The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-26

Il differ from the senator from New
York responded Mr.. White, "and
hope the chairman Of the committee on
foreign relations (Sherman) will no. be
forced % carry into his policy as secre-
tary OF stare the views which he has an
ncunced in this report.
Continuing. Mr.. White criticized the
effort 10 have this important question
considered a; time when the appropria-
non bills were pressing. and declared
that, as much as he was interested in the
appropriation bills. ne would not be fore
closed from expressing his opinion on the
Cuban Question as presented under the
pending resolution He said Mr.. Sher-
man would soon assume the responsible
" fer the conduct of the state depart
men,. and he could well afford 10 walt
until thai time.
SHERMAN FOR SANQUILLY.
This brought Mr.. Sherman to his feet.
Ee replied with spirit. claiming tina; he
should not be dragged into the debate.
which he did not want 10 enter. He
said the Sanguilly resolution commanded
his approval. as he fel, that Sanguilly
had been made the subject OF almos;
tarbsrcrs injustice.
II say, therefore" he said, that Mr..
Sanguilly's rights should be respected
and guarded by the United States. but
am net in favor OF debating the resoiu-
ton at this time. when IL stands in The
way o. appropriation bills"
He then agreed 20 the reporting by
Mr.. Morgan OF the resolution and he had
vote! agains, its consideration when X
antagonized the appropriation bills. and
he saw no Inconsistency in this course
But this feeling on his part that appro-
priations should be provided could not
prevent him from entering his protest
agaias. violence and wrong. and ne
trusted that lie time would never come
| when he could see a man robbed or his
rights. as Sarsuilly had been. without
uttering his protest. He would not, II
he could prevent il, see Sanguilly driven
| TO the poir.t OF suicide. as another Amer
lean citizen in Cuba seemed 10 have been
II am" he said in conclusion, OPP
posed 10 tyranny and wrong Wherein
encountered. and 1 should stand by Mr..
San:uily IL / stood alone.
WHITE CUTS IN AGAIN.
eve are all" responded Mr.. White.
Opposed 10 tyranny and wrong. but we
may differ as 10 the measures for cor
recting them"
He said that some seemed disposed 20
correct all wrongs by talking about them
Referring TO Mr.. Sherman's reference 10
the fact that Mr. Morgan had reported
the resolution. Mr.. White said Mr.. Sher-
man could not escape the responsibility
| for the course pursued.
Mr.. Sherman's course might be con-
silent, in the senator's opinion, but 10
| his mind il was far from consistent.
Mr.. White then entered upon techni-
| cal legal argument TO show that the ex-
| ercise OF diploma tic functions belonged
| exclusively % the executive department,
which matter constituted the main part
| of MS speech.
At $50 p. m. while Mr.. White was
| still speaking, Mr.. Allison asked that
| unanimous consent be given for a recess
from 6 TO 8 o'clock. the appropriation
| bills TO be considered at the night ses-
sion.
\ NJ. HI. objected. remarking soto voce
| TO senator's: I'VE might as well go on
and conclude this question"
1 Z.
| ment for a recess from 6 to s o'clock
without condition as TO the sppropria-
| ton bills. This was agreed TO-
| Mr.. White gave way temporarily 10
allow several minor bills 10 be consider
cd. The following bills were passed;
| House bill amending the act as 10 the
| appointment Of receivers OF national
| banks; house bill to better define and
regulate the rights Of aliens 10 hold and
own real estate in the territories; house
b.d for the delivery OF letters in towns
! and villages by carriers 10 associations
Of over twenty persons, al their own ex-
psnse.
Al 6o'clock the senate took recess un-
| Ill p. m.
NIGHT SESSION.
The senate galleries were crowded TO
| their fullest capacity at the night ses-
sion, in anticipation Of continuance Of
the exciting Cuban debate. and possibly
| decisive action.
At o'clock, when business was re-
sumed. only eighteen senators were In
| the chamber, but others came in from
time TO time until there was fair at
| tendance.
House bill 10 allow the bottllng Of dis
| titled spirits in bond was passed. with
amendments, as reported.
Also senate bill 10 prevent the impor-
alton of impure and unwholesome tea,
and for a government board 10 fix the
standards o: tea.
Mr. Pettigrew asked unanimous con-
sent 10 proceed with the Indian appro-
priation bill
Mr.. Hill wanted II understood that
this did not displace the Cuban resolu-
ton as 20 Julio Sanguilly. which was 70
retain its right OF way as unfinished
| business.
Mr.. Pettigrew assented and the Indian
bill was taken up. Mr. Brown Rep.
Utah) raised the question OF 10 quo
rum. but fifty-two senators. six more
than a quorum. responded
This apparently disposed % the Cuban
question fo- the evening. and the gal
Isries fast lost interest in the routine OF
he Indian bill
The amendment "a 70 the FIVE civilized
tribes went over. a nunbe: Of ind.vid-
uaI amendments. mainly % a minor
| character. we're made They Included
repeal OF he clauses giving certain PRIOR
! tiles on coal lands On Indian reservations
IN Montana.
GROVER wotLD VETO IT.
A brief incidental references 20 Cuba
was made when Mr. Alien Eougl: 20 So
cure several amendments relative 20 In
dan Iznds-
Tn. Indians ard the Cu5sns sEe
muca in the same condition" ne said.
They are used a. TeTy convenient foot
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