The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-03
SYMPATHY FOR CUBA.
The House Expressed II In a Most
Emphatic Manner.


surgents In Cuba were eulogized and SYM
pathized with in two hours debate, and |
thefules were suspended and the resolu- |
tions by the house foreign affairs commit |
teo were adopted as u substitute for those |
OF the senate by an overwhelming ma |
jority-263 to IL.
An analysis OF the vote shows that 1873 |
Republicans, 20 Democrats and 8 Popu- |
lists voted for the resolutions, and Re- |
publicans and Democrats against them. |
The debate which preceded their adoption |
was animated and breathed spirit OF lib
erty. At times 10 was exceedingly dra-
matte, especially when forebodings OF war
were uttered. but there was no stemming
the strong tide.
The setting Of the scene was brilliant.
The galleries werc black with people at
tracted by the prospect of the stirring
event. In the reserved gallery were many
prominent personages. Even the diplo-
matic gallery, which is usually empty.
was thronged with the representatives OF
foreign countries. On the floor, the at
tendance was the largest OF the session.
A number OF senators came over from the
other end Of the Capitol to watch the pro-
ceedings.
Owing to the brief time allotted for de-
bate members were fortunate in securing
two or three minutes in which TO present
their views. Mr.. Hit, chairman OF the
foreign affairs committee. In opening the
debate, was very careful not to say that
which might prove offensive. He referred
to the consular reports as adequate proof
that q state Of war existed, and argued
that Spain, which had recognized the Con-
federacy before the battle of Bull Run,
could not take offense at our recognition
of the Cubans.
Mr.. Turner lGa.), who led the opposi-
tion, refused to credit the stories OF butch
cry by the Spaniards, characterizing the
reports of our consuls as "dreary record
of mutual incendiarism and assassina-
tion." He said he was opposed to feccg-
nizing bellgerency for the same reasons
that General Grant had given between
1868 and 1878. He also sneered at tho
president OF the Cuban republic, who was
. citizen of the United States. and here,
instead OF in Cuba, fighting for freedom.
Mr.. Smith (Mich.), a member of tho
committee, expressed the hope that the
present queen regent and emperor would
be the last of the royal family consigned
TO the tombs in the Escurial palace, and
that Spain, like France, would soon be
free.
Mr.. Adams iPa.), who was minister to
Brazil arthe time Of the establishment of
the Brazilian republic, referred with pride
to the fact that under Mr.. Blaine's direc-
tion he had been the first to recognize the
provisional government.
Mr. Boutslle emphasized his position OF
last week against the adoption of resolu-
tions that might lead to war.
The tension was somewhat relieved by
two humorous incidents. While Mr..
Smith was dwelling on the horrors OF the
Spanish inquisition, Mr.. Boutelle raised I.
laugh by jumping TO his feet and asking
unanimous consent to abolish the inquisi-
ton. Mr. Bartholdt, n Missouri Repubi-
can, whose accent clearly indicates his
German descent, got half minute To
pledge the support of the naturalized citi-
Gems to the cause Of freedom, for which,
he said, "your ancestors fought"
Upon the announcement of the result of
demonstration.
AS Viewed by do LONE.
Mr.. De LONE, in an interview yesterday,
said: "If the Spanish government should
take any action with reference to the stand
that congress has taken it would In all
probability be communicated TO this gov
ernment through the medium of Hannis
J. Taylor, the American minister at
Madrid. Furthermore, he Is on the spot
and is able TO speak knowingly OF the
situation In Spain, while I, over here, am
| In but little better position to form a just
estimate than are you yourself.
''F6r the last "a hours 1 have been over
| run with reporterss of all the prominent
| newspapers, who seem to be under the i'm
| made the repository OF tremendous
amount of sensational news, while in
reality that is anything but the case
| Moreover, the press of the United States
has throughout the whole affair, taken a
radically unjust position on the Cuban
| question.
'The rebellion in Cuba never would have
been serious matter at all had it not
been for the interference OF the United
| States. 1t never would have passed the
! limits of mere riot had it not been for
| the money supplies, arms and men that
Were sent from this country. Men have
| gone from .his country with the assurance
! that the United States would extend
| belligerent rights TO tho Cubans and
would in all probability send fleet to
| Cuban waters to support the insurgents.
| At no time have the insurgents In this
country given the situation in Cuba fair
| Investigation to ascertain what the facts
actually are.
ut has been said that oil Cubans are
actively Interested in the rebellion, but the
truth Of the matter is that there are ssven
Cuban generals and several hundred
Cuban officers fghting in the Spanish
army in Cuba. In fact, l am sure there
are more Cuban officers in the Spanish
army than there are white leaders among
the insurgents.
"All this am telling you from what
know personally, and not in my official
capacity, for do not wish TO be quoted in
the matter ut all. AS To the trouble in
Barcelona l am not In a position 20 speak,
for / know nothing about IL now Nbeyond
what have read la the papers. The peo.
pie OF Spain are on occasions an exctatse
people, but the Americans should renem.
Der that on several occasions Spanish con
sulates have been attacked in this country
"This was done during the riots Ut Pitts