The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-30
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and not the heavy rified cannon of to-day,
which could easily know the fort 10
pieces at several times the distance.
There was big party on board, but 1t
did not appear so after the crowd had
scattered over the decks and elsewhere
throughout the big steamer. Those who
enjoyed the breeze gathered at the bow
and discussed various topics, while the
ladies mostly gathered at the opposite end
of the ship There was little talk of
politics. In fact, the subject was hard
ly mentioned. There were both Union and
Confederate veterans in the Congressional
party and war "reminiscences were Incl
dentely touched up.
Congressman DoVernir of West Virginia,
who is a Union veteran, took especial
pleasure in looking up and fraternizing
with the Confederate veterans on board
I'VE fellows who slept under scanty
blankets, ate hard tack and faced death
on score Of battlefields know how to APP
preciate each other" said Congressman
Dovernir to Capt Usina. THE man who
underwent hardship and faced death for
cause proved to the world his honest belief
in the justice of that cause, and as such
is entitled to the respect of all true men. 1t
is these fellows who had business else
where when the fighting was going on and
the men who have grown up since the war
who do the talking which keeps the issues
chaps who are so blood-thrsty in their
talk about Spain. Those who know what
war means are not anxious to see the coun-
try rushed into one, unless absolutely ne
cessary."
Speaking on this line, Mr. Dovernir said
he thought that the members of Congress,
without regard to party sympathized with
the Cubans in their struggle.
''rhe only question is as to our duty in
Tor he .ngI IL
laws of nations which, like the laws Of So
ciety, require a decent observance I'm order
to keep on good terms with our neighbors.
We have no sufficient excuse for Interior
ing in Cuba. In fact, the Cuban question Is
many-sided one. There is no reason TO
believe that the Cuban people are capable
of self-government, and should
they secure their independence
there is no guarantee that they would
maintain a civilized government on the
other hand should the United States Sc
cure possession of Cuba by war or other
wise we would have difficult problem to
solve. We could not keep such populous
country always in tutilage as a territory,
and 1t can hardly be claimed that Cuba
would offer very desirable addition to the
sisterhood of states.
on the other hand the Democratic con-
gressmen in the party, among them
Messrs. Ball, Berry, Mccullough and Les
ter said that they have the Republicans in
the, holes on the Cuban question, and will
either compel them to take action on the
matter or place them in a very. undesira-
BILE light before the country.
Someone drew Congressman Ball out on
Texas politics. He said emphatcaly that
Senator Mills is a back-number In the
Lone Star-state, and he will not be return
ed to the Senate. His gold standard views
and his opposition to Bailey, the young
Texan, who is now strong for the Demo
cratic leadership of the House, have settled
Mills, he said.
Down near the sea bouy. the Augusta
came up with the pilot boat John II. Estill
cruising off the bar, awaiting vessels. The
IIstill was In fine trim, and with all her
flags and steamers flying, made splendid
appearance She attracted the attention
of the crowd as she ran along beside the
Augusta and many complimentary re-
marks were made upon her appearance
After the sea buoy was turned and the
return trip begun lunch was served in the
saloon. With the lunch was plentiful
supply of liquid refreshments, the main