Evening star., 1897-02-26
THE NIGHT SESSION
Cuban Affairs Only incidentally Referred to
in the Senate.
The Indian Appropriation Bill Taken
gress Made On 1t.

The Cuban debate was continued in the
Senate last night. The galleries were
crowded to their fullest capacity in antici-
patton of a continuance of the exciting
Cuban debate which had taken place dur
ing the day and possibly Of decisive action.
At o'clock, when business was resumed,
only eighteen senators were in the cham
Der. but others came in from time to time
until there was a fair attendance.
Mr.. Hill secured the passage of a bill to
authorize a bridge over the st. Lawrence
river. from Hogansburg. N. Y, to Corn
wall, Ont.
House bill to allow the bottling Of dis
titled spirits in bond was passed with
amendments as reported.
Also Senate bill to prevent the fmporta-
tion OF impure and wholesome tea and
ards Of tea.
Mr.. Pettigrew asked unanimous consent
bill. opp op' '<'''o'
Mr.. Hill wanted 1t understood that this
DID not displace the Cuban resolution as to
JUNO san9uilly. which was to retain its
right OF way as the unfinished business
MI Pettigrew assented, and the Indian
Dill was taken up. Mr.. Brown Of Utah
raised the question of no quorum, but fifty
sponded
This apparently disposed of the Cuban
question for the evening and the galleries
Iast lost interest in the routine Of the In
The amendment as to the five civilized
tribes went over. A number Of individual
amendments, mainly of a minor character,
We're made. They included repeal Of the
clauses giving certain prforities on coal
lands on Indian reservations in Montana
A brief incidental reference to Cuba was
made when Mr.. Allen sought to secure sew
eral amendments relative to Indian lands
on
MI Allison, Mr.. Allen said rather savagely
that he would push them early and late for
the next day.
Mr.. White arose and ironically suggested
that 1t was to be hoped the Senate would
rot be so jealous for the Indians as to close
out proper consideration for the Cubans
today.
THE Indians and the Cubans are r,uch in
the same condition. responded Mr. Allen.
Ihey are used as very convenient foot
balls to be kicked about when we have
nothing else to do"
Mr. White added that he merely desired
to contrast some expressions with votes.
When at another point Mr.. Pe.tigrew
made point of order on an amendment
action was due probably to the courtesies
exchanged on the previous day between Mr.
Hoar and Mr. Pettigrew.
The senator from Massachusetts, Hoar)
is a most amiable gentleman, said Mr..
Pettigrew, in conciliatory tones. land 1
would certainly accord him any possible
courtesy in waving point of order"
But does the senator waive the poin. of
persisted Mr.. Allen.
There was no response and the allusion
TO the conflict of Wednesday closed.
The items for Indian Industrial farms at
Flandreau and Pierre, s. D., were agreed
to.
Mr. Allison gave a final warning that ap-
preparation bills would fail unless consid-
cred continuously from this time forward
hat he cin nf fto
Cuban resolution would be futile, as 1t
would be consigned TO limbo when 1t reach
ed the hand Of the executive, whose past
policy had been such as to foreshadow a
veto If any action was taken. Why not,
then. go on with the appropriation bills,
which were now in danger.
Mr.. Stewart said II should be known that
with these Cuban barbarities crying for re-
dress, there were Americans in the Senate.
even If there were none at the White
House.
there was burst Of applause. Mr.. Haw-
ley called attention to the applause, and
the presiding officer administered q warn
Ing rebuke.
of the day had shown a majority Of the
Senate determined to act against Spanish
murders. and this action should be taken,
despite the threats of opposition from the
White House.
Mr.. Alison's request to go on with the
Indian bill during the morning hour today
was objected to by Mr.. Allen. This leaves
the Cuban question to come up at 1 pm.
today.
Mr.. Palmer Qll) replied briefly to Mr..
Stewards criticism of the President.
Il desire only to say that there is a
statesman In the Executive Mansion" said
Mr. Palmer. "a brave, bold statesman who
endeavors to enforce the laws. The Presi-
dent has sought to enforce the neutrality
laws OF the United States. had regarded
II is recent Cuban exploitation as q mere
tempest In teapot. and 1t should not In
my Judgment. stand in the way of the leg
islation of the Senate"
Following this. at 11:10 pm, the Senate
adjourned