New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-26

nounced Spain as "a decaying monarchy' DIV
on the man OF TIE world and uissra'e '"
civilization
sANGUII.Y's CASE EXPLAINED.
Mr. Morgan Iem Ala) spoke OF the JOINT
resolution reported by him yesterday from the
Committee on Foreign Relations in reference 10
the case Of Julio Sanguily. whom he described
as a regularly naturalized citizen OF the oh'ed
States who had taken out his naturalization
papers and brought them 10 Cuba in 1875 where
they we're registered In the American Consulate
and In the Captain Generally, and where ne hao
lived ever since. Sanguy had taken part IN
The last Cuban revolution. where he had peeh
erievously wounded but had always denied
any completely in the present revolution. MT.
Morgan made statement Of the facts and cir
rumstances connected with Sangullys arrest
imprisonment and trial
Mr.. Morgan declared that on the trial OF San
kuily in Cuba in November. 1896. there was no
evidence duplicating him, and that much or the
evidence was not sworn to- 1t would he asked.
What right had the United States to interfere?
Would II be on the general ground that there had
been false trial? II the case were put on tha'
ground alone, he held that there would be ample
reason in that for the Joint resolution reported
yesterday But he put the right and duty of in
reference on higher ground, and that was that
all the rights Of this American citizen. under the
treaty. had been utterly ignored and repudiated
At the close of Mr. Morgans remarks Mr.
Allen consented have his own resolution re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
with the assurance from Mr.. Morgan that IL
would be promptly considered and acted upon.
The Joint resolution to Sanguily obtained
precedence. and the consideration of it was con-
tinued.
TREATMENT OF AN AMERICAN CONSUL
Mr. Daniel Dem Va. a member of the Com
rnittee on Foreign Relations. went over the his
Tory of the case Notwithstanding what he termed
1.-The admirable and clear statement made by
the Senator from Alabama. Sanguiy, he SAID
was wounded. sick and in prison he had oeeh
treated vigorously, harshly cruelty and brutaily-
in a manner that disgrace to TINS ceh'ur!
and to civilization. Not only that but the
American Consul had been treated arrogahty
nv the Spanish authorities. not only in his own
person hut in his country. He had been told by
8 Spanish officer high in authority, to whom ne
had made most polite and courteous appeal
that his conduct in presenting an Intervention IN
favor Of Sanguily by order of the state Depart
rrent was disgrace to the United states ana 10
the American flag
demanded his passport. and if the Spanish Gov
eminent had failed to apologize for that insult 10
our representative and to orr flag. and an Ameri-
can feet had been sent to Havana to demand it, l
10 not believe there is q single citizen OF the
United States who would not have rejoiced at H.
Mr. Hale (Rep. Me- asked Mr.. Daniel whether
The purport of the joint resolution was the release
Of Sanguiy.
That is the purport of it" Mr. Daniel adj
mitted.
HIS RELEASE EXPECTED SOON.
HAS no. this whole matter been the subject of
direct diplomatic negotiation between the State
DEPARTMENT and the Spanish Government for
the purpose of securing the release of Sanguily"
said Mr. Hale IF So will the Senator state
what has been the result? Is it not fact that
al the present moment the State Department has
conducted the negotiations to the point that it
is expecting the release Of Sanguily within a few
days"
Before Mr. Daniel had time TO answer the
question Mr.. Lodge Rep. Mass) crossed the
area and made whispered suggestion to him.
Mr. Daniel then replied that he had no such
knowledge.
Has there been Mr.. Hale persisted. mo
communication from the Secretary of State to
the Committee on Foreign Relations stating that
through the ordinary efforts of diplomacy with
in a few days."
Not within my knowledge" Mr. Daniel re-
piled. and Mr. Lodge also added his negatiOn.
II ask the Senator" Mr.. Hale persevered,
land ask the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Sherman).
whether he has not letter on that subject from
the Secretary of State"
II must decline" said Mr.. Daniel. furnishing
information which can be easily got at the State
Department.
But the Senator will recollect," said Mr. Hale
in remonstrative tones that the Committee on
Foreign Relations is the organ Of this body"
II am not bound TO yield my time on the floor
nm that account" Mr. Daniel replied. Il am the
organ of the State which am representing. and
when get through will yield to any organ that
NAV desire 10 he heard whether IT he the organ
NJ the Captain General Of Cuba, or Of the Queen
OF Spain o. any one else
Whom a laugh followed this pointed allusion,
Mr. Daniel promptly dscaimed meaning any
thing offensive.
Il could say something offensive" Mr. Hale re-
marked. If wanted to, but will not do So"
Il could not Mr.. Daniel politely replied, even
If desired to-
MORE INFORMATION WANTED.
II hone" said Mr. Hale, that before the dis
cussion ends (and it viii not end in one or two
hours or in one two days the Committee on
Foreign Relations will put the Senate in possess
sion of what the state Department is doing in
the WAY of the release of Sanguiy if that be
tho object Of the joint resolution"
Mr.. Danel-The State Department has been
dealing with this matter automatically two
wears and two years is long enough for this
Government to get United States citizen out
of prison.
Mr.. Gray Dem. Del), a member Of the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations. remarked that he
had lust seen press dispatch stating that San
euiIv's counsel had withdrawn his appeal in or
der TO facilitate his release.
II am unwilling" Mr. Daniel declared indig-
nantly. that an American citizen Illegally de-