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I 1 1 THE CHICAGO TBTBtmB: JTJXiY 29, 1898. 8 PReSIDeNTjVlKINIseV ASKS PU5WC OPINION H6R6 IT IS. SENATORS Based In a war for humanity, desert them and leave them to the cruelties and atrocities sure to be visited upon them under Spanish ruleT Lee Mantle. CHlGAGOAfJS SPEAK OUT. PEACE TERMS.

OMAHA IS FOB ANNEXATION. Government Should Retain What It Has Cost the Blood of Americans to Obtain. FREE CUBA, ANNEX PORTO. RICO, CON SENATOR DEBOE, KENTUCKY. TROL OF PHILIPPINES.

Opinions as to the Wages of "War to Be Paid by the Spaniards. jlany Favor the Acquisition, of Cuba and Porto Rico; Some the Philippines. The United States government should demand the freedom of Cuba, the annexation of Porto Rico, and control of the Philippines. Wm. J.

Debob. INDEPENDENCE CUBA, INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA. SENATOR SHOUP. IDAHO. C.

B. FAR WELL'S ADVICE. ANNEX PORTO RICO, COALING STATION. Freedom for the Island and Compensation to This Country. He and Others Are Converts to the New American Idea of Colonial Expansion.

General John C. Corwln. lawyer and regimental comrade of President McKinley Porto Rico should be annexed. If Cuba cannot be given stable government, as independent republic It should be annexed. As to Philippines, coaling station at least, and It is a serious question whether the republic can relinquish its authority there with proper regard to the interest of the inhabitants.

The Rev. O. W. Savidge Let the government remain what it has acquired by the blood of Its soldiers and administer the territory under the laws of the American republic in Cuba, Philippines, and Fori Rico. William Balduff, merchant Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines are the legitimate spoils of th.e war, and as American blood was necessary to acquire them they should be retained by the nation which is best prepared to give their Inhabitants the best government, on earth, America.

Colonel Albyn Frank, politician and clerk District Court Retain all conquered territory with proper regard to the interest of the inhabitants of Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines. D. Clem Weaver, labor leader. Assistant Superintendent Deaf and Dumb Institute of Omaha While I am opposed to a system of lmepriallsm, I favor retaining what our soldiers' valor has secured in the way of territory, and Cuba and Porto Rico must be retained. The Philippines might be surrendered, with proper guarantees for the oppressed people.

I favor the withdrawal of all Spanish troops in Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines; the surrender of all guns and other war material in these islands; the independence of Cuba; acquisition of Porto Rico; a coaling station in the Philippines, to be selected by the United States; and possession of those islands until our government is fully indemnified for all war expenditures. G. L. Shoup. FAYOR HOLDING FORTO RICO.

SENTIMENT IS CLEAR-CUT. PEELING THE POLITICAL AND POPULAR PULSE. President McKinley, according to Washington dispatches, is anxious to get the views of the people of the United States before entering into peace negotiations with Spain. He is particularly desirous of learning what the members of the Senate think, as that body will have to ratify the treaty. "The Tribune" yesterday started to feel the political and public pulse on tho question: "What shall we do with Rico, the Philippines, and the problem of an indemnity?" Twelve Senators responded to the request for their views, outlining with freedom and positiveness what their legislative action will be.

Summarized they are as follows: Senator. Cuba. Porto Rico. Philippines. Indemnity.

S. M. CULLOM, Illinois Will becoma part of the United Stat03 it JNo opinion opinion. Cede to W. J.

SEWELL, New to Unitsd States United States station No opinion. LUCIEN BAKER, Kansas Spain must relinquish all claims. it Coalinpr stations Reasonable. M. THURSTON, Neb Code to United States for disposal according: to con-Cede to Coaling and naval Subject to ne- gressional resolution States gotiations.

