The record-union., 1896-12-19

complications with Spain, and retard
return to prosperity for several years
He expressed the belief that all the
Republican leaders, as we'll as the infiu-
ential Democrats, in the House would
set their faces strongly against the
adoption of any Cuban resolution which
might properly be regarded by Spain
as an unfriendly act.
Members Of the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee expressed their surprise at the
change of the sentiment among their
colleagues. The prediction was freely
made that, Notwithstanding the una
nimity with which the resolution
was reported by the Senate COM
mittee, it was doubtful if the Senate
would adopt it, Or at least not without
a very considerable delay. Not single
member of the House out of a score or
more of leaders could be found who be-
lieved that the Senate resolution could
pass the House. The opinion was freely
expressed that the Senate, from being
a conservative branch of the Govern
ment, has changed places with the
House, and that the latter is to-day by
long odds the conservative branch OF
Congress.
One of the members of the Foreign
Affairs Committee who did not hesitate
to express his views was Quigg, New
York Republican. He said: Il do not
think the Senate resolution can pass
the House at this session of Congress
I do not know a member of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs who is in
foH Of 40 i,ly a
to obtain from the House committee a
resolution of any sort at this session
The disposition of the House commit
tee is to leave the matter to the incom-
ing Administration. Personally, while
entertain the liveliest sympathy with
Cuba, l am opposed to the conduct of
foreign affairs by Congress"
Pearson of North Carolina, another
Republican member of the committee,
had no criticism or comment to make
on the action of the Senate committee.
The Republican party, he said, had
promised the country prosperity, and the
question presents itself, "Will war or
rumors of war or apprehension of war
lead to the promised result?"
Shafroth, the silver member from
Colorado, expressed surprise at the ac
ton Of the Senate Committee. Before
the election" he said, when the candi-
dates had yet to appeal to the people,
the Cuban revolution was a live sub
ject, but now it will be found that the
business interests of New York must be
protected. You will find that the New
York press tomorrow will denounce the
action as threatening the relations be-
tween Spain and the United States, and
dangerous to the trade between New
York and Cuba Wall street will not
permit the passage of the resolution
through the House. 1t may pass the
Senate, but that will end the matter"
NO LITTLE CONCERN.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-A Herald"
special from Washington says: The
attitude of the Senate Committee on
| Foreign Relations in favor of imqnedi-
ate action on the Cuban question
coupled with the outbursts of sym
pathy for and preparations in aid of the
Cubans in various sections of the coun-
try. is causing no little concern to t-er
servative public men here. who have
been anxious to prevent the bringing
about of a crisis by the action of the
United States
1t may be stated in advance that Sec
retary Olney will oppose the adoption
of the Cameron or any resolution at
this time.
He will state very plainly that the
passage of the Cameron resolution will
be equivalent to an indirect declaration
.
Spain. Mr.. Olney is of the opinion,
am told, that if there is to be war the
provocation should come from Spain
and not from the United States.
1t is the honest conviction of the Ad-
ministration officials that if Congress
should pass the Cameron or other res
olution contemplating the immediate
recognition of the independence of
Cuba. such action would be Immediate
~ followed by a severance of diplo-
matte relations between the two coun-
tries. with probably more serious re-
suits.
The Administration officials are
viewing the demonstrations in various
sections of the country in favor of the
Cuban insurgents with quite as much
concern as possible action by Congress.
These demonstrations are not only
spurring Congress on, but are giving
| the Administration considerable trou-
BILE in its efforts to enforce the neutral
/ ity laws The enlistments in various
quarters are regarded as a clear viola
ton Of the law. Minister de Lone is
keeping close track of ali these reports,
and following out his customary prac-
tice, is furnishing the State Depart
ment with all the information he re-
| cefves concerning them.
LONDON JOURNALS COMMENT.
LONDON, Dec. Recommending to-
morrow on the action of the Foreign
! Committee of the American Senate in
| agreeing to report favorably Senator
! Cameron's resolution recognizing the
| independence of Cuba, the Daily
| News" Will say it is of the opinion that
| the committees action will not tend TO
/ any immediate result. 1t remarks that
/ the condition of Cuba is a serious mat
| ter, and is naturally irritating to the
| free neighboring republic. The strength
| of the supporters of the resolution lies
/ in the fact that Spain is unable to sub
/ due Cuba, or let the island alone.
STIR IN NAVAL CIRCLES.