The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-28

Affairs series OF resolutions regarding
the cuban situation. Since then many
upon them now. Pursuant 10 those re-
quests and in obedience TO an instruction
from the committee. 10 secure the earliest
possible action on them. / now ask unani-
nous consent that they be taken up for
action. (Applause.b / do not suppose It
is necessary 10 make a speech upon them.
The resolutions are so brief. so pain, so
simple, upon a subject with which every
one in America Is familiar. that there re-
mains nothing more TO do than TO vote
upon them" Cries OF vOte)
Mr.. Mccall, rep. OF Massachusetts who
objected TO present consideration when
the resolutions were reported, was on his
feet directly in front Of Mr.. Hit.
Mr.. Boutelle, rep. Of Maine, who pro-
tested against the sudden action of the
Hefse IN the passage OF the bill appoint
ing the Venezuelan boundary commits
sion. and Mr.. Bailey. rep, OF Texas, all
demanded recognition.
The latter was fortunate enough to
catch the speakers eye and said If a
separate vote could be had on the resOIu-
tons ! do not know that ] shall object.
The last resolution, as l remember.
pledges the support Of congress to tho
resolutions. l think that should receive
separate consideration"
Mr.. Htt-That resolution, ! may say.
was added to the original draft at the re
quest OF some members who may not
now care to press IL, and separate vote,
l doubt not, can be had on il
The resolutions were read by the clerk.
and again wave of applause swept over
the chamber.
Mr. Boutelle with much earnestness,
addressed the House These resolutions,
j understand" he said. grant helhger-
ent rights to the reVOlutionists in Cuba.
This may involve the United States in a
war with Spain. and l must object to &C
ton now in the absence of a word Of eX-
PLANTATION from the committee. / want to
know what Information was before them
when they agreed to recommend the pass
age of these resolutions. to see II II would
warrant me, as a citizen, as patriot, as
"A member of this House, in approving
their action, when their result may be
to embrOil my country in a war with a
nation with which we are now at peace. "
Mr.. Hitt-Wil the gentleman permit the
House TO consider the resolution after an
explanation.
Mr.. Boutelle-Why, Mr.. Speaker It Is
now o'clock. and il Is impossible at this
hour to enter upon the consideration of
this momentous question in manner
portance. Gentlemen about me. not all of
them | must say, are urging action, but
j must insist that we give Il at least de-
cent elaboration. | object"
The Spcaker-Objection Is made.
Mr.. Hitt-The request for present con
sideration was made in view of the state
ment by members that all the republicans
on the floor were ready and DESTROYS OF
voting upon the matter of which they were
fully informed have no desire to force the
matter upon the attention OF the Houst
at an inopportune time or over the oppo
sition Of any gentleman, and viii withdraw
| the request.
This ended the matter, and with a sigl
/ of disappointment many members votet
ave ana none no, upon the motion OF Mr.
| Dingley, rep, of Maine at o05 o'clock, tina
the House adjourn until tomorrow.