New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

tended to transmit with the message extracts
from some Of the consular reports, but the
President finally decided that, as many Senators
and members OF the House knew the facts. 1t
was not advisable that the public generally
should have the intelligence which Consul-Gen-
eral Lee and other consular representatives In
Cuba had communicated TO the State Depart
ment.
In anticipation Of favorable action by Congress
the officials of the State Department. particular
~ Assistant Secretary Day who has devoted the
closest attention TO Cuban affairs since his ap-
pointment. had already considered the question
Of the distribution Of food. clothing and meci-
cines to suffering Americans in Cuba. Plans to
this end were discussed with the President. ana
although no special project has been formally
adopted general programme has been prac-
tically decided upon. This proposes that the
supplies TO be sent to Cuba shall be transported
by regular steamers plying between this country
and the island Of Cuba. 1t may be found neces-
sary 10 employ q special steamer for the pur-
nose. but that is not likely. The officials prefer
not 20 do this
NO wARsHIP WILL BE SENT.
II was said with emphasis at the State Depart
ment this afternoon that the supplies would not
he sent to Cuba in a naval vessel For obvious
reasons 4. would not be advisable to detail a
man. of-war on this service. AS soon as possible
4 contract with a steamer will be entered into,
and with the least practicable delay the sup
niles will be started south. They will go from
New-York
The State Department has also considered how
best to distribute the supplies when they reach
Cuba. Minister de LONE has made the sugges-
ton that the labor of issuing the supplies be
given to Spanish officials. His reason TOT max
ing the recommendation was. OF course, 10 guaro
against the insurgents deriving any dement, from
the generosity of Congress. The minister mo-
tive is appreciated at the State Department. put
his suggestion will not be acted upon favorapi!'
Under the circumstances It is is important that
food clothing and medicines intended for needy
Americans should not be issued TO the insur-
gents Should the insurgents be assisted In TINS
Wev Spain would Of course offer serious opJec-
ton. She has consented mus iar 10 lhe Piaiie
adopted by the President
The present programme is that supplies sent
IN cuba will be consigned to the American con-
suiar representatives nearest the places where
destitute Americans are These ofhciais are 70
ascertain how many Amerfans demand reheL
and their condition, and make sucn issues Oh
food clothing and medicine as their neeos re-
ouire Assistant Secretary Day is considering
the advisability of agents or the heo Nros7
Society in Cuba aiding the consular representa-
tives in this work The proba Utilities are that
the consuls and members of the society VIII co,
operate in the work, and that instructions WI" ~
be issued QNectlnS my
seeing that the supplies to be distributed pe
riven oniv TO needy Americans who are not
serving in the insurgent ranks.
TRANSPORTATION OF AMERICANS HOME.
The President, in his message, recommends
that part of the appropriation provided d!
Congress be made available. in the discretion OF
the Secretary Of State for the transportation
home of Americans in Cuba who are without
means This feature of the question mas aiso
,hn
State Department. Secretary Sherman mas no
definite information showing. the number Oh
Americans who desire to come 10 tnis UUumt,
and who are too destitute TO obtain transpOrtd-
zion ONicial reports received at the Depart
ment indicate that money for this purpose is
necessary. How much will be required VIII oe
determined later To afford relief TO this class
II is now proposed that persons VINO are Known
TO be Americans. or who establish the TACT Oh
their citizenship shall have passage tickets pur-
chased for them on vessels regularly plying be-
tween some port Of this country and Cuba
Under direction of the President persons 10 De
entitled to such relief are to be 'peaceful Amerl-
cans" Americans who are in the insurgent
army are not to receive transportation. :.
Assistant Secretary Day sara eoraa; Ia ON
this service Only the regular steamers plying
between this country and Cuba would be caiieu
into requisition. He expects that only rev
Americans will request 10 be brought nome
This anticipation is based upon official reports
from Cuba. When Americans who are IN as
e. tress learn that they can obtain free Trans rams
: Ia nrove greater than is now thought proba-
BILE owing to the fact that the outlook 1or peace
and prosperity in Cuba is so dlscouragins. Inc
state Department will necessarily be guided by
circumstances.
DEBATE ON THE MORGAN RESOLUTION.
MR.. WELLINGTON SPEAKS AGAINST 1T AND MIR.
DANIEL IN ITS FAVOR.
Washington, May II SPECIALIZATION the Ad-
rninistrati ons relief resolution had been disposed
OF this afternoon Mr.. Morgan promptly and Wig
orously renewed his fight for the recognition by
Congress Of Cuban belligerency. A vote on MT.
Hale's motion to refer the Morgan declaration
10 the Committee on Foreign Relations was AT
one time imminent but the debate suddenly took
new and lively turn, and all hope OF lmineola'e
action quickly vanished. Mr.. Wellington. of
Naryland made a striking entry into the RANKS
OF Senatorial debaters by yehemently opposing
Mr. Norgan's programme and declaring his utter
,aok Of sympathy with the agitation for the
recognition of the beligerent rights Of the Cuban
tnsurgents The chief need of the hour. Mr. Wei
lngton, argued was the passage OF measure
which would restore the revenues Of the Govern
ment After that there would be time to think
NJ inviting foreign complications which might en-
tail q resort TO war Mr.. Daniel Of Virginia, fol-
lowed Mr. Wellington with an elaborate speech
IN support Of Mr.. Morgan's resolution, which &C.
cupied the time Of the Senate until adjournment
The Morgan resolution taken up at
CclocK At that time the galleries were filled
10 OVERLOOKING, as the crowds awaited something
in addition to the relief resolution passed at
the outset. Mr.. Morgan said that unless some
Senator desired to speak he would ask yea
and nav vote on the pending motion of Mr.. Hale
10 refer the resolution to the Committee on For
eign Relations.
Mr.. Hale observing the meagre attendance
on the floor, suggested that the importance OF th'
question was such as to make quorum desirable
This compelled a call for a quorum, which, afte
some delay brought forty Senators, just
quorum. to the Senate.
SENATOR WELLINGTONs SPEECH.