W. J. DEBOE, Kentucky Freedom for Cubans it Control them No opinion. Indemnity for W. V.

ALLEN, Nebraska. Spain must relinquish sov- cost of war ereignity it Keep them and Maine. Spain must MARION BUTLER, N. Car Spain must get out get out stations opinion. P.

E. WARREN, Wyoming for Cuba it as security of war. Indemnity for LEE MANTLE, Montana Surrender free of liabili- Cede to Maine and ties United States stations American I and control citizens. GEO. C.

PERKINS, California.Freedom of Cubans Keep it Keep one island No opinion. Indemnity for W. N. ROACH, North of Cubans Surrender it Surrender them. war.

E. L. SHOUP, Idaho Annexation Coaling station indemnity. The prevailing sentiment in the leading cities of the country, as shown in the interviews on this page, is largely in favor of holding Porto Rico, retaining the Philippines until an adequate war indemnity has been paid, and giving the Cubans a chance to govern themselves. If the Cubans fail, then annex Cuba.

Some of the radical patriots think the United States should hold all it takes in the war, and especially should never give up a land on which American blood has been shed by an enemy. Some conservatives think we should have nothing to do with the Philippines and should hold Porto Rico only as security for the payment of an indemnity. There appears to be a general opinion that an indemnity should be insisted on, and that it should be large enough to cover all expense and anxiety caused by the conflict.1 One man even suggests that after all is paid for Spain should also give us a warship to replace the Maine. The inteiviews solicited by "The Tribune "are from men chosen for their representative character. RELINQUISH CUBA AND) I SENATOR BAKER, KANSAS.

PORTO RICO. COALINGS STATIONS, INDEMNITY. The following telegrams to The Tribune give tersely and in their own language the views of United States Senators on the diplomatic proposition which will soon confront the American people: Spain should be required to relinquish all claim -to Cuba and Porto Rico. She should cede us coaling stations In the Philippines, Carolines, and Canaries. While Spain Is poor, nevertheless I believe the Philippines should be held to secure payment of reasonable Indemnity.

Porto Rico does not appear to be valuable enough for such purpose. Lucien Baker. Chicago citizens evidently are being converted to the colonial idea. number of representative men in various walks of life were asked yesterday to give their views on the settlement of the war in answer to the President's evident desire to hear from tho people. The great majority of those Interviewed declared in favor of holding to at least a part of the nation's newly acquired territory.

The sentiment was nearly unanimous In favcr of the retention of Cuba and Porto Rico at least. Following are some of the opinions: Charles B. Farwell The war started out as a war of humanity, but no sooner had It fairly begun than it developed into a war of conquest. The usual custom of such a war Is to keep what we get. I have not been In favor of colonial acquisition, but under the circumstances as they now exist I believe we should keep Porto Rico and Cuba and the Philippines also.

They should be SENATOR CULLOM, ILLINOIS. KEEP PORTO RICO, CUBA EVENTUALLY TO BE OURS. MEMPHIS IS FOR INDEMNITY. Opinion Strong for Holding AH the Islands Until Spain Puts Up the Cash. 1 CUBA FREE, RETAIN PORTO RICO, KEEP We should keep Porto Rico, and In my Judgment Cuba will eventually become a part of the United States.

As to the Philippines, I do not wish to express an. opinion. Shelby M. Ccllom. SENATOR PERKINS, CALIFORNIA.

PART OF RELINQUISHMENT OF SENATOR ALLEN, NEBRASKA. CUBA, PORTO RICO, PHILIPPINES, ETC. F. P. Poston, lawyer Take Cuba under protectorate of United States.

Require that Porto Rico be ceded to us and a coaling station in Philippines, with general superv ision over them. W. W. Shouse, merchant Keep Cuba for sanitary and mercantile reasons. Hold Porto Rico by right of conquest.

Keep Luzon and give other Philippines back to Spain. Thomas H. Jackson, chairman of Congressional Executive committee All we can do with Cuba is to exercise a protectorate over It until it can govern Itself. Keep Porto Rico and the Philippines. The Rev.

