The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-10

declaration on the Cuban question and in
support of the course OF the administra
ton on that question. The Cannon and
Mason resolutions were intended 10 put the
administrator in leading strings as 10 It's
policy toward Cuba. They assumed that
the country could not wait upon the exec
utive. but were intended 10 drive the al
ministration into course fraught with
danger and one which might involve the
country in a conflict with 4 now friendly
power.
Hale Points Out Dangers.
Hale also discussed. the policy involved
In the amendment TO the diplomatic APP
preparation bill, which had been offered by
Alien. This amendment provides for the
recognition OF Cuban belligerency. Taking
up the policy of the administration, Hale
said that il had been clearly outlined in
the presidents first message. The state
ment of policy was then made, he said.
most clear and conclusive. The president
had laid down the chart of his conduct as
10 belligerency and had said that he
would act, If occasion should demand
action on his part. 40 matter of fact,
the administration acted most effectively,
and one OF his acts had been in refuta-
ton OF Cannon's assertion that there were
many American citizens imprisoned in
Cuba. Since the writing of the message,
the president had taken such a course as
to secure the release of all American citi-
Zens from Cuban jails, and there was
none now left in durance in that country.
But this was only one of the many ac-
complishments of the administration in
this field. The president had made an ap-
peal for benefactions, ard had secured the
opening OF the doors for the introduction
of aid for our own people. Furthermore,
the commanding general. whose harharous
treatment had rendered him unpopular had
been removed at the presidents instance.
Still another result was the establishment
or autonomy, which was a charter of
human liberties broader than is MAIN
tanned anywhere on the globe in a de-
tendency by an Anglo-Saxon government.
All this has been done. but the result of
this effort was still in the balance.
Here. in the face of these facts. nfiam-
matory plans We're out of place. The SEN
ate was not an inhammatory body, and
would not be carried off It's feet Nor did
he agree with Cannon that the people at
large wanted war. If our people really
wanted to fight. they could have gone 10
Cuba to do it,
tie closed with 81 motion 10 refer the res
oiution to the COMMITTEES foreign rela-
tions, which was done without division.
Cannon again took the floor for brief
personal explanation, bearing upon the
scene in which he had participated to-
ward the close OF his remarks He said
the gentleman TO whose utterances he had
taken exception had explained to him the
utterances had reference to another sub
ject. He willing. he said 10 accept
the explanation. as he had no doubt the
senate would.
Mason Seeks Peace. Not Wnr.
Mason was then recognized He had
hestated long, he said. as he feared that
by some incautiouS step he might iniure
rather than benefit the Cuban cause But
ne was ready to make the step now. feel
ing that any blame must fall on him. for
he assumed personal responsibility. II
deny the insinuation" he said, that there
Is an effort to put the administration into
leading strings" He was a Republican
and he was proud of the patriotism of the
executive. but, Mason said, he spoke his
personal convictions on the cause of Cuba.
Il am charged with seeking war" ex-
claimed the senator. but my resolution Is
for peace Che word from this admins
tration would bring peace TO this con-
tinent. and under the providence OF God.
We believe 1t would bring independence
to Cuba"
There was great applause at this declar-
alton.
The thumbsGews of the lnquisition
rNntiriu~a Neon Those ninrers tbo+
tear the flesh from human bones
have contributed to me carnival of casu-
atty. Three hundred thousand people
have starved. Three hundred thousand
were marching TO the grave and as Vet
the cry was raised that war was being
sought when the one and only cry was for
peace and an end 10 this atrQciiy."
Hale interrupted at this point 10 say
that Mason's figures were far exaggerat-
ed. and out OF all proportion 20 the known
population OF the Island. Such state
ments are monstrous declared Hale.
That's what / think" in.erposed Ma
son, and again the galleries applauded
vigorously AT the quick sally
He said he would establish his state
ment by the reports Of Hopper a man re-
coguized as conservative in his stale
men1s Mason proceeded to read the
statements OF correspondents as 10 The
famine and distress in Cuba Referring
To the duty OF the United States. he said.
Ihis government ought 10 maintain
that the horrible massacres which are
uow common In the Island and conducted
under the euise OF warfare musf he
stopped. We have no right a. 4 neutral
nation. with full regard for the rights ~
al. 10 look upon such q war as within
any reasonable construction Of interna-
uonal law. The flag OF truce has be- n
abandoned. prisoners Of war are helm,