Evening journal., 1896-12-08
all FOR CUBA LIBRE.
lorida Senator's Resolution In
Favor of Recognition.
he OPENING SCENES IN CONGRESS

[oreign Diplomats Listen to the Reading
of the Presidents ge-ConnIcting
views Expressed by Senator'S and Rep
sentatives-Opinions of London Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S. Il The United
hates began the second session of the Fif-
4 fourth congress with crowded galleries
Ind with that accompaniment of activity
Bld of greeting that usually attends the
of congress. But the upper
ranch Of congress never puts aside its
Iignity, and the meeting developed no
or dramatic incidents. The
ading of the presidents message was the
'ature of the proceedings, and beyond
bis, no attempt was made to enter upon
Ble business of the session. To many of
ne foreign representatives occupying the
1iplomatic gallery the message had special
Interest and significance owing to the part
hey had taken in the conspicuous foreign
vents to which the president referred.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British en-
lassador, and the new Turkish minister,
IIoustapha Bey, were present. Senior Du-
NY de Lome the Spanish minister, was
OF in attendance during the day, but two
II the secretaries Of the Spanish legation
carefully noted the references to the Gu
an conflict Minister Hatch of Hawaii
nd Mr.. Cooper, the Hawaiian minister of
soreign affairs were listeners, although
he message contained no reference to the
Hawaiian islands. The diplomatic gallery
vas vacated as soon as the foreign ques-
ions referred to in the message had been
cad. On the floor Of the senate printed
\ Aopies of the message were distributed ana
hese gave the senators an opportunity uo
cad the salient features instead oI listen,
Ing to them. As a result. there was scahl
ttention after the reading had proceeded
beyond the first half hour. The reading
LII the message covered one hour and 5t
minutes, and at its conclusion the senate
i sldjourned.
Senator Call For Cuba's Freedom.
Just as the senate was about to adjourn
Senator Call of Florida arose to offer res
@lution, but which he Withdrew until to
Hay. 1t is joint resolution. as follows:
Resolved, That the United States o
america recognizes the republic of Cubt
IS a free and independent government and
Slccord to that people all the rights Of {
sovereign and independent government il
\ he ports and within the jurisdiction oi
\ he United States.
While tho scenes attending the opening
III the house were both brilliant and inter
sting in the crowds that thronged th'
galleries and the conspicuous personGge'
PRESENT the proceedings themselves werl
\ lull and spiritless, being distinctiyell
outline.
The house met, the chaplain invoked thg
liivine blessing on the work of the session.
The roll was called, committee consisting
Ilf Mr. Cannon of Illinois, Mr. Payne ol
New York and Mr.. Turner of Georgia was
appointed to wait on the president, and
he latter's annual communication was
read The reading consumed about tw,
hours. II was MIR Cleyeland's farewell
message, and there was much curiosity as
10 his views on Cuba especially, but there
was no demonstration, either Of approva
1r dissent throughout its reading. Thl
hoiidasr anatyare Of tho opening season wa.
|saddened by the announcement Of tE
leath Of ex-SpeaSer Crisp, which Mr.. Tur
ner OF Georgia formally made to his asso
iates. Out of respect to the memory o
he distinguished Georgian the house
,fter adopting appropriate resolutions, i'm
.mediately adjourned.