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pledged their lives, their fortunes and
their sacred honors to maintain It,"
Mr.. Gray's Remarks.
Mr.. Gray Del), member Of the COM
nrittee on foreign relations, said he
would not place his support of Cuba
In this crisis upon anything so mex
pressibly low as to who may or may
not own Spanish or Cuban bonds
Politics ended at the shore line. We
were here as Americans to support an
American president. While he sup
ported the committee resolutions he
favored the resolution offered by Mr.
Frye, which is also favored by four
other members Of the committee. -
The circumstances and close proxirn-
1ty OF Cuba made it necessary to In
tervene now to put an end to the exist
ing conditions in that island.
We have waited until the situation
has become intolerable," said Mr.. Gray,
"and we can wait no longer. believe
the president did everything in his pow
er to secure an honorable peace, but
he has now turned the question over to
congress, and we must take the mo.
mentous steps which we are now about
to take. These are the reasons which
actuate us In taking this drastic step.
The nations Of the world will applaud
our action, but If they should not, God
help them and the civilization which
they represent. Outraged nature can
not longer stand that which we have
been called upon to endure God would
hold us to responsibility If we con-
tinued to hold our peace"
Mr.. Gray maintained that the recog-
milton Of independence would at this
time be improper.
Mr.. Gray concluded with a brilliant
tribute to the American manhood.
which would rally to the cry Of human n
ity and outraged womanhood and. if
necessary, die to preserve the honor
and dignity Of the United States.
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PLEA FOR RECOGNITION.
Turpie, of Indiana, Pays Tribute to
the Insurgents.

=
Mr. Turpie Qnd), member of the
foreign relations committee, was next
recognized. He said that he did not
see how we could intervene with arms
in Cuba without making the recogni-
ton of the Cuban republic paramount
to every other consideration. Try as
the; senate might to surround the ques-
ton with involved propositions, one
bald fact remained and that was that
the Cuban republic is the underlying
fact in the whole transaction. He said
he looked upon Cuban nationality as
the one desideratum, because nation
ality dealt with debt
He then discussed the Spanish bond
question. very extensively, finding in
the presidents message some sugges-
tions as to international obligations
which he construed to mean Spanish
bonds. He recited how Gomez had re-
fused to accept the offer of the syn
d1cate to purchase the island of Cuba.
OF allow the United States to guaran-
tee the payment of any indemnity to
Spain for the withdrawal Of the Span
ish flag from the island
Speaking OF the right to recognize
the present Cuban republic, Senator
Turpie said: 1--WE recognized the goy-
ernment Of Texas when it had only 300
men under arms, and when 1t had only
10000 population. We recognized the
government of Hawaii twenty-four
hours after the flag had been raised
over the capitol building at Honolulu,
but in the case of Cuba we refuse to
recognize a republic which has back of
1t upwards Of ,000, 900 people who have
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out Spain.
The feeling in Madrid tonight is
stronger than ever All parties are
uniting against the government and
tnere are sinister references to the
Austrian" which means that the
queen regent, who has never been pop
ular in Madrid, Is rapidly falling into
increased disfavor. The feeling q ga inst
here majesty is exasperated by the ono.
tatlons from the English and French
papers OF the suggestions Of Emperor
francis Joseph respecting Cuba.
LONDON, April 1.-THE Madrid cor
resp3noent sp' OF the Morning Post tele-
queen regent has Informed the members
OF her court that it is her intention tn
abdicate Immediately if the cabinet
takes any steps derogatory to Spain's
honor and dignity
Today's action Of the council con.
firms the general belief that a conflict
IS inevitable. and has produced much
excitement. The decision was publish
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rs impossible now to say when g vote
will be taken. and the utmost friends
Of the resolution. hoped to secure is a
vote by the end. Of the week.
All day long conferences Of senator's
were held, looking to a possible agree
ment upon the form Of the resolution
to be sent to the president. Great ef--
forts were made for the house resolu-
tion, which was known to be satisfac-
tory to the PRESIDENT and which was
supported by the conservative sena-
tors. 1t is not believed that the house
resolution can pass the senate, and
the prospects are that the committee
resolution will have an amendment
recognizing the republic of Cuba be-
fore 1t is passed, the friends Of recog-
milton claiming a clear majority for It,
The conservative senators believe the
house proposition will win in confer
ence, the impression being that the
house will refuse to yield, and, In or
der to prevent further delay, the
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finally, amid much confusion, agreed
to adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
TURNER FIRST TO TALK.
Mckinley Sharply Criticised by the
Senator From Washington.

