New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
CUBAN QUESTION IN THE HOUSE.

A LARGE MAJORITY IN FAVOR OF DOING NUN
ING TO EMBARRAss THE PRESIDENT
Washington May 81 (SpeciaD.-Patriotic ana
thoughtful members of the House OF hepIeseha
tives Irrespective of party deeply regret INA. INV
Cuban question in that body should have peen
made to a partisan aspect ana se"sioe
Democrats do not hesitate to say that they were
foolish yesterday when they followed the ieau "a
Bailey whose main desire and purpose was W
clinch his wavering and insecure hold on the 'hhoi
ity. However much Republicans may depreca'e
the turn affairs have taken in the House.
they show as yet signs OF weakening or WAIVER
ing in purpose. Their position is simple ana
easily comprehensive as well as an inpregnaoe
one at least for the time being Briefly described
II is this: The state of affairs in Cuba remains
about the 1t year ago, and IL either
side has gained ground in the mean time IN mill
tary sense IL is the insurgents. But so far as tne
as they were. except in two or three important
respects. Since the present Admlnisraao cain d
to throw American citizens into dungeons ana 10
compel them to commit suicide in Greer 10 ,scap pc
inhuman jaers American citizens who had d p p
unsupported by evidence have been released by
scores and the consular officers OF the neo STATES
ly as we'll as a powerful Government is behind
In addition TO these things an agent Of the Gov,
eminent has been sent TO Cuba to sift the evidence
and ascertain the cause OF Inc aea'n n 81 an in in
vestigae and report in regard 10 certain otner mat
isiration an appropriation of $4,000 has been voted
by Congress for the relief of destitute. SICK ana
starving American citizens who have been reduced
to that condition by the acts of the Spanish author
ties.
In view of these facts, all Of WHICH are the fruits
Of a new policy, which was initiated less than three
months ago. friends of the Administrator In me
House of Representatives feel IL IS que 70 .a <a
ministration TO allow little more lime lot me q &c
velopment of its policy before seeking TO tie its
hands or embarrass it's efforts by legislative action,
which in the nature OF things, must take the form
Of a snap Judgment. To say that these men lack
sympathy with the efforts OF the Cuoans 10 Tree
themselves from the detested and grievous burden
If Snanish rule is simply absurd. and worse.
They are simply taking stand in favor OF allow
ing the President who is the choice OF a majority
OF his fellow-c citizens. 10 develop and carry out
policy which they believe will be satisfactory TO the
Country Whether they will be able to maintain
their position IN the House of Representatives re-
mains TO be seen. one thing seems to be toleraDly
certain which is that if the majority in that body
surrenders TO or emulate the blatherskites
in that body led by Bailey. Simpson. McMillin and
the rest who cannot anything beyond the ends
of their noses they will not only lose their self-Te
spect as statesmen but sacrifice party control in the
next House The best and wsest OF them, therefore,
believe that the Administration will act wisely and
az expedltiously as the facts now or soon TO come
into Its possession will warrant.