The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-12
Democrats, However. Were Not Chary
In showing Their DisapprOvaI of
McKinIey's recommendations.
SPEECH BY SENATOR QUAY
DEMANDING IMMEDIATE WAR ON
THE sLAYERs OF OUR SAILORS.
other Speeches and Resolutions
Message Promptly Referred to the
Appropriate Committees.

WASHINGTON, April lin the Senate
to-day every available seat, both on the
floor and in the galleries, was occuplen
when Vice President Hobart's gavel called
the session to order. In the galleries the
people had been waiting for hours, but the
arrangements for handling the crowds Were
so admirable that not the slightest conlu-
sion existed. The attendance of senator's
was unusually large; indeed, every MEMBER
of the body in the city was in ms seat
Among the visitors on the floor was zen.
Nelson A. Miles, commander OF the army
In the diplomatic gallery were Sir Julian
Pauncefote the British ambassador; Baron
Hengelmuller, the Austrian minister, anu
party; Mr.. Constantin Brun, minister OF
Denmark Mr. Charles F. Adam, first sec
retary of the British legation, and Miss
Adam: Chancellor Boeufve, of the French
legation; Dr. Yole secretary of the legation
of Guatemala Mr.. J. b. Pioda, the SWISS
minister, and three attaches OF the Chlnese
legation. Several of the gentlemen were ae-
companied by ladies. The galleries pre-
scented brilliant scene. Many OF the ladles
were attired in the most fetching Easter
fnery. and the handsome display of gowns
and bonnets was notable even in this city
of beautiful dressing
Scarcely had the Senate been called to
order when Mr.. Quay precipitated the Gu
ban question by presenting some petit
tons and making startling comments
upon them. He took the strongest
ground for immediate and impetuous action.
..rhe people of the United States, i'll my
Judgment" said he, ARE pretty nearly
unanimous that the time for negotiation on
the Cuban question is past; the present is
case for neither Pope, prelate nor presenter
They believe that further negotiations mean
further time for the concentration or the
snanish naval forces and for general span
ish preparations for war. They know tnaI
a Spanish torpedo hotilla is en- route Tor our
shores whose mission is hostile, whose ohiy
interest can be to destroy our vessels as
the Maine was destroyed, and STAY our
sailors as the sailors of the Maine were
slain They know that on yesterday TWO
Spanish war vessels sailed westward anu
viii no with us i'm ten days They believe
that bioodshed will be averted or diminisned
nv prompt action of the government, not
by declaring war but by making war IN
self-defense before Spain can secure further
naval or military advantage, and perhaps
without reason, that delay is largely sought
or urged by those interested in the Spanish
success or by those who would market the
national honor and make merchandise of
the blood and bones of the dead of the
Maine; that intervention should be armed,
immediate and impetuous. that not merely u
stable but republican form of govern
ment should be given the Cubans; that the
Spaniards should get out of Cuba They
should not stand upon the order OF their go
ing, but go at once. For these purposes
they believe the army and navy Of the
United States should be utilized until Cuba
is free and the Maine is avenged. Believing
that the President is with the ultimate pur-
poses of the people. I have pleasure. in as
surfing the Trades League of Philadelphia
that l will comply with their request
Even while Mr.. Quay was speaking, Maj.
Pruden. the legislative secretary to the
President, entered the chamber bearing the
long-expected message. He was recognized
as soon as Mr.. Quay had concluded and
when he had presented the message the
Vice President Immediately laid it before the
Senate. In a stiffness that was almost
breathless the message was read, the read
ing occupying just forty-two minutes. AT
the conclusion of the reading there was
hum of whispered conversation in the gall
leries, but no demonstration. Mr.. Davis,
chairman Of the foreign relations commit
tee, at once moved that it be referred to his
committee, and Mr.. Stewart, taking advan-
tage of the opportunity briefly addressed
the Senate in favor of recognizing the indie
pendence of the Cuban insurgents. Without
further debate the message was referred as
requested.
Mr. Stewart said that while he did not
care at this time TO discuss the general
question he desired to submit some remarks
bearing upon the message. He sharply criti-
cised the position taken nv the president
saying it seemed evident to him (Stewart)
THAT the proposed Intervention would pre-
cipitate what would prove TO be a war of
conquest. He hoped there would be no in
PREVENTION that did not recognize the rights
of the Cubans, who had been struggling
for years fer their independence. He be-
lieyed We ought not to go to Cuba with an
armed force unless we went with the inten-