The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-13

hope that seemed almost a certainty that
the executive would recommend interven-
tion and independence to the Cuban repub-
lie. Intervention by force of arms, as rec
commended by the President. is war. To de-
clare for Intervention without declaring di-
rectly, openly, for war, seems to lack frank
ness and savorS 100 much of Spanish d1plo-
macy. If we can have armed Intervention
without recognizing the independence OIL
Cuba, and can get nothing else, | must ac-
cept the will of tae majority, reserving TO
myself the right to respectfully protest ana
also reserving the right to tight for indie,
pendence for the brave men, women and
children in the Island of Cuba"
MASON QUOTES PEREZ.
Mr.. Mason then went into the history Of
what had been done by this country in the
past regarding recognition. and continued
Mr. President, it seems almost like insult
ing the intelligence of my colleagues to call
attention to the civil government existing
in Cuba and controlled by the insurgents
when it is known that through that govern
ment they have collected hundreds of thou
sands of dollars and maintained standing
army that has kept at bay nearly 100000
armed and equipped Spanish soldiers, and
has given evidence of as great bravery and
endurance as any army in all the recorded
past. The brilliant orator from Iowa SAID
the other day. in the other house, that how
ering above the dark waters of that mys-
terious harbor of Havana, the black-winged
vulture watches for the dead while over it
and over all there is the eagles piercing eye
sternly watching for the truth Mr.. Presi-
dent. is it to continue to be AL eagle, or is
the avarice and greed Of the Nation to cause
it to descend and partake of the vulture's
food? Perez writing to Aranguren, said:
The Yankees are hogs. and If you con-
quered your own independence they will alb
sorb you. Mr.. President, did he tell the
truth?
Mr. President are we going out on an err
rand of mercy, loaded down with day books
and journals? Are we to forget our citizens
VINO went down IN the harbor OF Havana IN
our greed for gold and territory? Are we to
leave the door open to compel additional
terms from the insurgents who sacrificed.
their wives, their children and their homes?
Do we wish special treaties Of commerce
and leave the door open for that? Do we
wish to reive some American investors who
have bought Spanish bonds and who wish
to trade them for the bonds of the republic?
Do We, worse still, wish to leave the door
open to compel those brave men and women
to accept some terms of autonomy or to
pay blood money to the Spaniard or the
shylocks of our own land? May [ be forgiV
en- if 1 express the hope that the heart of
the executive may be touched in their be-
half. May we not hope that their last, lin
gering look of life be not with suspicion
and hatred upon your flag and mine; that it
may not rest upon the hated color of the
yellow flag of Spain, but that in their rapt
and parting moments they may be soothed
and sustained by the sight OF their own
flag-the flag with a single sraI-the flag
of the republic of Cuba?
MR.. BUTLER'S SPEECH.
Mr.. Butler followed Mr.. Mason. He said
that be belonged to what was popularity
termed the opposition on the floor Of the
Senate, but he maintained that this oppo-
sition had thus far upheld the hands of the
administration as Loyalty as had the best
friends of the President, and were ready
to continue so to do, so long they could
and preserve their self-respect. Mr.. Butler
expressed the hope that the foreign rela
tions committee might be able to bring in
resolution that the Senate might support
unanimously, as it voted for the $5O,O09,000
emergency appropriation. In the present
circumstances we would, in the opinion of
Mr.. Butler, he justified in driving every
Spanish vessel from the seas and to lay
waste every city and town of Spain: This
because of the destruction of the Maine
one of the foulest crimes in history. He
maintained that the United States had even
more exalted reasons for the establishment
of Cuban independence-the reasons OF hu-
mainly and liberty. Il am for avenging the
would be if Cuba did not enter into the
matter. / would secure atonement from
Spain for the destruction of the Maine and
so many of her gallant crew, not by con-
quest, not by indemnity, for we cannot
make merchandise out of the bones of our
dead, but let us say to Spain that we Will
establish a. Cuban republic as q monument
to our dead of the Maine If Spain will not
accede to this let us make good the propo-
sition with our army and navy
Nlr. Butter IeSTelltu lildl lllc tCSiuSuC
did not tell Congress what he meant-just
what he wanted. He disagreed with the
President concerning the recognition of the
Cuban republic maintaining that to stop
the war on the island without granting in
dependence of the Cuban republic simply
meant the crushing of the Cuban patriots.
"Why did General Lee hurry to Washing
ton?' inquired Mr. Butler. I'VE were in
formed that he would have to get out of
Havana before the Presidents message was
read Yet here comes message that
causes the Spaniards to build bontires and
rejoice and starts the stock tickers to click
ing merrily and causes smiles to spread
over the countenances of Wall street gam
blers Within a few hours, hope we will
be called upon to vote upon definite propo-
stion. The last one l voted for with pleas
ure. | voted for the fifty-million emergency
appropriation I am ready to vote for $50
600 COO or for $500 900, 600 to avenge the Maine
and free Cuba; but I'll not vote to ex-
pend a dollar for any doubtful policy, and
I'll not vote for any scheme to protect
Cuban bondhoderS, as against humanity
and freedom and independence"
a House bill extending the time for the
construction of q bridge over the Missouri
river near Council Bluffs, Ia, and Omaha,
Neb.. was passed.
Consideration of the sundry civil bill was
then resumed. At 1856 the Senate went into
nd af al ad