The herald., 1896-12-20

ton. 1t is possible that If the senate
passed the resolutions the Cuban enthu-
siasts in the house would vote to con-
slider 1t as soon as 1t came to the house
without the formality Of referring 1t to
a committee, but without some tactics
Of this nature 1t is probable that the
rules committee will stand in the way of
action.
Most members predict that if the reso-
luton, or any prepared to help the Gu
ban resolution, were put to vote before
the house it would be adopted by large
majority; but many who advanced this
prediction express the hope that they
may not be called upon to record their
votes. They do not wish to be placed
In the attitude of opposing any struggle
for the establishment of republic, ye:
they think that the reports from Cuba
up to date are too conflicting and in
definite to justify recognition.
A gentleman who stands very close to
Speaker Reed and is acquainted with
the speakers views of the Cuban ques-
ton said today: 1T is highly improb-
able that the Cameron resolution will
pass the senate because there Is strong
opposition to it by several senators. If
1t was brought before the house 1t would
be passed by a strong majority because
many members would vote against
their own judgment in Difference to what
they believe to be the public sentiment
Of their constituents. The resolution
will not be given time in the house, how
ever, nor any other resolution to recog-
nize Cuba unless there should be some
change in the situation which would
more certainly justify interference by
this government. It is possible that the
question might be raised in the house as
a privileged matter by some hook or
crook, though I do not see how that
could be done"
Dingley of Maine, who stands next to
the speaker In the leadership of the
house, when asked for his views upon
the Cameron resolution, said: II have
always believed 1t was the best policy
for congress to leave diplomatic matters
to the proper department of the govern
ment. When the legislative branch of
the government attempts to interfere
with the diplomatic, there are liable to
be serious errors committed"
member of the rules committee, spoke
tersely. saying; GAS citizen of re-
public. my sympathies are strongly
with the Cuban insurgents. AS citizen
of this republic, am in favor Of attend
mig strictly to our own business"
Mr. Cannon of Illinois said: 1--WE
have had no real information as to the
state Of affairs in Cuba since the presi-
dents message. Reports are printed In
the papers one day and denied the next.
When we are called upon to act upon
information of a real state of affairs,
we will take such action as justice and
patriotism shall dictate. with due regard
to our treaties and to the real interests
of the United Staes."
SENATORIAL VIEWS
Among the few senators at the capitol
today the action of the committee on
foreign relations yesterday in adopting
the Cameron resolution was the prin-
cipal topic of conversation. Specula-
ton naturally turned to the probable
course of the measure in the senate.
There is an agreement among the men,
bers of the committee not to attempt to
press the resolution to consideration dur
ing the two days bfeore adjournment
FOR the holidays. The advocates Of the
resolution express their willingness to
forego speechmaking in order to facil-
itate action by the senate, and say that,
so far as they can have any influence,
the opponents of the resolution will be
allowed to do the talking.
The enemies of the resolution have no
intention of allowing the resolution to
go through by default. Indeed, they do
not hesitate to express their purpose
to prevent its passage by any means at
their command. They profess to believe
now that they will be able to defeat
the measure on direct vote, but find
ing they are not likely to succeed in
that way. they will demand ample time
for debate, meaning, with only two
months Of the session left and the appro-
priation bills still to consider, that
enough time will be consumed to entire
ly prevent reaching vote.
Numbers" said Senator Frye, a
friend Of the resolution. in discussing
the probabilities, "are not necessary to
make debate formidable In the senate.
Without cloture, any measure may, of
course, be made the subject of inter-
minable talk"
Senator Hale of Maine will lead the
opposition, in case Senator Allison is
unable to resume his seat after the holi-
days. Mr.. Hale will be acting chair
man of the committee on appropriations.
and this position can be used by him to
great advantage in opposing the Cuban
declaration. He will be supported by
Senators Pettlgrew. Aldrich and others.
who are quite determined to thwart the
purposes of the committee if possible.
eve expect to have Sherman with u.s."
said one of the senators antagonistic to
the resolution. Il cannot believe that
he has given his assent to this resolu-
ton, for no later than Tuesday last he
expressed his opposition to several mem
bers Of the senate, dwelling on the point
that the Cubans had no government to
recognize. He cannot have changed so
suddenly"
The opposition counts upon hearing
from the conservative business interests
of the country during the recess in way
to materially weaken the chances of the
resolution.
The supporters of the resolution are
confident Of it's success if a vote can be
reached.