The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

parativeiy Enthusiastic and Turbulent
Upper House There is . Disposition to
Wait and See How Autonomy Will
Work, While in the Lower House
Speaker Reed and Chairman Hit Have
30 Much to Do With the Case That
Cuba Libre Will Have q Rocky Road
New York. Dec A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Pro-Cu-
ban sentiment is strong in both houses
of congress. but the disposition of many
OF the senators and representatives to
delay action pending the trial by Spain
OF the new policies OF the Sagasta minis
try and the influence of the administra-
tion and Of the conservative leaders in
both houses viii be able to, prevent any
action.
These are the conclusions arrived at
as the result Of conversations with prac-
ticall yall Of the senator's and represent
atives who have arrived in Washington.
The men talked with represent all par
ties and shade of opinion. Out of TWEEN
ty-eight senators seen fourteen are
against action Of any kind by congress
al this time, ST xare IN favor of action
but do not believe il is possible, and
eight are unreservedly in favor of imme-
date action.
representa- seen the proportion OF
those in favor Of action is rather larger
than among the senators. This is ac-
counted for in a large measure by the
Democrats and Populists. Tt must be
borne in mind, however, that the house
OF representatives Is practically power
less to act in opposition to the will of the
speaker and the party leaders, if they
are supported by a large percentage of
the membership.
The speaker and Chairman Hit of the
committee on foreign affairs, are oppos-
ed 10 action The Republican majority
OF, that committee is in accord with Mr..
Hit, and the speaker, backed up by this
committee. can hold any Cuban resolu-
ton back indefinitely unless the pressure
for action should become much stronger
than it is at the present time.
SPANISH CLAIMS.
Madrid, Dec. 1.-THE Spanish govern
ment. it is semi-officially announced. mas
received details Of the landing in Cuba
OF an expedition from the American
steamer Dauntless and 1T is understood
that the Spanish, minister at Washing
ton, Senior De LONE, will shortly present
IN This connection a claim for damages
from the United States.
BLANCo REJECTS AID.
Madrid, Dec. 4.--The minister for the
colonies, Senior Moret. has receiveda dis
patch from Marshal Blanco. the captain
general of Cuba. saying: Il have today
sent the following telegram to our min
sster ait Washington There is no need
FOR foreign help to provide for the wants,
Of this island or its inhabitants. The
government from its own resources is en-
deavoring TO provide for the necessities.
the need of which, moreover, is dimin-
ishing daily
WEYLER Is LIONIZED
Palma, Island of Majorca, Dec. 4.-The
military club yesterday gave a lunch in
honor Of General weyler, the former
captain general of Cuba The military
governor of Majorca was among the
guests. When General Weyler entered
the banquet ha1l the band played the
royal hymn. and the general, stopping
the music momentarily, proposed a toast
20 the king and the queen regent, which
was enthusiastically received.
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