The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-09
FIFTY MILLIONS
FOR DEFENSE
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diers who had followed Old Hickory to
New Orleans and Scott TO Mexico were
willing, If necessary, TO follow the same
flag they followed then until II should
wave trimphantiy from Moro Castle. The
soldiers OF Kentucky would move elbow
TO elbow with those OF Massachusetts
Mr.. Terry Dem. Ark said there were
worse things than war. While Arkansas
was not liable TO attack. her sons would
be there whenever war should come II
occasion should cali. the state would send
100. 100 defenders OF the flag.
Mr.. Lewis Dem. Wash.) said the Pa
cific coast was as loyal 10 the present
emergency as any other section. Right
or wrong. he was for his country.
Mr.. Cochran Dem. MOI said he would
vote for the bill because II would signalize
the building up Of another commonwealth
and be an admonition 10 Spain that Cuba
was forever lost He accepted il as a
war measure and as a consolation 10
Gomez and his followers
Mr.. BINGHAM IS KISSED.
Mr.. Bingham (Rep., Pa caused the
first note OF disordance that was heard.
While supporting the bill on general prin-
eiples he was avowedly out OF sympathy
with the common Interpretation of the
meaning of the bill. and as a consequence
he was vigorously Kissed twice during the
progress of his remarks-once when he
y al
when he asserted that the relations be-
tween the United States and Spain are
in no wise strained Mr.. Bingham began
By referring to the days proceedings Of
the house as akin 10 the methods Of yell
low dog Journalism" He had no sym
pathy, he said, with the apparent ten
deucy Of the house. and especially none
with the evident disposition 10 seize the
opportunity for display Of jingoism that
was by no means edifying. Still, Mr..
Bingham announced his purpose TO sup
port the bill.
'I care nothing" he exclaimed, ''for
the bravery and courage of Mr.. Lee, Of
which we hear so much on this floor" and
he was proceeding to say that what we
want in General Lee az the present time
Is LEE EALlD1LlOA u MS vest j-AA-E l-ieAAN
and common sense. but the sentence was
almost drowned in the shower OF Kisses
with which the remark was received.
This evidence of disapproval came es-
pecially from the Democratic side. II did
not appear to dlsconcert Mr.. Bingham,
who continued his remarks by a general
dispara cement of the war spirit.
II favor this appropriation" he said in
conclusion, "but I condemn on this floor
today The utterances Of any declaration
that the relations of this country with
Spain are otherwise than they have been
for years past-friendly, reasonable, in
teruatiOnaI relations"
This utterance was received with Kisses.
which were only suppressed by a vigor-
Gus pounding of the speakers gavel-
Mr.. De Almond dem. Mo- was plased
with the unanimity displayed. manifesting
more love for liberty than spirit OF
partisanship.
DIFFERENT WITH DOLLIVER-
In strong contrast with the reception
given 70 Mr.. Bingham. was that Of Mr..
Deliver (Rep., Ia one Of the most elo-
quent members Of the house
"Mr. Speaker" said Mr.. Deliver. with
a thousand relations Of direct national
interest, not TO speak OF the larger and
higher relations of humanity. the United
States during the course OF the Cuban
Instruction have consistently acted with
in strict Interpretation Of the law OF
neutrality. They have literally stood
aloof. while the Spanish ministry has
feably and vainly labored 10 restore its
authority in the island of Cuba. In the
midst Of the noise and confusion OF that
situation. the president Of the United
States has stood unmoved by clamoring
or crying out. steadily keeping the nation
within the accented 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 our
selves. applause. IN that attitude it is
gratifying for every one Of Us 20 know
that he has had the support Of the Amer
lean people. a support that has drawn all
the closer 10 him in these days Of patient
waiting. as We have. under the shadow Of
a great rational afiiction. been search
ing for the bodies OF our dead in the
harbor Of Havana Great and in many
respects permanent preparations have
NcE0 MADE Tor LfA- ndLtNil+i4 LE-At-ts'' fAA+A n
10 altogether proper shat the congress
Of the United states az this time should
have a share in these responsibilities Let
rs this dav. therefore. laying aside all
she differences Of party politics, give 20
the president OF the United States. not IN
z bare and meager way, but IN the spirit
Of the broadest patriotism, this earnest OF
the national confidence. II can not en-
danger the cause Of peace 70 have the
world understand that our solemn purpose
OF avoiding as far as possible the Internal
horrors OF war does not include any in
clfnation to spare either blood or treasure
IN the protection Of the national rights
or discharge OF national duties CAP
plause)
MI. Davidson CRep., WIS., paid tribute
n the superb American who was doing
his duty At Havana" which was loudly
applauded-
Mr.. Walker Reo.. VA, who was ger
e-aI IN the Confederate army. said ~
people were for peace Il peace could be
maintained with honor. They knew ire
horrors u war and they shrank instinct
lively from us renewal. but they would Do
their duty Il Il came
NJ. Mann CRep.. M declared that this
meant war. and was heart
tx endorsed ny ths people n the west
War vas not coming; Il already existed
TIE sOUTH's OPPORTUETTT
NJ De Grarenried Dem. Tex *
pressed his pleasure that the south AZ
last vas able 70 disp4l tae liz. 90 often
reiterated. that she was stli d.si1yaL Il
war came the red stripes os the hag would