Frederick P. Davenport Keep any and all of the islands until Spain pays Indemnity. Retain coaling stations in each island if needed. W. O.

Pinard. President Trade and Labor Council Take Cuba and Porto Rico and establish a coaling station in the Philippines and hold them until Spain pays indemnity. Believing as I do that the declaration of war "should be our guide at least so far as Cuba is concerned, I am, in the light of present events, opposed to the United States exercising any authority In that Island further than to establish a stable and just government. This is not a war of conquest. The lives that have been sacrificed in behalf of humanity cannot be recalled by the acquisition of undesirable territory or the payment of a large indemnity.

The fortunes of war have resulted in unparalleled success of our army and navy that demand the establishment of coaling stations for our future use. I therefore favor the retention of one of the Philippines, preferably that purpose, and also the annexation of Porto Rico. George C. Perkins. I would exact of Spain a relinquishment of lier sovereignty over every foot of territory embraced In Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, and smaller islands now In our possession.

I would require the prompt payment cf the costs of the war in money, indemnity for the loss of the battleship Maine and its armament, and satisfactory compensation to the Injured seamen of that vessel and the relatives and dependents of those killed by Its. being blown up. I do not know but what I would go further and require a public apology to the nations of the world for her inhumanity. W. V.

Allen. CITIZENS GIVE THEIR MS OK PEACE TEI. retained as colonial possessions. Chauncey J. Blair I don't feel like expressing myself on the Philippines, but I believe we are entitled to both Cuba and Porto Rico.

The evident Intention of tho government is to allow the Cubans to govern themselves. If possible, and that agrees with my personal views. I think Porto Rico should be held as a colony, however, and I am not sure but that we ought to hold to all the new territory. Whether we keep Cuba or not must depend on whether tho Cubans are able to govern themselves. W.

D. Kerfoot We ought to keep Cvba and Porto Rico and a coaling station In the Philippines, but the Cubans should be given a chance to govern themselves first. I do not think the acquisition of those territories would be a danger to the United States or anything of the kind. But how are we go'ng to 'get around our statement that this Is not a war of conquest? I do not know. E.

S. Lacey The United States, having set about providing the Cubans with a free government, ought to see the matter through. The Cubans should be allowed to govern themselves if they are capable of It. and In any event it is the duty of the United States to guarantee thm a stable government. I favor the retention of Porto Rico only In lieu of an Indemnity, if one is demanded.

In the event of our retaining that island I believe It should be kept as a territorial pos- session until such time as-American capital and immigration will Insure it a good and stable self-government. I do not believe in the tetentioa of the Philippines at all. Joseph Beifeld-I do not believe country acquiring foreign territory at U. In the case of Cuba, we ought to hold 0u-Just long enough to be sure It is able to gov-- ern itself and then turn It over to the Cubans. H.

H. Kohlsaat In general I should say the United States should keep Porto Rico, should insist that Spain evacuate Cuba, entirely, and as to the Philippines, that is a broad question. We should ateast keep a coaling station there under the Unitedi States flag. The result of this war should leave the western continent free from Spanish dominion. Judge John Gibbons I thnk the people are safe in entrusting the matter to Presi KANSAS CITY- FOR GROWTE Take All the Islands and Keep Them, but Demand No Money BALTIMORE FOR FREE CUBA.

PHILADELPHIA HO QUIBBLE. I HEW ORLEANS WANTS NONE. ABSTAINS FROM GIV-l SENATOR WARREN, WYOMING. FREEDOM OF CUBA, ANNEX PORTO RICE, COALING STATIONS. SENATOR WHITE, CALIFORNIA.

Sentiment There Seems to Be INS OPINION UNTIL SENATE- ACTS. Indemnity. Against Holding Any of the Islands Taken. Spanish Sovereignty in the West Indies Must End and We Must Hold Philippines. Charles J.

