Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-03-30

q n. BAKER.
| [Hon. G. II. Baker Of Walteryllle II
au ex- Union soldier, who was Re
publican member Of the legislature IL
1895 lie was one Of the leading Bi
metallic Republicans who supported
Bryan 10 1896 and the Union Bime
tallic ticket In 1898 lie correctl,
states the position OF the Silver
Republicans toward the ad-
ministratiOn In the conduct
~ the war against spain and
for the liberation OF the Cuhans
Their temper and attitude from the
beginning of that struggle has been
one ri the most intense loya lty and
patriotism. From the drafting Of the
resolution 70 declare war against
Spain, which as 1t finally shaped up
vas the work Of Hon. Henry Teller, the
silver Republican leader Of Colorado.
TO the iual ratification OF tie treat,
OF peace, President Mckinley has.
h ID 10 more constant, ardent, con-
slstent, and magnanimOus sup
porters than the Silver Republican.
10 congress aud the United States
senate, in the legislatures and as prl.
yate citizens.
The gcldbug press was pessimlstic
aud al times called In question the
wisdom and sincerity OF OF the presi.
dent and his advisors. But the Silver
Republican papers and leaders have
not assailed the patriotic motives ~
Mckinley and his cabinet. A proper
sense Of mOdesty and a deep underly-
Ing devotion TO their country and tn
humanity has sealed their lips TO all
harsh criticism.
For this sterling devotion Co princi-
pie they ask no credit and will get
less. The goldbug press has never
mentioned the fact, and will never
give credit for the sold wall of sup
port given the treaty In the senate
when It's life hung on a thread. and
when every vote lost endangered the
honor Of theAmerlcan arms and would
have stained our flag forever.
Our friend Baker does not 90 the
Democrats full justice. Not all Dem
ocrats voted against the ratification
Of the treaty. The blOodshed caused
10 the Philippines by long winded un.
patriotic speeches against the treaty
10 the United States senate must be
laid more at the doors Of the New
Republican senators than
Jhe Democrats IN the senate.
10 was the duty OF Republican sen.
ltors' who put the Mckinley admin
stration In power, TO hold up t
lands at the critical moment, when
'he whole fruition Of the Spanish
var crystallized into one act. the
prompt ratification OF which would
AVE established peace and caused
eJplclngs among the Philippines In.
tead OF rebellion and bloodshed.
No one party Is entitled 20 all the
fedit OF the ratification OF the treaty
IS all four parties furnished votes 10
make ratification possible. The Dem
Gratis, Populists, aud Silver Republi- ;
an votes we're Just as necessary and
'elghed Just as much as any Republi-
an vote la the senate. although they
fe glyen no credit for patriotism I
'hateVeI.
special glory attaches 20 the solid Q
oJe OF TIE Silver Republicans for the
TeaIy' Special disgrace attaches 90 ?
ne Republican senators for their q
ltes against the treaty, that endang a
Ieu the administration at the very '
ISIS OF It's successful foreign war, =
ld cast the baleful Influence of doubt
nj dissenslon aud rebellion over the a
ntortunate Fllipinos. n
a Democratic senator might excuse u
lmself on the ground OF belonging y
an opposition party. that WAS nm -
y no obligation tO come 10 The res. =
le OF the Mckinley administration u
n.n It's own supporters from the :,
ck'ri0oed strongholds OF New Eng y,
nd kepublicanism were making war ~.
'on the Treaty OF Paris. But for "
publican 10 waver or 70 doubt was -
sltive treason, oe
Hon Chas. Baker states the position VI
the Silver Republicans clearly and so
ongly La The great historical ~ ~
SIS OF the nations existence, Ia the ~, ~
Tamidai event az close OF tue ION ~
''uy they stood up for the ma. -. no
as honor aud will continue so 10 sn' sg
IheY were a living embodiment W WNo