New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-13


we can have armed Intervention without recogn!z-
Ing The Independence Of Cuba. and have moth
reservlng to myself the right respectfully to pro-
tsst and also reservng the right to fight for the
dren on the island OF Cubi
Mr. Mason then went into the history OF what
had been done by this country in the past regard
Ing recognition. and continued:
Are We TO be governed by precedent Mr. Presi-
dent? Here is the struggling island Of cuba and it
docs not seem possible that any one doubt.
after the testimony OF colleague the Senator
rom vermont. as to the high character OF the
n , ouoans IN revolt against Spain 1t Is possible
tnat after the evidence has been before in public
through the horrbe rupg "a oyovb nSVr 10 on So
OF the gentlemen the truth OF the existence OF that
. GSyernment as we did in proving to you the hor
ing Thomas still among us, and will he insist for
further proof as to the genuine civil government
In Cuba?
THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF CUBA
Mr. President. 1t seems almost like insulting
.ne lntei'gence or my colleagues 10 call attention
70 that cvii government when it is known that
through that government they have collected hun
arenS OF thousands or dollars and maintained
orc S thousand armed ana equipped Spanish soldiers
end SS gwen sdenee OF as great brayery and
during the last year the President has consd-
erent rights or the Cuhans Was It rot well that
IN the hour OF consideration h knew what this
branch or the Government thought OF this ques-
ton The acknowledgment of the Independence
OF one STATE by another IS under some clrcum-
hesitates 10 take that step at present will he
not be pleased. in consideration OF the step. TO be
this branch OF the Government? The brilliant orator
from Iowa said the other day in the other
winged vuItuTe watches for the dead While oyeF
s,ernIy watching for the truth. Mr PRESIDENT
is TO continue 10 be an eagle or are the avarce
and partake OF the vulture's food? Perez writing
TO Aranguren. said. The Yankees hogs. and
~ I,sta dor fhnt, xasiil
absorb YOU? Mr.. President did he tell the truth?
Mr.. President. are We gong out on an GRAND Of
Are we TO forget our citizens who went down
In the haarhoT Of Havana IN our greed for gold
compel additional terms from the insurgents who
saGpnce1 ther %yes tnG chdren ana tne!r
and leave the door open for that? Do We wish 10
snanish bonds and who wish 10 trads than FOR
wish to eav, the door open to compel those brave
mon and women to accept some terms OF suton-
shylocks of our own land? May be forgiven il I
express the hope that the heart Of the Executive
may be touched in their behalf? May we not
with suspicion and hatred upon your flag and mine:
yellow nag OF spain but that in their rapt and
parting moments they may be soothed and sus-
ta!ned by the ssht OF their own hag-the flag with
q single star-the flag OF the Republic OF Cuba?
MR. BUTLER ALSO FOR WAR.
Mr. BUTLER followed Mr.. Mason. He said tina,
no belonged TO what was popularity termed the op-
position on the nocr. bu, no maintained that this
opposition had thus FAR upheld the hands OF the
Administration Loyalty had tho best friends Of
the President. and ready 70 continue so to do
long they could and preserve their se!frespect
Mr Butler expressed tho hope that the Foreign
Reatons Committee might be able 10 BRING n a
mously as 1t voted for the .Sooooco EMERGENCY az
o fhe Pis ss opn9n on Mr Bnte
he jgsuHed In driving every spanish VesseI lroIi,
the seas and laying waste every rty ana 'o~h .,
Spain This because OF the destruction OK 10
Ma!ne-one OF the foulest crimes IN history no
maintained that tho United States had even more
dependence-the reasons OF humanity and liberty.
Il am tor ayenging the Maine, howeye,' declared
ITO the matter. / would secure atonement from
OF her gallant crew. not by conquest not by inaen.
nifty FOR cannot mako merchandise out or ne
bones o. our dead but let US say TO spain rm1t We 70
our dead OF the Maine. II Spain will not a;cede 70
this let US make good the proposition with our
Nj Butler regretted tha, the Preslden, ala not
wanted lie disagreed with the President concern
Ing the recognition OF the VuDan RePaoIc mann man,
granting independence simply meant the crushing
OF tho cuban patriots ..,. . v,s,,,~.or,.
manfred Mr. Butler I'VE were informed that no
would have 10 get out Of Havana before tne res!
cage that causes the Spaniards TO build bonhres
And reioloe and starts the s-ock-tickers TO clicking
y.
t.nsnc.. o. Wall stree gamblers. Within few
hours hop. We will be called upon 20 yote uPoh h
p,eSsure I voted for the 100000 emergency ap.
Precipitation l ready 70 vote FOR So vcOV9
90 FREQ CUBA. but ri not vote 70 expend dol
lar for any Doubtful policy. and ri not vote 10.
sy TO Peeo ama a.
House bill extending ne 'ms GoT the eSor nss
Council Bluffs Iowa and Omaha. Neb. was passed
DEBATE on THE sUNDRY CIVIL BILL
Mr. GAI.r.INGER offered amendment prov'd-
,nr that no portion OF tho sum authorized 10 no
used FOR plate printing should be used for any
prin,ng OF notes bonds. checks or Internal revenue
stamps other than for printing from hand rolcr
presses This preciptated long discussion OF
question which has been before Congress for years
Inc question Of the u'e o. hand and steam presses
in the Bureau Of Engraving ana ffinIins. III
Cialllnser Mr.. iIawley, Mr. Kyle. Mt CannGn ana
'rg,,meut b INK that the necessary fne work could
not be done by steam prest- -, ox
Mr. ALLISON in charge OF the Dill. MADE an eN.
tended statement OF the situation In the bureau OF
Engraving and Printing flo said mat there was
NOT now on hand thirty days supply OF CURRENCY
notes. internal revenue stamps and postage stamps
iIc explained that the steam presses were to be usei
IN printing postal notes. interha revenue s'alups'
postage stamps and tho backs Of currency notes;
fIe was informed he said that the supstdt.Ol OF
n n,al Mr. Allison said he ad no, wish to an,
we're that the necessity for largely increasing the
o,,trut M internal stamps. ana perhaps o.
orri,ies would arise He did not. therefore, ap-
,ro,o ~ wing the bands OF the Secretary OF the
IT.. ~ 3he adoption OF the amendment. Il
feI as.,r.i" he said IN conclusion. that no plate
pr,nters viii be discharged. bat rather that more
iii he required before very long.
"iA t the conclusion OF Mr.. Alson's remarks ne
,,ii vas laid aside for the day The Senate at 500
o. m went into executive session, and at 40 p m
adjourned
THE PRESIDENTS APPRECIATION
Alexander T. Orr. president OF the Chamber OF
<,.-.r.,a has received the following letter.