The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

ton to be paid by the people, which in
wolves the issuing Of paper money, which
| involves a period of wild speculation
War. which. while it affords opportuni
ties for exalted patriotism and heroi,
devotion to the flag. at the same timt
opens up an opportunity for the eornor
ant who always preys upon the vital;
of the government and seeks to take ad
vantage Of its necessity. I am opposed
to that condition of affairs which would
| take away the flower of the American
| people. which would put women in the
garments of mourning and which would
bring to our unwilling ears the voice OF
| the orphan.
THE WORLDS MORAL SUPPORT.
81 would go to war only as last re-
sort. 7 would not sacrifice precious
American blood except our quarrel should
be a just one. and the first gun would
bring every American citizen to the sup
port of his country's flag; that it would
carry with it the moral support Of the
civilized world. and ne who believes that
the moral support OF the world is TO be
ignored a conflict between two great
nations advertises himself 70 humanity
as a man who knows nothing OF those
influences which, in a time of national
conflict tend toward peace and toward
ultimate victory
believe that if this house had been as
patient as it has heretofore been. and
If the senate had been as far-seeing as
h11 OF tn 10
president time to press all diplomatic and
moral suasion that will not interfere IN
duly with Spain. thirty days from this
time would not have elapsed until Cuba
would be an independent state. Spain
knows she can not conquer the insur-
gents, and that if she proposes to do so
now, it Will be war with this nation.
Gentlemen may talk about the influence
Of the bankers and the monetary and bus
mess interests of the world as they please,
but, before God, will not criticize any
influence, monetary or otherwise, that can
make for peace.
AN ULTIMATUM MEANS WAR.
81 say again, if the president has sent
an ultimatum to Spain, it means war.
If you tell her to get out you viii make
war. You excite the Spanish pride You
leave Sagasta in a condition that he is
not able to complete negotiations. You
will shed American blood. You viii ex-
pend millions of treasure in achieving Gu
ban independence. At what a cost? Stop
and reflect a moment
Mr.. Johnson said he had been accused of
speaking for the president and this he
denied. and continued
He has by his personal acts and by
his exalted patriotism won the respect of
people. north, south, east and west, with
out regard to party ties. Shame on the
man on the other side of this chamber
who dare to make party capital out of
his matter =
Mr.. Johnson said this government had |
better allow the Cubans to pay $500, 900 900 |
10 acquire their independence than that |
one drop of American blood should be IN
shed. applause on the Re- |
publican side and Kisses in the galleries). !
NO MATTER ABOUT KISSES.
1T does not make any difference to ne
whether 1 am Missed or not. believe we
ire standing on the verge Of volcano,
md 1 hope to God that the ultimdtum of
he president will not strike so suddenly
hat 1t will reach such a resentment as to
revoke a war. But if it comes, every
eat of my heart, every effort of which
am capable, will be thrown into the
Gale in behalf of a speedy, victorious con-
fusion of that war. hope to God that
he representatives of the American poo
lie on this floor, the senators who repre-
emit the sovereign states al the other end
f the capitol, will pause and see where
re are standing. Let us uphold the pfesj-
enc. He has brought the parties nearly
5gether, he is trying to avert war. am
Did by those who consult him that he is
estiess, anxious and concerned, that he
as declared that he feels it is a solemn
uty he ownes to the country to avert
ar.
NOT EVERYBODY FOR WAR.
'Let no man mistake the temper Of the
meIican people. They are not al for ,
ar. Many men of good sense and judG-
EN- are misled and they are in favor Of
ar. But there is a great conservative
in the country that is opposed
war, except as a last resort. 1t is not
lie temporary applause Of the multitude
at they seek, it is a calm, cool, dispas-
0nate judgment that will be approved
hen the danger has been passed, when
e war cloud has drifted away. I appeal
ON the misguided sentiment OF these
rscns. 1 appeal from the jeers from the
amber with which my remarks have
en- greeted. appeal from the Kisses of
G galleries, which are not expected TO d
the fighting, I appeal to the cool. calm
Judgment OF my countrymen, which will 5
SIS upon my utterances when the time 5
= calm and respectful cons'dera ton
mes. That time will come assuredly,
j garlands will be placed uHcn the brow G.
these who have been wiling 10 defer II
d have resisted the efforts to thrust Il
II upon them" IL
MR.. BAILEY FOLLOWS. e'
Ir. Bailey the Democratic leader, re- y
ed to Mr.. Johnson. ."
I know" said he, the staining OF the
ntleman from Indiana in the counse;s -
rs own party, and before the country :.
i enough 10 know that what he has -
5l>en has been spoken with elaboration.
u that Il is entitled TO be considered
most as authoritative. When ne says
It the president is trying TO compose
misunderstanding between this ma
n and the Spanish government, upon a
sis which will compel the island Of
no ~ bsfN- fts iiharf,- from the h1,rrha-S