The morning times., 1896-02-23

MONDAY VIII De the anniversary DI lht
beginning of the Cuban revolution.
As fitting commemoration of the be-
ginning OF the struggle OF freedom in the
island, the Cubans in this city are hoping
that on that day the United States Senate
viii adopt resolutions granting belltGerency.
It would Ee a fitting time 10 do so, and
the sentiment thus expressed throughout
the United States would renew the coura ge
Of the Cubans and enable them to start the
second year of the rebellion with even
greater zeal than characterized its begin
ming.
There are two resolutions before the Sen
ate, Il ma jority report and a minority. II
!, is au unusual occurrence for minority re-
port 10 concur in the report of the ma jor1ty,
and vet go them one better in expressing ii.
Such is the situation. The majority report
recognizes a public war and accords bel
ligcrent rights TO both Spain and Cuba; the
minority report requests the President TO
interpose his friendly offices with the Span
iSh government, not merely for the recogni-
tion of public war, but that Spain Will
grant independence TO Cuba
There was some talk yesterday that mas
much as the opinion of Congress is not
Cuba that the two committees might get
together and split the difference, so To
speak, the minority report releasing some
Of its greater expression and the majority
increasing the force OF its resolution.
POSSIBLE COMPROMISE.
This would place the United states as
favorlng both the recognition of war and
also the independence of Cuba. though not
, putting ii as strongly as does the resolution
OF Mr.. Cameron.
In any event the Cubans are hoping that
action may he taken finally on Monday. 1t
would add TO their celebrations. IL would
| increase their JOY, and the demonstrations
In honor OF the insurgents would he added
Observation-Disclosures this country.
There does not exist afeeling that Congress
will fail 10 favor Cuba. The delay is oC-
casioned only by the desire OF the Congress
men TO let their constituents and the country
| know how they stand on the question. What
ever resolution is adopted. be it mild or
strong. will allow the Cubans privileges
as before stated in The Times.
strong resolution will not On bance their
efforts in practical line, but Will back
| the revolution with greater moral senti-
| ficlal 1t is thus that all Cubans in this
| city and other parts OF the United States
| have their attention focused on Con gress.
There is little or no belief in the reported
death of Maceo. Whenever such informa-
| ton cmanates from Havana, It is corrobora-
| tive evidence that Maceo is very much alive
| and Kicking" said one of the Cuban repre-
| Sentatives last evening.
! a. Iii, Sgta
know it was u battle, whenever "A battle
| is reported, we are certain 1t was a
| skirmish.
CONSTRUED BY CUBANS.
You can see that your report of several
| days ago that Gomez and Maceo We're
concentrating their forces IN Havana
| province has been confirmed by private
| advices At that time the insurgents Were
! only within nine miles of Havana, today
| they are hut six, and on one occasion
We're even closer. Close enough TO have a
| small deta achment enter one OF the suburbs
| and make q hasty exit.
"Of course Weyler Will not take the
| field believe that is his statement. YET
| it is different from one made when he
first came To Havana. He said he would
| force Gomez 10 battle, now he says ne
can direct the movements Just as well IN
the city. He does not intend taking the
field. II is because he scents danger IL
doing so. Gomez has almost been enticiDG
the Spaniard to come out and try hi:
! strength.
IF Weyler thinks he can trap Come:
he is mistaken. He thought that Come
could be drawn near Havana TO the detri
ment Of other parts OF the field. but IL
this he is mistaken, as Gomez. you can see
left large force in Pinar del Rio province
Senior Palma, who has been in Key West
Fla, left that city u day or two ago 70
Tampa. and is expected in Washington
early mex tweek. 1t is more than hkel
that he VIII be accompanied by DR.. Cas-
tillo when he arrives in this city.