Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-15
SENATE AND HOUSE
SEVERAL RESOLUTIONS TOUCHING
CUBAN AFFAIRS INTRODUCED.
ALLEGED ASSASSINATION OF MACEO.
Some Fiery Expressions on This
subject-A wnr-Dinst Against Tur-
key Also Blown-Nebrnslxa's "Cru-
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WASHINGTON. d. c., December IA
The reported assassination of the Cuban
general. Maceo, while under n flag of
truce, was the text OF resolution offered
to-day In the Senate by Mr. Call Demo
craD, of Florida, and referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations. Tho
resolution characterizes the affair ns
violation OF the rules OF civilized warfare.
and al a cowardly act. II declares that
the government which authorized md
permitted It, or fails to punish the assas-
sins, IAN outcast from the family of
nations and from the pale OF public law"
The Committee on Foreign Relations "
instructed to inquire into tho facts. and
TO report 10 the Senate at an early day.
Another resolution Of Mr.. Calrs. which
was similarly referred, requests the Presi-
dent OF the United States to demand
the release Of all United States citizens
held by the Spanish Government "a pris-
oners at Ceuta.
A war-blast was also blown against
Turkey, In the shape Of resolutions passed
by a church congregation in New
Hampshire presented and approved by
Senator Gallnger. OF that State. declar-
ing that Armenian outrages should be
suppressed by the civilized Powers, even
at the cost of the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the
Turkish empire.
A raeolntgc, woe cfforoJ nv Mr. PETER
PopulisD, Of Kansas, and laid on the
table for the present, providing for the
appointment Of a committee Of five to
examine and study the general subject
of finance In reference 10 its practical
application TO business.
A resolution. offered by Mr.. Allen pop
ullst). of Nebraska, denying the consti-
tutional power of any State 70 impair
the obligation Of contracts. was taken
up, and made the basis of a speech by
him, In which he defended the Populist
government and Legislature Of Nebraska
against all impItations OF an intention
TO enact legislation hostile to capital. and
declared that all such fears were ground
less. He especially dlsclaimed all pur-
pose to act in hostility TO railroad COM
panies.
HOAR TAKEN TO TASK.
In the course Of his speech he criticised
severely charge made by Senator
Hoar. of Massachusetts, in a recent
speech In Boston. as 10 the State Of Ne
braska having been On voting for Bryan
and free silver. engaged I'm a crazy at
tempt at revolution and passionate
crusade Of dishonor" Such a statement.
Mr.. Allen declared. was unwarranted,
dishonest. and ungracious.
Mr.. Hoar explained and Justified his
language. and applied TO the resolution
the terms Of "puerle and trifling" Mr..
Platt Republican), Of Connecticut. also
condemned il as "cap-trap." 1t was
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Tho immigration bill was taken UP, and
went over. under an agreement that
vote shall be taken on It's passage at
=. NJ. Thursday
The resolution OF the House for holi-
day recess was referred.
Senators Sherman. Eikins. and Mitchell
were appointed by the Vice-President as
the Inauguration Committee on the part
Of the Senate.
The credentials OF Samuel Douglas Nc
Emery. as senator from the state OF
Louisiana. TO succeed Mr. blanchard.
were presented by Alr' bahcharu' ah1
placed on file.
Mr.. Morgan offered the following reso-
luton. upon which, ne gave notice, he
would tomorrow address the Senate:
CALL FOR CUBAN PAPERS.
'Resolyed. etc. That the President IA
requested If IT Is not in his opinion in
compatible with the public service, 10
send 10 the Senate copies OF the papers
relating TO the condition Of affairs In
the Island Of Cuba, which were referred
8 Of
that accompanies his last annual mes
sage;
"Also a statement OF the amounts OF
the claims lodged I'm tho Department of
state by citizens of the United States
against Spain. growing out OF the alleged
instruction now existing In the Island
OF Cuba:
ALSO, all correspondence with the Span
ism Government relating 20 the Com
petltor case, and the persons captured
with or on that vessel. with a statement
Of the charges pending in any court in
Spain or Cuba against such persons, and
the proceedings of such court in these
cases, and the place OF their imprison-
nent the character OF their treatment
while In prison. and the condition OF their
health, and whether such prisoners have
had the privilege OF counsel OF their own
selection In any trial that has taken place
on such charges. or were represented by
any counsel attorney, or other agent Of
the United States"
The bill amending the copyright laws,
particularly In regard 10 dramatic pro-
ductions. together with the House amend
ment, was laid before the Senate.
and the amendment was concurred in.
The bill makes piracy misdemeanor.
and makes an injunction granted by one
4,,du gpf fp
circuit. The effect OF the amendment
rs that the injunction shall not be grant
ed without due notice 10 defendants. The
bill now goes 10 the President.
The Senate then took up the pension
calendar. and passed ffty-fve private
pension bills-nearly all Of them for In
crease of pensions.
Then. after a short executive session.
the Senate. az $780, adjourned until to-
morrow.
House of Representatives.
BY unanimous consent the House to-day
postponed the consideration OF District OF
Columbia bills until Thursday. and de-
voted the day to miscellaneous business.
BY a vote Of yeas IS, noes -. the House
refused TO pass over the Presidents veto
q bill granting pension to the divorced
wife OF Lowell Taft. OF the Eighteenth
Regiment. Connecticut Volunteer imam
try. who died Of alcoholism In soldiers
home.
A Joint resolution was passed providing
for a holiday recess from December pa
10 January 5th.
Mr.. Hull CRepublican), OF Iowa, chair
man of tho Committee on Military Ar
fairs. reported the army appropriation
bill. He stated that II carries an appro-
,r,atto,, NJ soc i2f 2yl which Ia about 1TcS.-
coo less than the estimates Of the Secre-
tary of War. and sl5S.oOO below the ap-
preparation for the present year.
No provision is made for the army and
navy hospital at Hot Springs Ark. az
the Secretary of War recommends that u