BY unanimous consent. at the re-
quest of Mr.. Davis, chairman Of the
foreign relations committee, the reso-
luton yesterday reported by the for
eign relations committee, was laid be-
fore the senate.
Mr.. Turner (Wash.) began a speech,
In which he sharply criticized the ad-
ministration, for it's ''vacillating and
irresolute, cowardly and pusillanimous
policy pursued by 1t in the Cuban ques-
tion." He said that the developments
of the past two weeks had shaken his
faith in those who had the president S
ear and confidence.
Mr.. Turner declared himself strongly
in favor Of the resolution, presented by
the minority of the committee on for
eign relations, and for that he needed
no further justification than the mag
nif1cent state paper, which accompa-
MED the majority report.
Mr.. Turner maintained that congress
could not delegate to the president
the power to make war.
The congress of the United States
is the organized conscience Of the
country" said he, land it is the only
power which can take the dread step
of war"
After vehemently attacking the pres
ident for the delays which had oc-
Cured in the sending of his message
to congress, Mr.. Turner charged that
the delay last week was not due to
the request of Gen. Lee, but to the
fact that Archbishop Ireland had ca
bled to the Vatican, in the hope that
the holy father might be able to bring
about peaceful solution of the diff
ficulty. The president was awaiting
upon the pope's action taken to Sc
cure that which American diplomats
had failed to obtain.
Mr.. Turner ridiculed the diplomatic
actions of the administration, and de-
manded to know whether congress
wanted more Of it. He declared that
the state department, even with the
support of the department Of justice,
was weak and unavailing. At the
Spanish end of our diplomatic line we
had as minister a man whose desire
for peace was so strong that he re-
fused to obey the plain instructions
Of his superiors.
Mr.. Turner declared, with bitter sar-
casm, that, with such diplomatic agents
representing the United States, the
Madrid government might eventually,
for. a suitable indemnity, absolve this
country for blocking the harbor Of Ha-
vana with the shattered hull of the
Maine.
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friends Of Cuba in the senate Will &C
cept the house proposition.
Continuous Session.

+aands of Cuba in the senate Will ac-
cont the house proposition.
Continuous Session.
When the senate adjourned IoAe ~
Senator Davis, in charge OF the resoiu-
t,on reneated his intention to ask the
senate to sit continuously after the oe-
Ginning of the session tomorrow, JILL
less an agreement to fix time 1or d
vote can be secured.
.I see no other way Of bringing the
matter to an ISSUE" he said. !, Oh
course. no not enjoy night sessions
anv more than other senators, but
appreciate the Importance OF getting
the speeches Off and of securing
vote at the earliest possible hour.
Anxious as Senator Davis and 9TH
ers of his mind are for a speedy vote,
the indications are for considerable de-
lay. The vice president already has
received requests from about twenty
senators for recognition to speak, and
others are expected to make similar
application. All these Insist that they
have no intention of speaking for the
purpose of causing delay. but. never
theless, they will consume many hours
of time. It would seem now that. even
in case Of continuous session, vote
would net be probable before Satur.
day.
The list Of those who have expressed
a desire to speak includes the follow
ing senator's: Cullom, Da-iel, Frye,
Tillman, Wolcott, Spoo..ar, Chiffon,
Platt (Conn.), Cannon, Pettigrew.
Proctor. Burrows, Bacon. wellington.
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ed in an extra which sold rapidly in all

ed in an extra which sold rapidly in all
parts Of the town.
The council authorized Senior Gullon
the moment he hears that the resolu-
tions proposed in congress against
Spanish sovereignty are sanctioned by
President Mckinley to order the with
drawal of Senior Polo y Bernabe.
Ell Correa comments as follows on the
situation: 1--WE cannot hide the gravity
of the decision the government has
thought necessary to adopt against the
continued aggressive policy of the
United States with respect to Cuba.
This steady provocation reveals their
plans to force from us a declaration of
war. The truce we have granted In
Cuba, instead Of moderating American
hostility only increases it, Therefore
Spain turns resolutely on her Defence"
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T0DAY's BULLETIN,

