The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-26

Onstrations in the crowded galleries,
such dramatic personal exchanges be-
tween the conspicuous figures of the
senate, as to make the day one of the
most memorable in the annals of the
upper branch of congress. Cuba was
the theme, and it seemed to stir all
the pent-up emotions Of months. 1t
brought about the complete displace-
ment of appropriation bills threatening
their failure, and the advancement of
the Cuban question to the very front of
the senate business. 1t discloses. Also
that the resolution demanding of Spain
the immediate and unconditional re-
lease of Julio Sanguilly, having on a
test vote secured the right of way
would be resisted by protracted de-
bate.
The Allen resolution for sending bat
tleships to Cuba, came up soon after
the senate opened at II a. m, and Mr.
Allen severely arraigned Spain for
cruelties against women and children
Mr.. Morgan (Ala0, who reported the
resolution for the immediate release of
Sanguilly, followed in calm speech,
reciting the breach of treaty rights in
Sanguilly's case.
Mr.. Daniel (Va) in a fervid plea for
Sanguilly, stirred all the latent pas
sion Of the senate. He spoke Of Span
ish outrages to American citizens and
insults to American officials. When
Mr.. Hale CMeD sought to interjecf
questions, Mr.. Daniel suggeStiVely
stated that he would yield in due time
whether it be to the organ Of the
captain general of Cuba, or the queen
of Spain. or Of any one else. In view
Of Mr.. Hale's attitude on the Cuban
question, the meaning was unmistaka-
HE. Personal feeling was quieted,
however by mutual explanations
This was followed by a series of ex-
ploslve incidents, eliminating with g
ringing declaration by Mr.. Frye that
if he had his way, a warship would
start forthwith for Havana. This sent
a thrill through the crowded galleries
which broke into long continued and
vociferous applause, which the vice
president tried vainly to restrain. Mr.
Mills exultantly declared that the gal
leries We're filled with American citi-
zens, who had a right to express their
feeling. .--s, .- .-.-- ,-=.z
Speeches followed in quick succession
from Mr.. Lodge, Mr.. Teller, Mr.. White
and Mr.. Sherman. The latter earnestly
supported the resolution. With thu
Cuban resolution placed directly be-
fore the senate on a vote, Mr.. White
speaking throughout the afternoon.
Nothing definite has been determined
as to the Cuban resolution demanding
the release of Julio Sanguilly pending
in the senate. By the vote
Of today it becomes the un-
finished business of the senate,
and will come before the senate at
o'clock tomorrow, but it may be set
aside to consider the Indian bill.
CUBA THE THEME.
The Cuban resolutions were taken
up promptly when the senate met. The
first resolution coming over from yes.
terday was that of Mr.. Allen asking
the president to use effective meas
ures to protect American citizens in
Cuba, and to that end to send United
States Warships TO Cuban ports.
At the request of Mr.. Morgan, the
Allen resolution was referred to the
committee on foreign relations, the
assurance being given that it would
receive speedy consideration. The San
gully resolution then was brought di-
rectly before the senate.
Mr.. Daniel Oem, Va), a member
of the committee on foreign relations.
followed in support Of the resolution.
Our representative in Cuba has been
arrogantly insulted by the Spanish
authorities" exclaimed Mr.. Daniel,
dIIu ILLS COuItIy Has OSSH
by the Spanish authorities. I have been
told by a high Spanish authority that
the presentation of the Sanguilly case
was a disgrace to the United States,
and to the American flag If a feet
| of the United States had been sent
| to redress that insult it would have
| been sustained by every citizen of the
United States.'
| There was intense interest through
! the senate and the galleries as Mr.
| Daniels words rang out through the
| chamber. Mr.. Daniel proceeded to state
| that the state department had dealt
with this case for two years, and two
years was enough to get an American
| citizen cut Of prison.
Here Mr.. Gray arose and said: II
| have just seen dispatch from Havana
stating that counsel for Sanguilly has
withdrawn his appeal, in order to faci-
litate his real release"
Mr.. Daniel was quick to answer,
| throwing great energy into his words:
| Il decline to recognize the justice Of
imposing any condition upon the re-
lease Of an American citizen from un-
| just Imprisonment. If I represented
| SangWlly 1 would telegraph him not
to withdraw his appeal There are
enough people in this country to de-
! mand his unconditional release"
| Mr.. Frye stepped into the middle
| aisle, ana IN tones which rang through
! the chamber said: 'If the counsel for
| Sanguilly has done that, he has done
| an ineXcusable, unjust act. If his coun-
! sci has dithdraWn that appeal, then
| that man is a convicted criminal, liable
! to punishment, to imprisonment for
! life, and can only escape by pardon,
| and If he escapes by pardon, then he
| loses for himself and family all claims
| for damages against Spain. That it is
what Spain has been contending for all
| the time. Now we contend, on the
ether hand, that the man has been un-
justly convicted; that he has not been
treated according to treaty rights; that
he has been treated against interna-
tiOnal law, and that Spain must deliver
him up to US, and if 1 had my way, a
ship Of war would start forthwith to
Havana to deliver him.
ELECTRIC EFFECT.
Mr.. Frye's words carried an electric
| effect to the crowded galleries, and
there was tumultuous and long con-
tinued demonstration such as neither
house CT congress has heard in recent
years. The vice president strove vain
| ly to check the outburst. He rose to
his feet, pounded the gavel, and amid
the din, gave a menacing warning to
the galleries that they would be clear
ed If the demonstration was continued.
This is the senate Of the United
States said the vice president sternly.
Mr.. Mills Oem., Tex.) was. quickly on
his feet. 1.-The galleries are filled with
American citizens" he exclaimed. land