The Irish standard., 1898-02-12

the beginning OF our history there had
scarcely been an administration which
had not been compelled to deal with the
bad faith OF Spain. Spain was without
homer. without cash and without credit.
Her soldiers wsre conscripts and her cap
tain generals either thieves like Weyler
or bride givers like Blanco.
I'VE do not want the island. but II nee
essary to save the women and children Of
the Islands. let us for Gods sake, buy
them" said Senator Mason. He declared
that the autonomy which Spain had Of
fered to Cuba was a gold brick which
Spain was trying to work of on the presi-
dent. He said the president had seen only
the Geographic summary furnished by
the Spanish ministry when he wrote his
message. ard that this summary was the
result OF mere confidence game on the
part OF the Spanish ministry. 1t was evil
dent. he said. that the president had been
deceived. as the real scheme was with
held until after the message was written.
Senator Mason ridiculed the scheme OF ALL
tonomy proposed. He pointed that the
captain general could dissolve the pro-
posed CUBAN parliament and pass the ap-
preparation bills and declare martial law
lat his own sweet will'' without any ref
ercnce to the desires OF the Cuban people,
And yet" said Mr.. Mason, this Is tho
glorious scheme OF autonomy which is to
do SO much for Cuba. Is that the indie
PS'aNShte Tue IepuDilCdU party proposed 10
assist the Cubans in obtaining?" He de.
clared that President Mckinley was being
imposed upon until the Spanish authorities
had time to murder and bride yet few
more of those to whom local self-Rovern-
nent had been promised.
Meaning of the Revolution.
Isy the resolution which he had offered
Senator Mason said that this country In
effect declared to Spain that she must
go from the island OF Cuba and any diff
ferences between the United States and
the Madrid government arising out Of the
declaration would be settled before the
courts OF the world. when we have fed
the starving women and children" said
he. we will settle with Spain on land or
sea In the closing hours Of this nine
teenth century we shall demonstrate that
there Is one great netion-the greatest In
the world-that is not seeking additional
land or more territory by conquest.
IL have no disposition to put the slight
est dispersion upon the administration.
am part Of the administration, made so
by the people Of my state. beg you to
understand. Mr.. Pr. sdtrt. and my friends
IN the senate. that have no other cause
pending here but this. have little interest
in anything but this great question. Let me
be tair to you, and he you charitable to
me. ] have little heart TO look 2,CC0 miles
to the westward OF cur country--to Hawaii
when we have such a struggle going on
In Cuba. almost at cur very DOORS"
senator Mason COncIuden,
In conclusion. after a more extended ex-
p.anat;on Of his interest in the Cuban
cause. Senator Mason said: Around my
own table at home where my boys are
gathered. see in their fucss the face Of
that Cuban lad OF IL who was taken out
BY the Spanish forces to he shot as spy
He asked as favor that the banda e be
removed from his eyes, saying: Il am not
afraid to die. There / feel that am in
the midst OF Cuban boys and girls. Mr..
President, II there Is to be a war let IL be
war. not OF our seeking. not war in
which our soldiers shall carry torches in
their hands. but let 1t be war either in
defense OF our country or In defense Of the
imperishable jewe.s OF humanity, Jewels
more sacred than life. a war OF glory and
OF honor.
ON motion Of Senator Hale tn. resolution
was referred to the committee on foreign
relatohs
Adverse Action on Allen Amendment.
Washington. Feb. lO.--rhe senate
committee on foreign relations Wcdnes-
day decided to make un adverse report
upon the proposition advanced Tuesday
by Senator Allen to amend the consular
and diplomatic appropriation bill 80 rs
to recognize the belligcrcncy Of the
Cuban insurgents. The action of the
committee was the result of motion
by Senator Morgan, who said that up
preparation bills were not proper We
hic.es for Legislation bearing upon for
eign questions. The .ote Of the COM
mitteG WAS unanimous.
HOuac.
Washington, Feb. 10.-The republican
majority was increased Wednesday
from 40 to so, when the house. by Il vote
of l43 to 1l3, unseated Mr.. Plowman
dem, Ala.). and gave the seat to Mr..
Aldrich (rep.). This WAS the first con-
tested election case decided by the pres
ent house against the sitting member.
Those who spoke On the case Wednes-
day were Messrs. Settle dem, Ky.),
Hamilton (rcp., Mich.). Bartlett (dem.,
Ga.). and Taylor (rep., o..