Wiener, lawyer, ex-member of Legislature I am opposed to any move upon which could be based against us a charge of imperialism or war of conquest. The independence of Cuba and the holding of other As tha Senatd must consider any treaty proposition Initiated by the President and should not -act without knowledge and discussion of all material facts, I prefer to abstain from present Indication of my views. Stephen M. White. Cuba and Porto Rico to Be Taken and Philippines Must Not Go to Spain.

George IL Earl, lawyer There should be no quibbling over Cuba and Porto Rico. We should take them. It would be a cruel thing to give back the Philippines to Spain. John H. Converse, an active independent Republican We shall be compelled to hold Cuba and Porto Rico.

In Justice to the inhabitants the United States should not take any part in the government of the Philippines. Samuel Woolman, President of the Com C. McDowell, lawyer Hold Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. James M. Jones, Mayor Take Porto Rico and the Philippines as Indemnity.

Make Cuba free and independent if the people can govern themselves. If they can't, give them a United States protectorate. W. B. Thayer, merchant Take Porto Rico.

Hold Cuba subject to the self-governing powers' of her people. Maintain a coaling station in the Philippines. Richard Gentry, capitalist Hold them all. so far as Spain is concerned. Dispose of them in the future according to mature Judgment.

Ask no Indemnity. George T. Ward, labor leader Hold all of them. We are bound to protect humanity in the Philippines as well as In Cuba. We do not want indemnity.

islands for an indemnity is sufficient. The Rev. Albert H. Studebaker, pastor SPANISH RULE TO CEASE IN WESTERN HEMISPHERE. SENATOR BUTLER, N.

CAROLINA. First Evangelical Lutheran Church Independence for Cuba. If necessary annex that E. B. Kruttschnltt.

lawyer and President of the recent constitutional convention Retain Porto Rico, because of its position as a strategic point and owing to the prospect of having a Kicaraguan Canal. Give Cuba to the Cubans. We should have a coaling station in the Philippines. Charles A. Farwell, merchant The annexation of any more territory by the United States would be against the Monroe doctrine.

We want none of the islands. John Fltzpatrick. ex-Mayor and politician Take Porto Rico. Give Cuba to the Cubans as soon as we are certain they can maintain a stable government. Let the Philippines alone.

James Leonard, ex-President of the General Trades Council and labor leader We do not want to annex any of those Islands because It will bring the pauper labor of those countries into competition with American labor. Peace terms should be the Immediate evacuation and surrender of Cuba by Spain with no interference in the plans we may follow in the establishment of an independent government there in the fulfillment of our obligations. We should take Porto Rico and retain it as a permanent possession. The Philippines, Carolines, and Ladrone Islands should be surrendered to us as security for the payment of an indemnity fund amounting to the full cost of the war. Ultimately, in these islands, if not retaining them absolutely, we should at least retain necessary coaling stations and in all these islands establish humane and substantial governments.

The future great growth of the commerce of the world will be, in my opinion, in the Pacific, and our peace terms should be made with the view to establish the commercial supremacy of the United States there. With Hawaii as part of the United States this can be done. Our peace negotiations should be directly with Spain without needlessly opposing or antagonizing other nations. We should brook no interference In our settlement with Spain or with our final holdings In either the Atlantic or Pacific growing out of such settlement. Francis E.

Warren. mercial Exchange Spain must give up Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. She will be unable to pay an indemnity in cash. The Rev. Russell Conwell Cuba must be freed from Spanish misrule.

SPRINGFIELD KEEP ALL If the war can close, now I favor peace on the following terms: The last vestige of Spanish rule and authority to be removed from the Western Hemisphere. The United States government to secure coaling stations In the Philippines and every other for-llgn possession of Spain where we want or Seed them. Marion Butler. island and also Porto Rico. Remove bpaln hold on West Indies.

Hold the Philippines at least for an indemnity and coaling station. William J. H. Walters of Armstrong, Cator merchants End Spanish rule in the West Indies. Give Cubans a chance at self-government.

