The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13

For the ; AIRY Banner.
In the American-Spanish press yes
terday there was a consensus Of wild .
and weary wall, carefully concealed I'M .
der the garb Of patriotism, because the K
exposure Of the bond deal by decent
newspapers had killed the chances OF /.
that nefarious plot, and compelled the 7
Administration 10 think about aban-
doning advocacy Of ii.
The Heraldo of New York, the most
extreme exponent Of the project, went
SO far as TO say that a poll of Con-
gress. made by its Washington staff.
disclosed the fact that the unholy thing
would not work.
We are glad Of this exposition of
the futility Of any attempt to get the
American people to coerce their Cuban
brethren into paying Spain for the in
dependence their arms have won. We
are especially glad for it on account
Of President Mckinley. Nobody not
familiar with the inside facts Of Ad-
minstration movement can understand
the extent 10 which he has been. and is
being. harassed and tormented by the
Anglo-Wall Street influence which did
so much 10 place him where he is It
has required a great national demon
strauon TO give him the fun and con-
elusive ground for turning down that
influence. He has turned il down, OF
We are misinformed-
From the days Of Washington to this
present time there never was an Amer
lean President who had more glorious
Ia history William Mckinley is blessed
in being able TO see one of the great
est Of nations standing like a stone wall
behind him for national honor and
glory. In the last week the lines OF
party have been wiped out Demo-
Gratis, Republicans and Populists alike
have forgotten what those divisional
terms mean, and are all members Of
one common brotherhood of angry,
fighting Americans.
There are a few Tories and Hessians
in our midst. Some of them are in
sumptuous offices where the stock tick
e. clicks its song Of peace with dishon-
or. Others sit upon the tripod of ed
itorial dignity, paid for by the month
by the Spanish legation. Still others
more shame TO them-occupy pulpits
supported by the money Of worshipers
interested in the success Of the Span
ish persecution in Cuba.
But, thank God, the Tories and the
Hessians are few and not likely to
trouble US long. Tar. old feather beds
and rails have not disappeared from
the land-though moiety Of them may
with the disappearance Of the Tories
and Hessians.
The nation can hardly sleep for its
anxiety To hear from the man whom
the Almighty and the Constitution
have made its natural leader. Yet it
waits with the suppressed patience Of
. lion preparing 10 spring. What viii
be that message which is to put an end
1c this terrible suspense?
For ourselves, we hope and trust
that il VIII be one 10 fire every Amer
ican heart with joy and pride, that il
VIII decree the expulsion Of Spain from
the Western Hemisphere. and say not
che disgracefuI word about paying that
internal despotism single cent for the
movement. We earnestly pray that
Mr.. Mckinley may be given the grace
and courage 10 tell US that the gallant
Cubans have fairly earned the right 10
be recognized as a sister nation, and
that il would be a crime TO make them
pay in money for what their bravery
and suferings have won.
We beg the President 10 reflect that
this is what America expects Of
him, and that he will make the
mistake Of his life in offering any
thing less. In times Of peace
''our best business interests" have
great weight in forming Repub-
lican policy. In time of war they do
not count against nearly eleven million
fighting men. Ii is the latter element
which must be counted with in this
emergency. Il is the final arbiter. the
force which constitutes the final power
II the Government After long wait
ing. and "A whole history Of suppression
and affront. il is ultimately aroused
That would be a paretic Administra.
ton which did not heed its vengefu
CAL.
The Maine was blown up by officia
Spanish premeditated treachery. Presi
dent Mckinley knows this. There i.
hut one course for him TO take II.
would better take it without loss O
time.