Page.
1-Day of Talk in Senate.
Senators All Want to Speak.
Spanish Cortes to Meet.
Powers Preparing Another Note.
Spain's Ships Mobilizing.
&Grifln Calls on Horton.
Feldhauser on the Warpath.
S-Naval Movements Secret.
Lee Believes in the Weyler Letter.
Text Of Spain's Concessions.
Teachers May Arbitrate.
Editorial.
Epistles to st. Paul.
Doings in Society.
In ,Woman's Realm.
6-Sports-
National League Season Opens.
Revolt in Philippines Renewed.
Newman Going to the Lake Shore.
e+Markets.
st. Paul as Stock Market.
Stocks Take Bull Turn.
Bar Silver. 50c.
May Wheat In Chicago, $112h
7-Northwest.
Minneapolis Matters.
Henry w. King Dead.
Wants.
@Courts.
Decision in Allen Will Case.
Forest Reserves Threatened.
St. Paul & Duluth to Issue Bonds.
North Dakota Rate Case.
Marriages, Births and Deaths
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ST. PAUL WOMEN MAY HELP.

"A few days The e. received, ques-
ton from this brief Stephen Barton
chairman of the Central the
women of America starving
Cuba Mr.. Barton letter:
To The st. A'
We acting is
our Undertaking relieve
accomplished;
the attitude assumed by the the
work OF relief effective
should continue with all
prepared Immediately send forward
should notified
button were opened to Moreover host
all all OF assistance
st. Paul we'll all others
sustain the ambulance of assisting
the medical department
by which doubtless largely Influenced
to
OF the Red Cross hospital ambulance
Stephen E.
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PARIS IS HOSTILE.