Hold Porto Rico. Establish a protectorate and if necessary annex Cuba. Hold Philippines for indemnity. William Bence, painter, workingman End the war. Annex Cuba and Porto Rico.

Hold the Philippines as guarantee for indemnity. Coaling1 station in the Carolines. MOBILE IS CONSERVATIVE. ST. PAUL AGAINST CONQUEST.

Belief That We Should Not Attempt to Hold the Philippines or Porto Rico. Policy of Expansion Seems ten LOS ANGELES WOULD ANNEX. FREEDOM OF CUBA, CESSION OF CUBA AND) SENATOR PORTO RICO. C0ALING THURSTON, STATION, PHILIPPINES NEBRASKA. We should demand the unconditional cession of Porto Rico and Cuba to the United States, leaving their government free to set tp an independent Cuban government according to the war resolutions.

No assumption of any debt by Porto Rico or Cuba, Cession of and naval station in Philippines. The above should be the lm-ferative ultimatum before suspension of hostilities; afterwards negotiations as to war indemnity and eventual disposition of the Philippines. John M. Thurston. SENATOR ROACH.

N. DAKOTA. GIVE UP ALL ISLANDS, Control the Sentiment of the People There. The Rev. E.

J. Lynn Keep Porto Rico. Allow Cuba to organize a free government. Establish a commercial center In the Philippines. E.

A. Hall, merchant We should keep them all. P. H. Day, labor leader Keep all three, as this is the only indemnity the United States will receive from Spain.

Joseph M. Grout, attorney Keep Cuba until a stable government 13 farmecl. Colonize Porto Rico. Establish a coaling station In the Philippines and force Spain to give the inhabitants a liberal government. WAR INDEMNITY.

Frank Schllck merchant We don't want the Philippines. Keep Porto Rico Let Spain give Cuba to some other power than, the United States. Harris Richardson, politician Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines should each have an independent government. All we want are coaling stations in the Philippines and Porto Rloo. John R.

Townley, lawyer We shouul adhere strictly to the terms of the declaration on which we went to war; drive the Span-lards out of Cuba and give the islands an independent government. We want no territorial expansion. Harry Franklin, labor leader As Spain cannot pay us an indemnity we should hold Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines under a protectorate, establishing relations with them similar to those existing between Great Britain and Canada. "Take All the Islands" Is the Prevailing Sentiment of the People. The Rev.

B. W. R. Taylor Annex and civilize them. F.

M. Coulter, dry goods merchant Take them in. Leave details to President McKinley. A. C.

Shaf ter, capitalist Keep them. Never pull down the American flag after it Is once raised. E. P. Hutchinson, City Councilman and Populist-Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Make Cuba an independent republic.

Capture and hold Porto Rico. Hold the Philippines, at least till the war Indemnity Is settled. T. E. Gibbon, corporation attorney Hold Porto Rico.

Establish free government in Cuba. Occupy the Philippines, at least till all disputes arising from the war are settled. Believes in Holding the Philippines Only Until Spain Has Paid an Indemnity. Edward L. Russell, President of Mobile and Ohio railroad and prominent attorney It would be a wise policy for the benefit of the natives of Cuba and Porto Rico for the government to annex these countries.

We should not attempt to permanently own- the Philippines, but should establish there such safeguards as would protect the natives from the rapacity and cruelty of the Spaniards until the question should solve Itself, like the negro question in this country. The Rev. D. C. Peabody, rector Trlntiy Episcopal Church Keep Cuba and Porto Rico and let the Philippines go, reserving there a coaling station.

Dr. Burgess, merchant and politician We ought to keep the whole shebang. SEATTLE GIVES ITS VIEWS. Sentiment Varies on the Disposition of the Islands One Says Hold Them All. MILWAUKEE VARYING VIEWS.

