The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-22
The CUBAN SENATE REPORT.
The Two Resolutions Represent Senator
Daniels Position.
RESENTNEETOF OLEEYS DECLARATION
Ii Was Made Plain That Nothtne w" os
Done About Affairs on tho Island tntii
Af,er the HoIidays-Thc Giash:be-
tween the Executive and Congress-

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. I-spe-
cial.-rhe general interest in the CUBAN
question and the proposed action OF tho
Senate, regarding the conflict on i'he
island. had the effect OF crowding tho
Senate this morning.
The matter, however. received only mea-
gre attention at the hands Of the Senate.
discussion being prevented by the OBJ
iections OF Senator Hale. The resent
ment felt by Senators at the declaration
of Secretary Olney, that the President
has exclusive authority to recognize eth
er the belleerency OF the insurgents or
the independence Of the Cuban repubil-
can, found early expression IN the reso-
luton introduced by Senator Vest deny
ins Mr. Oneys assertion.
DEBATE THREATENED.
Mr.. Vest was prepared to discuss the
question and "A prolonged debate was
threatened. when Mr.. Hale lnterposed
with his objection. and the matter went
over until tomorrow. one thing. which
was definitely shown to-day. is that moth
will be done regarding Cuba
is no desire in the Senate
and when an adjournment is reached to-
morrow. IL will be until the 9TH OF Janu-
airy. The recess 1t is thought, Will have
the effect OF diminishing To some ex-
tent, the desire to interfere In the Cuban
situation. Mr. Olney has given Senators
new phase OF the case 10 consider. and
in the promised discussion OF the grave
constitutional question which has been
realised. Senators Will hesitate. II 70
thought before taking action that will
I bring about a clash %. authority between
Congress and the Executive. without first
ascertainins just where such u conflict
Will lead to.
THE JlNGOES CHECKED.
TO this extent it can he seen that Mr..
/ Olneys statement has checked the ardor
/ OF the Jingocs ana will have the effect
/ OF blocking for some time the passage of
b the Foreign Relations Committees reso-
/ lutons. when they are taken up after
the recess. There is decided conflict
Of opinions and OF authorities
| regarding the attitude Mr.. OIL
Vests resolution is considered there will
be a number OF good lawyers In both
houses who will sustain his position.
SENATOR DANIEL.
Senator Daniel, who was quoted this
morning as endorsing the opinion II Judge
Cooley, said this morning TO the repre-
sentative of the Timst that he construed
Judge Cooleys opinion 20 Do opposed TO
that expressed 10y the Secretary Of State
'The two resolutions introduced In the
Senate to-day said Senator Daniel. rep
resent my position win regard to all the
/ questions involved. / agree with Mr.
Vests resolution that Congress IL fully
empowered to take any action It desires
with regard to the belligerency OF the Gu
bans or the independence Of the island,
and also approve AR. HIPS resolution,
recognizing the belligorency OF the Gu
bans and piedging this country TO pre-
serve an attitude Of strict neutrality be-
tween the contending forces.
SENATOR MARTIN. TOO.
Senator Martins position il understood
TO be the same az that OF Senator Daniel
Both gentlemen are understood 10 be OPP
I posed TO any action that Is likely to bring
about "A war between the United States
and cuba. and both believe that war Is
not only unnecessary. but can be averted
by prudent and conservative action on the
part Of this government
Senator Daniel. who IL Il member OF the
Committee on Foreign Relations. was not
present when the Cameron resolutions
were adopted by the committee. but his
/ lntmaton to-day That he approves tho
substitute resolution offered by Senator
I'm. leads 10 the conclusion that he would
have opposed the committees action and
will oppose Il when the resolutions arc
called up for consideration.
THE HOUSE.
The attitude Of the House respecting the
Cuban situation remains unchanged and
IL j. evident that no hasty acton will be
taken In that body. The Influence OF the
Foreign Affairs Committee and the Speak
er and tho Committee on Rules. will be
eXerted 10 curb any tendency on the part
Of members 10 follow the precipitate ex-
ample Of the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations.
No one denies. however. that the situa-
tion is a very grave one. but at the same
time IL is clearly apparent that even the
most ardent Cuban sympathlzers In either
House has no idea that the present agi-
tation concerning the duty Of this country
with egdrd 10 the insurrrection In Cuba
viii result In war between the United
States and Spain
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