The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-30
Much GratiHed to Learn that the Adj
vance Sale OF Seats for Both
Nights Is Large.
CUBAN ANNEXATION QUESTION
PEOPLE OF REPUBLIC SHOULD NOT
BE EMBARRASSED NOW.
Prolonged Discussion of the Philip
pine BiII-Condition of Gu
ban Reciprocity.

MY judgment is that the Cuban people
should not be embarrassed at the very
threshold Of their career as an independ-
ent republic by discussion OF the subject Of
annexation"
Such was the terse and forcefuI answer OF
Senator Fairbanks when asked at his home
last night for an expression on the sub
ject of possible annexation of Cuba. not
withstanding its recent induction into the
state of an independent republic.
Senator Fairbanks left his official duties
in Washington TO come here TO preside Ger
the authors readings in English's Opera
House tonight and tomorrow night for
the benefit Of the Harrison memorial fund.
With Characteristic thoughtfulness the SEN
ator started in ample time to enable him
TO participate in the ceremonies and exer-
cises of Memorial day in his home city. BY
his presence at Crown Hill this afternoon
he will attest the veneration in which he
holds the memories OF the Nations silent
defenders. Senator Fairbanks will preside
over all meetings OF the Harrison rnonu-
ment commission held during his stay in
the city, he being president OF the associa-
ton.
The senator talked freely and in an in
teresting manner OF subjects that are occu-
plying the attention of the national legis-
lative body. He spoke IN no uncertain
terms OF Democratic hindrance to beneficial
legislation.
IF it had not been for the fact that the
Democratic opposition has postponed con-
sideration Of the Philippine bill for so many
weeks he declared. 1.-The canal bin would
have passed and been a law by this time.
But present indications are that we shall
be able 10 pass an isthmian canal bill
THE PHILIPPINE BILL.
Asked for an expression on the Philippine
BILL Senator Fairbanks said: There Is
nothing new TO say about that Every
body is tired of the Philippine bill. 1t is
the same old subject that has been talked
about for several years past There Is not
even a fresh phase of the subject that in
terests anybody Except for the opposi-
ton, there would have been no debate upon
the measure at all, as everybody is thor
oughly familiar with the subject matter.
The opposition has evidently endeavored TO
make party issue out of it, but think it
has failed. The American people know that
the army is not cruel. and that IL there has
or soldier the matter will be severely dealt
with in the usual course. Our effort has
been 10 substitute civil for military author
lily IN the PhllipplneS as rapidly as pOsst-
bic. The opposition has simply DELAYED US
but Will not defeat our final purpose to give
the t1lipinos civil administration at the
earliest practicable moment The only
practical effect Of the opposition has been
the great and provoking delay TO the
prompt and proper consideration OF a canal
bill, as L have already stated. The coun-
try is infinitely more concerned in the pass
age of a bill under which the construction
OF canal may be begun than in the fruit
less "a, attacks a, upon our army and admins
Speaking further Of Cuba, Senator Fair
banks said: THE establishment of a new
republic in Cuba is indeed erafifvin1 Tba
people of the United States look upon the
event with pride and satisfaction and will
wish for the new nation happy and pros
porous career. President Palma is able TO
successfully administer the affairs OF the
new republic. He possesses the confidence
OF the people of the United States as well
as OF the people OF Cuba, and We hope and
believe his administration will be eminently
The transition from a mon
archy TO republic in the space OF some
four years is certainly a most remarkable
and gratifying achievement"
CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
Senator Fairbanks also touched upon the
subject of Cuban reciprocity. IAN EFFORT
is being made" he said, ITO compose the
Cuba. A very earnest effort is being made
by the leaders of opposing views on the
subject TO come TO an equitable UNDER
standing. If an agreement Is reached there
Will be little delay in dlsposing Of the SUBJ
ject of Cuban reciprocity. Should no agree
ment be reached. however, there will doubt
less be considerable time consumed in de-
bate upon the question, as there are very
sharp differences as TO what should be
done towards granting the concessions
asked by Cuba. The prevailing sentiment
is In favor Of treating Cuba fairly and even
generously, and / have no doubt that a
conclusion will be reached"
with all the other important matters re-
curing his time and attention, Senator
b fairbanks has contrived To keep in close
touch with the army post question, which
Is or such deep concern 10 the people OF
indianapolis. He said: THE present indi-
cations are not very favorable TO the es-
adjustment Of an army post here-at least
not at the present session OF Congress.
We are watching the matter. however. and
still have hopes that something may be
accomplished The army bill. which pro-
vides for the sale of the arsenal grounds
and the purchase Of a new site for a post,
Is still in conference, but whether We shall
be able TO retain the provision as IL now is
Is prOblematical"
will the subject be dropped, senator IL
the present effort fais?" he was asked
The War Department is I'm favor Of es-
a post near this city" he re-
Piled. and If the provisions we have en-
bodied in the present army bill is lost we
shall nevertheless later secure the requisite
authority OF Congress for the establish
nent OF post. AT least, we shall keep on
working 10 that end"
Senator Fairbanks had heard OF the large
ADVANCE sale for the authors readings to-
hight and tomorrow night and was greatly
pleased. Il am gratihed." said he, Ito see
such active interest being taken I'm these .
events by the citizens generally. The pros
beet Is that very considerable sum will be
'ealiZed towards the construction OF
monument 10 the memory of General Har-
'isOn. / am exceedingly anxious 10 see
collected a fund that will enable US 20 con-
truct a monument OF which we may all be
proud in the future"
Costly Painting Missing.