LOUISVILLE SAYS HOLD ALL, Difference of Opinion Chiefly Over the Final Disposition of the Philippines. I hesitate to express my vlew3 as to what the peace terms should be while the President and his Cabinet have the matter under advisement. The President must initiate the movement looking to a treaty of peace and the Senate must pass on it later. Under the circumstances It might not be considered proper form for a Senator to pronounce bis judgment In advance. Besides any views I may now entertain are liable to be changed by the rapidly shifting history of the world now being written.

Especially is this true with regard to the position of our own country among the nations of the world. We have started on a policy new and In the nature of things for us experimental. With the glory and pride of territorial expansion will come responsibilities grave and of far-reaching importance to our own people. At this time my view of our duty is the absolute freedom of Spanish control and occupation for Cuba; the absolute withdrawal of Spain from all of her island possessions, and their occupation by the United States; a reasonable indemnity. Once in possession of the islands now belonging to Spain, it will be the province of the United States alone to decide what disposition shall be made of them.

W. N. Roach. One Opinion Suggests Also the Ceding by Spain of a Warship to Replace the Maine. DETROIT'S MODEST VIEWS.

Only a Coaling Station Desired in the Philippines, but Annexation for Porto Rico. CESSION OF CUBA AN0 SENATOR PORTO RICO COALING) SEWELL, STATION, PHILIPPINES NLW JERSEY. "We should exact from Spain an absolute cession of Cuba and Porto Rico to the United States without debt of any kind or any obligations as to the future of either. We hould also have a desirable harbor for a coaling station In the Philippines with an Intermediate one between there and the Hawaiian Islands. The great trade of the future for us will be largely with the East.

'When the IsTIcaraguan Canal is constructed the chain of coaling stations, commencing ith Honolulu, will be a necessity for our fiavy, and what we hope for and mean to Is a great commercial marine. No armistice until terms are settled. W. J. Seweli dent McKinley.

who has so rar conauciea affairs in a manner that gives us every reason to place confidence in his judgment. Personally, I am opposed to a general expansion of territory and see dangers that underlie annexation of foreign States. The whole history has been against it and I should consider It a serious problem. City Controller R. A.

Waller Such questions os this deserve careful consideration and are better suited to statesmen. I see objections to an expansion of territory, but the question of what to do In the present case involves a great many things and: should leave the problem to others. Harry Pratt Judson. University of Chicago (Quoted from talks on International law.) The objections raised to the annexation of territory are not all well founded. As a matter of policy, of course.

It ha many sides. That there Is any constitutional objection to the government of territory not a part of the State and yet belonging to It is not true. It is expressly stated that Congress shall provide for such, territory. I see no objection to the possession of coaling stations here and there. Some of the territory occupied will naturally be held for a settlement of Indemnity and there are grave problems in disposing of it.

If Spain should cede its rights In Cuba to the United States the Inhabitants would without other act become American cltl- zens.1 Charles L. Hutchinson I think we ought to keep Porto Rico unequivocally, but the Philippines andi Cuba are a pretty broad question. We ought to demand a coaling station In the Philippines, but we have one there already. I do not think we ought to discuss the future of Cuba until we have kept our promise to free the Cubans and give them a chance to govern themselves. Frank G.

Logan The United States has done well under the policy mapped out by the fathers not to acquire distant territory end personally I have always been- against anything like a departure from that. I believe Porto Rico should belong to the United States, however. We have committed our-selevs on Cuba end cannot do anything else than assume a protectorate till the Cubans are able to govern themselves. I do not believe we should try to keep tho Philippines, though we should insist on a coaling station there. We should also have a coaling station In the Ladror.es.

Judge M. F. Tuley Assist Cuba to establish an independent government, and vacate the island as soon as possible. Give Porto Rico and the Philippines to Spain upon tha payment by her of the expense of the war. This appears to me to be the wise policy to pursue.

Harvey B. Hurd As to the Philippine Islands. I see no way by which we can hon-s orably return the islands to Spain. Perhapa we will have to treat then substantially aa we do Cuba. As to Porto Rico.

