Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-29

| resolutions adopted are as follows:
Resolved, BY the senate the house OF
representatives concurrlng) that in the opn-
| ion OF congress a condition of public war
exists between the government of Spain
an1 the e. roSamed ID and for Sv
States Of America should maintain strict
neutrality between the contending powers.
| according to each all the rights of belliger-
ency in the ports and territories of the
Resolved, That the friendly offices of the
United States shall be offered by the presi-
G the Of be a f1r the
| The final vote on the adoption of the reso,
lutions was as follows:
| Yeas--Republicans:
Allison, Elkins, Perkins
Baker, Frye, Pritchard,
Brown, Gallnger, Proctor.
Burrows Gear, Quay,
Cameron, Hawlcy Sherman,
Cannon, Lodge, Shour.
Carter, Mcbride, Squire,
Chandler, Mcmillan, Teller.
Clark. Mantle, Thurston.
Cullon, Mitchell (Ore.), Warren.
Davis. Nelson, Wilson.
Dubois.
Yeas-Democrats:
| Bacon, German, Morgan,
Berry Gray Pascoe.
Bate, Hill, Roach,
call Irby Smith,
CockrelI Jones (Arls.), Turpie.
Daniel Lindsay, Vest,
| Faulkner Martin. walthan,
Gibson. Mills. White.
YeaS-Populists
| ALLEN. Jones Nev.). PETER,
Butler. Kyle. Stewart.
Nays-Republicans
Hale Mor7tll, wetmore
Nays-Democrats:
Caffery Chiffon, George.
Populsts-None
Total yeas, g.; total nays. 6.
When this result was announced the densely
packed galleries broke into long-continued
applause, which the vice president checked
with difficulty. The result was reached after
q day of feryid speeches. which at tines
aroused the crowd Of spectators 10 enthusi-
astic demonstrations Tho keen public In.
terest in the subject was eyinced by the pres-
ence of the largest crowd since congress as-
sembled. The representatives Of foreign
powers were numerously In attendance, the
occupants of the diplomatic gallery including
Ministers Mendonca Of Brazil, Hatch Of Ha-
wall, Lazoo-Arriaga of Guatemala, Rengifo
Of Colombia and Baron Won Ketteler of the
German embassy. Senor Depuy de Lone,
the Spanish minister, was not present, but
two of the attaches Of the Spanish legation
occupied seats with the other diplomats.
The main feature of the debate was the
speech of Senator Sherman, chairman of the
committee on foreign relations. AS rule
the veteran senator from Ohio speaks with
reserve and conservatism, so it was the more
surprising when he arraigned Spain and her
governor general, Weyler, in the most scath-
ing language. Mr.. Sherman read specific
instances in which Weyler was pictured as
stripping young girls held captives and
compelling them to dance before the Spanish
troops. Other speeches were made by Lind
say, Lodge, Caffery and Allen
The voting began at o'clock according by
agreement. 1t was simplifed by the with
drawal of conflicting amendments. SO that
only three votes were necessary. The first
disposed of was that of Mr.. White, limiting
the action Of congress to request Of con-
gress on the president to grant belligerency.
This was tabled, 81 to 2. The amendment
of Mr. Allen, directing the president to rec
ognze the Cuban republic as Independent,
met like defeat by vote Of So tc II. Then
came the final vote as above recorder
Shortly after the session opened Represent
ative Hit, chairman of the house committee
on foreign affairs, Joined Mr.. Sherman, chair
man of the senate committee on foreign re-
latlons. in whispered conference at Mr..
Sherman's desk. The Ohio senator an
nounced that the Cuban question would be
taken up without waiting for the usual ex-
piration of the morning hour at o'clock.
Mr.. Allen asked leave to With
draw the resolution for the appoint
ment of Mr.. Lloyd senate clerk This
brought another question as to adding popu-
list official to the rolls Mr.. Alien finally
withdrew the resolution
Mr. Sherman then moved that the Cuban
resolutions be taken up, and this prevailed
without objection. Chairman Hit remained
alongside of Mr. Sherman as the debate pro-
ceeded. Baron v0n Kettler Of the German
embassy occupied seat In the diplomatic
gallery.
BY this time the public galleries were
filed to their full limit and there was q
crush. The floor was yielded for the adop-
tion of the conference on the pension ap-
preparation bill; also for the passage Of the
bill relating to the anchorage and moye~
nent Of vessels In st. Mary's river.
Mr. Lindsay then addressed the
senate on the Cuban resolutions. Hs
said the conflict in Cuba was ae
and hniU uaA tffttk
such desperation that only one Of two re.
suits could come, either the complete inde-
pendeUe OF Cuba on one hand, or the utteR
annihilatlon Of the Cuban people on the
other, The senator said he approached the
subject from the standpoint of humanity
rather than law.
Declarations Of sympathy would avail noths
Ing to the Cubans. Declarations that they
had progressed TO the stage Of belligerente
would avail nothing.
STEP THAT IS EFFECTIVE.
'If the United States intends taking any
step that will avail the struggling CubansS
that step should be In the direction Of tho
ultimate independence Of Cuba" declared Mr..
Lindsay In stentorlan tones. In the past, he
continued, the United States had not hesis
tated TO take the position OF recognizing in.
dependence under circumstances similar to
those now existing In Cuba. Quoting FROM
international authorities the senator mainA
tanned that condition now existed In Cuba
justifying the United States In considering
a proposition for active intervention to re~
store public order In behalf Of humanity.
But" said Mr.. Lindsay. "the resolution
which he urged did not contemplate active
Intervention. II extended our good Offices
to Spain, With a view to securing the ultLp
mate independence OF Cuba. ~
"And such independence" added Mr.. Linds
say "is the only basis which Will bring lasts
ing peace TO Cuba. judged from the experis
ence OF seventy years. The United states
could not relieve itself from the responsi.
bllity Of seeing that Spain showed this island
some kind OF justice Could We say to the
world that unless Cuba secured her indes
pendence By her own nnalde1 effoIts she