The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
MR.. MORGAN ON CUBA.
TufsEyATOR PROghs THATASTATE
or VAR IxfsTs THERE.
lie Will Ask for an Early Vote on tho
Recognition of Cuban Beliigerency.
Saudoval's Visit.
WASHINGTON. April Ex-senator Nor

saudovaI's Visit.
WASHINGTON. April Ex-senator Nor
gan. OF Alabama. to-day concluded his
long speech on tho resolution, declaring
that q state OF war exists in Cuba. He
did not ask 10. a vote on the resolution,
but announced he hoped to secure
final vote at an early cay.
The bankruptcy bill was taken UP at
o'clock. Mr.. Lindsay. o. KY. defending
the measure against criticisms made
against il. During the day Mr.. Davis
OF Minnesota, chairman Of the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations. gave notice
that he would endeavor on Thursday
10 proceed with the arbitration treaty IN
executive session.
A letter from Secretary Cage was re-
ccived hy the Senate responding 10 the
resolution OF inquiry as 10 orders issued
10 customs officers TO delay liquidation
Of entries made on merchandise ar
irving after April lst last. The Secretary
explains that the order IS in accordance
with authority conferred on him by law.
Following the reading Of the letter MT
Vest. OF Missouri. presented resolution
declaring that the order is without "u-
thorty OF law and violation OF the
statutes and customs regulations govern
! Ing the payment Of import duties al 'ne
ports Of entry where the same may ne
collected"
INDIANAPOLIS CONFERENCE.
In the course OF the presentation or
memorials. Mr.. Cockrell, of Missouri an
nounced that he held IN his hand one or
the stereotyped printed petitions from
that distinguished indianapolis confer
cnce. In which they desire congress 10
surrender TO them the right OF legisla-
ton"
lie asked that IT he referred 10 the
Finance Committee with the understand
ing that he did not endorse II.
Mr.. Chandler (Rep. OF New Hampshire
introduced bills authorizing the Govern
met,t 10 take possession Of the Carne-
gie and Bethlehem armor plants
Mr. Morgan then entered upon inc
fourth day Of his speech on MS Ouo""
resolution. ..t,,o..
,-iolo,ion Of every treaty obligation. Al
the present time. he said. We we're iur-
nishing the Spanish army and navy with
am their supplies. and at the same time
We were against every one who attempted
10 send supplies to Cuban forces.
The Senator asserted that the course OF
events led 10 the belief that our Govern
ment was more I'm sympathy WIN 'h's
ancient Bourbon dynasty than WIN QUIZ
own peope. lie feared the American peo-
ole could not be held in checN hluvn
longer but that they would cross ''e
e,ilf ~ Mexico as the Greeks were cross
ING ,he Mediterranean sea to svenge the
cruelties which only Turks and SpaiiaIus
we're capable Of INJECTING.
MIR Morgan read numerous letters. m
Guiding one from the Cuban governor OF
the Province OF Orientes. to show the COM
plete establishment OF a civil government
by the Cubans.
At 2 o'clock the bankruptcy bill. which
had the right OF way. gave way temporari-
~ 10 allow Mr. Morgan 10 conclude his
speech. He said I'm this connection That he
had spoken for four days al great per
sonal discomfort 10 himself and possibly
10 the disgust OF some Senators and yet
he regarded II as a duty 20 lay before
the Senate and the country the subslan-
tlal grounds for the recognition OF a state
OF war in Cuba
SPAIN ALARMED.
Proceeding. Mr.. Morgan said Spain.
alarmed by the recent vote I'm the Senate.
had granted belligerent rights 20 General
Ruiz Rivera. Following this Minister Du-
puy De LONE had stated that the conduct
Of Spain toward General Rivera would
depend largely upon the suppression OF
flibusterlng. Had IL come 10 this. then
asked Mr. Morgan. that Rivera was 10 be
held as n hostage for our well-doingy
The Senator referred 10 the visit TO Wash
ington of Major Sandoval. one Of General
VIEWERS military staff for the purpose
of aiding Pinkerton detectives in cru
SADIE against the Cuban junta In New
York The presence Of Major Sandoval
might give occasion 10 our government 70
inquire what right this military officer had
10 violate the laws Of hospitality by adj
vislng the United States how TO enforce
its laws II Ma or SandOval came for any
such purpose the government should
speedily dismiss him. asserted Mr.. Morgan.
In conclusion. Mr.. Morgan said that
Cuba had had no friend TO help her in
her travail as France had helped us. But
he was confident that Cuba would win
her freedom. for that glorious end was
written In the stars
Mr. Morgan will call up the resolution
tomorrow as other Senators desire 10
speak on a..
At AS the Senate went into Executive
session and soon afterward adjourned.
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
The Senate IN executive session confirm
ed the following nominations:
Alfred T.. Buck. OF Georgia, 10 be MIN
lister 10 Japan
James Boyle. OF Ohio. to be Consul OF
Liverpool.
Edgar 4. Angler. Of Georgia 70 be
United States Attorney Northern District
OF Georgia.
Marion Erwin OF Georgia. 70 be Alton
nev for the United States, Southern Dis
trict OF Georgia.
Alex. J. Cooke. or Mississippi. to be
United States Marshal, Northern District
OF Mississippi