If we conquer It we might reasonably claim It as conquered territory- The Ladrones and Carolines are too small to Interfere with the mala question and can be valuable to us only aa coaling stations. If the United Statea cornea up to the expectations of the best minds la. this and foreign countries In making terms, of settlement this affair will be tha beginning of a new epoch not only In warfare, but In the policy of nations In reference to their colonies and tha peoples whom Uiej; dominate. Augustus Eddy Retain every piece of territory where the American army has found a footing that Is my view of tha question. Cuba can be turned over to tha Cubans when they have proved themselves capable of self-government.

Porto Rico should hold forever for tha same reason that Germany has held Alsace and Lorraine. The Philippines should be held till Spain gives the required Indemnity. E. W. Blatchford I am In favor of tha retention of Porto Rico, Cuba, the Philippines, and the Carolines.

The Pacific coast islands are needed fcr naval stations and are well known to be fertile and capable of producing Wealth, J. C. Quarles, lawyer Retain Cuba and Porto Rico, but not the Philippines. W. A.

Walker, Democratic politician Establish a permanent government in Cuba; retain Porto Rico and the Philippines. C. A. Chapin, commission merchant Hold Porto Rico permanently. Maintain a protectorate over Cuba until permanent government 1st secured.

Retain a coaling station In the Philippines, together with one or two other coaling stations in the other Spanish islands in the East. The Philippines are too far removed to take permanently. James B. Howe, lawyer Let the Judgment of the President and the administration prevail hi settling all questions involved. J.

B. MacDougall. merchant Establish territorial government for Cuba and. Porto Rico; by no means let the Philippines go. Thomas J.

Humes, Mayor, candidate for United States Senator I favor protectorate for Cuba, the retention of Porto Rico, and the Philippines. The Rev. W. H. G.

Temple Hold them, all; civilize and Christianize them. Orville P. Espy, President Seattle Typographical union Establish a Cuban government under protectorate till strong enough to stand alone. Hold the Philippines. W.

D. Mahon, labor leader The United States should have complete possession of Cuba and Porto Rico, with perhaps a coaling station in the Philippines J. L. Hudson, merchant This country will some day number Cuba among its possessions. Porto Rico will also be ours.

J. W. Donovan, attorney Annex Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines and give the natives a little freedom under the Stars and Stripes. The Rev. Donald D.

McLaurin This is not a war of conquest. Cuba should be granted Its Independence, and this should also be held out to Porto Rico and the Philippines. SAN FMCISCO WANTS ALL. DENVER COMES OUT STRONG. Would Never Yield Up Land Over Which Old Glory Has Once Waved.

ST. LODIS VIEWS DIVIDED. R. C. Klncead, attorney Independence for Cuba.

Hold Porto Rico and such portions of the Philippines as may be necessary. Oscar Fenley, banker I do not believe in annexing the Philippines. A protectorate should be established over Cuba. Mayor Weaver Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines would not be too much of an Indemnity for the funds expended and the loss of human lives. James F.

Buckner, Secretary of the Board of Trade The withdrawal of Spain from Cuba and Porto Rico and the ceding of the latter to the United States. A coaling stations In the Philippines. Delivery to the United States by Spain of a first-class ship to take the place of the Maine and responsibility by Spain for the Cuban debt. LITTLE ROCK SENTIENT. General Opposition to the Policy of Expansion, Especially in the Far East Governor Dan W.

Jones Annex Porto Rico. Free government in Cuba. Keep a coaling station In the Philippines. Ex-Governor James P. Eagle, Baptist minister Porto Rico and Cuba should be annexed, providing Inhabitants of latter agree to It.

Keep coaling station, only In Philippines. J. W. Betdeiman. merchant Do not annex Cuba.

Keep Porto Rico. Only coaling station In Philippines. T. W. Cox, politician Keep promise mads with Cuba.

