New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-06
TO EXPEL THE SPANIARDS.

TO EXPEL THE SPANIARDS.
We believe that the following facts constitute an
Indictment demanding tho expulsion OF Spanish
rule from Cuba:
First-Its destruction Of commercial interests OF
the United States. already making an invoice OF
Second-Its insolent searching OF merchant
men the high seas and reputation OF claims for
Third-Its cowardy insult to our honored Presi-
dent by It's representative TO our Nation capital
Fourth-Its trivial treatment Of international
Fifth-Its recurring the United States n ohedi-
ence humiatng treaty obligations. TO polio" the
seas to prevent the extension Of aid TO struggling
sixth-Its crimnally peTmssivs 4 not ordeTed
Hes,Fq i n OF IF ne me M dfcnde
Seventh-Its barbarity and inhumanify In the
Of en it's herdns and Starving Of aged men and
women and children to the extent OF over four
TERMINATING iorturcs Of peop;e it has neither the
ooprage nor the vigor TO conquSr - o,o,-,,, % y.
q Christian nation.
Nation by obiigins it for years to look upon and
become familiar with fcndish barbarism. 50 near
ISnhLs P3tayzg IoT W., bong h i daTasi
tants Of the fairest island Of the sea ....,,
sation and Christianity demand the expulsion Of
mis- last consummate specimen Of the criminal
whose Shores are jouched Ty the same tides that
w4;h the coasts OF this Republic -, oo,o,o
IN TIE patriotism, courage ana c3pacity OF the
President or
faith In the wisdom Of fis counsellors and the
belief that Congress will be found equal 10 the de-
our rulers and lawmakers to the confidence OF the
people and the guidance Of God. We pray that the
rebound 10 the glory OF God and 70 the good Of
man.
APPLAUSE FOR TIE REPORT.
Dr. King was frequently interrupted by loud ap-
plause while the report was being read. and at rs
close there was perfect storm Of applause.
r,,it ioD n
whether the Conference would adop. the report the
cries in its favor Immediately dowred any oppos-
ton. and the Bishop was about TO declare that q;
was approved unanimously. when three OF the
members Of the Conference Jumped 20 their feet
and strenaously asserted that they disappoyed the
committees action They Or. Richard Wheat
ley Of cold Spring; the Re-. Austin Henry lla.nes
Vallsgate-on- Hudson Their for disappror-
ing the report were definitely given, but ii was
Mr Mead SAID that MS heart was humping for 10
Cubsns. but he found himself unable TO s"o 1i
TO everything that me committee mao salu. Iag
be a fool he added. but am conscienuou3
ence also objected TO the wording OF part OF he
report but did not think their objections Of suii-
adoption There was considerable opposition to tho
motion TO send copies of the report TO President
Mckinley and to the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations. but on vote being taken II was declaei
that this should be done TIE fGy pr s. pasEe.
gested that all those present sirg tic Natonai an
IN favor Of resolution referred 70 !; oary IN ne
session CONCERNING the use Q: strong liquors IN
Tho naming Of ba ttlesh.ps. After some discussion
the rcsoiution referred back to the commit &c
for revision.
4 long discussion, took place OF another clause
In Tho re- nor, OF tho Tcr?perance Committee. The
clause was as follows. THE Conference 'ayo, :
local option. and commend the Raines law only
SO far as IL corrers local option. ana believe the
Fundamental principles o. the Ranes law to DO
wrong. - Att.
The report containing these passages was finally
adopted r,,. . -. 49, .,uo.
t,-cb IN va
Conference and made an appeal Tor ava IN ""
h,Siidnc OF an American church in that city. He
said that although Tie church ha9 eHist ',ds r9r
forty years. {, had never yet had bulldng:
Americans there had bouGh. lot for S35Wc, and
desired to put up a building worthy OF the Amer
lean people. - ,.,.- -. Ga.
The Rev. Dr. james r. Day chancellor or syria.
c,se University, and Professor Samuel Weir; or
New-Y York University. also addressed the gather
ing After the reports Of various committees had
BEEN read the Conference adjourned until me
evening.