The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-02
CALL MAKES 1T HOT
NEW JOINT RESOLUTION ON THE
CUBAN QUESTION.
Denounces the Barbarities Prscticed Upon
in Cuba, Directing Armed Intervention.
as Protecting Citizens of the United
Common Humanity-Debate Upon the
Ocean Mail Subsidies Draws Mr.. Villas
Out Again.-He Charges Jobs in 1t,

Ocean Mail Subsidies Draws Mr.. Villas
Out Again.-He Charges Jobs in 1t,
Washington, April 1-Ocean mail
subsidies brought on an animated dis
cussion in the senate today, during the
consideration Of the postoffice appro-
priation bill. Mr.. Villas opposed sub
sides and pointed out many instances of
what he declared were excessive pay
ments for mail service. Mr.. Perkins of
California energetically defended the
subsidies for their encouragement TO
American shipping. The subsidy item
was reserved for a separate vote tomOr-
row. The balance of the postoffice ap-
preparation bill was completed.
Mr.. Call of Florida introduced a joint
resolution Of a radical character con-
corning Cuba, proposing the immediate
use of a United States naval force TO
protect Americans in Cuba from atroci-
ties, and for humane reasons in general.
Butler of North Carolina introduced d
bill requiring the acceptance of current
legal tender funds in payment of notes,
bends or private obligations. The bill
was referred TO the finance committee
Mr.. Georges speech on the Dupont
case occupied most Of the day and is
not yet completed.
CALLS RESOLUTION.
Mr. Calls resolution directs the send
ing of an adequate naval force to Cuba
to put an end TO barbarities and the viO-
lation of treaty obligations. The resolu-
tons are as follows:
Resolved, That the continued viola
tions Of the usage and rules of war be-
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brutal outrages on men, women and
children, constantly reported on reason
able evidence, each authorized or per-
m1tted, not only on the Cuban revolu-
tionists, but also on citizens Of the Unit
er States, now carried on between the
government of Spain and the revolu-
tiOnary forces organized as the republic
of Cuba, demands the immediate action
by the United States, not only for the
protection of the citizens of the United
States, who have become residents and
acquired interest in Cuba under treat
les with Spain for their protection, but
also under the higher considerations of
a common humanity and civilization,
shamed and imperiled by barbarities
and cruelties known only in the darkest,
most cruel and most bloody periods of
human history.
Resolved, That an adequate naval
force of the United States shall be i'm
mediately sent to Cuba, sufficient TO
protect, by force if necessary, citizens
of the United States from wrong and the
violation of treaty obligations between
Spain and the United States.
Resolved, That the president of the
United States communicate TO the gov
eminent of Spain these resolutions and
inform that government that the United
States will forclbly interfere 10 protect
the rights of American citizens and the
interests of civilization if there shall be
a further occurrence of murder and out
rage, or the shooting or putting to death
prisone rs of war in the conflict between
the Spanish and the revolutionary
forces of Cuba"
The resolution went over under the
rules until tomorrow.
Mr.. George of Mississippi, then resum-
ed his speech in opposition TO the claims
of Mr.. Dupont to a seat in the senate.
Mr.. PETER gave notice that his mo-
ton TO take up the resolution for SEN
ate inquiry into the recent bond issues
would be made tomorrow.
MAIL SUBSIDIES.
Consideration of the postoffice appro-
pria.tion bill was then resumed Mr.
Villas then renewed his opposition to
ocean mail subsidies. He said that al
though this service increased the cost
to the government by 100000 annually,
yet no new lines were started and no
better service was given. In 1887, prior
10 the payment of subsidies, the total
cost of our foreign mails was $3.50, lO5,
while the present bill appropriated ST.
950.000 for the same service. Mr.. Villas
said that the international. or Ameri-
can, line received 1920, 900 last year for
carrying $50 tons of American mail,
while the Cunard or British line receiv-
ed sl44. $50 last year for carrying 65S
tons Of American mail. the British line
carrying twice the amount at two-thirds
the cost.
Mr.. Hawley Rep.. Conn) interposed
TO state that four of the ships of the
American line were equipped for arma-
ment and were subject to call by the
United States.
Mr.. Villas said that these ships were
not available for war except for trans
porta ton purposes.
Mr.. Hawley insisted that the British
government had fitted her merchant
marine as auxiliary cruisers and re-
garded them as a material branch Of
her navy. not only for transporting, but
for fighting purposes.
Mr.. Villas expressed soma surprise
that Mr.. Hawley had cited the British
protection given to merchant ships.
Il cited it." responded Mr.. Hawley.
because the gentleman is a free trader
and Great Britain IS his idol"
ALLEGED EXTORTION.
Mr. Villas said that he was ready TO
take the Intelligent instruction oered by
any country OF man. He went on 10
show the heavy and growing cost Of the
ocean mail service. Mr.. Villas cited
many cases Of alleged excessive sub
sides. The mail from New York 20
Havana last year. az regular rates
would have cost about 5000, but in fact
cost over 100000. The Red D line r.
ceived SO .O30 last year for mail 70 Vene-
zuela which al regular rates would have
cost s14.7S3.
This" he said, illustrates the beau
" Of subsidies"
This great cost was accomplished by
no benefits except that two OF the
American ships were 70 be ServiCeable
for the United States navy. of course,
said the senator, these ships would not
be able TO fight against an srmored ship.
Mr.. Villas turned his attention 70 the
proposed addition OF $4,000 il the CON-
pensatfon % the Oceanic steamship line
for service from san Francisco -
Hawaii and other South Pacific points
and denied that the service would be
cut off If the addition was not made. In
the course Of a co.loquy, Mr.. Perkins
said we were paying less II subsidies
rha New Zealand
AS an American citizen" declared
Mr. Perkins. = favored the fostering %
American shipping. as against English
shipping England. France and Russia
paid last year Sls.0eo.oo0 ii postal sub
sides. but my friend from Wisconsin
would not give a dollar - American
shipping except from the regular I,os,-
age rates