New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-15
MORE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.
THREE INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE
AND ONE IN THE HOUSE.

CIRCUMSTANCES OF MACEOs DEATH-sENA-
TOR ALDRICH SAYS NO ACTION WILL.
BE TAKEN UNTIL SOMETHING
DEFINITE IS KNOWN
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIL. rKIBuNEl
Washington. Dec 14.--Three new Cuban reso-
lutions were introduced to-day in the Senate.
but little additional light thrown thereby
on the legislative plans for the session OF the
friends of the Cuban insurgents. Mr. Morgan.
of Alabama. offered long resolution request
ing the President to furnish the Senate with
the reports on which the recent report Of the
Secretary Of State was based. as we'll as other
important Cuban correspondence Mr.. Call
brought forward two resolutions one asking for
an investigation by this Government Of the cir
cumstances surrounding the reported deatn
Of General Maceo the other inquirng whether
any American citizens were at presen- held IN
the Spanish penal colony at Ceuta.
Feeling in Congress about the recent turn OF
affairs In Cuba Is strangely confused. Senator
Chandler who Is disposed to favor recognition
Of the Cuban Republic thinks that the only
course for Congress to take now Is to pass Il
resolution declaring the independence OF the
Cubans. IL hold that all such resolutions nave
to be signed by the President. he said i 90
not care what he will do with 1t. 1t Is our duty
TO bass such a resolution and throw the re-
sponsblty OF acting upon the President
think such n resolution will be finally adopted
by Congress- The move for holiday recess
is but another move for delay. | think we
ought to stay here until something is done.
Senator Aldrich, the other hand. said that
he did not believe the Senate would do anything
at present In regard to Cuba. He said there
was nothing authentic as to Maceo's death or
iv1, tho Sf
not and would not act mere runors. and 1t
would not act until 1t had something to act on
Senator Morgan evidently thinks this way
also because his resolution called for the in
formation and correspondence referred to IN
Secretary Oney's report on Cuba He Also
wants the correspondence in the Competitor
case.
Senator Call was asked what method could
he adopted by the Senate Committee on Foreign
Affairs 20 az certain the truth or falslty OF inc
stories about Maceos assassination.
That Is for the committee to decide" ne said
"The investigation might be made through the
State Department We have United states
consul az Havana who ought 20 be able to learn
something All ! want Is an investigation made
II these reports are confirmed they will be such
as 10 shock the civilized world and go furtner
to show the truth of previous reports on other
matters than anything else. The alleged as
sassi1ation is so horrible as 70 be almost I'M
possible Of belief. 1t is hard to believe that
anywhere In this world man would be In
duccd TO a cowardly death under promise or
saf. conduct"
Senator Hawley remarked to-day The most
remarkable thing about 1t all is that the whole
United States Is lamentlng the death OF what
is called a Niger But he was bright prli'-
t,, | M afraid
Senator Thurston said that the lack OF IA
cilities for getting official information was one
II the worst features OF the whole matter and
IL was hard 10 tell what 10 do with that fact
constantly In evidence. But there must come
an end TO the situation" Mr.. Thurston con-
cluded.
A Joint resolution recognizing the indepen-
dence OF cuba was introduced In the House by
Mr. Howard pop. Ala). II recites the pro-
found regret OF the American people al the re-
ported brutal assassination Of the Cuban
leader Maceo" II declares that Spain Is con-
ductlng brutal and guerilla-like warfare
against a patriotic people who are Struggling Tor
independencc. even as did the founders Of this
Republic II resolves, therefore. that the United
States shall recognize Cuba as free and indie
pendcnt Government and shall accord to her
people all such rights In the ports and within
the Jurisdiction OF the United States
Gonzalo de Quesada in charge Of the Cuban
Legation in Washington. was asked to-day II
any further particulars concerning the death
Of General Maceo had been received by him.
..I have heard nothing connrmatory OF the
death of Maceo or the manner In which he was
killed" said Mr.. Quesada. and until some d.
rect advice. do reach me do not care to speak
unon the subject In critical sense l have
heard nothing but that which came to Sehor
Estrada Palma from Jacksonville and the
versions in the newspapers, and. az | have uni
formly based my conversation upon Spanish |
moi hods in Cuba upon facts that can be proved |
nv abundant testimony. do not wish to enter |
into a discussion OF the alleged assassination of
Naceo. much as appearances go to make it |
soern that he met his death by foul and treach- |
crous means. Knowing Maceo as did. and |
having been conversant with his remarkable |
shrewdncss and the care ne exercised always In |
dealing with his merciless enemies I cannot |
heliovc that he was killed in fair and open fight. |
nut until I learn for n certainty the way he
moi his death will not follow Spanish example |
and resort to sensationalsm to bolster up our
cause.
"Ye do not need it, exclaimed Mr.. Quesada. |
"t-verv principle Of right and Justice and hu-
manity is on our side. and every civilized man |
in tho world knows 1t. or its ultimate triumph |
thore Is no doubt / wish 10 announce again."
bo continued that no recruits are wanted for |
cuba We are being overwhelmed now. owing |
IN the reportcd death Of General Maceo. with |
offers from brave and reliable men who want
n devote themselves to service in our behalf.
hut VIC need no more men. nor leaders. What we
need is arms anl ammunition and medicine and
stores for the sick and needy. There will be no
difficulty In sending such supplies to Cuba.
whereas the transportation Of armed men would
be in violation OF the neutrality laws. which the
Cubons have not cared to infringe upon.
The Spanish representatives, are publishing
broadcast the assertion that the revolution is
onded and declare that Pinar del Rio Will be