Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19

m'ttee. said the time for action had pass
ru' that the island was bankrupt: that
american interests i'm Cuba are de-
stroyed; that our commerce with the
island has practically disappeared, and
that recognition now would be o mere
sentiment. without practical considera-
tion behind H.
Members OF the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee expressed their surprise at the
change OF sentiment among their col
leagues II was stated that members Of
that committee. who. at the last session,
were radical in their opposition TO Spain.
ani bubbhng over with enthusiasm for
the Cuban patriots have changed front
since their return 10 Washington. and are
amcnC the most conservative men on the
committee The prediction was freely
made that, Notwithstanding the unanimity
with which the resolution was reported
by the Senate Committee. u was doubtful
II the Senate would adopt H. or at least,
not without a very considerable delay.
Not a single member Of the House out OF
score or more OF the leaders. could be
found who believed that tho Senate reso-
luton could pass the House. even though
it be favoraby reported by the House
Committee which Is also regarded as i'm
possible.
REJOICING AMONG CUBANS.
NEW YORK. December 1S.-There was
great rejoicing among Cuban sympathiz-
ors in this city when the news of the
action Of the Foreign Relations Commit
tee OF the Senate was received Members
OF the Cuban colony could not restrain
their pleasure. Thev had begun to Dc
spair Of anything being done by the
United States I'm aid OF the struggling
Cubans during the incumbency OF Presi-
dent Cleveland They we're consequent
ly overjoycd al the prospect Of action
during the present session OF Congress.
They are confident that both Senate and
House will pass the resolutions. and eN-
press hope that Mr.. Cleveland will not
longer oppose the sentiment which Is
being manifested I'm all parts o. this
country in favor Of the recognition Of
the independence OF the Cuban republic.
SYMPATHY IN ATLANTA.
ATLANTA. GA. December 1S.-Two
thousand citizens met In the county
courthouse tonight for the purpose of
expressing their sympathy for the Gu
ban cause. The action Of the Senate had
intensified the feeling Of the crowd. and
from start 10 finish the meeting was one
of rushing enthusiasm.
Former Governor W. J. Northen pre-
sided. and made ringing speech in
favor Of immediate recognition OF Cuba
by the United States Speeches were
also made by Hon. Evan p. Howell.
Hamilton Douglass. y. VI. Blackburn.
r. r. Fielder joseph Johnson and others
Resolutions were adopted approviny the
action Of the Senate in passing the Came
ron resolution and calling for the i'm
mediate recognition Of cuba.
At the close Of the meeting a movement
was put on foot for the Z rraton Of q
Cuban Club in this city Already several
thousand names have been enrolled rs
members. II IS stated that as a result
Of the meeting company will be or
gauZed by some o. fro more enthusias-
tic men, which will start next month for
Cuba.
FOR CUBAN RELIEF
CHICAGO. December 1S-A secret meet
ing Of the local Cuban Relief Committee
Of 100 was held this afternoon at the
Union League Club. The attendance was
small but those present made vigorous
speeches in favor of CONGRESSES immedi-
ately recognizing the Independence OF the
republic of Cuba over any Presidents
veto. Senator Cullom was congratulated
on his recent pro-Cuban speech in Con-
gress.
\ resolution was adopted urging all
lovers Of liberty to Immediately raise
funds for the purchase Of hospital supplies
for the Cuban armies. and the press OF
the country was requested 10 assist in
receiving and forwarding contributions.
a committee Of five was appointed to take
charge Of the money contributed.
MARIN FOR REFORMS
LONDON. December 1s.-The Standards
Madrid's correspondent telegraphs that
the government has informed Queen Re
gent Christina that General Marin Cap
tain-General Of Porto Rico. has. in reply
TO an inquiry. declared that he is in favor
Of administrative reforms in the Spanish
West Indies. The correspondent asserts
that in Spain a current Is decidedly set
ting IN the direction Of granting reforms
to Cuba and Porto Rico, even in Con-