The evening times., 1898-07-29

The following interviews with United
States Senators on the subject Of peace
have been secured by the New York Her
aid:
Senator Foraker. Of Ohio: 'I think we
should keep all the territory of which we
have taken possession, including both
the Ladrones and the Philippines. and
that we should give to Cuba an inde-
pendent government. but establish and
maintain such relations as will ultimately
bring about the annexation OF the island
to the United States by the desire OF the
people themselves, as In the case OF
Hawaii" III
Senator McEnery of Louisiana: peace
on condition that Spain acknowledges in
dependence of Cuba, puts the United
States in possession OF Porto Rico; the
Philippine and Ladrone Islands to be re-
tanned or disposed Of. In the discretion
Of the United States: war indemnity In
proportion to Spain's ability to pay"
Senator Chandler of New Hampshire:
United States; the Philippines surrender
ed by Spain, to be held or disposed of.
according to the will of Congress. II these
terms are promptly accepted by Spain.
SO that war expenditures cease immedi-
ately. no money indemnity to be de-
manded." tae
Senator Caffery Of louisiana: 1.-The
United States ought to demand the sur
render of Cuba, to be held in trust for
the people Of Cuba until such time as a
stable government can be established
there. by and through the free choice of
all the people Of the island qualiriei 10
frame and maintain a republic modelled
after ours. None OF Spain's other pos
sessions ought, II peace is now declared,
or shortly to be declared. to be held as
conquered territory. The war was de-
TO inhumanity in Cuba. That purpose
is departed from by aggrandiSins the
United States at the expense of q power
totally unable to resist their arms"
Senator Allen OF Nebraska: Spain
should forever relinquish sovereignty
over Cuba. Porto Rico. the. philippines.
I.adrones and Caroline Islendsr indemni-
fy the United States for expenses OF the
war and pay for the Maine and her dead
and wounded seamen." lai-I
Senator Lindsay Of kentucky: THE
independence of Cuba must be secured.
Porto Rico should be taken by the United
States. Propositions as to the dispose
tion of the Philippine Islands should
come from Spain. 1t Is ehfewd move
by Spain to ask US to propose terms OF
peace, but we should insist that specific
.DTODOSatS snail Dt IUdQc w
Senator Burrows OF Michigan: III
Spain should now propose peace with the
United States. think we should exact
the absolute surrender Of her.sovereign-
ty over the island Of Cuba, cede Porto
Rico to the United States and grant such
concessions in the Philippines as the
United States may deem necessary for
the military and commercial necessities.
Senator Spooner. Of Wisconsin,: 'As
the Senate must pass on the treaty OK
peace 1t has not seemed to me that sena-
tors ought publicly to discuss the matter
| In advance Of executive action"
Senator Bacon, OF Georgia: Spain
| should be required to give up Cuba and
| Porto Rico entirely. and a war indemnify
should also be exacted. but the amouhs
II am not now prepared to suggest.
The question of dealing with the Phil
| ippines is one of more difficulty. am
| not favorable to the annexation OF AsMtic
| territory
| Senator sewell. Of New Jersey: 1.-THE
absolute. unconditional surrender OF
| Cuba and Porto Rico to the United
States. with all public property, without
| any claim for public debt on these ISL
| ands and such coaling stations in the
| Eastern Spanish possessions as the
| President may determine. are the least
terms we should exact from Spain"
| Senator Perkins, of California: be-
lieving. as l do, that the declaration OF
| war should be our guide-at least, so far
| as Cuba Is concerned-I am in the light
| of present events. opposed to the United
| States exercising any authority in that
island further than to establish a stable
| and just government. This Is not
a war of conquest. The lives that have
| been sacrificed in behalf OF humanity
cannot be recalled by acquisition of unde-
sirable territory or payment Of large in
| demnity. The fortunes of war have result
| ed in unparalleled success Of our army
| and navy that demand the establishment
! Of coaling stations for our future use.
| therefore favor retention of one of the
| Philippines. preferably Luzon. for that
purpose. and also the annexation OF
| Porto Rico
Senator Baker. Of Kansas: 'I am Of
the opinion that Spain should be re-
| quIred to relinquish all claims to Cuba
and Porto Rico. She should cede US coal
ing stations in the Philippines. Carolines
and Canaries. The Philippines should be
held to secure payment Of reasonable in
! demnity."