The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-26
'8enatOrs Stirred Up Over Treatment
of Americans In Cuba.
Subject Occupied Whole Day
and Evening.
Sherman Favors Resolution Calling For Re.
lease OF SanguiiIy

evidently stirred up several Of the sena-
tors, and denunciation of Spanish policy
In Cuba was vigorous and outspoken.
Senator Allen. In speaking to his reso-
tuition. called Spain "a decaying mon
archy. a blot on the map of the world.
and a disgrace to civilization" Senator
Daniel was frequently bitter in his de-
1untiation of Spain. One time, In re-
plying to the frequent Interruptions of
Senator Hale, he retorted by saying:
Two years Is long enough for this gov
eminent to get United States citizen
out Of prison." intimating that the re-
sources of diplomacy had been well nigh
exhausted In the case under considera-
tion.
But perhaps one OF the most dramatic
declarations of the day was made by
Senator Frye when he said: IF had
my way, ship of war would start forth
With for Havana" This called forth
much applause I'm the galleries.
But Senator Teller went even further.
He said the state department was "pu-
eillaninous." and he did not expect the
next administration to be any better.
Then he said, Il would send every ship
We have got to Havana. / would not
count dollars by the side of American
manhood and liberty and rights"
Senator Sherman, the next secretary
OF stale. was charged by Hill with in
consistency, because he voted against
the consideration of the SanguiIly reso-
luton. Mr.. Sherman explained that he
sirnply wanted consideration tempora-
rfiy postponed to allow some appropria-
tion bills to be passed. and then he stated
his position in the following words:
Il am in favor of the pending (Sanguil-
ly) Joint resolution, and think IL ought
to command the unanimous approval of
the senate. / believe that gross in1us-
tice. almost barbarous injustice, has
Deer done tn naturalized citizen Of the
united States, who has a right to pro-
lection from the president.
i trust the time will never come when
an American citizen can be wronged or
prosecuted by any power, great or small
i am in favor Of protecting this Ameri-
can citizen. ] am opposed to wrong and
violence and tyranny wherever IL is ex-
ercised, and when 1t is exercised against
an American citizen will stand up for
him. even il am alone"
A series OF explosive incidents culmi-
mated Ia a ringing declaration by Mr..
Frye, that IL he had his way a warship
would start forthwith for Havana. This
sent thrill through the crowded gal
leries. which broke out into long-con-
Nnued and vociferous applause which
the vice president tried vainly to 4e-
strain. Mr.. Mills exultingly declared
that the galleries were filled with
American citizens, who had a right to
express their feelings.
Speeches followed in quick succession
from Mr.. Lodge, Mr.. Teller, Mr.. White |
and Mr.. Sherman. The letter earnestly
the resolution. With the Gu |
ban resolution placed directly before the |
senate on a vote, Mr.. White (Cal) took |
the floor In opposition, speaking |
the afternoon.
During the debate, Mr.. Morgan read |
a communication from Consul General
placing the date Of naturaliz- |
a ation at 1878. But this statement was |
met by the record that Sanguilly had |
been engaged in the Cuban wars from |
1868 to 1878.
Mr.. Hoar said he desired to ask where |
this man spent the five years immediate
" preceding the issuance of his natural |
ization papers; was he in the United
States, as required by our laws? The
committee report showed that he was
engaged in the former Cuban rebellion
UP to 1873, and Immediately thereafter
came to New York and took out his pa
pers; that it seemed absolutely clear that
the papers were fraudulent, and that this
man was no more an American citizen
than the senator of Virginia was q citi-
zen of Turkey.
H0ar'c al
Mr.. Daniel. but the reply came from Mr..
Hoar's colleague, Mr.. Lodge. The COM
mitee had not thought it necessary to go
behind the records of court. he said.
held naturalization papers
from a court of record of New York, and
it was not for us to hagg1e over those
papers and to say to American citizens
we will try you on your naturalization
papers.
Because this resolution was brought
forward, added Mr.. Lodge, senators
come here and say we intend to pre-
cipitate war. General Grant kept war
ships at Havana during the former out
break. and did anyone suggest that it
meant war? The committee in pre-
senting this resolution, was not seeking
DO pick a quarrel with Spain; it was not
seeking a war. Was the protection of
an American citizen to be stopped by
taunt of war? he asked. Mr.. Lodge
spoke of the influence of the business
interests against Cuban action. He be-
lieved the best thing for business would
be decisive action. and an end to this
conflict. But the prevailing influences
were otherwise. We have decided, he
said, at the White House and at the
Capitol, that the bloody conflict shall
go on to its inevitable end OF devasta-
ton. Recognizing this" said Mr..
Lodge. when we bring in resolution
10 protect an American citizen are we
to be arraigisS& as a parcel OF jingoes,
who want to plunge the country In war?
I have no desire for war with Spain or
any other country: do desire that every
American citizen shall have the fullest
protection of the American govern
ment."
The Indian appropriation bill occupied
the attention Of the evening session.
sulxer For War.
washington, Feb. rs. - Representa- 4.
tive Sulzer Of New York yesterday in
froduced a bill declaring war betw