The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-30

WASHINGTON. March 2s.-Interest IN
the Cuban situation-the interest might
almost be termed excitement. so intense
was it-reached climax in the proceeds
ings OF the Senate to-day.
As on previous days Of discussion Of the
Cuban question, thousands OF people flock
ed to the Capitol only few OF whom.
comparatively could gain admission 10
the galleries.
Within five minutes after the Senate
convened Mr. Allen (Nebraska) introduce
ed a resolution recognizing the indepen-
dence of the Cuban Republic.
This was followed by resolution pro-
posed by Mr.. Rawlins. Of Utah. declaring
war against the Kingdom OF Spain.
Mr. Foraker. OF Ohio then introduced a
resolution declaring for such Intervention
in the Cuban war as would bring about
the independence OF the Cu0ans.
Following this came a resolution by Mr..
Frye Name demanding that Cuba be
made free.
ASTONISHING RAPIDITY.
rapidly as almost to stun the auditors.
both senators and spectators. This was
the condition when the Vice-President
recognized Mr.. Mason. OF Illinois. for
his announced speech on the Presidents
message transmitting TO Congress the
finding Of the Maine court OF inquiry.
Mr. Mason read his speech from manu-
script, but II was delivered with all tina
yigor and fire OF which he is capable The
intensity Of the feelings Of those IN thu
galleries was evinccd by the storm OF ap-
pIausc which was e.icited by his declara-
uon that he was for war.
kice-Presldent Hobart had difficulty In
suppressing the demonstration.
Mr.. Morrill, (NermonD from the Finance
Committee, reported "A Joint resolution.
providing for tho importation, free oc
duty, OF military supplies secured abroad.
into the United States and asked for its
immediate consideration. II was passed.
The resolution OF Mr.. Rawlins is as fol-
lows:
cASUS BELLI.
whereas the war waged by the King
dom OF Spain against the people OF Cuba
has destroyed the commerce between
them ana he people OF the United States.
and It's revival VIII be Impossible so long
Whereas. by the authority of that
Kingdom, IN the course OF such war much
American property has been destroyed
ana many American citizens. without Just
cause, have been imprisoned and some as
sassinatec in their prison cells and.
whereas, while our ship, the 'Maincs
was az anchor IN the harDOr OF Havana
within the dominion and under the con-
tTol OF the Kingdom of Spain at place
designated by her authority. th1t shin
ana most OF the mel on board In tho
service OF their country by the expIo-
sion OF a submarine mine were wiIfuily.
wickedly and treacherously mangled and
destroyed; and.
Whereas. the Kingdom OF Spain has
proven herself incompetent to tranQuiI-
lie the island OF Cuba either by methods
Of peace or by methods OF civilized war;
fare, and accordniy has proceeded 10
make desolate the homes or its peaceful
inhabitants, driving men women and
children into guarded camps. detainlng
them there without making provision to
shelter. clothe or feed them. thus will
fully causing their determination 10 tho
number Of hundreds OF thousands by tho
slow and torturous process OF starvation:
and.
USELESS PROTESTS.
w ncftdSs UkdintA Altct NIolkUs
against these revolving acts OF inhuman-
ity this government has time and again
made peaceful protest to the Kingdom
OF Spain. at the same time endeavoring
by q helpful charity TO relieve those
whom she has thus brought TO such dire
distress and our repeated protests hay-
Ing been disregarded and our efforts of
philanthropy having proved unavailakdes
and.
sWhsreas, arrzly convinced that furth.
err peaceful protest VIII prove equally
I'm vain and that the recognition Of the
Independence OF the Republic OF Ccbn
and armed Intervention In its behalf by
this government viii alone be effective for
the redress Of past and the prrvepftou
OF future wrongs. and.
whereas. white regretting the necee-
slty, now imperious, for such action ou<
mindful OF our duty TO peiehbcr3u4
people and 70 humanity and With q cl2Sr
ronxs loasnts. as 10 the juainess Of on
cause and that our action wiIl meet veQ4