New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21

spoke OF the necessity for the passage OF 'h0
resolution Money for the relief OF American
citizens in Cuba could not be taken OUT oi TIC
emergency fund. He explained now quichy III.
relief could be given by telegraph Ihis "o"'"
have been done last Monday but that CERTAIN
gentleman (meaning Mr.. Bailey decided 10 gam
some political notoriety and party ad'a"'"ee'
and made an objection to the resolution snow
ing that he would allow American citizens 10
starve while he played politics So far as the
Republican party was concerned, II had oei"oh-
strated Its friendship for Cuba by bringing IN
and passing q resolution year ago luentlca' III
terms with that offered by Mr.. Bailey. lha'
was a concurrent resolution The OBJECT OF Oh
fering the belligerency resolution now' MI li'''
insisted was for the purpose Of embarrassing
the President In the midst OF negotiations lor
the protection and relief Of American citizens In
Cuba BY coupling the two together the Execu-
tive would either have to take action which IN
his Judgment not best to take at this time
or refuse the relief which was necessary for
American citizens. He called attention to the
fact that American citizens were now being re-
leased from Spanish prisons through the EFFORTS
of the Administration. THE purpose Of the
Republicans" declared Mr.. Hit. "is 70 secure
peace with independence"
The conditions In Cuba had changed since
Congress passed the last resolution. Mr. Bailey
would by resolution interfere with the nego-
tiatons which are now pending. The question
was now one OF expedency The Executive was
exertlng every effort, and there was hope that
he would solve every question. Mr.. Hit OPP
posed interference with diplomatic negotiations
by the legislative branch OF the Government
Mr. Bailey in reply to Mr. Hit said IL the
latter desired to make the question OF recog-
milton OF belgerency one OF party politics ne
was willing TO accept II, and the Democrats
would vote in favor OF belligerency. AS to play
ing politics. he called attention to the fact that
a year ago. when a man elected by the Demo-
Gratis was in the White House. Mr. Hit voted for
q resolution of belligerency.
Mr. Hit declared that at the time he refused
to make the resolution joint, and thus embarrass
the Executive. He would not mix the two so
as to cause legislation to interfere with d.
plomacy.
Mr. Bailey said he had not so far advanced in
diplomacy as to vote an opinion which he would
not vote to put into law, while the gentleman
from Illinois would say what he means, but
would not make it effective. Mr. Bailey went on
TO say that the Democrats had repudated Cleve-
land on many other occasions and now repudi-
ated his Cuban policy. AS TO the different propo-
sitions which were offered the Democrats want
ed to send the relief with message recognizing
belliga rency Such a message would do more
,or the struggling Cubans than all the bread
our ships could carry.
Both Mr.. Hit and Mr.. Bailey were frequently
interrupted by applause.
REPUBLICAN SYMPATHY FOR CUBA.
Mr. Grosvenor Of Ohio. said that no one could
tell how many Americans had starved In Cuba
from TeYa
aiding in coarse demagogy. He inquired how
long Mr.. Bailey had aspred to stand as the lead
ar ~ q great crusade and why he had not pro-
tested when q Democratic President had ignored
the will of Congress- The Republicans had been
reared in sympathy with the freedom OF Cuba,
q Republican President (GranD had advocated
II and had been opposed by Democrats. In 'ts
own time the Republican party wouid not on''
vote for belligerent rights, but FOR independence
for Cuba But they would not be driven under
Democratic leadership however often the Demo-
Gratis might shift their leaders.
This sneech closed the debate on the adoption
OF tho rule Then came another parliamentary
skirrnish when Mr.. Bailey moved that the RUE
be recommitted to the Committee on Rules with
Instructions to substitute for 1t the rule proposed
THAT is out OF order declared Mr. DaIzell,
| wbereupon Mr. Bailey shouted. Il appeal from
the decision of the Chair before Ihe ope pear,
| had made a decision. Il knew from the assuI-
ance with which the gentleman from Pennsyi,
yania spoke what the ruling would be- ne SAID
| In explanation OF his haste ,
PERHAPS the gentleman had q more iiiioi
| LIGHT" Mr. Reed replied loosely, proceeding 10
| declare that the motion was not germane
SPEAKER REED SUSTAINED.
Mr. RaiIev asserted that no amount or argu-
mont would change the Speakers mind. so he
anpcaled from the decision and there was a roll
| call on Mr. Dalzelrs motion to table the appeal
The Sneaker was sustained by Ill to 50 a party
vote and the debate on the resolution was pesuii
! ~, Mr. Williams. OF Mississippi who declared
that the Republican party. which out or power
had boosted itself the party OF courage IN power
| lodged all great questions because the piutoc-
racy demanded inaction.
WHAT MIR. ROBBINS SAW IN CUBA.
| One Republican member - MT. hoooihs' VI
| Pennsylvania-had voted against his party on
| the last vote and he told the house tna' HIS
| v,ews IN tho Cuban question were based on
rarsonal visit to Cuba In January last. He told
| ~ Charles Gown, an American citizen and
nawsnoper man. who Of Mr. Robbins's personal
| knowledge. had been captured by the Spahiaros'
| Uis American passport had been stricken from
| b,s hand by Spanish officer and he had oeeh
tod N a tree and cut 10 pieces by the Spanlards
| Another American citizen from INDIANA ne Knew,
| who refusing to give money TO Spanish oncer
| who demanded It, had been struck on 'he heau
| with a sword and wounded. had afterward peen
| driven from his plantation ana was now Twins
| In Havana on the charity OF the American con-
| sulate He told Of thousands OF men. women
| and children pcnned up and starving IN cities;
| aud said the methods OF Weyler were equalied
| only nv the Inquisltion. II money did not sur
| 6ca 70 relieve the Americans in Cuba, armed
troops should be sent FOR that purpose o:a -.
| The point was made by Mr.. Livingston, OF
| coorgta that $50 900 would only suffice to feed
| the Americans for a month. and that the APP
| nropriation must be repeated monthly for an in
| definite period so long as the war was per-
| rnitted o continue.
| There was an interesting passage when Mr..
| rIyinrston was declaring that the only sensible
| course for this Government to end the trouble
| was bv recognizing the Cubans and Mr.. Hit
| interrupted him 10 ask Don't you think 1t
| would be better for the President TO use his