Evening journal., 1897-02-26
ouban Questlon IN sonare.

"i'"ulaW uhef appeal IN this state Of the
case.
Cuban Question In Senate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Tho senate was
storm swept by such passionate debate
such extraordinary demonstrations in the
crowded galleries and such dramatic per-
sonal exchanges between the conspicuous
ngures OF the senate as TO make the ses-
sion one OF the most memorable in the an
nals OF the upper branch of congress. Gu
ia was the theme and seemed to stir all
The peht up emotions of months. 1t
brought about the complete displacement
of appropriation bills, threatening their
failure and the advancement of the Cuban
question TO the very front of senate busi-
ness. lt disclosed also that the resolution
demanding of Spain the Immediate and
unconditional release of Julio Sanruillv.
having on test vote secured the right of
way, would be resisted by protracted de.
bate
The Allen resolution for sending bat
tleships to Cuba came up soon after the
senate opened, and Mr. Allen severely
arralgned spain for cruelties against wom-
en- and children.
Mr.. Morgan Of Alabama, who reported
the resolution for the immediate release Of
Sanguilly, followed in calm speech re.
cttlng the breach OF treaty rights in SAM
guilty. case
Mr. Daniel Of Virginia, in fervid plea
Tor Sanguilly, stirred all the latont pas
sions of tho senate. He spoke Of Spanish
Outrages on American citizens and insults
10 American officials. When Mr.. Hale of
Maine sought to interiect questions, Mr.
Daniel suggestiyely stated that he would
yield in due time, whether it be to the or
gan of the captain general Of Cuba or Of
the queen of Spain or of any one else. In
view of Mr.. Hale's attitude on the Cuban
question the meaning was unmistakabie.
PERSONAL feeling was queted, however by
mutual explanations This was followed
by a series of explosive incidents, culmi-
mating with a ringing declaration by Mr..
Frye that if he had his way a warship
would start forthwith for Havana This
sent thrill through the crowded galleries,
which broke out into long continued and
vociferous applause, which the vice pres
ident tried vainly 60 restrain. Mr. Mills
oNultingly declared that the galleries were
filled with American citizens who had a
right to express their feelings
Test Vote on Cuba.
Speeches followed in quick succession
from Mr.. Lodge, Mir. Teller, Mr.. White
ana Mr.. sherman. The vote on taking up
the Sanguilly resolution was as follows.
Yeas-Allen, Bacon. Berry, Blackburn.
Blanchard, Brown, Butler, Call, Gamer
on, Cannon, Carter, Chandler, Daniel
Davis, Dubois, Gallinger, Hanshrough.
Hill, Jones of Nevada, Kenney. Lindsay.
Lodge Mantle, Martin, Mills, Morgan,
Murphy, Pasco, PETER, pritohard, Roach,
Squire, Stewart, Teller, Thuiston, Tur-
pie Vest, Voorhees,, Walthall and Wilson
10.
Nays-Aldrlch, Allison, Baker, Bate,
Burrows, Cafferey, Chiffon, Cullom. Glib
son, German, Gray, Hale, Hawley, Hoar,
Jones of Arkansas, Mcmillan, Mitchell of
Wisconsin, Palmer, Perkins, Pettigrew.
Platt, Proctor, Pugh, Quay, Sewell Sher-
man and Wetmore-27.
The Sanguilly resolution being before
the senate, Mr.. White Of California spoke
Mt length in opposition to it. urging that
its passage would imperil the chances Of /
the prisoners release
At the conclusion of Mr. Whites speech
the Indian bill was temporarily taken up
by unanimous consent on the request Of
Mr.. Pettigrew and a fair degree of prog
ress made, several items being agreed TO-
But the Cuban question would not down
and was frequently reverted to during the
debate on the Indian bill
Mr.. Allison gave a final warning that
appropriations would fail unless consider
ed continuously from this time forward.
Mr.. White said that the passing of the
Cuban resolution would be futile as IL
would be consigned to limbo when IL
reached the hands Of the executive, whose /
past policy had heen such as to foreshadow /
veto If any action was taken. Why not. f
tlen. so on with the appropriation bills.
which were now in danger?
Mr. Stewart said it should be known /
that with these Cuban barbarities CRYING 4
Tor redress there were Americans in the /
senate even II there were none at the White /
House. Mr.. Stewart went on to say that /
the vote Of the day had shown q majority 4
Of the senate determined 10 act against /
Spanish murders, and this action should |
be taken despite the threats Of opposition /
hom the White House
Mr. Allison's request to 20 on with the
Indian bill was objected to by MIR. Allen.
aud the Cuban question still holds the
right Of way.
Mr.. Palmer of Illinois replied irletiy to
Mr.. Stewart criticisms Of the president
l desire only to say that there Is a states
man in the executive mansion" said MIR
Palmer, IA brave bold statesman, who
sndeayors to enforce the laws. The pres
idont has sought to enforce the neutrality
laws Of the United States l haye regarded
this recent Cuban exploitation as mere
t,mpest in teapot. and il should not in
my judgment stand in tho w2y CT the lee I
islation Of the senate.
Proceeeines Of si-e ison-e.
The house is evidently dr.r.rg on - /
ward final aL iournDent Will an cssy cen |
science. AL tAe ~pr.cIs-'...s'ss,'sii 1-s-- A..y'