Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-01

tween two great nations advertises him.
self 10 humanity as a man who knows
nothing of those influences which, in
time Of national conflict, tend toward
peace and toward ultimate victory.
Confidence fr Mckinley.
II believe that this house had been
as patient as it has heretofore been, and
IL the senate had been as far seeing as
heretofore, and If they had given to the
president time to press all diplomatic and
moral suasion that will not interfere un-
duly with Spain. thirty days from this
time would not have elapsed until Cuba
wcusd be an Independent state. Spain
knows she cannot conquer the insurgents.
and that If she proposes to do SO now, 1t
will be war with this nation
Gentlemen may talk about the influence
OF the bankers and the monetary and busI-
ness interests OF the world as they please,
but before God I VII not criticise any III
fuence. monetary or otherwise. that can
make for peace. I say again, II the presi-
dent has sent an ultimatum TO Spain. 1t
means war. II you tell her to get out. you
will make war. You excite the Spanish
pride. You leave Sagasta in condition
that he is not able 10 complete negotiations.
expend millions OF treasure in achieving
Cuban Independence. At what cost? Stop
and reflect a moment"
Praise for the President.
Mr.. Johnson said he had been accused Of
speaking for the president. This he de-
nic1 and continued:
He has by his personal acts and by his
exalted patriotism won the respect Of the
Il aeS yr-f-t h
out regard to party ties. Shame On the
man or the other side Of this chamber
who dares 10 make party capital out OF this
matter"
Mr.. Johnson said this government would
better allow the Cubans to pay 500. Coz. COO
to acquire their independence than that one
drop Of American blood should be unneces-
sariIy shed. applause on the Republican
side and Kisses in the gallery.)
1T does not make any difference to me
whether / am hissed or not I believe We
are standing on the verge Of volcano. and
hope to God that the ultimatum Of the
president win not strike SO suddenly that
it will reach such a resentment as TO pro-
woke a war. But il II comes, every beat Of
my heart. every effort of which am capa-
be will be thrown into the scale in be-
half OF a speedy, victorious conclusion Of
sentatives OF the American people on this
floor. and the senators who represent the
sovereign states at the other end OF the
capitol. will pause and see where we are
standing.
People Not All for War.
LET US uphold the president. He has
brought the parties nearly together: he is
trying to avert war. l am told by those
who consult him that he Is restless, anxious
and concerned. that he has declared that
he feels IL is his solemn duty he owes to
the country to avert war. Let no man mis-
take the temperament OF the American peo-
pie. They are not all for war. Many men
Of good sense and judgment are misled,
and they are In favor Of war. But there is
a great conservative sentiment in the coun-
try that is opposed to war, except as last
resort. 1t is not the temporary applause
of the multitude that they seek; It Is a
calm, cool, dispassionate judgment that
will be approved.
when the danger has passed. when the
| war cloud has drifted away, I appeal from
| the misguided sentiment Of these persons:
appeal from the chamber with which my
| remarks have been greeted: / appeal from
the Kisses Of the galleries, which are not
| expected to do the fighting: appeal to the
| cool, calmer Judgment of my countrymen,
| which will pass upon my utterances when
| the time for calm and respectful considera-
| ton comes. That time will come, assured
| ly, and garlands will be placed upon the
brow of those who have been willing to de-
| fer and have resisted the efforts to thrust
| a war upon them"
BaiIey's Appeal to Prejudice.
| Mr.. Bailey. the Democratic leader. replied
| to Mr.. Johnson.
IT know" said he. "the standing of the
| gentleman from Indiana In the counsels OF
| his own glory, and before the country,
well enough to know that what he has
| spoken has been spoken with deIiberation
and that II is entitled to be considered al
most as authoritative. When he says that
the president is trying to compose the mis-
understanding between this nation and the
Spanish government upon a basis which
! will compel the island Of Cuba to buy its
liberty from the butchers of Spain. we are
| justified in supposing that IT is for tina;
| purpose the house has been denied the
| opportunity to vote on resolution which
| declares that the Cuban patriots have fair.
J " won their independence. (Applause or
the Democratic side.)
| "I believed yesterday know to-day, tha'
| the policy of that side OF the house was
TO delay decision Of this question in the
hope that the rch and powerful interest:
of this and other nations will compel the
struggling patriots of Cuba to buy th'
Sfreedom that they have fairly won witt
| their courage and by their sword. ZAP
plause on the Democratic side.)
"I owe the Republican party no kindly
Offices. but I will venture to warn IT tina
II its leaders agree and the Republican
party sanctions the agreement to compe
any people Under Gods sun to buy tina
liberty which God has given to them. tina
party will never survive long enough Il
escape the odium which will be fastened
| upon II by the. outraged sentiment Of th'
American people. applause on the Demo
cratic side.)
Mr.. Chairman. liberty is not purchase
able commodity. Renewed applause.
There was a time IN this republic when n
man in high station would have suggeste
that one nation could sell it.or that anothe
should be compelled to buy 1t. applause o.
the Democratic side) 1t was a brthrigh
of man and It is their duty 10 assert II
though war be necessary to its assertion
prolonged applause on the Democrat
eide.)
Says He Is Averse to War.
'I am, myself, Mr.. Chairman, as AYERS
to war as any gentleman. On this sid
twice. during the present session, we hav
walked up to the altar and made a willin
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