The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-12

Ct was due to some understanding with
Republican senator's. He came here, ne
said, without knowing that a reorgani-
xatfon was contemplated He had had 70
conferences with Democratic or Republic
can senator's as to who would be assign
ed on committees, and he objected to the
malicious kilograms sent ont from Wash
ington that he had begged assignments
anywhere Mr.. Kyle said that. as he ur:-
ierstood the policy Of the Populists, they
believed in giving control and responsi-
hilities of the senate TO the Republicans,
who controlled the other branch OF the
government. He believed that was the
rightful policy.
The consideration Of the Cuban resolu-
ton was resumed, and Mr.. Foraker OF
Ohio. who has just been assigned TO the
committee on foreign relations, spoke
briefly on the desirability of careful IN
quiry by the committee. There was no
purpose, he said, TO trifie with the reso-
luton, and he urged Mr.. Morgan to al
low il to be referred.
Mr.. Allen Pop., Neb) asked what
more could be learned.
Mr.. Foraker responded that question
existed as to the facts. The subject di-
yided itself, he said, under three heads:
First. what are the facts; second, what
is the law applicable to the facts; third,
what is the policy which We are TO as
sumo under this condition Of law and
facts.
Mr.. Foraker said he had read some of
the evidence in the possession Of the
state department, and he felt thai II
should be examined carefully before &C
ton was taken.
This led Mr. Allen to warm criticism
of 1.-The premeditated purpose of the
state department to keep the senate in
ignorance"
Fortunately, however. the world knew
the facts as to Spanish crueities IL
DELAY was to be the policy OF the admin
tstration, said he, then IL was a coward
iy policy for any administration to
adopt.
Mr.. Foraker disclaimed having said
ANYTHING to warrant a statement that
the executive or the state department
withheld information from the senate
and desired delay. The administration
and the department were pursuing in
uuirieS with a view TO acting unuei-
standingly on this subject.
Mr.. Allen asked If Mr.. Foraker dis
missed the inquiries of the former ad-
ministration as incompetent
The Ohio senator answered that the
information now available al the state
department dealt with the present sta
tus Of affairs. and there was every pur-
pose. he believed, to place this at the
disposition Of the senate.
Mr. Mills Dem, Tex.) said il was
rather a late day to stop and inquire
whether war exists in Cuba.
1--WE know just as WE'LL said he,
srnat war exists in Cuba as that war ex-
lists in Greece. or that on overflow has
occurred on the Mississippi river"
Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts,, a men,
Der of the committee on foreign rela,
lions stated that there was late inform
alton in the possession OF the state de-
pertinent which was most important and
should be given to congress and the
country before the passage Of these reso-
lutions.
Mr.. Stewart pop, Nev) argued tina.
1t would be as wise to collect evidence
show that war was going on in Cuba.
Mr.. Caftery Of Louisiana. while oppos-
in the resolution, criticized Mr.. Lodge in
some Of his statements.
The report on the louisiana appro-
priation bill was concurred in and the
items OF disagreement sent back 70 con-
ference.
At 800 D. m. the senate went into ex-
ecutive session, and half an hour later
adjourned
LEES LATEST LETTER.
Washington. May m.-During the de-
bate IN the senate on the Morgan Cuban
resolution today a strong plea was made
for its reference TO the committee on
foreign relations, on the ground that the
state department is in possession OF re-
cent official information on the Cuban
question which Il is considered should
be consulted before action is taken by
the senate. This information consists in
the main of report by Consul General
Lee, dated the latter part of April. in
which he deals with the general situa-
ton and presents all the facts at his
command without making any recon-
mendations as TO the policy 70 be pur-
sued by this government. General Lee
states that the insurgents are decreasing
in numbers, but that. according 10 the
most trustworthy information at hand.
there are more OF them now than when
he went to the island. He explains the
apparent want of organization by the
statement that II is against the Cuban
policy 10 conduct the war after the &C
copied modern idea on this point
General Lee also dwells upon the con-
/dition Of affairs in the island. The doc
ument is OF a private nature but, while
tt could not be presented to the senate, 1t
Is believed that Il would be accessible TO
the committee.
WILL RAISE ENOUGH MONEY
Is Assistant Secretary Howeirs Opinion of
the Tariff BILL.
Washington, May 11.-Assistant Secre-