New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-09
~. mus, a.n.na upon Spain" This sentiment was

come IL would not be In vain IL IL coIhpe W
country 10 see the necessity Of maintaining
proper system OF defence
Mr. Mcclellan Dem. N. " thought there ous"'
10 be only one party In the House or In the coun
try regardless OF the party allegiance Oh inc
dent. <
Mr. Cochrane Dem. MOI said he wouid ,o'e ~.
the bill because It would slgnalize the ouidhs up
NJ ano,her Commonwealth and be an admonition
10 Spain that Cuba was forever lost he accep'eu
II as a war measure and as a consolation TO Gomez
and his followers
Kisses FOR MR. BINGHAM
Mr.. Bingham (Rep. PENN caused the nrst note
OF dlscord that was heard. While supporting 'he
hill on general principles. he was a'o"eu''
sympathy with the common interpre'auoh VI ~
meaning OF the bill. and "A consequence NC "
vigorously Kissed twice in the progress OK MS re
marks-once when he referred to Generai Lee "'"
M the close when he asserted that the relations
between the United States and Spain were III no
wise strained. Mr.. Bingham began by rcleiii"e W
the days proceedings in the House as AKIN 10 INC
methods of yellow dog Journalism. he hau Nv
sympathy he said with the apparent tendency o.
the House and especially none with the eViue".
disnostion TO seize the opportunity for display OF
ingoism that was by means edifying Still' mr.
Bingham announced his purpose to support 'ne Dill
lie was pleased, he said that such Dill mao oee"
reported even though 1t provided only lot tenn
porary appropriation. He thought the powers mere
period OF time should be permanent feature Oh
American institutions. The President at all times
should have the discretion and the money to pro-
tect the country
But while this true, he discouraged the
tendency to use the occasion 1t would be used.
and he thought there was smattering or non
sense in the talk of war. He did not take stock
in the talk of the soldiers OF Kentucky marching
elbow TO elbow with those OF Massachusetts, Tor
there was danger that any call wouid De h'a'e
for such an exhibition. II nothing. he ex-
claimed, "for the bravery and courage OF MT Lee
Of which we hear much on this hoor' anu JIG
was proceeding TO say that what was wanted IN
General Lee at the present time was the eAh'o''o"
of his best judgment and common-sense. Out tiie
sentence was almost drowned in the shower OF
hIsses with which the remarks were received
This disapprova came principally from the Demo
cratic side il did not seem to disconcert MI
bingham who continued his remarks by general
disparagement of the war spirit.
The generation had he said. seen one war. and IL
was enough until the Obligations incurred by that
conflict should be satisfied. There was no CAL no"
for EXPRESSION. OF a violent nature. when there
had been no aggression either on the part Oh tne
United States or Spain. 81 favor ms approPi"-
ton" he said In conclusion. but condemn OH
this floor to-day the utterance OF any deciatau'"
that IN. relations OF this country with SPAN are
o,h,rvise than they have been for years past
,,,..ranco was received with Kisses. which were
only suppressed by a vigorous use of the speaker
gav,l. . ,ho
Mr. ne Almond Dem. Mo- was pleased at inc
unonim,ty displayed manifesting a love LOT n'el''
ro,ber than spirit Of partisansnip INC pc
sage Of this bill would he an assurance 10 '''e
rIo tba, American honor and manhood were 70
=, a,r,airod II the measure should faii Oh us
-, g., carving co ISOLATION TO the Iupane ~
,hotr struggle for freedom other steps s"ou'" '
taken. ,r., ~ Mr.
bingham was that OF Mr.. Doliver ,hep' ""''' O
OF the most eloquent members Us 'T To act
TIME FOR CONGRESS III AL
..,,- cnoaker" said Mr. Deliver, with 'hou-
.ond ro,ations Of direct National interest not u
sneak OF the larger and higher reia'ioi' "a
nanitv the United States during the COURSE " Wv
Cuban insurrecton have consistently ac'eu VIZ"
str,ct ,nterpretation of the law OF neutrah'y'
sa,,n literally stood aloof while the Spanish
Ministry has feeby and vainy lapored 10 res.o ,
i,s q ,thoritv in the Island Of Cuba. In the must
n. the noise and confusion OF that si'ua"on' '"e
President OF the United States has $1,000 uii'Ho'ed
Inv clarnor in Congress or out. steaoly keephs 'no
Nation within the accepted code Of internauona'
du,v in the great hope OF peace-peace without inc
loss of liberty for Cuba. and peace without inc loss
of respect for ourselves. (Applause) In that a''-
tude I, is gratifying for every one OF US 10 hho"
that he has had the support OF the American peo'
ne-a support that has drawn all the closer 70 MN
In these days Of patient waiting. as we nave uhuer
tho shadow of a great National afiliction peen
searching for the bodies of our dead in the Harbor
OF Havana
"Great and in many respects permanent, prepa-
rations have been made for the National detehce'
ard If IL altogether proper that the Congress OF tho
United States this time shoulo nave d SNARE ~
these responsibilities Let US TINS day. theFelore'
laying aside all the differences Of party politics
~ Il
bara and neagre spirit but in the spirit Of the
hroadest patriotism. this earnest OF the National
confidence 1t cannot endanger the cause OF peace
n have the world understand that our solemn pu'
nose OF avoiding far as possible the hiie'"a'
horrors Of war does not include any inclination 10
snare either blood treasure IN the protecuo" Vi
the National rights or III the oiS@""'e' %
duties" (AppIause)
Nv Tankins (Rep Wis). IN the cou'e- OF his re-
marks. said that he had parted with Lees army al
Appomattox and expressed his Appreciation VI INC
LOYALTY displayed by the Southern Representatives
on the floor thirty years ago he appreciate" ''ei'
bravery on many a battlefield
Mr. Davidson (Rep. WisJ paid tribute 70 the
..sunerb American who doing his duty nj Ha-
vana." which was loudly applauded
WOULD MAKE 1T NoOco.ooo
Mr. Rarrett (Rep Mass). who created dramatic
scene at the opening OF the session by ooectias to
an arrangement to the debate. bu; who after
ward withdrew his objection said he was heartily IN
favor OF the appropriation. Blu, he would II he had
the mower make IT 500 10000 instead OF s500oo0c0,
and make 1t available for two years instead OF ten
months.
Mr. Elliott Dem. s. c. said that II came
South Carolina would be as swift TO aid In the pro-
lection Of the flag as she was one hundred years
ago TO aid making It.
Mr. Lentz Dem. Ohio said II this Appropriation
would bring peace TO suffering. bleeding Cuba he
would be willing TO multiply II two or ten times.
Mr. Linney Rep.. n. O. recalled the words of
Douglas that in times OF peace we might be parti
sans but In time OF war we must he patriots. 1t
was said this was a peace measure. but as an old
Confederate soldier he feared that at no distant day
he would hear the booming Of cannon.
Mr. Walker (Rep.. Va.), VINO a general In the