“I am very glad that the Senator has made the remarks
he has, and I desire to say a few words in reply, more
particularly to the last portion of his speech. As Chairman
of the Committee on Foreign Relations, it being his duty to
keep on the best possible terms with all foreign powers,
he had a right, perhaps, to say what he has said; but,
after all, that is not the question. I would suggest to
the honorable Senator, that there is something else to be
considered, at the present time, besides the good or bad
opinion which certain foreign ministers and others may have
of our domestic policy.”