The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-05
ON THE WAY TO HAWAII
COMMISSION ENTERTAINED BY
CHICAGO UNION LEAGUE
Speeches Made by Senator CuIIom,
Representative Hit, Ex-senator
Reagan and Otkers-All Predict
ed the Completion of the Nfca-
rasuan Canal md the Future
Greatness of America.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-The Hawaiian commits
sion, composed of Senator Cullom, Of Illinois,
Senator Morgan, of Alabama, and
Representative Hit. of Illinois, met
here this morning and had informal
talks with number of business
men. They were given a luncheon by the
hon. Alex II. Revell, president of the Union
League club, where they met number OF
prominent Chicagoans. There were forty
guests seated at a table arranged in the
form Of fan, and set off with smilax and
roses. The room was decorated with Amer
lean flags. Among the guests were Comp
troller Dawes. ex-senator Reagan. of Texas;
Hon. George E. Adams, Hon. Thomas B.
Bryan, j. ]. Mitchell, Hon. William Penn
Nixon, H. H. Kohlsaat, Gen, John McNulta,
Gen. William R. Harper and DR.. Henry Wade
Rogers.
After the coffee, the members of the COM
mission and others made brief speeches.
Senator Morgan said the annexation Of
Hawaii would result in the construction of
the Nicaragua canal. (Applause) Cuba was
free. Porto Rico belonged to the United
States Hawaii was annexed and the canal
was unavoidable Our flag had been raised
IN the Philippines, and no man in America
would permit it to be hauled down. ZAP
plause.) Not only would the Nicaragua canal
be constructed. but there would be ship ca
nal connecting Lake Michigan and the Missis-
sippi and the Gulf of Mexico aud one between
New York and the Albemare sound. He was
OF the firm belief that in the next century
the United States would be, by common con-
sent, the leader of the nations of the earth.
Senator Cullom said the commission would
ascertain what legislation should be enacted
by congress for the government of the peo-
pie on the islands, and they expected to ex-
anime the condition of the people, their in
dustries, the land question, labor, etc, and
TO look at the harbor at Hawaii, and see what
n m llyn how hn-
He said the Nicaragua canal would be built.
(Applause)
Referring to the war, he remarked that the
good people of the country did not want
war. but did have heart for humanity, and
humanity would be benefited by the result. In
conducting the war, President Mckinley had
SHOWN an ability, quietness, a degree of
wisdom and prudence. that had won the es-
TEEN and admiration of every patriotic citi-
zen. (Applause.) Mason and Dixon's line
mad been blotted out and we one people.
All were in favor CT one flag and the Union
(Applause)
AMERICAN MAJESTY.
Representative Hit also spoke Of the cer-
tainty of the Nicaraguan canal and as one of
the results of the war, cable to Hawaii.
He, too. referred to the vigor, firmness ard
Judicious energy of President Mckinley, say
ing that his action twas indorssd by every
sensible, thoughtful man in any political
party better appreciation of the true
majesty OF the American people permeated
the whole world
Ex-senator Reagan was called on ard sad
it might as wei be written down that Cuba
would soon be part of the United States.
Inc American people were interested in the
construction Of the Ncaraguan canal and
he believed we ought to have ealing sta
lions at Samoa, in the Ladrones and at Ma
Mia. 1t was now within our reach to become
the greatest commercial nation in the wori d.
Acquisition of territory, he said. spoken
OF as being imperialism" 1t had heen said
Jefferson was the great apostle of evil liberty
and democratic principles; yet II the acqui-
sition of territory was Imperialism" Jefer-
had ever produced" When the authority CT
the Union was extended ctker lands our
citizens would go there and take with them
the principles of our government, and the
enterprise and progress of the country and
elevate the people and give them the civil
and religious liberty, the peace and pros
faith aid honor ard the Sou h had stood by
it. being interested in the progress and des-
tiny ard going forward with the North, seek
ing the greatest good of all. (Appl>u.e)
The following resolution, offered by the
Hon. George r. Peck. was Unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we rejoice in the assn ed
prospect of an. early ard honorable ace,
and in the unparalleled triumphs of our brave
sailors and soldiers in the existing war;. We
hereby express our hearty admiration for and
confidence in the wise, patriotic and able
administration of President Mckinley. He
has been equal to every need and mas ShoWn
the entire world how worthy he is to led
a great people in great cause.
The commission left this afternoon fer San
Francisco, from whence they sail the 10th
for Hawaii.
Congressman HIT was accompanied by his
wife, two sons and his congre 81 1nal clerk,
Henry L. Hayes, secretary of the commits
sion; Senator Cullom by MIS-. Cullcm Mrs.
William Barrett Ridgely, CT Springfield, his
daughter and his stenographer, j. Castle
Ridgeway; Senator Morgan by his son George
secretary,
members of the party are D. A. ORA. dis
bursting officer; Albert S. Berry, Of Newport
Ky, sergeant-at-arms, and M. w. Blumen-
berg stenographer.