The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-03-04
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.
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President Mckinley, which is alone
sufficient proof that the democratic
claim of having compelled its accept
ance by the republicans is a bit Of
moonshine. The simple truth is that
the democrats were clearly outgener-
aled by the republicans. In their anx-
iety to escape ceCsure from the people
for trying to tie the handa of the adj
ministration, by opposing the Hull
army bill, the democrats offered to vote
for bill that gives practically every
thing the Hull bill would have given,
except that it only provides for the adj
dltional men for two years from next
July, instead Of leaving it discretionary
with the President how long the addi-
tional men should be kept in the army
President Mckinley and the republi-
can senators took advantage of the OPP
portunity thus presented TO prevent nm
extra session of congress. Their object
in doing this is obvious. First, they
avoid an extra session, which no one
wanted: second, the increased aru.y is
secured at once. when it is needed. and
last. but by no means least, the next
congress can be depended upon to pass
any permanent army legislation that
may be recommended by President
Mckinley. II will be seen therefore,
that the claim of victory by the demo-
Gratis is just about RS substantial as that
set up by the Spaniards after Dewey
had destroyed their fleet at Manila
and later when they announced that
Cervera had won great victory. Pres
ident Mckinley has won a double tri-
umph; secured the soldiers he needs,
and avoided an extra session of con-
gress.
So far is Secretary long from enter
tanning feeling of illwill towards Adj
miral Schley that he has caused 1t to be
announced that in the event of the
failure of the senate, to act upon
Schley's nomination to be Rear Admi-
raj, which lie does not expect, the
Navy Department will not allow Schley
to be forced out Of the service, although
failure Of the senate IL act on the nom
ination would leave Schley without
official status. az another man has been
nominated and confirmed to succeed
him as Commodore, which leaves no
vacancy IN that grade.
Represe johnson, of Indiana,
made another speech attacking the
President-probably his last. as he re-
present week-which was etfectually
replied to by Representative Lands, of
the same state, who declared that Mr..
Johnson had been repudiated by his
constituents whose sentiments he did
not represent III any sense, and sup
ported the declaration by reading ex-
tracts from republican papers in his
district. Those editors said Mr.
Lambs, ARE the men who thirtv-tive
wears ago upheld the hands CT Oliver
z. Morton, against the assaults of the
copperheads. III the gentleman returns
to his district he will be crucifed by
public opinion and spat upon with in
dignation."
Senator Warren made 4 successful
fight for an amendment to the River
and Harbor bill that means much to
those who live in the arid sections of
the country. 1t provides for the es-
Establishment Of group of reservoirs in
Wyoming and for surveys to demon
strate the practicabiiity of creating
other reservoirs in arid and semi-arid
states, especially along the head waters
of the Missouri river.
How strong the Nicaragua Canal is in
the senate, was shown by the fact that
only three votes were cast against the
RIVER and Harhor bill. containing an
amendment providing for the construc
ton OF the canal. The only thing that
can prevent the amended bill going
through the house is lack Of time, and
that can probably be arranged.
When Senator Sewell expressed the
fear that We could not satisfy the Cub
ans, no matter how much was done for
them, and that we should sooner or
later have them fighting us, he said
what many have been thinking without
saying. althoug hoping that the Cubans
would in the end justify the high opin-
ion which Senator Foraker and othe re-
hold Of them. 1t is difficult. however,
TO make peaceable citizens of men who
haye been professional revolutionists
all their lives, as most of the Cuban
leaders have been.
In view of the situation at Manila,
where Aguinaldo's horde are firing on
the Red Cross, using the white flag to
lure our soldiers in range of their rifles,
acting AZ midnight incendiaries, and
otherwise showing themselves to be
outside the pale of civilization. the
speeches in praise Of the Filipinos that
have been made in congress, are closely
allied to treason, and as such their
the country. Representative Cannon
WAS precisely right when he said, IN
the house: IF the speeches made here
yesterday by Mr.. Simpson Derry and
others had beeu made in Manila, they
would have been arrested, tried by
drum head court martial and shot.
The L. S. has and will continue to ex-
ercise sovereignty liz the Philippines.
If they are INSTRUCTED, the power OF
the whole people, as represented by
the army and navy. will see to 1t that
our authority is maintained, and the
rocks and mountains will fall upon any
individuals or any party which seeks to
obstruct u.s.
Woman's Preference.
An Atchison girl who has been mar
ried six months said to-day:
wouldn't have husband who didn't