The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-26

the Sanguilly case was n disgrace to the
United States and the American flag. II a
ileet of the United States had been sent to
redress that insult II would have been sus
tained by every citizen OF the United
States"
There was intense interest throughout the
senate and In the galleries as Mr.. Daniels
words rang through the chamber. 1t was
bu' the prelude however, to Il most dra
matte episode.
Mr.. Daniel said enough diplomatic red
tape had been spun on this case to build
a cable from the United States TO Spain and
enough ink for an ocean in which to lay
the cable.
MIR. Hale tRep.) OF Maine rose at this
point and began Il series OF inquiries which
brought the proceedings TO fever heat.
Since reference had been made to red
tape. said Mr.. Hale had not this whole
question been the subject of direct diplo
matte negotiations between the state de
partment and Spain. and was there not as
surances Of expecting tho release OF San
gully in few iays7
I'VE have no such information" answered
Mr.. Daniel.
is there not communication from the
secretary of state saying he expects sam
gully will be released in few days." IN
sisted Mr.. Hale.
There Is not" said Mr.. Daniel, decs-
lvelv.
Il ask the senator from Ohio (Sherman)
II he has not a letter"
Mr. Daniel broke In with a protest and
declined to yield further.
Mr.. Hale insisted that Mr.. Daniel was n
member of the committee on foreign rela-
tons, and that committee was the organ OF
the senate.
But am tho organ Of my state" de-
clared the Virginia senator.
Then he added with scorn: when | get
through will Weld TO some other organ
the organ of the captain general OF Cuba or
the queen of Spain
Mr., Daniel was looking directly at Mr.
Hale and the remarks sent a buzz of sur
prise through the chamber
Mr.. Hale said the allusion carried 10
personal offensc to him.
II offensive things We're to he said he
could say something in that line He IN
turn was addressing Mr.. Daniel across the
aisle
The Virginia senator was quick to say
that he hoped any badinage would not be
taken as personally offensive.
"The senator has not offended me in the
least replied Mr.. Hale.
This was followed Immediately by an
other explanation. Mr.. Daniel proceeded
to say that the state department had dealt
with this case for two years and two years
was enough to get an American citizen out
OF prison.
Here Mr.. Gray arose and said II have
lust seen an Associated Press dispatch from
Havana stating that the council for San.
gully has withdrawn the appeal in order
to facilitate his release.
Mr.. Daniel was quick TO answer. throw
ing great energy into his words.
Il decline to recognize the Justice Of i'm
posing any condition on the release Of an
American citizen from unjust impriaon-
ment If Sanguily, in despair. has sub
mtted to the tyranny OF Spain and by
son of sickness. poverty and delay on the
part of his government to respect his rights.
II is a humiliation to the United States that
he has been compelled to withdraw an APP
neal as a condition OF his release. II
represented Sanguilly / would telegraph
him not TO withdraw his appeal. There are
enough people 10 this country to demand
his unconditional release
Mr.. Hale again interrupted reading the
Associated Press dispatch that Sangulliy
had withdrawn the appeal In order to facil-
itate release.
Mr.. Frye, the colleague Of Mr.. Hale,
stepped into the middle aisle and in tones
which rang throughout the chamber, said
"lf the counsel for Sanguilly has done that,
he has done an inexcusable, unjust act. "
Mr. Hale sought to interpose. How can
the senator say thaty' he asked his col
league
Because" answered hlr. Frye. with
strong emphasis. III this counsel has with
drawn that appeal then that man ia a con-
victcd criminal, liable to punishment, to
IMPRISONMENT for life. and can only escape
by pardon. and II he escapes by pardon then
he loses for himself and family all claims
for damages against Spain. That IL what
Spain has been contendng for all the time.
Now. we contend on the other hand, that
the man has been unjustly convicted; that
he has not been treated according 10 treaty
rights; that he has not been treated accord
Ing to international law. and that Spain
must deliver him up TO us, and II had my