The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
GO SLOW.
TfmcIy Remarks Called Forth by
tbe Nniue's DcsfructtOn.


the Nnine's Destruction.
To the Editor OF The Post
Galveston, Texas. February 17--Alasl
the Uujtea states battlcship Maine lis de-
stroyed! The news Us astounding and the
loss OF life appalling. And now the good
ship American Republic nears the break
ers on tho aca OF Diplomacy.
The special from Washington In The
Post OF today says: 'rhc war spirit rs
growing very rapidly among both dem
ocrats and republicans In congress. aud II
later developments prove that this was
the work OF Spain. grave consequences may
ensue." IIereupon ! write and deyoutly
pray God that our Nation aud government
k.eo slow, and await results OF Official in-
EAAstisation. Least OF all should the wash
lfif(An authorities make hurtfnl charges
or vaih>threats againat Spain and her gov
ernment. because, II unable 10 subshin-
tL,te. they Mll be forced TO make abJect
apology In onc>case, and in tho other. be-
cause OF the impotancy OF our war forces
they would have 10 back down In n cow
ardly manner. Morcovertthis ~ incumbent
by re ason OF the fact that our governments
skirts are not clear" ! refer particularly
TO its failure TO make General Julio San
gully fuInll hts obligations solemnIy en-
tered into with the Spanish government,
by which no rescued his life and regalned
American government became his surety
| for future good behavior Vide The Posts
editorial "a Troublesome Citizen"
En- PEASANT ] would add The Post has
proven itself true friend and safe couD
sellor TO the Cuban chief and agents. And
We may understand that 1t was loath 10
take up this delicate question; but II
brayely did and handled II In a mastery
style All sincere friends OF Cuban inde-
peDdcnce indorge your strong words: The
acceptance tof pardop) imposed obligations
upon him which an man Of honor he can
|. not disregard. After all that the American
government did for him It would be I'M
grateful and objectionable for Sanguilly
| to engage III conduct toward Spain forbid
den by our laws or That might embarrass
4 the Washington authorities In any way
| WAS especially pleased by the conclud-
| Ing words OF "or that might embarrass the
| Washington authorities In any way 6or
| In thus seeking TO throw more safeguards
around and TO Loyalty support the Nationa'
| administration at very critical period,
] The Post thereby shows that lts purpos'N
are patriotic and that IL means an honor
| able warfare with it's political opponents.
| Showing also that II considers its 0biiGa-
| tons as an American Journal paramount
| 10 It's worth as party organ. SeIahl Thus
| The Post sets a high water marx up 70
| which every reputable journal may proudly
esray to elevate and plant itselr. Truiy---a
gratifying sign--ln these queer times
TO revert, let the government go slow.
| and be- careful and deliberate In its line
| or action Because In the event OF war be-
| tween the two governments the great pow
ers Of the Old World VIII very reasonably
declare: "Thc American government n
feeling itself sufficiently strong ON land
and water TO engage In war with Spain
must certainly have been ALSO well able
! 10 enectually nut down hlibusterlng On III
own shores And they will probably make
/ tbis omincus charge IN concert.
And then Will be renewed on Target
scale the coalitions that monarchica
] Europe formed 70 overthrow the French