The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-13
OF Each Branch viii Be Practically
The Same.
NO IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION
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Recommendcd-Co Bricc and
Staff Flee from Matanzas for
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Buys Ammunition.

WASHINGTON. April 12.-"The rres'-
dent is authorized, directed sEd empow-
cred to intervene az once to restore peace
on the Island OF Cuba and secure TO the
people thereof a firm, stable and inde-
pendent government OF their own and is
authorized to use tne army and naval
forces of the United States to secure this
end"
This substantially Is the resolution
agreed upon by the Republican members
OF the Foreign Affairs Committee OF the
House tonight The meeting was held
at the residence Of one OF the members
and did not adjourn till a very late hour.
Before finally deciding upon the word
ing of the resolution as given above. the
committee carefully considered several
other forms. Information was conveyed
20 the committee however, that strong
resolution was demanded and several
members headed by Mr. Smith. Of Michi-
gan. made the contest for the resolution
that was finally agreed upon. To all In
tents and purposes 1t Is the resolution
offered by Mr.. Smith himself.
II is the intention OF the Republican
members. now that an agreement has
been reached 20 call IN the Democratic
members OF the committee tomorrow
morning and to make a report 10 tho
House as soon as 1t convenes at noon.
THE RESOLUTION
The single resolution agreed upon by the
Republican members will be introduced
by preamble reciting the conditions ex-
listing on the island OF Cuba, the facts as
known concerning the destruction OF the
Maine and briefly making strong in
dictment against Spain for her conduct OF
affairs on the island. The preamble viii.
I'm an epltomlzed form. follow very closely
the lines OF the Presidents message. but
that portion OF II referring TO the Maine
disaster will take stronger ground than
did the message.
IL was stated late tonight on high au-
thority that an arrangement has been
practically effected by which the resolu-
tion may pass both Houses tomorrow. IL
Is understood that the Foreign Affairs
Committees Of the House and Senate VIII
confer before the assembling Of Congress
tomorrow for the purpose OF perfectins
an agreement whereby the Foraker reso-
luton will be substituted for the other
resolution. It will be modihed ny the
elimination OF the second paragraph,
which recognizes Cuban independence,
and other slight changes made to con-
form TO the decision reached by the com
mittees. Tonight the members OF the
Senate committee believe that the resolu-
ton will pass both Houses by practical
ly unanimous vote.
II Is said that N necessary continuous
sitting will be had in the senate In order
10 secure final action during the legisla-
tive day Of Wednesday
SENATE RESOLUTION.
The Foraker resolution as originally
introduced is as follows. The second sec
ton. however is 10 be omitted:
"Be it resolved by the Senate ana
House OF Representatives OF the United
States Of America:
Il. That the people OF the Island of
Cuba are and OF right ought TO be free
and independent.
3D. That the government OF the United
States hereby recognizes the Republic Of
Cuba as the true and lawful government
OF the island.
"3 That the war Spain Is waging
against Cuba. is so destructive OF the
commercial and property interests OF the
United States and so cruel. barbarous.
and inhuman in its character as TO make
it the duty OF United States to demand
that she at once withdraw her land and
naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters.
a. That the President OF the United
States be, and he hereby is, authorized.
empowered. and directed 10 use. II neces-
sary. the entire land and naval forces OF
tho United States 20 carry these resolu-
tions into effect"