The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-09


measure.
Mr.. Bingham CRep. Pa.) caused the
first note of diScOrdance that was heard
While supporting the bill on general
principles, he was avowedly out of
sympathy with the common interpreta-
ton of the meaning of the bill and as a
consequence he was vigorously Kissed
twice during the progress of his re-
marks-once when he referred IN Gen
Lee, and at the close, when he asserted
that the relations between the United
States and Spain are in no wise strain
ed.
In strong contrast with the reception
given to Mr.. Bingham was that or Mr.
bolivar (Rep. la, one of the most elo-
quent members of the house.
r., MT speaker, said Mr. bolivar,
with thousand relations of direct ma
ttonal interest, not to speak of the
larger and higher relations of humani-
ty, the United States during the course
OF the Cuban insure tiOn have consist
emily acted within a strict interpreta-
ton of the law of neutrality. They have
literally stood aloof while the Spanish
ministry has feebly and Vainly Iabored
to restore its authority in the island of
Cuba.
I'm the midst of the noise and confus-
ion of that situation, the president of
the United States has stood unmoved
by clamor in congress or out, steadily
keeping the nation within the accepted
code of international duty in the great
hope of peace, peace without the loss
of liberty for Cuba, and peace without
the loss of respect for ourselves. Cap
plause) In that attitude it is crafty
ing for everyone of us to know that he
has had the support of the American
people,a support that has drawn all the
closSa to him in these days of patient
waiting, as we have under the shadow
of a great national aff1ictiOn, been
searching for the bodies of our dead in
the harbor of Havana.
Great and in many respects perna-
-
the national defense and it is altogether
right that the congress of the United
States should at this time have a share
in the responsibilities. Let US this day,
therefore, laying aside all the differ
ences of party politics, give to the pres
ident of the United States not in bare
and meager way, but in the spirit of the
brOadest patriotism, this earnest of the
national confidence. 1t can not endan-
ger the cause of peace to have the
world understand that our solemn pur-
pose of avoiding as far as possible the
Internal horrors OF war does not include
any inclination to spare either blood or
treasure in the protection of the nation
al rights or in the discharge of national
duties" (Applause.)
Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic leader, sup
ported the bill in a hve minute speech.
Mr.. Bailey said:
This is an extraordinary power with
which to clothe the president. 1t is
power which, in ordinary times, I would
not commit to any man, however exalted
his station or however high his CharacreTs
but, sir, these are not ordinary times, and
the rules of safety and of prudence which
govern US in days of peace will yield be-
fore the great emergency which now con-
fronts the nation It ought to be UNDER
stood in Spain, and 1t ought to be under
stood in every country on the globe, that
while this great republic sincerely desires
to be at peace, it is prepared for war, II
war becomes inevitable. cloud applause.l
I hope the crisis may be reached and
passed without conflict OF arms; but L
confess that my judgment and hope are
respect. L
and while I believe that we have gone fur
Their than would have been necessary if a
the proper time we mad granted the
PRAYER Of the Cuban patriots and had
Simply recognized their right to fight for
the independence of their country cloud
annIause5 vet the time for that discussion
is passed. We must deal with this ques-
ton as it is, not as we would have 1t be;
and approaching it in this broader spirit,
minister the government that whatever
may be needed for the national honor and
the national defense, we are ready TO give
and give ungrudgingly. (Applause)
I hope wise counsel will prevail and
that if war should come it will come upon
a great and sufnclent cause. nave no
sympathy with those rash and lntemper-
ate spirits who would provoke war simply
for the sake of fighting; and yet | would
rather follow them and suffer all the mis-
cries and misfOrtunes their heedlessness
would bring than TO toIoW those other
contemplate, .-mercenary creatures VINO
are crying out for peace at any price
not so desirable that it is to be purchased
at the sacrifice of national honor. Let
us in this way adopt the motto OF our
fathers in the older and better days of
this republic, and let US say to all the
world now as then: we are ready to
spend millions for defense, but not one
cent for tribute (Applause.) And let US
add another and nobier motto: We are
for peace as long as it can be maintained
with honor, but we are for honor if war
the rights of American citizens anywhere
throughout the world (Applause-)
This war. if war it be, will have an
7ezrnTF
face from the memory of our countrymen
those dreadful times of civil strife. and
Manassas one of the worlds historic bat
tlefelds will join with those who inmor-
a new battlefield combining the
glorieS of both Great applause.)
Mr. Shafroth Silver Rep, COLI gave
three reasons for his support Of the meas
First, because it was a measure of de-
Second. because it expressed confidence
in the president and was an assurance
that congress and the country would STAND
Third. because it was a declaration to
the world that although the people were
divided on political matters, when it came
to question of the national honor and
the national defense We are united.
When the question was put on the pass
age of the bill the whole house rose en-
masse in its favor. but Mr. Cannon asked
for the ayes and noes. He did so, he said,
at the request of many members who de-
sired that every member should go on
Every member present voted for the bill,
many of them assuming the responsibility
of breaking their pairs in order to place
themselves on record. At the conclusion
of the roll call the speaker had his name
called. an unusual proceeding, and amid
great applause voted for the bill When
he announced the vote ''311 ayes, noes
none" an enthusiastic demonstration oc-
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