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she was employing actively as possible. ana
Congress should az patiently as 1t car await the
result Of General Weyers present campaign be-
fore committing Itself to policy fraught with
so many serious possibilities. II that campaign
Is a success a heavy blow will be dealt to the
Cubans. II II is failure II Will then appear
much more clearly than now that Congress- on
high moral grounds as well as out OF CONNER.
caI considerations. IL justified In adopting some
measure Of Intervention looking to the speedy
ending Of the possibly declaration recog-
nizing the independence Of Cuba. But what
should be done IN the future Will be determined
by circumstances. the Secretary said He spoke
chiefly Of the present, saying that Congress
would not be justified in proceeding az the Sem
ate committee proposed because the Cubans had
no form Of government worthy of recognition.
Therefore. he concluded on this point. 1t would
lie neither right nor polite for Congress to pass
the Cameron resolution.
THE DANGERS POINTED OUT.
Secretary Olney dill not end his remarks here
On the contrary. he subsequently dealt with two
highly important phases of the question under
discussion He explained to the committee the
situation in Spain and the possibilities that the
countries of Europe might construe declara'
ton by tn. United States that Cuba was inde-
one deserving the serious consideration Of the
Powers. In other words. he ntimated that
war with Spain might result from the adoption
Of a resolution of recognition. and that Kingdom
might enlist the Sympa Thy Of more Eu"
roDean countries
Mr.. Olney also virtually served notice on the
committee that II TIE Cameron resolution passed
Congress-the measure il "A joint resolution ana
requires action by the Presdent-Mr. Cleveland
would veto 1t. He did not say this In so many
words. but his meaning was clearly enough
hat ,.,,I.l limo NJ
prove resolution granting recognition TO the
Cuban Republic.
Relative to existing feeling in Spain. the Sec
retary said that there n growing sentiment
against Interference or Intervention on the part
Of this country. He not prepared 10 say
that II Congress agreed to the resolution Spain
would regard it as no tile act, almost. II not
fully. serious formal declaration OF war:
but he gave it as hA oninion that Senators
should gravely weigh this phase OF the cuban
question before reaching fral and formal con-
illusions.
The Secretary also spoke of certain alliances
which Spain might be able To make in Europe.
which would put her In position ~ far greater
strength than she now holds. What the Secre-
tary said on this point was hot threat in any
sense. He referred II it, however a matter
deserving consideration.
PRESIDENTIAL VETO LIKELY
Mr. Olney was asked as to the Presidents
probable action on JOINT resolution OF recogni-
ton. II was in reply to this question that he
intimated rather than said that the President
was likely to veto such measure. Mr. Olney
explained the position ~ the President. and
called attention to that part Of his last Message
which said in effect that. while this country
might for reasons given be called on in the
future to take some decisive action on the
Cuban question. there was no justification for
action of the kind at present
The members OF the committee listened atten-
lively and respectfully to Secretary Olneys
views But what he said did not even i'm the
slightest degree modify their conclusion. which
definitely formed most likely at the last
meeting of the committee. That conclusion was
to adopt the Cameron resolution. Immediately
after the Secretary withdrew from the commits
tee-room a brief discussion ensued. The phase
of the subject which was most seriously consid-
cred how Spain would construe the adop-
ton OF the Cameron resolution Opinion was d.
vided on the question. The minority expressed
themselves as believing that Spain would regard
the resolution in the light of an Informal declar-
alton Of war. \ considerable majority thought
that such serious result would follow. These
members argued that the passage of the resolu-
ton would cause much concern al Madrid. but
that danger of war was such remote possible
ty as not 10 be worthy Of serious consideration.
a brief review Of Mr.. Oney's remarks followed
the verdict being against the Secretarys con-
clusions as to facts and policy.
Finally. when the vote was taken. the decision
was practically unanimous for the adoption of
the resolution Senator sherman. IT is reported,
being ;he only member who manifested much
opposition Senators Gray and Turpe. who do
not favor the resolution. were not present at to-
days session.
senator Cameron was instructed to prepare
the report which will bc submitted to the Sen.
ate Monday. As a matter Of fact the report
was written and submitted tn the commits
tee this morning 1t Is regarded as an exceeds
ingly strong document. II goes into tho diplo-
matte history of tic United States fully 10 show
it's policy I'm the matter of recognizing new
States 4 few additions and alterations wers
suggested by other members Of the committees
but the report drawn up by the Senator Is prac"
ticaly complete.
DISCUSSION AT THE CAPITOL.
The action of the Senate Committee was ths
chief topic Of conversation at the Captol after II
became known that the Cameron resolution had
been agreed to- The Senate was not in session.
Cuban sympathzers In the House were greatly
neased at the course OF the committee. With one
voice they expressed the hope that speedy ac.
ton by the Senate and the House would follow.
Their belief is that shortly after Congress con-
venes after the holiday recess the measure VIII
he passed by the Senate. They count on soms
onnosition i'm that body but think that n majori-
~ will vote for the measure. Senators Hale and
GRAY they expect. Will lead IN an attempt 10
prevent a vote being reached, hut they say thae
nothing more serious than delay can result. They
spoke confidently of the final outcome in the Sen.
ate claiming TO know that a majority Of the Sen"
ale is favorable to the resolution.
Az for the House the only stumbling block
seems TO be the Committee on Foreign Anairs.
A member of tnat committee said to-day that
the Cameron resolution would not he agreed 10
bv his colleagues. He asserted that on vote u
ma iority of the members would register them-
selves in the negative. Asked as To the opinion
~ the House on IN. resolution. he remarked
that II the measure was called up I'm that body
il would i'm all probability be agreed To. II
would seem. however. that II IN" House desires
On onnor,uni,v to vote. IL will have To take the
resolution from the Foreign Affairs COMMITTEES.
This II can do and earnest Cuban sympathzerS
declare that II will do II II should appear that
the committee will not report the resolution.
OPPOSITION ~ THE UOESE.