The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-06
OF CUBA


Of war. but expressed himself as In readi-
ness to do anything that would drive the
Spaniards from the western hemisphere,
and he expressed the hope that, as a sem
ator Of the United States. he would very
soon have an opportunity to cast his vote
for a measure that would accomplish that
result.
RIGHTEOUS WRATH
A brief but pointed statement of his po-
sition on the Cuban question was then
made by Mr.. Harris Of Kansas. He had
prepared his speech, which he read from
the manuscript.
After reviewing the position OF the
United States and Spain with reference to
Cuba he maintained that for long time
this country had been fully justified In
enforcing her demands by armed inter-
vention. He declared that our wrath was
a righteous wrath, and our action would
not in any sense be revenge.
In conclusion, he said that just war
promotes all that is highest and best in
national life.
WE OUGHT TO FIGHT
Mr.. Kenney Of Delaware followed with
a strong appeal for the Independence Of
the Cubans. After discussion Of the pres
emit critical situation. he said that If bel
ligerent rights had been granted to the in
surgents two years ago Cuba would now be
free. and probably untold misery, the hor-
rors of war and the expenditures Of vast
sums of money would have been avoided
In conclusion, after stating his reasons
why the Spanish government should be
held responsible for the present conditions
Mr.. Kenney said that for all these reasons
we ought to fight. and for such causes
the United States should declare war.
CHANDELIERS SPEECH
Mr.. Chandler Of New Hampshire follow
ed Mr.. Kenney and was listened TO with
great interest.
Mr.. Chandler said: 1.-THE United States
ought Immediately to declare war against
Spain and to maintain that war until the
people of Cuba are made free from Spanish
starvation and cruelty and the government
of the island finally established as an in
dependent republic. The reasons for de-
claring war are apparent to the world.
Spain has justly forfeited all title to an
representations in the Western Hemis-
phere by prolonged disagreement there
on. Unjust taxation caused the French
revolution, the American revolution and
the Cuban revolution. As France helped
the Americans so the United States should
help Cuba. Spain has lost her right to
suppress the Cuban rebellion by resorting
to inhuman methods of warfare-continu-
Gus murder of persons suspected of dis
loyalty and the deliberate starvation of
non-combatants. Spain has surrendered
all claims to the forbearance of the United
States by disregarding all friendly re-
monstrances, by practicing deceit through
false promises a. local government for
Cuba, by insulting the President of the
United States and by destroying through
the explosion Of mine the Maine and the
ives Of 266 American sailors while the ship
was under the protection Of Spain.
Spain having thus begun the war. the
United States ought to accept the issue
without waiting for the enemy to con-
centrate all her fieet in American waters.
We have an army and navy equal to the
emergency. For no juster cause. with no
| better motives. did any nation ever take
lip arms. We may vote tor the coming
declaration with clear consciences and
performed a high duty to humanity, civil
cation and liberty, to the United States
and to the Cuban republic
TURPIE TALKS
| Mr.. Turpie of Indiana. member Of the
Foreign Relations Committee, followed. He
| said 1t was the duty of the American Con-
gress to intervene for the Cuban republic
| The United States has maintained block
ade for Spain at great cost. The gov
eminent Of Cuba ought to be recognized
maintained and supported. Mr.. Turpie
said it had cost us millions to shut oil
| the supply Of ammunition which would
have enabled the Cuban government to Sc
cure its freedom.
Mr.. Turpie said 1t was only the Spanish
| moloch which would say Suffer little chill
dren to come to me and we will starve you
| to death"
The Senator then took up the Maine. and
said the Spanish authorities had made nc
attempt to discover the perpetrators of the
crime. The destruction Of the Maine was
an insult which could only be repaired by
making 1t impossible for it to occur again,
| by placing Cuba and Havana out Of the
power of Spain forever.
| Mr.. Turpie said the cause of the war was
| Spanish sovereignty and dominion in Cuba
and until this was removed there could be
| mo peace.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
| The senate then resumed consideration
of the sundry civil appropriation bill, TAX
Il ing up the amendment suggested by the
COMMITTEE, vacating the executive order of
February %, 1885, setting aside large tracts
| of land in the western states for forest
reservations. The amendment was consid-
Tered on the basis of Chambers suggestion
Amending the amendment so as to limit
the revocation to a year.
| After an extended debate, Chandler
amendment was defeated and the commit
tee amendment adopted, both without di-
vision.
The committee amendment is so modified
as to provide that it should not in any way
abridge the right of the president to set
aside a forest reservation under the law.
An amendment affecting the land grant
of the Northern Pacific Railroad company
and allowing purchasers to select equal
Quantities Of public lands elsewhere, was
also discussed at length. 1t was agreed to-
with a provision that 1t should not be
construed as recognizing the Northern
Pacific Railroad company" as the legal sue
lessor to the Northern Pacific railroad"
as regards the land grants.
The sundry civil bill was then laid aside