Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29


rough-shod over Kill and slaughter a
feeble body of people; and he declared
dn The most solemn terms that If this
Kind OF policy is pursued by Spain i'm
cuba, and If the people Of the Unitrd
States be Informed of 1t. there is no
earthly power to prevent the people of
the United States from going over TO
that island running all over its length
and breadth and driving out from il
those robbers ana imitators OF the
worst men i'm the world. applause from
crowds in the gallericsD
Whatever" Mr. Sherman concluded.
"may be the result Of the adoption Of
this resolution ! desire to take my share
~ the responsibility for 70. and. with
"a confidence in the judgment Of the Al
mighty Ruler Of the Universe 1 believe
!, viii be wise If we can assist. and If
/ an the other nations Of America will con-
cur i'm giving the people Of Cuba the same
liberties which we now enjoy" Cap
plause)
MR.. GALLINGER.
Mr. Gallingor Repubncam, OF New
Hampshire. spoke in favor Of the reso-
luton. He would give Spain to under
stand that the same love of liberty which
burned so brightly on the battle-heiIs
Of the American Revolution was still
In the hearts Of the American people.
Tie concluded with tho ejaculation: God
speed the day when cuba shall be free!
applause In the pallcrios)
LODGE ADVANCED.
Mr. Lodge Republican). Of Massachu-
setts, spoke in favor Of the resolutions.
/ taking the most advanced position toward
helping the cuban cause He read "a por-
zion of the last proclamation OF Captain
General Weyler. and said that proclama-
tion seemed 20 Justify any action that
mi
F proclamation was seen. he said. in the
dispatches published in this mornings
papers. telling Of the horrible massacre
Of peaceful citizens in Cuba
Mr.. Frye Repuhlican). OF Maine said
h. had but one desire. and that was TO
see cuba an independent republic. "and
whatever 7 can DO. justly and honorably."
no continued Il am prepared now 10 do.
] viii DO or say or vote anything consist
eut with the honor and integrity OF the
republic that will promote the success Of
those patriots who are to-day so bravely
struggling to wrost their liberties from
the grasp Of a cruel and relentless
despotism." Applause)
CAFFERY IN OPPOSITION.
Mr.. Canery Democrat, OF Louisiana,
argued that Spain must be treated AZ
belonging TO the family OF civilized nd-
tlOns. and that there was not scintilla
OF evidence TO show thai there was sUCn
state Of affairs as would justify "A
recognition either of Cuban beiilgerency
or independence. The press reports from
Cuba he said, should be accepted with
some degree Of allowance lie doubted
not that acts of cruelty had been prac-
ticed by both Spaniards and Cubaus. Con-
gres5 was called upon TO recognize as
fact that which it did not
know was fact. lie de-
clared that he was not in sympathy
1 with any declaration OF q purpose 10
take up arms against Spain in the inter-
est of cuba. Chickens had all uucom-
Portable way Of coming home 10 roost.
J The United States had 10 right 10 violate
/ any one of the principles Of international
| law. Congress had no power 10 make a
/ recognition of Cuban belhgeTency or IN
| dependence. and. if it hac the power, the
/ facts did not justify such recognition.
Alr. Allen GopuliSD. Of Nebraska, con-
tended that the power OF recognizing bel
/ hgereucy or independence resided i'm Con-
gross. not in the Chief Executive. He
/ declared himself in favor OF a resolution
| recognizing not only beliigerent rights
! but complete Independence. And he would
invite the President to issue prOclama-
tion 10 that effect. and to admit 10 di-
pIomatic circles the representatives OF
the republic OF Cuba on terms of eXact
eminent.
He characterized Spain as the outlaw Of
nations ana as not entitled TO the re-
sUect confidence or esteem of the IL
/ h.rty-loying American people. Her march
/ lad been one OF blood. With a torch I'm
one hand, she had burned down the
| habitauous Of the people Of Cuba; aud
with "a sword in the other she had cut
! the throats Of those who refused 10 yield
| cheerful Obedience 20 her iron rule.
Il would not only" he continued, re
/ cognize Cuban beiligerenCy, but / would
establish cuba as one Of the nations Of
| the earth And, II need be- | would mus
I ter every man In the United States ana
/ every war-vessel necessary 10 the accom-
plishmeut OF tho task And ] would
| erect on the ashes and ruin Of Spanish
/ control In that island republic modelled
/ after our own institutions"
PASCO FOR JOINT RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Pasco argued for joint resolution
! I'm preference 10 concurrent resolution.
.Nir sherman stated as reason against
| q i,int resolution that IL would have TO be
! acted on Boy the President within ten
days: whereas with concurrent resolh-
tiou. ne might reserve action untll Inc
proper time arrived
Tbe hour of o'clock having arrived,
MIR call pleaded for further extension
of Tho time for debate. But decided cD-
nositiou was made by Mr.. sherman ana
others. and so voting proceeded.
rho first amendment to he voted on
,.,s maj offered by Mr White Demo
c,-O of California. declaring the opinion
mat the Executive Department to whose
investigation and care our diplomauc re-
i'ticrs have been largely committed.
sbould recognize the beiiigerency OF those
,,'bo arc maintaining themselves In Cuba
ir arroed opposition to Spain. and that
! ,rc induerce and Offices of the United
| states NAV be prsdenly. peacefully and
eor,ctiv.lv eXerted 10 the end that Cuba
NAV n, enabled to establish permanent
/ government OF her own choice'
AMENDMENTS REJECTED.
Mr. sherman moved TO Law Mr.. Whites
! ,,,.,,Jr,ent ON the table. and that motion
/ was acreed to-yeas, a. nays, H.
/ THOSE voting IN the negative were
Mcssrs Bate. Caffery, George. haze I'M,
! Morrill,. Perkins. Roach, Smlih, WAS,
/ rbe vote was then taken on Air. Al
/ leu's amendment requesting the Presi-
/ dept 10 recognize the republic Of Cuba.
and extend an rights and privileges 10
| Inc Minister from that republic.
! AIR sherman moved TO lay this on the
/ table. and IL was agreed to by a vote
/ of 81 TO IT, Those voting IN The mega
| tive were Messrs. Allen. BAKER BuIler,
/ call. Cannon. Dubois, Galiinter. Jones
! Of Nevada. Kyle. Mantle, Mitchell Of
| oregon. PETER Quay, Squire. stewart,
/ Teller and Nest-lI
! The concurrent resolution OF the Com
/ ,olttee on Foreign Rciations-with Mr..
/ Camerofs amendment added TO twas
tben voted on-Mr sherman calling Tor
/ the yeas and nays d.Yisioh OF Ihe Ihe
/ question was desired by Mr. Morrill, dte-
fttr.n, of Vermont but the Vice