Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
GALLERIES FILLED
Yesterdays Throng at the Capitol
Surpassed.
IR THURsfoE SPEAKS ON CUBA
Senate to Adjourn Until Next
Monday.
NAVAL BILL IN THE HOUSE

An hour and half before the Senate
convened today the galleries were crowded
With people anxious to hear the promised
discussion of the Cuban question. The
crowd of yesterday was as nothing COM
pared with that of today. Hundreds of
people surged through the upper corridors
of the Senate si6e of the Capitol, eagerly
but vainly appealing to the doorkeepers
at the various gallery entrances for ad-
mission.
The crowd had been attracted particular
ly by the announcement that Mr.. Thurs
ton (Nebro was to address the Senate
upon the Cuban imbroglio, basing the ut
terance upon his recent trip to the island
trip that had brought to him the deep
est bereavement that can come to a man.
1t was expected that the address would
be a notable oratorical effort as well as
a thorough discussion of the political
phases of the pending controversy.
In the diplomatic gallery were Senior
Mendonca, the Brazilian minister, accom-
panied by party. and several ladies and
gentlemen from other legations. Mr.. NJ.
M. Parker. who accompanied Senator Proc
tor to Cuba, was in the senator's gallery.
Mr.. Clarence Thurston, the only son of
Senator Thurston, and who is a student
at Harvard occupied a seat in the diplo-
matte gallery.
Mr.. Frye (Me.) of the committee on COM
nerce reported bill amending section
1892 Of the Revised States of The United
States relating to barges. The bill pro-
vides life-savihg appliances and hull in
spection of ell vessels in tow and carrying
passengers. The bill was passed.
Mr.. Allison Qowa) moved that when the
Senate adjourn today it be to meet Monday
next. The motion prevailed, Mr.. Mason
Qll) emphatically voting in the negative.
Mr.. Mason Qll) then moved thar the vote
by which the Senate had agreed to adjourn
until Monday be reconsidered.
Mr.. Hale (Me) demanded the yeas and
nays, and the motion was defeated-52-9.
Those voting in the negative We're Messrs.
Cannon. Chandler. Foraker. Frye, CALM
ger, Harris, Mason, Mills and Pettgrew.
When Mr. Thurston arose 10 speak not
only were the galleries crowded, but in the
rear of the senator's desks were over
hundred members of the House of Repre-
sentatives, seated sofas and chairs
brought in for the occasion.
At 12:33 pm. the routine morning bust
ness having been completed, Mr.. Thprston
was recognized for the delivery Of his
announced speech on the Cuban situation.
His first sentence, that he appeared by
command of silent lips to present his views
once and for all on the Cuban situation,
containing it did a delicate and touch
ing reference to his recent terrible be-
reayement, commanded instant attention.
An abstract of his remarks will pe found in
another column of The Star.
Chamber Rang With Applause.
There was no applause from the galleries
Until Mr.. Thurston's speech was nearly
completed. Mr.. Cockrell had asked the
Vice President to enforce the rule against
applause in the galleries by closing the
same should there be any effort OH the
part of the assemblage to show approval or
disapp1oval of the remarks.
When Mr.. Thurston spoke Of the influ-
cree that was said to be exerted by dealers
In stocks because of the depressing effect
a Wal ofptf h oh,
ard announced, that he believed the time
had come for the people and not money to
guide the country in its relations with
Spain, there was a ripple of applause
which was soon hammered down.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Thurston's ad-
Dress in which he made touching refer
ence to the death of his wife. which had
come in the form of a sacrifice to the
cause of Cuba, the Senate chamber fairly
rang with applause, which continued for
several minutes, and no one offered an OBJ
lection to 1t.
Correction by Mr.. Hnle.
In the course of his address Mr. Thurs
ton referred to a statement reported to
have been made by Mr.. Hale of Maine in
an interview to the effect that the Presi-
dent in the present emergency had been
swept Off his feet.
When Mr.. Hale later entered the cham
Der, and had his attention called to the
statement, he interrupted Mr.. Thurston to
say: 1.-The senator from Nebraska referred
to an alleged interview, quoting me as say
ing that In the present emergency the Pres
ident has been carried off his feet. / not
only did not say anything of the kind, but
the statement quoted does not correctly
represent my views. believe the Presi-
dent has been eminently wise and calm in
this whole Cuban matter"
AS Mr.. Thurston neared the end of his
speech he became noticeabiy excited, and
his utterance became the more impas-
air The w brilliant la
livered. Almost at the instant of conclu-
sion of the speech his voice broke with
emotion, and he finished with difficulty.
A Remarkable Scene.
AS Mr.. Thurston sank into his seat he
buried his face in his hands, while tre-
mendous and overwhelming wave of ap-
plause swept through the galleries
Tears wel,sd to many eyes, not only in
the galleries, but to those of staid and dig
nified senators on the floor.
AS Mr.. ThurStOn'S colleague, Mr.. Allen,
led him quietly from the chamber many
Of his associates silently. but with every
evidence of feeling. grasped his hand.
Various Bills Passed.
The Senate then resumed its business,
and the following bills were passed: To
provide for dredging the channel in the
harbor Of New Bedford, Mass; for the
protection Of song birds. providing that the
importation into the United States of birds.
feathers. or parts of birds for ornamental
purposes be prohibited, and prohibiting the
transportation or sale of such articles in
any territory Of the United States or in the
District of Columbia; to authorize the
Montgomery. Gilmore Bridge and Improve
ment Company to construct and maintain
bridge across the Alabama river near
Montgomery. Ala.
To extend for one year the time of Begin
ming the construction of a bridge across
the Missouri river at st. Charles. Mo-; to
authorize the Monroe Railway and Con-
struction Company to construct a bridge
across Red river at Grand Ecore. La; to
place Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stew
art Webb on the retired list IF the army,
and to provide for the purchase of q site
and the erection Of a public building there
on at Joplin, Mo-, at a cost Of S1OO,O00
Harris EulOgfes.
At $50 pm, in accordance with previous
notice. Mr.. Bate (Tenn.) presented a reso-
luton in memory Of the late Senator Isham |
G. Harris of Tennessee. Eulogies were de- |
livered by Mr.. Bate. Mr.. Morrill, (vt), Mr..
Morgan (Ala.), Mr.. Hoar (Mass.), Mr.. Wal
thall (Miss.). Mr.. Hawley Comm. Mr.. |
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