The record-union., 1896-04-05

ais, W dIu lIIOSc Struggling AOA d1S e1ii~A
liberty, and in this case the obligation
upon the United States was the
stronger because the struggle was going
on at its very threshold. Referring to
the terms of the resolutions he said
Spain should understand that under
the velvet glove of friendly interven-
tion there was the iron hand of the
United States.
Stewart CRep) of New Jersey also
favored the resolutions, declaring that
the United States should aid Strug-
Cling Cuba to achieve her independence.
Russell Dem.) of Georgia asked why
the United States should interfere with
the domestic affairs of other nations.
No other nation had expressed the
slightest interest in or intention to in
terfere in behalf of the Cuban insur-
gents. These insurgents, over whom
so many crocodile tears have been
shed, are what we used to call BUSH
whackers and barn burners, and Rus
sell asked what in the name of common
sense there was to justify the demand
for Intervention and the granting of
belligerent rights to them.
Walsh Dem.) of New York called the
attention of the House, he said, for
the purpose of expressing his disap-
proval Of the resolutions and to de-
fend Senator Hill of New York from
the charges made by Adams that he
was actuated by other than the best
motives in his treatment of them.
Turner Oem.) of Georgia argued
somewhat elaborately against the res
olutions He said: ''I yield to no man
in my sympathy for any people strug-
Cling for freedom, but it is not a ques-
ton of sympathy. 1t is a question
which affects our own interests and re-
lates to our duty as a member of the
family of nations. 1t also deals with
our duty under treaty stipulations with
other nations
These, Turner said, involved all the
reasons which he advanced for oppos-
ing the resolutions. In the course OF
his remarks Turner referred to the try
ing circumstances in which the South
ern States stood during the reconstruc-
ton period following the rebellion and
called the attention of the House to the
fact that in Cuba there existed condi-
tion which was not equaled in any
Southern State. The Anglo-Saxon race
had the instinct of government, and no
other race had it in nearly so large
degree. A contention for the mastery
between the two races in Cuba, Turner
said, would be inevitable. Having had
an experience in reconstruction he
would not be willing to undergo 1t
again, nor bring about a. condition OF
things in any country that would re-
peat that experience.
Mahany (Rep.) of New York said that
he would vote for them, but under pro-
test.
The last speaker Of the afternoon was
Buck Oem) of Louisiana, who pleaded
eloquently for Cuban freedom.
The Cuban debate was interrupted
near the close of the session by Bart
lett Dem.) Of Georgia, who, under
privileged question, made an explana-
ton of his connection with the now ia
nous circular which formed the sub
ject Of an acrimonious colloquy between
Gibson Rep) of Tennessee and Sulzer
Dem.) of New York in the course of the
debate on the Bayard resolutions sew
eral weeks ago.
Bartlett disclaimed any connection
with the use of the circular made by
Sulzer, which was without his knowl
edge or consent, the circular having
reached Suffers hands after being
passed around among members of the
House.
Gibson accepted Bartlett's disclaimer
and withdrew any implication upon that
gentleman'S connection with the in
cident which reflected upon him in any
way. He suggested, however, that In
the future whenever Bartlett had pos
session of any such paper he be very
careful how he exhibited it in the vicin-
ity of the gentleman from New York.
Uaughter.)
The House at $40 o'clock took a re-
cess until 8 o'clock.
There were but six members present
when the House met at night to con-
slider the conference report on the Gu
ban resolutions. Mccall of Massachu-
setts presided The public galleries were
we'll filled.
Dockery Oem.) of Missouri was the
first speaker. He was in hearty accord
with the resolutions. He said the strife
in Cuba rose above the level Of a mere
guerrilla warfare. If not, why were the
armies of Spain unable to repress the
uprising Of the people. He felt that he
voiced the unanimous sentiment of his
people when he wished the Cubans God
speed.
Daniels (Rep.) of New York objected
strongly to the seconds resolution, al
though believing that the first resolution
was proper enough.
Baker Pop.) of Kansas asserted that
the Anglo-Saxon race would not stand
what the Cubans have stood He re-
cited wrongs they have suffered at the
hands of Spain, and said he would be
glad to vote for a resolution recognize
ing their independence
Mahon (Rep) of Pennsylvania evoked
a burst of loud applause from the gall
leries in his denunciation of the cruel
ties practiced by the Spaniards against
the Cubap7. During our four years
civil wal, -.e said, no man lost his life
except in battle. He thought the Gov
ernment had the right to recognize any
people who were struggling for lib
erty.
Otrie Dem.) of Virginia told a num-
Der of funny stories which created mer-
riment in the galleries. He sympathized
with rebels-he was one himself, he
said The United States, being free,
wishes to see every other country free
We have a right to express our opinion
about this matter and Spain cannot OBJ
ject We express our opinion about
everything. We did 1t recently about
Bayard, but he did not resign. We
shall do it again about Cuba, and Spain
will not get mad nor will Cuba either
Milliken (Rep) of Maine made an elo-
quent appeal for the passage of the res
olutions, and was followed by Avery
(Rep.) of Michigan and Talbot Oem) of
South Carolina.