The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-09
coppERHEADs AGAIN.
Democrat. who Voted Against the
Issue OF bonds for War
Purposes.

A review of the recent proceedings
of many democrats In congress-, and
of the course OF large portion of the
democratic press, reveals strong de-
sire to embarrass the government In
carrying on the war. The democratic
party, as an organization, shows dis
position TO open 10 rear fire upon our
armies by Gripping, IL possible, the adj
ministriation charged with the con-
duct of military operations. This
policy Is in surprising contrast with
the eagerness of democratic congress-
men, before hostilitics opened, to force
the republican members TO rush at
once into the most warlike measures
Democrats in congress demanded and
voted for the immediate recognition
of the republic of Cuba, step that
would have caused war with Spain, as
well as subjected this country to end
( less perplexities in dealing with Cuban
realities. Before the war Mr.. Bailey
was on the floor of the house nearly
every day, noisily urging war and rec
ognition, and nagging the speaker and
the republican majority because Spain
was not bearded with n fiery ultima
tum and Cuba proclaimed an indepen-
dent nation of the earth.
At length war was declared. Then
came up the necessary legislation to
make IL successful. Rubicon having
been crossed a very large number OF
democrats in both houses OF congress,
aided by the popnlists, suddenly be-
came oblivious TO the great task In
hand, and began TO play politics on the
currency question. Opposition TO the
issue OF bonds 10 pay the expenses OF
the war was developed. All the demo
Gratis in the senate except seven voted
against the war revenue bill because
IL authorized loan secured by bonds.
The annexation OF Hawaii, which has
become imperative through our milf
tary use OF the islands, has met with
the same kind Of democratic treat
ment. Mr. Bailey was so much dis
pleased because number of demo-
Gratis voted for annexation that he de-
mands hereafter unanimity through
the caucns In the senate, day after
day, democratic and populst members
nre wasting the time and strength ct
their fellow members to prevent tho
affirmative vote on annexation that
will come tho moment ballot can be
reached. Then republicans are
charged with imperialism" though
, they have done nothing more than
, hold for future action the territory
. wrested from Spain in battle.
II the democratic leaders insist that
this shall be n republican war they will
be permitted TO have their way about
! Il. A capable republican administra-
ton directs il and will press IL vigor-
/, ously, with honor and complete sue
cess. or course the men in the ranks
!, represent all parties. IL is al the moro
!. reason why the opposition in congress
should vote 10 strengthen them for
: their arduous and heroic work in
: every possible way. The soldiers and
!, snilors Of the United States will be
!. paid in dollars ns good as rold and not
in money dcbased one-hnlf, though
:. nearly all the democrats In congress
nre ready and anxious to cut down the
. soldiers SIS month to that extent.
:. Numerous democratic papers are
snarling about military operations.
An American reserve would bring ont
:. large assortme mt OF coppcrheads and
:, democratic pulIbacks. The symptoms
: OF their rcactionary purposes are too
4 plain 30 be mistaken Bnti in spite Of
: them, the war will be carried through
triumphantly. with the energy, the di-
rcctness, the good faith and the pat
riotsm OF Lincoln and Grant.-St
: Louis Globe Democrat.