Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
CUBA In THE HOUSE.
LiYey Discussion on The Senate Reso-
lutiOnS.
PAIN AND HER PROMISES.
SCUBA Shall He Freej Cuba Must he
Free In Hung In the Chamber
and Greeted with AppIause-other
Congregational Notes.

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resolution, authorizing the printing OF
$500 copies OF Commercial Relations"
and 1000 copies OF the Commercial Re-
view OF the World"
Mr.. Fisher Republican). OF New
York, asked unanimous consent for the
present consideration OF a resolution d.
recting the Secretary Of Agriculture to
carry out the seed-distribuuon as form
srly, and put up packages as members
should direct. He said that they were
now divided Into packets Of fifteen each.
which was undesirable in many cases.
Mr.. Loud Republican,, Of California.
objected.
Mr.. Daniels presented the report Of the
majority of the members of Elections
Committee No. /. In the contested-elec-
ton case OF Goodwin against Cobb. from
the Fifth Alabama District, which ia
vored the contestant He announced
that a minority would have a week to
prepare their repirt, and that the case
will be called up one week from Monday
next. Mr.. Leonard presented the unani-
nous report OF the same committee In
the case OF Robinson against Harrison,
IRON the Third Alabama District, in
favor OF the contestee. and asked its i'm
mediate consideration. 1t was agreed
to unanimously.
Mr.. Hit, Of Illinois. then called up
ho onrfaraTOa rcnort the (fIha
resolutions. and Mr.. Adams Republi-
CAM. OF Pennsylvania, one OF the MEM
bers OF the committee, took the floor.
He devoted his opening remarks 10 con-
sideratiOn OF the statement made yes
terday that the sentiment had changed
with respect to recognizing tho bellige-
rency OF the Cubans since the passage
Of the original resolutions in the House.
He denied that the sentiment on the sub
| ject had changed. either In Congress or
among the American people. and the
| only members OF the Senate who opposed
recognition now were those who object
ed when the pending resolutions were
| before that body. He deprecated the
attempt to create a race-p prejudice against
| Cubans. and asserted that all the lead
, ers. excepting Maceo, were whites. and
| not negroes and mulattoes, az has been
reported. He quoted from the corre-
spondence sent to Congress some weeks
ago TO show that the best class OF Cubans
| had Joined the insurgents. Spain
| had not kept the promise which she
made to the Cubans after the last re-
| bellion closed, and this was the cause OF
| the present uprising.
Mr.. Adams, In concluding. said that
| Spain would not conquer Cuba, and that
| Cuba would join the ranks Of those ma
tions whose governments are dedicated
| 10 the highest and best interests of man,
where white and black had the same
| civil and religious rights, and which were
| administered without domination from
any European Power. (Applause)
Mr.. Knox Republican,, OF Masaehu-
sets. said that a state OF war did exist
| in Cuba; that somewhere among the fast
nesses Of the mountains of the island, the
ancient stronghold OF liberty. there had
been established a government founded on
| Justice and equality OF men, and that the
| Cuban army had made marches, fought
battles. and endured privations which had
challenged the admiration Of the world.
! The duty devolved upon the United states,
| where free government had its highest
| development TO recognize the belligerency
| OF the Cuban insurgents, that they might
! have their liberty, and they might be as
| free as ourselves.
Mr.. Gillett Republican), Of Msssachu-
setts opposed the resolutions. He ad-
mitted that he overwhelming sentiment
| of the House, as manifested by the vote OF
several weeks ago. probably represented
public opinion. But this matter should
| not be decided by public opinion, for the
reason that public opinion was not the
| law and right Of THE case, but considered
! II only as an expression Of sympathy with
| the Cubans. The passage OF these resolu-
| lions, Mr.. Gillett said, would accomplish
no good result. Granting belligerency 10
| the Cubans was not a function or pre-
rogative OF the legislative power, but or
the executive, and the passage OF the reso-
buttons would be a usurpatlon on the part
of Congress. The motive behind the reso-
! lutiops. Mr.. Gillett said, the reason why
| the Cubans desired their passage, was that
| they would lead TO a war between spain
| and the United States. Such a conflict, In
| his opinion, was the only hope OF Cuban
independence, and that explained why
I the resolutions were here.
! When Mr.. Gillett bad concluded an
effort was made by Mr.. Hit to secure an
agreement to close debate and take vote
| TODAY. but In this he was unsuccessful
| A preat majority of members present
wanted to vote at 4 o'clock, but number
| desired 10 speak, and II was finally ar
| ranged 10 debate the report the rest OF the
| day. including night session, ana take
a vote on Monday Immediately after the
reading of the Journal.
If HE HAD THE POWER.
| Mr. Cockrel Democrat. OF Texas.
earnestly advocated the cause OF Cuba.
! IL was time, he said, that Deiligereh'
| rights were accorded those struggling Tor
| freedom. III the matter were left to him
he would 20 further than the resolutions
nroposed. Spain had for years sucked the
very life blood out OF every one OF her
| colonies. II he had the power he wouid
take Spain by the throat, have her remove
| Weyler, and free Cuba, and command nef
TO keep her hands on. CApplause)
Mr. Elicit Oemocrao, OF virginia op.
,osed the resolutions, on the ground thai
the Insurgents had not yet reached thai
| condition which would Justify extending
! bellIeerent rights to them He ADVISES
that the House turn its attention 10 tht
| internal affairs OF the country, ana ieaVt
international matters alone Tor time a.
| least.
Mr. Newlands CSllvertte), Of Nevada, ad'
yocated the adoption OF the report; sac
| the Senate resolutions were substantially
the same as those which mad reSentiy
passed the House. although PROBABLY moi
| couched in such diplomatic Language. A:
TO the objection that the resolutions wonld
| not be adopted because Spain was
friendly nation, Mr. Newlands said nations
were not really friendly toward eacf
| other; they were either at peace or war
but not friendly. The same obligation de
yolved upon nations as upon individuals
to aid those struggling for life and liberty
| and in this case the obligation upon the
United States was the stronger because
the struggle was going on at the ven
| threshold. Referring TO the terms OF th'
resolutions, he said Spain should under