The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

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history have such momentous results hung
on opportunity for himself. his country
and the whole human race"
VIEWS OF CARL SCHURZ.
A letter from Carl Schurz was read. in
which he said: 81 am one of those who
heartily rejoice at the substance in this
country of the old and more or less un-
reasoning prejudice against England. l
witness with sincere satisfaction the dis
the cheap trick of twisting the British
lions TALL and / hail with joy the growth
tions. But Englishmen should not indulge
in any decisions about this. Deep in their
hearts the great masses of the American
people cherish a profound sympathy for the
Beers In their struggles and sufferings.
What they condemned when done by the
Spanish in Cuba. they do not approve when
done by the British in South Africa. And
If there is anything apt TO revive the old
anti-British feeling in this Republic 1t Is
the terrible spectacle presented by the
Boer war"
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we. as American citizens,
believing that the wanton destruction OF
property of noncombatants by. EngilSh
military authorities iM South Africa with
out ~precendent in modern times, save by
English officers in the war OF the American
revolution is a source OF needless suffer-
ing TO the people of the South African re-
rublics and without advantage TO the MILL
tary operations of the British army; and
that the slaughter of the helpless ana IN
nocent caused by English prison pens are
a causeless outrage upon the humanity of
the civilized world which simply justify
concentrated remonstrance by American
and European states; and believing that the
rights and obligations of common humanity
are not determined by geographical or
political Limitations; and regarding the
treaty of 1871 as made TO be observed by
England as we'll as by America. do most
solemnly demonstrate and protest against
the acts Of the English government.
hereby pledge ourselves TO use our utmost
powers to make this. our protest. known to
our several representatives in the Ameri-
can Congress and TO cause a copy or these
resolutions to be brought 70 the attention
Of the President of the United States with
our most respectful but urgent petition
that the treaty OF Washington Of May s,
1871. be strictly enforced, and that the use
of American ports and waters be hence
forth denied TO vessels operating under
British charter for the augmentation of
supplies Of war; and that the President Of
the United States will employ every posi-
BILE means TO bring TO an end the horrors
of concentration camps and a warfare
which by its u~nexampled ferocity and
enormous cost OF life and treasure has as
founded the civilized world.
Resolved, That the chairman be au-
thorized TO appoint a committee of citi-
zens OF Chicago TO call the attention of
the President 70 these resolutions and to
inform him of the sentiment OF the citizens
Of Chicago. and that such committee shall
have power TO add 10 its number citizens
Of other portions or the United States.
A resolution was also adopted commend
ing Governor Yates, of Illinois. for is
suing a proclamation calling for assistance
for, the occupants Of concentration camps
ir South Africa.
The meeting closed with a remarkable
demonstration. Following a speech by
Bishop Spaulding. of Peoria. H.. the great
audience roared its approval OF the Boer
cause. the cheering being long continued
and then contributions were asked for the
relief OF the stricken women and children
In the South African camps. The first re
Spouse was a check for $500. sent UP by a
man VINO requested that his name be with
held. Then followed checks for 500. the
contributors OF this amount being numer-
Gus. When smaller sums were asked for
money came freely from all parts of the
great auditorium. A large relief fund was
raised. the total amount being something
over $500.