Standing, as I believe the United States stands for humanity and civilization, we should exercise every influence of our great country to put a stop to that war which is now raging in Cuba and give to that island once more peace, liberty, and independence.

We would not have our politics distracted and embittered by the dissensions of other lands.

True Americanism is opposed utterly to any political divisions resting on race and religion.

Recognition of belligerency as an expression of sympathy is all very well.