The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-16

we enter upon this war, we do not
want to befool ourselves or the youth
of the land with the idea that we are
/ to meet towards or cowardice. This
war upon which we are entering can
bring US no material gain. 1t will re-
suit in the loss of millions to our COM
merce. 1t will sweep our ships from
the sea, and we will leave thousands
of our young men dead from fevers and
disease in the tropics. All this must
be counted in advance, and We have
counted it. l believe the day of Cuban
freedom has come, but when we have
achieved the victory there will be no
territory to indemnify us for our sac
rificeS because we do not want terri
tory. There will be no money to in
demnify us, because Spain is bankrupt.
| We must find our supreme satisfac-
ton for our blood and treasure in re-
lieving the CRY Of suffering and the
cause of humanity This war must be
fought because, in the eyes Of the world
we stand as the sentinel of liberty on
the western hemisphere, and because If
we fail TO listen TO the voice of the
suffering and downtrOdden, we will be
untrue TO the principles upon which the
government is founded, as upon
rock"
a wave of applause swept over the
galleries as Mr. Wolcott concluded. and
this demonstration almost resulted in
the clearing of the galleries.
Mr.. Cockrell Dem, MOI demanded
that this be done, but various sena-
tors on the floor interposed, among
them Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts. who
called attention to the fact that the
most fragrant violation of the rule in
hibiting such demonstrations had been
encouraged by the example of senators
on the floor.
At this point Mr. Morgan of Alabama
gave notice that ne would move to lay
all amendments on the table.
As Mr. Spooner was recognized, the
scene in the chamber was a notable |
one The throng of auditors. both in |
the galleries and on the floor, had 1
greatly increased, and among them /
were many of national fame and prom I
inence. including members of the su- |
preme court.
SPOONER UPHOLDS MKINLEY.
Mr.. SDooner deprecated the reflections
upon the character of the president. He
said if there were any Spanish bondhold-
1t. but he did know that the president
was incap able of being influenced BY such |
a thought. he said he desired the free
dom ana Independence of Cuba but he
wanted all resources exhausted TO prevent
war.
He commended the presidents bearing
Spain there was not a newspaper of con.
sequence that did not applaud his ,
course.
This meant much for il meant the
sympathy Of foreign countries because
when the struggle begins. no one can tell
where it viii end, or who will be in
VOWED.
During legal argument by Mr.. Spooner
as to recognition. Mr.. Tillman asked:
Where would We be If France hadsnot
us during the revolution?"
Mt. SDOOQer RESPONDED that FRAN ]
not only by friendliness to the
colonies. but hatred of England
NJ. Mason asked if the feeling of the
| nited States against Spain was not as
that of France against England
we are not gong to war on account of
SDooner. but 10 relieve the suffering of
the starving women and the children of
Cuba
REMEMBER THE MAINE"
In conclusion. speaking of the destruc-
tion of the Maine. Mr. SpOoner said:
That there was Spanish completely in
the blowing up Of the Maine-that Spain
IS responsible for that awful horror-that
gigantic murder. under our flag. no Amer
can doubts. And it would be in a right ;
eous cause that above our ships of war ,
when we enter the harbor of Havana.
he sisnalled legend will feat: Remem- F,
Der the Mainei Remember the Mainer"
tDon the conclusion of Mr.. SDooner's
speech. Mr.. German suggested an adj
ournment until tomorrow morning, with i
'ow night. Mr.. Wellington of MARYLAND ,
moved to adjourn. but the motion was de- :
eated, 10 TO 81. Mr.. Chiffon of Texas Sc ]
,ured the floor. only to be INTERRUPTED bv I
Mr. Hale of Maine who moved 10 adj c
ourn. .
Mr.. White protested against the seeming
fort 20 rush the senate to vote MIR
1oar protested against the tax which ne | !
believed was TO be placed upon the health l
md endurance Of some of the senator's [
himself among Others
Mr.. Hale. however. withdrew his motion i
o adjourn until Mr.. Chiffon. securing fhe | :
loor, spoke until $50 p m.
TELLER'S POSITION. g
Mr. Teller of Colorado followed He l.
nnOunced at the outset that he would e
of Cuba. 1t meant war and :,
he step should be taken with the fnII 7
of that fact He Thought We l.
we're fairly well prepared for hostiIities a
nd at this moment he conera t1IIated j
mself that he had ALWAYS in the 1ss, a
measures looking 10 the nroner &
efenSe of the country TO meet any con- 4
ingency. he also congratulated hirnseif
hat no act of his had contributed 10 ~ W
ad by no act of his embarrassed or
orSht TO embarrass the executive ~
eiieVed the Maine was blown nm -
panish agencies. Before that occl,rrercSs +
c had not believed that war was n.sces ! 81
Try. IL the executive had recopnized | =,
be belligerency of the Cuban insureents
ur present position would have been ! "
yoided. The president in his message es
Omitted that war had existed for three II
ears. If the present executive or his | 81
PREDECESSOR had said that before The | a