The herald., 1895-12-04

public war between tho govern ment OF
Spain and the government pro elaine ed
and for some time maintained by force
OF arms BY the people of Cuba, and the
United States of America hereby declare
that they will maintain con iition of
strict neutrality between the contsnding
powers and aocede to each all the rights
of beiliserents in the ports and territory
of the United States.
The congress of the United States pro-
tests and rem ,nstrat's against the hsr.
.barou, manner in which the war in Cuba
has been conducted aud ths president is
hereby authorized to secure an observ
anee OF laws of war as recognized by els
ilized nations.
The Call resolution will be called M
tomorrow, so that Cuba and the Monroe
doctrine will receive early attention.
There was a ripple of laughter as Stew
art (Por., Nevada) reintroduced his time
honored bill Tor the free aud unlimited
coinage of silver" Call (Dem.. tla:)
gave notice that he would call up his
Cuban resolution tomorrow.
Cullom (kep., HID introduced rsso-
luton on the Monroe doctrine similar to
that presented by Lodge. He gave nosice
that he would call mp the resolution as
soon as perm issble for the purpose OF ad-
dressing the senate thereon.
Among the large number OF bills offered
by PETER (Pop., Kan.) were those limit
without reelection. repeating all laws
permiting the issuance OF bonds, and the
limitation of the power OF injunction.
Allen pop, Neb) offered current
resolution for the immediate recognition
of the Cuban Insurgents, the annexation
of ali islands proximats to the United
States the upholding OF the Monroe doc
tripe and firmer foreign policy respect
ing the protection OF American citizens
abroad.
Allen wished to make a ten-m,nuto
speech on the passage OF the resolution,
but 1t went over with the others without
deoats.
Squire (Rep., wash.) introduces n sill
yer coinage bill, which, he stated, sought
TO be q fair solution of the present coin.
age problem.
lutions introduced in the senate, but
large majority of the bills were reprints
of measures which failed to pass last ses-
sion. Many of these, rs also large pro-
portion of the new bills, were Tor private
purposes. There were also several Tor
the modification of the pension laws.
Senators PETER. Stewart and Squire re-
introd uced their bills OF last session per-
tanning to silver coinago.
Senator PettIgrew introduced bill to
esta blish a uniform system OF bank
ruptcy, and Ieintroduced his bill OF last
session /, prevent the extermination OF
Senator Vest reintroduced his bill or
last session to prohibit monopoly in the
transportation OF cattle to foreign coun-
trips,and also his bills for the com pulsory
education of Indian children and the set
Element Of private land claims.
Senator Chandler reintruduoed his bill
for the exclusion Of alien anarchists and
his bill for the regulation of immigra-
ton.
Senator Frye introduced a bill provId-
ing Tor the amendment OF tho tariff laws
30 as to admit free OF duty all material
used In the construction o. equipment
Of vessels built In the United States. Ha
also presented several other bills for tho
announcement OF American shipping
and American shippuildina and general
bills to amend the laws relating to nav
igation, TO prevent disori inalion against
Am rio n sailing vessels engaged in the
coastwise trade.
Morgan (Dem., Ala.) gave notice that
on next Monday he would address 9
senats ON the British claims for Boring
sea seizures. In this connection he
offered resolution for an investigation
and report ON the subject by the senate
committee on foreign relations.
A $3.50 p, IN. on motion OF Faulkner
(Dem., W. Va.) the senate went into ex-
ecutive sess on and ut o'clock adjourned
until tomorrow.