Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25

ton Tor the independence of the island
intervention that means the landing o
} an american army on Cuban soil, the de
ploying of an American feet OF the har
Dor OF Habana; Intervention which say
10 spain, Leave the island. Withdraw
your soldiers. leave the Cubans-thes
brothers of ours IN the New World-t,
FORM and carry on government fo
themselves Such Intervention ON ou
part would not of itself be war. IL would
undoubtedly lead to war, but If wal
came II would come by act Of Spain, IL
resistance 10 the liberty and the indepen-
dence OF the Cuban people"
MONEY CHANGERS AGAINST WAR
Mr.. President" he continued. against
the intervention of the United States III
this holy cause there is but one voice OF
dissent That voice is the voice Of the
money-changers. They fear war; not be-
cause of any Christian ennobling sem
timent against war and In favor of peace,
but because they fear that a declaration
| Of war, or an Intervention which might
result In war, would have n depressing
effect upon the stock market.
War with Spain would increase the
business and the earnings of every Ameri-
can railroad; II would increase the output
| Of every American factory: 1t would
| stimulate every branch of industry and
domestic commerce; 1t would greatly In
! crease the demand for American labor,
and In the end, every certificate that rep
resented a share I'm an American business
enterprise would be worth more money
than II is worth to-day. But, in the mean
time, the spectre of war would stride
through the stock exchanges and many
OF the gamblers around the board would
ia III ..,. ~ NJ
other side of the table Their veal or
woe is of but little importance TO the
liberty-loving people Of the United States.
Let the men whose loyalty is to the dol
lar stand aside. while the men whose
loyalty is to the flag come TO the front
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Thurstons
speech, the Senate resumed business, and
passed a number of minor bills.
EULOGIES OF HARRIS.
At 2:SO. in accordance with previous no.
tice. Mr.. Bate, of Tennessee, presented |
resolutions I'm memory of the late Senator |
Isham G.. Harris, of Tennessee. After |
number of eulogies had been delivered,
as a further mark of respect, the Senate |
adjourned until Monday.
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
The naval appropriation bilIswas taken
siderable difficulty, an arrangement was
made to close general debate at L O'Clock
tomorrow. There was great pressure for
time, but the leaders desired TO limit, as
far as possible, the opportunity for in
utterances.
The debate to-day was not on sensation
al lines, but every radical expression was
cheered to the echo by the crowded gal
leries
Mr.. Boutelle, chairman of the Naval At
fairs Committee, in opening the debate,
stated that It was exceedingly important
hat the bill should be passed as speedily
as possible. 1t was the most complete
measure for strengthening the naval es-
adjustment ever reported to the House.
lie gave a detailed explanation of the bill.
MIR. Meyer Democrat, Of Louisiana
me of the members of the Naval Com
nittee, was the next speaker. He strong
Y advocated the strengthening of the
lavy.
Mr.. Dayton Republican,, Of West Viz
inia, another member of the committee,
n discussing the bill spoke feelingly or
he Maine explosion. But the blowing up {
f the Maine" said he sis a mere Incl I
ent. compared with that greater and t
nore horrible tragedy which is being en- ]
cted daily before our eyes, and which '
re. as q great and enlightened nation, in i
ist must stop. Great applause) Two I
undred and ffty-seven American sailors I
ave gone down IT. Habana harbor; 250,O0O
eople are dead in Cuba, and 10000 more, 4
,ostly women and children, are being
terved TO death We do not know that :
pain blew up the Maine, but we do know
lat she is responsible for the deadly
in Cuba. This thing must
Ease. | hope without war, but il war Is :,
ecessary, let It come" (Applause)
NOT TO BE ACCEPTED II
Mr.. Arnold Republican,. of Pennsylva- o
a, discussed for a few minutes Spains
sponsibility for the blowing up Of the I
aine. When he declared that arbitra- *
on would not be accepted by the Ameri- ~
n people there was a round of applause. u
IT flag. he insisted, had been insulted,
Id our honor was at stake.
Mr. Skinner PopulisD, OF North Caro-
Ia. referred to the war preparations,
id said almost every country in Europe w
as spending money TO augment its mill 10
ry establishment fo- possible conflict, Va
d that Spain was hawking its depre- ii.
tied credit in every market TO secure W
cans for defence. es
Among the other speakers were Messrs. 60
tie DemocraO, Of Georgia, and Kitchen
emocraO, of North Carolina. cl,
It 5:55 =. NJ. the House adjourned. he
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