Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-20
The motion of Mr.. Chandle'

AtCdlIeu SeullLutS\ Ae Al ny ooh-
aJOr under a pic W .ad seen of the
Redeemer. in X: "Oh Christ!
Come back. Jney changers are
in the temple, 50 L said that was what
he thought when he heard the speeches
for the commercial interests in the
Senate. Putting sarcastic stress on the
quoted words, he declared the money
changers are in the temple Of human
liberty" His only objection to the
resolution was that il did not go far
enough, the United States should es-
tablish a protectorate over Cuba and
hold it until the island was able TO
govern itself.
Mr.. Lindsay followed Mr.. Cannon. He
had believed, he said, that the United
States should have recognized the bel
ligerency Of the revolutionists year
ago, and that the war would have as
sumed civilized form and the world
been spared the spectacle that was ap-
palling it to-day. The question was
not whether the United States should
recognize belligerence, but whether it
should not go further TO prevent the
utter devastation of the island.
Il have no desire TO enfore the ad-
miniStration to act before its time"
Mr.. Lindsay said, ''but it is time that
the administration should know, as
the people know, that the time has
come when Cuba and the monarcy or
Spain must be separated"
There was much interest manifested
when Mr.. Foraker, Of Ohio, rose to
speak
IT want to say at the outset" he an
nounced, that 7 will vote for this reso-
luton. or some resolution like it, In
adopting the resolution. the Senate would
act strictly in accordance wlfn mNerNA-
tional law. There could be no question OF
recognizing the independence { Cuba. be-
cause no one claimed that independence
existed. Intervention was also out Of the
question. Mr.. Foraker declared. for rea-
sons which ne proceeded TO explain. The
explanation being an announcement of
fact hitherto unknown, created sensa-
tion. He said:
In spite of the limitations which are
, imposed upon me, feel at liberty 10
I state that mediation has been rendered by
this government and has been rejected by
/ Spain"
+ Mr.. Foraker then gave the facts regard
: ing the Olney letter TO De LONE.
/ He read a sentence from Spain's reply
/ 10 the proposition. as follows: There is
no erectual way TO pacify the Cubans
I except upon the condition that they first
! submit 10 the mother country"
That said Mr.. Foraker. was the end
/ Of this courtry's effort at mediation. The
/ record shows. he continued, that the pur-
nose Of our government in her interven-
4 tion was 10 secure peace by means con-
I sfstent with the honor. dignity and con-
+ tirued sovereignty OF the Spanish govern
meut in Cuba.
! Having rejected this proposition MI
4 Foraker asked, "is It reasonable 10 sup
pose that she would now entertain a
proposition TO abdicate entirely?'
This question was addressed especially
I TO Mr.. Hoar who said that he did con-
/ slider such a change possible year and
four months after the first effort.
Discussing the Morgan resolution on its
merits. Mr.. Foraker said that direct in
I terve~tion was a better. shorter and more
B Christian-like way than the adoption Of
the resolution. He would say TO SPAIN:
I'm the name Of civilization and human
ity. as well as i'm the interests Of our COM
merce. YOU must come to a stop, and
YOU must do so immediately
This declaration brought out burst Of
app!ause from the galleries which was
promptly checked by the chair.
The resolution under consideration did
not go so far as this II was mistake TO
suppose that its adoption meant war be-
tween the United States and Spain. Cuba
had no right 10 ask the United States for
this intervention. nor Spain TO object 10 it.
Mr.. Foraker then read at length from
the Olney letter as well as the consular
report. which is credited to Gen. Lee.
Mr.. Foraker referred TO the starving
condition Of six or eight hundred Aferican
ci,izens i'm Cuba Mr.. Elkins interrupted
sharply. How do you know that?' he
asked
II know Il from the State Department"
answered Mr.. Foraker.
"Rut how does the Senate know of 1t
officially" persisted Mr.. Elkins. we are
asked 10 vote away our judgments on
the private information of Senators who
slip away TO the State Department and
so into executive session.
Mr. Foraker answered jocularly that
the West virginia Senator should not be-
come irritated when he enjoyed the same
privilege of slipping away to the state
| Department.
He admitted that recognition would give
Spain the right 10 search ships OF the
United States for goods contraband OF
war and relieve Spain OF liability for
I damage for destruction to American prop
ertv. OF the latter results, he said: I
y-o,,ld not regard it as a serious loss. ]
have found in the State Department claims
niIed ilp there amounting TO many millions
for destruction to American property in
! This rebellion. and in each and every in
ssarce the) presentation to the Spanish
government Of such a claim has been fol-
/ lowed bv a long diplomatic correspond
I ence. winding up in every case, without a
single exception. with the fiat. direct re-
fusal 10 recognize such a claim. And 1t
is notorious fact that if Spain did
recognize them she would be unable to pay
them. In all seriousness, I had rather
hold the obligations of the insurgents
than Of Spain.
! II was time. Mr. Foraker said in couciu-
sion. that the United States ceased polio
! i~r her shores in the interest Of Spain.
T. was time to end this quasi co-partner-
| shin in a brutal and hellish war and for
his part no vote or act would continue this
unholy alliance.
There were evidences Of a demonstra-
,ior in the galleries as Mr.. Foraker clos
cd. but these were quickly checked by
the presiding officer
Mr.. Hoar replied to Mr. Foraker con-
tending that the Senate should have au-