New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-19
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the real situation In the island known Thus
far members: Of the 1io at beast axe in abso
lutte ignorance. except far al conflicting news
paper reports are concerned. Of the strength OF
the insurgents or their ability to maintain more
than a guerilla warfare against the Spanish
crown.
NOTHING TO BE GAINED NOW.
One member Of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee said that the time for action had
passed. that the island bankrupt. that
American interests in Cuba destroyed that
commerce with the island has practically disap-
peared and that recognition now would be a
mere sentiment without practical considera-
tion behind It. IF" said he. I'VE want a war
with Spain for a sentiment. we are at liberty to
have it, but not with my consent. If we had
interviewed year ago the war would have ended
In thirty days, American property rights in the
island would have been saved. and our trade
with Cuba would have suffered only partial in
reference. To-day. say the island is bank
rupt and their trade will be worth nothing to the
United States for twenty years
Another member of the committee expressed
the belief that it would be better for the United
States 20 attend 10 its own business and not go
dancing through the Congress of Nations with
a chip on its shoulder spelling for fight.
There is great difference OF opinion. he said.
"anlo ne our people to-day as to the finan-
cial policy which we should adopt. About half
the American people favor bimetallism, and the
remainder are unit for the gold standard. We
had better settle our own difficulties and get our
affairs on a satisfactory basis before taking any
further trouble upon our shoulders
one of the Republican leaders OF the House
q man OF great influence among his fellows
pointed out the reporter that promise of
better Zines made to the American people
II Mr. Mckinley should be elected to the Pres-
dency. Mr.. Mckinley. ne added. had been
elected. and now it was purposed by the Senate
to tallra stan which would involve this country
In complications with Spain and retaId a return
B. prosperity for several years. He expressed the
belief that all the Republican leaders as well
as the influential Democrats in the House would
set their faces strongly against the adoption of
any Cuban resolution which might properly be
regarded by Spain unfriendy act.
i SURPRISING CHANGE OF SENTIMENT
Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee
expressed their surprise at the change of sent-
ment among their colleagues. 1t was said that
members of that committee who at the last ses
sion were radical in their opposition to Spain
and bubb.ing over with enthusiasm for the
-..uban patriots have changed front since their
return to Washington. and are now among the
prediction was freely made that. notwithstand-
ms the unanimity with which the resolution
WAS reported by the Senate committed it was
doubtful if the Senate would adopt IT, or at
least not without considerable delay Not
Jingle member Of the House out of a score or
more of leaders. could be found who believed
that the Senate resolution could pass the House,
even though it should be favorably reported by
the House Committee. which is also regarded
as impossible. The opinion was freely expressed
that the Senate. from being the conservative
branch of the Government. had changed places
with the House. and that the latter to-day is by
long odds the conservative branch of Congress
Z One OF the members Of the Foreign Affair
Committee who did not hesitate to express his
views publicly. Mr. Quigg. of New-York.
He said: II don't think the Senate resolution
,can pass the House at this session of Congress.
L do not know a member Of the House Commit
tee Foreign Affairs who is III favor of it, nor
do think il possible to obtain from the House
committee any resolution Of any sort at this
sion The disposition of the House committee
is to leave the matter to the incoming Admin
istration Personally while l entertain the
1veliest sympathy with Cuba. am opposed to
the conduct Of foreign affairs by Congress. |
think there is n.thing more dangerous to the
public peace than the discussion in Congress Of
serious international controversies"
HAsTy ACTION DEPRECATED.
, Mr. Pearson of North Carolina another Re-
publican member of the committee. expressed
his position thus. 81 have criticism com
ment to make the action of the Senate COM
mittee rs to the merits Of the question of recog-
nzing the independence Of Cuba feel deli
cacy in expressing a positive opinion in the
absence Of positive information Before TAX
Ing so grave a step leading to unknown and
momentous consequences. it seems to me that
the info nation should be not only accurate
but Official. The Republican party has promised
the country prosperity and the question pre-
sents itself WI, war or rumOrs Of war or APP
prehensions Of war lead to the promised re-
sult?' Differing a. / do almost wholly from
Mr. Cleve,ands views and policy on most sub
jects, | am constrained to say that the State
Department since the appointment of Mr.
Olney. has been ably and wisely conducted and
his foreign policy discreet, firm. conservative
and successful 1t stands out IN bold contrast
with the many and va .Jus failures in the do
mestic policy Of this Adninist.ation. and do
not feel that it would be exactly right to turn
over war along with the dCAolt TO the incOm-
Ing administration.
MIR. Shafroth, the silverite from Colorado. ex-
pre- SEQ surprise at the action OF the Senate
committee Before the election" he said.
when the candidates had yet TO appeal TO the
people the Cuban revolution was live sub
iect but now il will be found that the business
intercs'S # NCw-Ycri, must be protected. You
will find that the New-YOrk press tomorrow
will denource the actin as threatening the
ations between Spain and the United States
ard dangerous 10 the trade between New-YOrk
and Cuba Wall street will not permit the
passage Of the resolution through the House.
1t may pass the Senate, but that will end the
matter
t,.s VIEWS OF NEW-JERSEY MEMBERS
!. Afs McEwan Of New-Jersey. said. II would
favor any measure looking to the aid of the
patriot cause Whether a resolution advocat-
ing the extension Of belligerent rights a
stronger measure recognizing the Independence
OF the Island be presented. / shall certainly