The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
LOYAL TO THE
 ADMINISTRATION
The Maine Disaster Discussed by the Union League
 Club.
Some Stirring and Patriotic Resolu. tions Were Unanimously
 Adopted.

A special meeting of the Union League Club was held in its rooms in the Palace Hotel last night to express sentiments on the Cuban cause and Maine disaster and confidence in the present administration
 The meeting was presided over by the Hon. Tirey l.. Ford, who made a few opening remarks, in which he explained the object of the meeting and expressed his confidence in the present administra- tion General N. P. Chipman, in behalf of the executive committee, presented the following resolutions, which were unanimously and enthusiastically adopt ed
 The members of the Union League Club of San Francisco cannot be indifferent to the momentous responsibilities and the exceed ingly delicate and trying circumstances sur rounding our Chief Executive. and in view of which he is called upon to maintain the na- tional honor and at the same time, If possi- ble to avert the dread arbitrament of war
 Deeply impressed by the gravity of the sit uation and mindful of our duties and respon- abilities as American citizens we declare
 That we have unfaltering confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of President Nc tinies of the republic. in so far as the duty may devolve upon him. with that dignity and high sense of honor which should characterize a great and powerful and self-respectng na- ton.
 That we have like confidence in the Ameri- can Congress, and believe that 1t will as 1t has done, boldly and periodically. meet any emergency that may present itself; and, that the people of this country may. safely look to both the executive and legislative arms of our Government for an honorable solution of all international questions. which have arisen or may arise hereafter, in accordance with justice and the best traditions of our history as a nation.
 That while the better sentiment of the civ iized world to-day deprecates means for the settlement of international differences we recognize the fact that q just for resort to the conflict of arms may arise; and should such appear at the present crisis, we believe 1t to be the duty of Government to meet the issue with promptnss and with all its power
 Nevertheless 1t Is our duty to abide with self possession the result Of the investigation now proceeding at Havana and, as was re- gently said by ex-President Harrison, Stand about Executive, strengthening him in calm assurance that this great country de- sires only what Is right and can wait until the facts are known before 1t Issues Its proclamation. Should 1t appear however from such investigation that the Government sbs r s ,S was areety or indirectly Maine, and for the cruel and awful holocaust Of her brave and heroic crew, 1t Is our firm conviction that in such case, mere money indemnity should not be permitted alone to efface the indignity and insult shown to our flag nor to wipe out the memory of the mur- derous and atrocious assassination of our sailors; but that national honor and national safety for the future and national dignity de- mand swift and unmistakable punishment of the people guilty of such unparalleled treach- cry; and we further declare that in our helief the people of the Pacific coast stand ready to respond to any call that may be made by the authorities at Washington in defense of our flag whenever or wherever for whatever cause assailed.
 timents expressed in the resolutions were made by General Chipman. A. G. Booth Morris M. EStee, H. c. Dibble and other members of the club.