The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-05
" MOVE IN PHALANX."
This Is Mr.. Williams Plan-Important
Disclosures Made 10 Committee

WASHINGTON, April 4.-While Their
was no attempt TO force consideration
for resolution regarding the Cuban sit
uation in the House to-day, there was a
brief outbreak, in the course of which the
warlike temper Of the crowded galleries
was so manifested that Speaker Reed
| threatened TO clear them if it was re-
peated.
The outbreak occurred over a motion by
Mr. Cannon to pass the Senate resolution
to authorize the President to erect tenn
porary Notifications in case of emergency
upon the land when the written consent
of the owners was ATTAINED without
awaiting the long process OF legislation
for condemnation.
This led to a demand by Mr.. Bailey.
the Democratic leader. for information
as TO the facts which warranted all these
war measures.
PLAYING TO GALLERIES.
The particular statement which aroused
.he galleries was 70 the effect that while
the Democrats were willing to wait any
reasonable time for the President 10
transmit a message that would meet the
approval Of the American people they
would not wait minute for him 10 con-
tinue negotiations with the butchers of
Spain" When the demonstrations In
the galleries were rebuked by the Speak
er. he declared that the galleries were
American people in miniature. Mr.. Bailey
was accused Of posturing and playing 10
the galleries.
MIR. Lentz. of Ohio. said he thought an
amendment he desired to offer TO recog-
nize the independence OF Cuba should be
attached TO the bill. Spain had recog-
nized the confederacy within thirty DAYS
after Sumpter was fired on. why
should we hesitate?'
Mr.. Williams Dem. OF Mississippi a
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tee at this juncture made an important
statement considering the fact that the
committee had adjourned within an hour
and some disclosures had been made which
sealed the lips of all the members OF the
committee. Republicans and Democrats
alike. He said the proposed amendment
at this time was inopportune
'T believe" said he. that when We
move we should move in phalanX and
in line. on this side our position is
known and understood by the country
To emphasize It now might do more harm
than good"
AS an emergency war measure he
would. he said. support this bill.
NOT HASTY.
Mr.. Maddox Dem. OF Georgia. thought
Congress and the country should be fully
informed Of all the facts regarding the
crisis. so that members could proceed
with deliberation If there was TO be
war il would be the war Of the people
of the United States and not OF any
part but there should be no hasty I'm
petuous plunge into war. The members
OF the Congress of 1861, said he, plunged
the country into war and then carefully
hid away in their bomb proofs and al
lowed others 10 do the fighting. He
thought every member should be willing
10 fight before he asked others TO fight.
(Applause)
The bill was passed, and II was ar
ranged that the army reorganization bill
should he taken up on Wednesday un-
less a report was made from the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
The remainder OF the day passed With
out incident in the transaction of Discreet
Of Columbia business.
At $40 y. NJ. the House adjourned.