The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-05


her excited passengers has greatly in-
tcnsified the feeling here.
s...oeessosssssssosssssessoso
cidental outrage and clandestine murder
AS for himself he did not choose 10 az
cept peace under such circumstances MS
Rawlins opposed further delay. lie was
informed that the committee on ioreieh
relations had reached conclusion that
while the president was advised OIL Tue
probable action, that body had no such m
formation as to the presidents Plan ne
was also informed that the president want
cd further delay He did not consider tnis
necessary. The destruction of the Name
and the clandestine murder of 25S OF our
sailors had occurred forty eight days since,
but this was not all. For three years this
Syanish authority had been imprisoning
and numbering American citizens. OF these
facts tho executive doubtless had been
fully advised by the consular reports, but
these reports had been withheld on the
rlea that it would endanger the safety OF
cur officials in Cuba to give then out. III
this was true it revealed wretched state
of affairs. Mr.. Rawlins criticised our halt
ling policy in strong language, saying
it was such as to justify Spain in holding
the United States in contempt He aided
that TIE crime of the explosion of the
Maine was due to our own indecision and
Cowardice and that such an act wou
never have been permitted in any other
Nation, In conclusion Mr. Rawlins made
an amendment for an absolute declaration
of war. instead of declaration for armed
intervention.
At the conclusion of Mr. Rawlins speech
the sundry civil appropriation bill was
taken up. but without disposing of it the
senate went Into executive session and at
sis adjourned.
Washington, April 4-While there was
no attempt to force consideration of the
resolution regarding the Cuban situation in
the house today there was brief out
break, in the course of which the warlike
temper OF the crowded galleries was so
manifest that Speaker Reed threatened TO
clear them If it was repeated. The out
break occurred over bill to authorize the
president TO ersct temporary Qualifications
in case of emergency on land when the writ
ten consent of the owners was obtained,
without waiting the long process of legal
condemnation. This led to demand by
Mr. Bailey. the democratic leader, fer in
formation as 10 the facts which warranted
all these war measures.
I'VE have been put off from day TO day
with promises that some action would b,
taken. Action was expected today. What
does it all mean"
This aroused perfect storm of applause
IN the galleries, which the speaker had
considerable difficulty in subduing. The
SPEAKER warned the galleries that no de-
monstration of approval or disapproyal
Rut hn
ance OF Mr.. Bailey redoubled the applause,
Those galleries." said Mr.. Bailey waiy-
ing his hand about the thronged galleries..
are but miniature of the American
people If congress could face the galleries
OF the people they would force this house
10 action"
This time the speaker sternly warned the
galleries that ii the demonstration was
again repeated he would order them
cleared.
"oh, think that would hardly be fair I"
Mr.. steele tRep. Ind. "the
gentleman is only talking to the CALLER
1T IS better retortcd Mr.. Bailey, "to
sppaA 10 me listening galleries than 10 deaf |
ears of the majority. / say now. that If no
president wants one, two or even three
aays to prepare message watch will meer
ths approval OF the American people mis- |
siee Is willing he should have time. bur IN |
Nc wants one day Or one ncur TO con,lnu.
negotiations with the butchers of spaip no. |
oae minute wiiiN~e give hun" (Great an
piause o. the democratic side and scatter-
ing applause on TIE republican side.
Ar. Hopkins tRep., ND snggestcd Inn,
mere was need of discretion Mt such tines
Us these. we can no, advertise our wenIf
less said he, nor make war prsparat.o,s
with brass band"
MI. Lent tDem., Uhio) said hr thouynt
N amendment he desired to offer 10 recu.
iiEe me independence OF Cuba should be |
), .as''ea 10 me report. Spain had recog-
wed 'he Confederacy within thirty DAYS |
liter Sumter was fired upon. Why should |
sc hesitate?
"r' Wli!iams tDem.. Mlss.) member Of I
ne fofeign affais committee at this junc.
urc made an important statement con-
'dering the fact that the foreign affairs
nmMittee had adjourned. and come dis
los Nres had bsen made which scaled the
~ o, an members OF the committee He
aiu me pfoposea amendment was inoppor-
uhe. j believe that when we move we
mould move in phalanx and In line. ON
ms SIDE our position is known, and un-
o'siooi by the country. To emphasize II
ow might 90 more narm than goo1.'
Mt "aioox 0Dem., Ga.) thought cor.
ress ana the country should b, fully In
ofmed OF all the facts regarding the crisis
Q maj members conll proceed with de-
'pera'ion. " there MIS- to b, war il should
e war OF The psorle OF the United States
M net any nariy, The members Of ihe
onvonhors o. 1861 he said plunged m.
nuntry intp war and then carvfullv hd
wav IN their bomb troofs and aliow-a
'hers to DO the fighiing. He thnncht
V.ry member should BE- willing TO fight
eiore he asked othsSs 10 fight Applause.
f.r. nahsN ihnn sail he did hot desire
oppose the bill. His pirposc lad bsep
see Y some one on the other sida wouio
ot yoiuntc.r some information as 10 the