The times., 1897-05-04


ton recognizing belligerency on the Island
of Cuba, which had been introduced some
weeks ago by Mr.. Morgan, OF Alabama,
was taken up aud Mr. Morgan asked for
a vote upon it. Objection was interposed
by Mr.. Hale, of Maine, who said he had
only Just returned TO the city from the
funeral obsequies of his colleague in the
House, Mr.. Milliken, and was rot pre-
pared TO speak upon the resolution today.
He said that other Senators, among them
Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, also desired to
speak upon it. He assured Mr.. Morgan
that he had no desire 30 delay action in
the matter, and was quite willing To have
the vote taken as soon as ii could prop
erly be done. He could not, however. agree
to have time fixed for such vote, as Mr.
Morgan suggested but he was as anxious
from Alabama.
Mr.. Morgan said that he had reliable
authority for the statement that, under the
present policy OF Gen. Weyler there were
thousands OF people literally starving to
deathin Cuba. In the cit y OF Matanzas, and
In other cities, and towns, there were
starving ana begging for the crumbs that
fell from the tables of the rich
That condition of things had been
brought about, he said. by the most in
human method OF warfare THAI Weyier had
instituted in Cuba-that of driving the
people from their homes, where they might
be able TO subsist themselves, and keFding
them up in towns and cities, where they
were required TO remain. under promise of
support from the Spanish government
That promise was not only not kept. but
was wilfully violated. He was afraid that
before the Senator from Maine would get
ready to submit his remarks, hundreds Of
persons would starve TO death in Cuba
under that policy. The people OF the
United States were sending money and
provisions 10 India To help the starving
HiadoOs, but no such contributions were
sent TO Cuba. If any attempt TO do 50
were made, the contributions would be
intercepted by the ships OF the United
States; or, if not, they would be refused
adfnittance into the ports OF Cuba. Wed,
sir Be exclaimed, dramatically, II can
not remain in a state of contentment while
/ know that such things are going On;
while l know that these sufferings, these
woes, these outfages. these horrible in
fiietions, are going on under the name
OF Spanish warfare
Let the burden OF responsibility fall upon
those that are willing to beariu. l am not.
In the name OF God and humanity am
not willing 10 share in that burden No,
sir; not for day. WhatI conceive TO be
the duty of the Senate is forthwith To act
On the joint resolution and either pass it or
refuse TO pass IT
Let us stand in an honest and sincere
hight before God and humanity Let US
not attempt TO deceive ourselves, and to
deceive mankind at large, with the idea
that we have got any human sympa thy
left ia our bosOms, or any feeling of resent
ment against the oHtrages and barha nsies
perpetrated in Cuba, while we stand here
ta king thought about the expression OF
our honest views on this great subject
l will consent, however to further delay
knowing that, in doing so, l am exposing
men to suffering, starvation, disease, and
death, from which they would be relieved
by the passage of this joint resolution,
whether passed by the House and approved
by the President, or not
Mr.. Hale said that he did not agree with
MI Morgan as to the present condition
OF things in Cuba. Nor did he think that
the passage of the joint resolution would
tend TO improve matters there. He thought
that it would rather intensity them. He
assured Mr. Morgan that he had no desire
to delay action, and would be ready to
proceed with the discussion tomorrow.
With this the coIloquy closed md the joint
resolution went over until tomorrow
tion appropriating $4,000 for the ex-
penses OF the Congress of the Universal
Postal Union now assembling in Wash
ington, and after remarks in support OF it
by Mr.. Allison, chairman of the Committee
on Appropriations, it was passed.
Mr.. Cha ndler also introduced bill TO
authorize the issue Of certificates of in
debtedness, not exceeding $4,000, coo in
amount, TO meet temporary deficiencies in
the revenue.
They are TO be payable three years after
their date and bear interest at 8 per
cent. Referred to the Finance Committee
Mr.. Vests resolution for an fnvestiga-
ton by the Committee on Commerce as to
the causes of the disastrous floods in the
Mississippi was reported back favorably
from the Committee on Contingent Ex-
penses and went over till tomorrow
A message from the President was laid
before the Senate and was referred to the
Committee on Appropriations recommend
ing ar appropria ton Of Sc, 900 TO be paid
to the government of Italy for distribution
among the heirs of three Italians lynched
in Louisiana last August without admit
ting the liability of the Government of the
United States"
TIE Senate then went fnto executive
session and Mr.. Morgan delivered another
instalment of his speech against the arbi-
tratiou treaty. with Great Britain.
When tho doors were reopened
the Senate bin to provide free homes on
the public lands for actual and bona fide
settlers, and to reserve the public lands
for that purpose, was taken up as the un-
finished business. An amendment was Of
fered to it 10y Mr. Morgan, providing that
all public lands in the several States and
Territories, not taken UP by homestead
entry on the 1st of July, 1900, shall be
granted to such States and Territories for
educational purposes.
The amendment was advocated by Mr
Morgan, and Mr.. warren (Rep., KY, and
was opposed by Mr.. Macon CDem., Ca,
and Mr Hawley rep, Conn.,. While Mr..
Morgan was on the floor he was twitted by
Mr Tillrnan with attempting to ''gobble
up" the public lands fer the benefit of
Alabama and other States that had them,
and, and leaving out such States as South
Carolina, as there were no public lands.
Il am not a gobbler,' Mr. Morgan said,
severely. land the rules of decency that
ap,,l,- 1 n pof,hIere sio NOT 3prIy to me ~