The herald., 1898-03-09

caused the first note of discord that was
heard. While supporting the bill on gen
eral principles. he was avowedly out OF
sympathy with the common Interpretation
of the meaning of the bill, and, as a con-
sequence, he was vigorously Kissed twice
during the progress of his remarks-once
when he referred to Gen. Lee. and at the
Close when he asserted that the relations
between the United Stats and Spain are
in nowise strained. Bingham began by
referring to the days proceedings of the
house as akin to the methods of yellow
dog journalism" He had no sympathy
he said. with the apparent tendency of the
house, and especially none with the evil
dent disposition to seize the opportunity
for display of jingoism that was by nc
means edifying. Still, Bingham announced
his purpose to support the bill.
II care nothing" he exclaimed, 'for the
bravery and courage of Mr.. Lee, of which
we hear so much on this floor and he
was proceeding to say that what we want
in Gen. Lee at the present time is the
exhibition of his best judgment and com
mon sense, but the sentence was almost
drowned in the shower of Kisses with
which the remark was received.
This evidence of disapproval came espe-
cially from the Democratic side. 1t did
not appear to disconcert Bingham, who
continued his remarks by a general dis
paragement of the war spirit.
II favor this appropriation" he said, in
conclusion, but 1 condemn on this floor
today the utterances of any declaration
that the relations of this country with
Spain are otherwise than they have been
for years past-friendly and reasonable in
ternational relations This utterance was
received with Kisses. which were only sup
pressed by a vigorous pounding of the
speakers gavel.
De Armond of Missouri, Democrat, was
pleased at the unanimity displayed, man
ifesting more a love for liberty than 6
spirit of partisanship.
In strong contrast with the reception
given to Bingham was that to Dolliver o1
Iowa, Republican, one of the most elo-
quent members of the house, who spoke in
support of the bill.
PEACE WITH HONOR
Davidson of Wisconsin, Republican, paid
a tribute to the superb American, who
was doing his duty at Havana" which
was loudly applauded.
Walker of Virginia, Republican, who
was general in the Confederate army
said his people were for peace, If peace
could be maintained with honor. They
instinctively from its renewal, but they
would do their duty if it came.
Mann of Illinois, Republican, declared
that this appropriation meant war and
was heartily indorsed by the people of the
west War was not coming-it already
existed.
De Graffenried of Texas, Democrat, ex-
pressed his pleasure that the south at last
was able to dispel the lie, so often reiter-
OF Jar ho CT Hello y
came, the red stripes of the flag would be-
come redder by the blood of the southern
people, who were ready to die in its de-
fense.
Dinsmore of Arkansas, Democrat, said
he would vote for the bill, because he be-
lieved that eternal vigilance was the price
of liberty.
Bailey, the Democratic leader, supported
the bill in a five-minute speech. Bailey
said:
This is an extraordinary power with
which to clothe the president. 1t is a
power which, in ordinary times. would
not commit to any man, however exalted
his station or however high his character
But, sir, these are not ordinary times, and
the rules of safety and of prudence which
govern us in days of peace will yield before
the great emergency which now confronts
the nation. 1t ought to be unders TODD in
cry country on the globe. that while this
great republic sincerely desires to be al
peace, it is prepared for war, if war be-
comes inevitable. cloud applause.) hope
the crisis may be reached and passed with
out conflict of arms; but 1 confess that
my Judgment and hope are at variance in
this respect. / fear that we have gone toe
far to escape the worst, and while l be-
lieve that we have gone farther than would
have been necessary if at the proper time
we had granted the prayer of the Cuban
patriots and had simply recognized their
right to fight for the independence of their
country Qoud applause) yet the time for
that discussion has passed. We must deal
with this question as ii is, not as we would
have it to be; and, approaching it in this
broader spil-t. we stand ready to say to
those who administer the government that
whatever may be needed for the national
honor and the national defense, we are
ready to give and give ungrudgingly. Gap
plause.)
II hope wise counsels will prevail, and
that If war shall come, it will come upon
great and sufficient cause. l have no SYM
pathy with those rash and intemperate e
spirits who would provoke war simply for
the sake of fighting; and yet ! would ra h.
er follow them and suffer all the miseries
and misfortunes their heedlessness would
bring than to follow these other contempt
ible mercenary creatures who are crying
out for peace at any price Great ap-
plause) Peace is desirable but not so de-
sirable that it should be purchased a the
sacrifice of national honr. Let us in this
way adopt the motto of our fathers in the
older and better days of this republic, 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 (Applause.) J
And let us add another and nobler motto
we are for peace as long as it can be
maintained with honor, but we are for
honor If war is necessary to defend our
flag or protect the rights of American cit
izens anywhere throughout the world
(Applause) This war. If war it be, will
have another compensation. 1t will for
ever effact from the memory of our coun-
trymen those dreadful times of civil strife.
and the men whose courage made the first
Manassas one of the worlds historic bat
tie fields, will join with those who immor-
talized Gettysburg, and together they will
consecrate new battle field combining the
glories of both" (Great applause.)
THE DAYS LESSON
Henderson, Republican, of Iowa, said:
Il have read of the soldier days of the
republic. live In the better days of the
republic. (ApDlluse.l The lcsson of thio