every
country on the globe, that while this
great republic sincerely desires to he at
peace, II is prepared for war, If war
becomes inevitable Cloud appIause).
fear that we have gone too far to
eScnnc the worst. and | believe that
We have gone further than would have
hecn necessary il ut the proper time
We had grated the prayer of the GU
han patrioas and had simply recognized
thelr rights to fight for the independence
az their own country loud applause).
Vet the time for that discussion has
paSsed We must deal with this cues
ton as il Is, not as we would nave 1T
10 he; and approaching it in this broad
or shirt, we stand ready to say 10 those
who administer the government that
what ever may be needed for the na-
tional honor and the national defense,
we are ready to give. and give UNI
| grudgngly. (Applause).
peace is desirable. but not so de-
sirahle that it be purchased at a sacrl-
| fee of national honor. Let us IN TINS
day adopt the motto of our fathers III
| the elder and better days OF this re-
phlc and let us say to all the world
now as then: We are ready to spend
| millions for defense. but not one cent
for tribute tApplausG) And let us
add another and nober motto: we are
for peace as long as it can be maintain
ed with honor. but we are for honor il
war is necessary to defend our flag or
protect the rights of American citizens
anywhere throughout the world zap
| plause).
Mr.. Henderson, Republican. Iowa.
said: 'grhe lesson of this afternoon Is
| a beautiful one for our country. But
Mr.. Speaker, there will be no war. That
| is my judgment do not believe that
war is hanging over the American peo-
pie. In this republic our great aim
should be for peace.
mo country on earth would seek to
| avoid war as this country does. Nc
country on earth need fear war less than
America. (Applausel.
I'VE all svmnathize with the liberty
| loving and fighting Cubans, but they
are the citizens of another government
| So long us that question is before us
| recommending that we mind strictly tt
| our own business. (Applause). But il
they touch the rights Of this country OF
| dare to lay unholy hands upon our terri
| tory. or our rights. then / become 4
fighting quaker and will join the vigor
Gus manhood of my young friend wh6
spoke. tApplausel.
This administration, President anC
| Cabinet. is as patriotic as any man OF
| this floor, and | claim no more for it
| (Applause.) This administration wit
look before it leaps. This days work
and tomorrow's show that when the Leaf
| is taken this country will be back of it.
| (Applause).
The debate closed at APO o'clock p. m
/ When the question was put on the
| passage Of the bill the whole House
| rose en- masse in its favor, but Mr.
| Cannon asked for the ayes and noes
/ He did so. he said, at the request oi
| many members who desired that every
member should go on record.
/ Every member present voted for The
| bill. When the Speaker announced the
| vote, "311 ayes. noes none" an enthu
| sastic demonstration occurred.
The House then at 4:JJ o'clock p. m.
| adjourned