Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-15
CALL ANGRY WITH SPAIN
Floridas Senator Bitterly Denounces
Weyler's Methods of Warfare,
THREE RADICAL PRo-CUBAN RESOLUTIONS
Entire Civilized ana Savage world
Called Upon to ENccrntc spain
for the Alleged Assns-
sinntIon of Mncco.

Ol OOlOTduO naue MS appearance ou 'hS
floor of the senate today for the first time
since the session opened. on his desk was
large basket of flowers tied with heavy
ribbon streamers of red white and blue.
Mr., Teller was cordially greeted by his as
sociates on both sides of the chamber.
The final vote on the immigration bill will
be taken in the senate next Thursday, ac-
cording to an agreement reached today. Lit
tie doubt is entertained as to the passage
of the measure as 1t has already passed the
house and will be in conference before the
holidays. Mr.. Call, democrat of Florida, re-
newed attention to the Cuban question by
three resolutions, one being a bitter denun-
citation of the manner in which, 1t is al
legged. General Antonio Maceo bad been
killed, while under a flag of truce. All three
resolutions went to the committee on foreign
relations Several spirited political colo
quies occurred on the floor during the day.
Mr.. Aliens speech protesting against intem-
perate criticism OF populism in Nebraska led
to passage between him and Mr. Hoar, i'll
which the Massachusetts senator declared 1t
was a new and novel departure for senators
to appear as the representatives of political
parties instead of representatives of their
states In the course of MIR. Aliens re-
marks he paid glowing tribute to William
j. Bryan, as the foremost citizen of Ne
braska and the greatest orator since the
days OF Webster and Clay. Later in the day
Mr.. Chandler and Mr.. Mitchell had a good
natured encounter.
The vice president announced the names of
McssrS. Sherman of Ohio. Elkins of West
Virginia and Mitchell Of Wisconsin as a
committee to arrange for the coming inaugu-
ration of the president-elect in accordance
with resolution introduced by Mr.. Sher-
man.
Mr. Blancl ard democrat Of Louisiana. pre-
sented the credentials of his successor,
Samuel Douglcs McEnery for the term be-
ginning March next.
In presenting Turkey-Armenian memor-
lal Mr.. GallinEer, republican of New Hamp
shire, said he fully approved the terms OF
the memorial, including the statement that
the great powers of Chrstendom should
intervene, even If it resulted in the dismem-
berment of the Turkish empire.
PEFFER'S MONETARY INQUIRY.
Mr. PETER, pcpulst of Kansas, introduced
comprehensive resolution for the appoint
ment of a commission to investigate and re-
port on the establishment of permanent
monetary system. The resolution reCite5
that the recent election did not show
definitely that the people favored any of the
four monetary policies in which the cam
paign proceeded, viz: Gold monometalism
international bimetallism, silver and gold al
10 to 1, or the 16 to l ratio supplemented
by legal tender notes. The commission, as
proposed, is to consist of one national demo-
crat, one Bryan democrat, one republican
and one populist, these to select
fifth person OF recognized learning
in finance. They are to be appointed by the
president, to sit at New York Chicago San
Francisco, Denver aud New Orleans; to re-
ceive $500 per month each; to conclude their
Investigations within twelve months. The
resolution proposes an appropriation of $50-
600 for the commission.
Mr. Hale, republican of Maine offered
concurrent resolution for the holiday recess
OF congress from December % to January 5,
which was referred to the appropriations
committee.
The Cuban question came forward again
when Mr.. Call democrat of Florida pre-
sented three separate resolutions one an
nouncing the killing of General Antonio
Maceo, as follows:
Resolved, That the killing of General An
tonic Maceo, renowned general in the
service of the republic of Cube, If true while
under flag of truce and with an assurance
of safety from the Spanish captain general,
was violation of the rules of civilized war
fare, an outrage of base treachery a mur-
der Cowardly and disgraceful which de
mands the eXeCratiOn of every government,
and of all the world. whether civilized or
savage that the government which author
ICES permits or fails TO punish the assassins
who are connected In any way with the
guilt of this crime with the extreme penalty
of the law Is an outcast from the family of
nations and from the pale of civilization and
public law; that the committee on foreign
relations be directed to make inquiry as TO
the facts and report to the senate at an
early day.
Another resolution by Mr. Call requested
the president to demand the release OF all
United States citizens imprisoned in the
Spanish Penal colony on the island OF Centa
off the coast of Africa.
The third resolution from Mr. Call asked
the secretary of state for list oil all United
States citizens imprisoned in Spanish settle
ments, etc, with the circumstances of arrest
charges, conviction, etc.
The three resolutions were referred with
n ha m Ftan IN,
relations.
ALLEN DELIVERS HIS SPEECH.
Mr., Allen, populist OF Nebraska, was then
recognized for speech on his resolution
reciting that states have not the power to
leglslate in such manner as to violate the
obligations of contracts. His vigorous de-
fense of the state of Nebraska was eagerly
listened to by the senators present
At the close Of Mr.. Aliens speech he
asked to have his resolution passed which
brought on brief exchange between him
and Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts,.
The latter first noted the absence of a
quorum and a roll call showed hfty-four
senator's present. Mr. HOar asked as to the
purpose of the resolution to which Mr.. Allen
said that II was meant mainly to correct
public reports resultant from speech by
Mr.. Hoar before the Home Market club of
Boston, expressing surprise that Nebraska
ana certain other states had lent themselves
to q crazy program of revolution"
Mr.. Platt republican of Connecticut said
that the proposition TO reaflrm the doctrines
Of the United States constitution was, to
use homely term, ''all clap-trap."
Mr. Allen said this report was desired to
make clear the purpose of the populst party,
not to violate the sanctity of the courts.
Mr. Hoar's reply, delivered with much
calmness, partCok Of the nature of a rebuke
at the suggestion that the Nebraska senator
voiced the position of the popullst party.
He had supposed senators entered this cham
ber to represent their states, not 10 represent
political parties. This was a new and grave
change. The senate was supposed to be
above political parties, which, after the
clamCr and heat Of political contests, settled
questions on their merits without reference
to political contests The proposed change
was not consistent with the dignity and the
character of the senate.
Mr.. Hoar disclaimed having made illusions
during the campaign to the populists Of Ne
braska. He had said that the advocacy OF a
shifting and constantly shrinking standard
of value for the currency was "a passionate
crug2de OF diohonor" and he continued TO
hold that view.
Mr.. Allen answered that for the last four
years while he had been In the senate, not
q day had passed that parties were not repre- |
sented In the senate ard no one had been |
more active in that respect than the senator
from Massachusetts (loaO; who had fought |
and maneuyered for party advantage. What |
right had the Massachusetts, senator to de- |
ounce Nebragka for "a pae8onate cruoade OF |
ilshouCr" because II supported its hOnorod |