Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-28
WAVE OF APPLAUSE
Greet the Cuban Resolutions
in the National House.
Excitement Over Futile Attempt for
Immediate Consideration.
Senator Vest Applauded As He Urges
Recognizing Cuban Rebels.

Washington, Feb. 27.-In the House,
the resolution unseating Tarsney. and
seating Van Horn, was adopted and Van
Horn was sworn In.
The Cuban resolutions were reported
from the committee on foreign affairs, BY
MI Hit, and read.
They recite that In the opinion of Con-
gress state Ut public war exists in Cuba,
the parties to which'are entitled to recoe
milton as belligerents, and between which
the United States should maintain an at
tltude OF neutrality, that Congress de
plorcs the destruction OF property in Cuba
consequent upon the continuance of war; ,
that Cuba should have . government of
the choice Of its people; that it is the sense
OK Congress that the government Of the
I nited States should use it's good offices
and friendly influences to bring this about;
that because of the close proximity of
Cuba, the war entails such loss upon
American interests as to demand the pro.
lection of them; that this government
should intervene if necessary; pledRine
the support OF Congress to the President
in carrying ont these resolutions.
The reading Of the resolutions was re-
ceivtd with applause. An effort was made
by Meredith, Dem, Of Virginia, to secure
unanimous consideration and passage of
the resolutions, but Mccall, Rep, of
Massachusetts, objected. Pitt stated that
nc was Instructed to ask consideration at
the earliest possible moment.
The usual rush to the cloak rooms inst
preceding adjournment began, but was
stopped by an incident which aroused
great excitement. Hit, speaking in a
lplI1 Soid hot
expressed the desire to vote upon the
Cuban resolutions now. He therefore asked |
unanimous consent that they be taken IN |
at once for action applause and cries |
of Note")
Mccall, who objected to present con- |
siderations when the resolutions were re- |
ported, and BcuteIle, who protested |
against the sudden action of the House in |
the passage of the bill appointing the |
Venezuelan boundary commission. and |
Bailey, all demar ded recognition.
The latter caught the Speakers eye and |
said II separate vote could be had on the |
resolutions he would not object Hit as
scented to separate vote.
The resolutions were read by the clerk |
and again a wave Of applause swept over
the chamber Boutelle, with much earnest
hcsS, sftiu
These resolutions, as | understand.
grant belligerent rights to the revolu-
tionists in Cuba. This may involve the
United States In q war with Spain and l |
must object to action now In the absence
Of word of explanation from the COM
mittee. | want to know what information
was before them when they agreed to
recommend the passage of these resolu-
tons, to see il it will warrant me as a
citizen, DIS patriot, as a member of this
House, in approving their action. W hen the
result may be to embroil my country in
war with nation with which we are now
1t peace"
H!tt-"Will the gentleman permit the
House to consider the resolutions after the
Boutelle-' Why, Mr.. Speaker, it is now
O'Clock, and 1t is In pc ,sible az this hour
% enter upon the consideration OF :his
nomentous question in manner COM
nensurate with its vast Importance. The
gentlemen about me-not all of them.
must say-are urging action, but must
insist that we give it at least decent de-
liberation. object
The Speaker Objection is made"
Hit Withdrew his request for present
and the House adjourned.