Annex Porto Rico. Hold Philippines until Indemnity Is paid, then retain coaling station only. j. f. Brooks, labor leader Annex Porto Rloo.

Give Cubans fair trial to run the government, then annex If failure ts made. ooaJlnc station in Philippine only. SURRENDER OF GUBA, SENATOR CESSION PORTO RICO, MANTLE, INDEMNITY FOR MAINE MONTANA. The terms of peace should at least embrace the surrender of Cuba with no lia-o'lity for Spanish Cuban bonds or debts of kind, and the immediate withdrawal Irm the island of all Spanish soldiery; the cession of Porto Rico to United States, re frm debt; the cession of such coalins stations as we may demand In other Spanish colonies; fun indemnity for the loss of the battleship Maine and for the families of its tourdered sailors and marines; indemnity American citizens unjustly incarcerated Ja Spanish-Cuban prisons and for property American citizens in Cuba unlawfully confiscated or destroyed. As to the Phllip-Unes, the situation is complicated.

We Co want them for the mere purpose of territorial acquisition, but we have assumed a sreat moral responsibility. We encouraged the people of those Islands to renew taeir struggle for libertv and escane from Believes That None of the Islands Should Go Back to Spain. WiUlam H. labor leader Adopt a comprehensive policy which wiil ultimately result In the annexation of these islands. A Aumstus Spreckels.

merchant and sugar manufacturer-Keep Porto Rico, Cuba, and Philippines by all means. This will open new avenues for business everywhere. Cross, attorney We have fought for them and got them, or as good as got.them. anTwe ought to keep them. I think we caa t-overn as well as anybody.

oeor-e Raphael. merchant-Establish a protectorate over Cuba, hold Porto Rico, and Philippic to Spain when she has Anally indemnified us for cost of war. The Rev. Dr. John A.

B. Wilson, pastor of Howard Street Presbyterian Church-Keep islands. I would never think of returning them. What our arms win, let ua hold. It is our new destiny.

ATLANTA WOULD TAKE ALL. Public Sentiment There Favors Raking In the Pot," in Words of Colonel Clifton. Colonel T. B. Felder.

lawyer Porto Rico and Cuba should be annexed. The Philippines should be held until war Indemnity is fully paid. Colonel William Clifton, politician I am In favor of raking in the pot. Daniel Rich, merchant Cuba and Porta Rico should be annexed. We must have a coaling station In the Philippines.

The Rev. Henry McLInnon. Presbyterian For the purpose of spreading the gospel. I think we should take In all the Islands. George W.

Evans, labor leader I think the annexation of Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippine would improve laboring condition, The Rev. Thomas A. Uzzell Porto Rico 5s near enough to be retained, while Cuba should be restored to the Cubans a soon as th'ey demonstrate the fitness for government. The Philippines might be held for Indemnity. Alva Adams It would be a travesty upon our humanity to return any lands.

If American institutions are what we claim them to be we should implant them wherever our sailors and soldiers have pulled down the emblem of Spain. Byron L. Carr, Attorney General If the government does not intend to hold the land over which Old Glory flies today we should never have permitted it to wave where it does now. J. S.

Appel, merchant When our flag Is planted on territory In any portion of the globe it should be the duty of the government to see that It remains there for all time. John D. Vaughn I'm for expansion of territory, even If it included Newfoundland. and all of the West Indlesk Pent-up UUca lor Old Glory, Prevailing Tone Is in Favor of Trusting All to the Judgment of McKinley. James J.

Blair, attorney The national administration can be trusted to pursue a conservative policy. William II. Lee. President of the Merchants' -Laclede National Bank The war situation changes so often that It would be folly to attempt to outline a wise policy for the government at the present time. James Bannerman, merchant Developments from time to time should determine the course the American government should take in the conduct of the war.

The Rev. John Mathews If the United States government should And It consistent with honor and Justice to. advance its material inteiests she should do so the yoke of Spanish oppression. Can we as a civilized and Christian nation en.