The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-29

over to that Island. running ali over
lis Iength and breadth. and driving
out from 1t those robbers and imitators
OF the worst men that ever lived in the
world. (Applausc from crowds In the
gallcry)
hateVer,' Mr. Sherman concluded,
may be the result of the adoption OF
'nis measure, | desire to take my share
Oh responsibility for It. And with Il
cohiidence In the Judgment of the AL
mighty Ruler OF the Universe. | believe
IL VIII be wise If we can assist. and IL
all tho other nations of America will
concur In giving to the people OF Cuba
the same liberties which we now cn-
joy" CApplause)
MT Gailinger Qtep), OF New Hamp-
sh!re, spoke In favor of the resolution
lie would give Spain 10 understand that
tho same liberty which burned so bright
ly on the battleiields of the American
revolution, was still in the hearts of the
American people. He concluded with
the ejaculation, "Cfod speed the day
when Cuba shall be free" (Applause i'm
the galcries)
MIR. Lodge (Rep.) of Massachusetts
spoke in favor of taking the most ad-
Vanced position toward helping the
cuban cause. He read Il portion of the
last proclamation OF Captain General
Wcyler and said that the proclamation
seemed In Justify any action that Con-
u.
The resul; of that proclamation was
seen in the dispatches published in this
mornings papers telling of the horrible
massacre Of psaccful citizens in Cuba.
Mr.. Frey said he had but one desire,
ana that was to nee Cuba an independ-
ent Republic And whatever can do
justly and honorably." he continued II
am prepared to do now. will do or
say or vo;eanythlng consistent with the
honor and integrity of the Republic
thdt VIII promote the success of those
patriots who are to-day so bravelv strug-
CLING TO wrest their liberty :rom tn.
grasp of cruel and relentless despot-
ism" CApplausc)
Mr.. Caffrey tDem). OF Louisiana. ar
gued taat i;pain must be treated as be-
longing TO the family of civilized ma
lions. and that there was not scintillo
OF evidence to show such a state of af-
.2irS : would Justify recognition eth
or OF Cuban bclligerency or indnpend-
"nce. The press reports from Cuba. he
Saih should he accepted with some de-
gree OF allowance. He doubted no. thot
hc:s OF cruelty had been practiccd bv
notn sides He declared that he was no;
IN sympathy with any declaration of n
purpose io take up arms against Spain
IN the intercs; OF Cuba. Chickens had
an uncomfortable 'vay OF coming hom.
10 rooSi. The United States hsl M r;rht
H.
terna iional law. Congress had no mower
- max" recognition of Cuban bnlIi
SsFchtN or independence, and Il II had
the power. the facts did not justify such
recognition.
MI. Allen contended that the power Of
LecoEh'"inE neliiscrency or indepcn-
dence resides in Congress. not in the
Chief Executive. He declared himsc,f
IN favor of n resolution recognizing rot
only bciliScrcnt rights. but ,omplcto in-
u"pchdence. And he would invite the
PRESIDENT 10 issue IL proclamation In
that effect ana to admit to diplouatic
circles the representative of the Repuh-
nc "i ,nba on terms Of exact equality
win The representative of the SIanish
Govcrnmcnt.
lie characterized Spain as the outlaw
Ct nations. aud as not entitled to thc
respect, confidence or esteem of tI,c|
liberty loving American people. Her
Hhafch mad been orc of blood With u
torch In one hand she had burned down
Inc hahilations of the people of Cuba
ana with sword in the n.har she hod
cut inc throats of those who refused to
!'cid cheerful obedience 10 hcr iron
rule. would not only" he continued.
rccoEnizc Cuban bciltgarcucy. but {
Wonid establish Cuba rs ono Of tho mn
lions of the earth. And if need bo
would muster every man in The United
'''' tSS anu every war vessel necessary
TO the accomplishment OF the task. And
would erect ON the ashes and ruin of
spanish control In that Island n nepuh-
Tic modelled after our own institutions :"
AR PaSco argued for n Joint ro.o
luton in preference to Il concurrent res
olution.
Mr.. Sherman stated as n rcn SON
against the Joint resolution that It would
have to he acted OH by tho President
within ten DAYS: whereas. with con-
current resolution. he might reserve ac
ton until the proper time arrived
The hour of { O'Clock having arrived
Mr.. Call pleaded for n further exten-
sion of time for debate but decided Oh.
position was made by Mr.. Sherman and
others. and so voting proceeded.
The first amendment to he voted on
was that offered by Mr. White (Dem),
OF California, declaring the opinion that
the Executive Department to whose in
vestiSation and care our diplomatic re-
lations have been largely committed.
should recognize the belliEercncv Of
those who are maintaining themselves
In Cuba In armed opposition to Spain.
ana mat the interference and Offices of
the United States may be n,I,dentIv
peacefully, and effectively exerted to the
end that Cuba may be enabled TO es
tablish permanent government of her
own choice.
MI Sherman moved to lay Mr.. Whites
motion on the table, and that motion wo
agreed to-yeas. 81; nays. IL.
Those voting in the negative were:
Il.at. 4 Tf,.a, 4