The Sentiment In France Strongly
Against the United States.
PARIS, April 1.-THE feeling here Of both
the press and the public is very strong
against the United States, especially since
President McKinley's message. Mr. Mckinley
is compared to Pontius PLATE. and the Amer
lean congress is accused OF a bucaneering
spirit, which 1t is feared will extend to the
possessions Of other nations. as well as those
Of Spain. There is feverish activity at the
government dock yards in completing vessels
and rearming old ones.
Frenchmen are quite indignant that the
suggestion that the United States will possi-
consequence may force Spain also to re-
nounce the privilege 1t is believed that the
government will, however, preserve strict
neutrality.
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steamer Silvia arrived todav fr,n, po,..
Hico ports the last of which. San 1nan
she left on April Z. Capt. Clark said said
Iha1 at the time he left San Jnan the
spanish cruisers Vizcaya and AImirano
le Oquendo were still in port, coaiine
watering and provisioning. and that
ehure secrecy was maintained anent
me ane1r .aeparture. The people of the isl
anu showed much care in avoiding dis
cussion of politics In any form The
people do not want war with the Init
ed States, which would DESTROY the
trade Of the island. 'n'
ST. VINCENT. Cape Verde islands
April 1.-THE Spanish armored. cruis-
ers, Cristobal Colon and Maria. Teresa
nave arrived here. The Spanish tor
pedo f1otilla is still in these waters.
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MADRID. April 14-The queen re-
gent signed the decree convoking the
Spanish parliament at o'clock this
evening
The preamble Of the summons for the
convocation to be published in tomor-
rows Official Gazette assumed a very
determined tone in justifying the con-
vocation.
Senior Sagasta. on leaving the palace,
said that Senor Gullon, the minister of
foreign affairs, would report to the
by the United States.
After the cabinet council the minis
ters reassembled at the ministry for
foreign affairs and there discussed the
question of sending a note to the great
powers, communicating the decisions
arrived at during the days cabinet
meeting and explaining the situation
from the Spanish standpoint
WASHINGTON, April 14-The Span
1sh legation up to 4:30 p. m. had receiv-
ed no news of the convoking Of the
Spanish cortes. The minister said:
That's very important" and his man
ner indicated he was hopeful it might
lead to peaceful solution Of the Cuban
question.
MARDID, April 14.-A cabinet coun-
Gil, at which the queen regent preseid-
ed, was held this afternoon. 1t was
decided to hasten the reopening Of the
Spanish parliament. The date of as
sembling of the cortes was April 25,
but parliament will now be summoned
to meet on Wednesday next, April 20.
The queen also signed the decree for
a subscription for increasing the fleet.
At the cabinet meeting the premier,
Senior SagaSta made q statement on the
subject Of the recent developments Of
the Cuban situation as affected by
events in Washington. He declared the
situation was very serious, and while
pointing out that 1.-The debates In con-
gress have no legal value he said he
deemed 1t advisable to expedite the re-
opening of parliament in order to all
low the national representatives to de-
clare the will Of the people, and to al
low the government to act in accord
With the nation.
A cabinet minister, who was inter-
viewed on emerging from the council,
said:
"The true climax is approaching. But
Spain is calm. She has done everything
to avert war. and is now confident in
her right, and in the justice of her
cause. She Is ready to defend her soil,
and her honor. When the American
government communicates it's decisions,
Spain will stand ready to meet ali
eventualities
After the cabinet meeting one Of the
ministers told the correspondent Of the
Associated Press that the government
continues to maintain the same firm
attitude OF defense, not defiance" ---.7l-
Mgr. Nava, the papal nuncio, called
at the palace after the cabinet meeting
and gave good hopes Of peace being
preserved"
The groups forming the majority In
parliament will meet next Tuesday.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, will confer
tomorrow with the leaders Of the mi
nority and explain to them the reasons
for Fastening the assembling of the
| cortes and arrange with them to con-
stitute the new chamber as rapidly as
possible in the hope Of being able to
begin public business by Saturday, the
22d.
MADRID, April 14.-The newspapers
mere regard war as inevitable. The
last dispatches from Washington have
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WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE at
~ the senate of the United States.
Ul.ln It's action probably depends the
me- nentous question of war between
this country and Spain.
The action Of the house of represen-
tatives yesterday in adopting resolu-
tions looking to armed intervention in
the Cuban rebellion transferred the
center of interest and action from one
wing of the great marble capitol to
the other. Upon the senate, therefore,
as was iterated and reiterated on the
floor today. rests the responsibility for
delay or action.
For more than six hours this after
noon the senate had the resolutions
proposed by the committee on foreign
relations under consideration. The
speeches delivered upon the various
phases of the situation, eloquent, spir-
tied and vehement as all of them were,
disclosed no i.,reconciliable differences
among those VIII, spoke.
All were in favor of action in some
form by the government of the United
States. The most radical difference
WAS as TO whether the resolutions
finally adopted should recognize the
independence of the Cuban republic or
simply declare for armed Intervention
with a view to the ultimate freedom
and independence of the Cuban peo-
pie.
The speakers today were Mr.. Turner
CWash.), Mr.. Hoar CMass.), Mr.. Turpie
Qnd), Mr.. Gray Oel.), and Mr.. Fair
banks Qnd). They were accorded the
most profound attention, both by SEN
ators on the floor and by the throngs
in the galleries.
Among those who listened to part
of the debate were Sir Julian Paunce-
fote. a considerable number Of the
diplomatic corps, Speaker Reed, Justice
Harlan, Of the supreme court, and Hon.
W. ]. Bryan.
Speeches Spirited.
The speeches were interpersed with
sharp and spirited colloQuies, some Of
which caused intense excitement in the
galleries. Many times the applause,
both on the floor and in the galleries,
was tumultous and the vice president
was obliged more than once to warn
the spectators that no demonstrations
were, under the rules, to be permitted.
Within a few minutes Of adjournment
a genuine sensation was created by
the efforts of the vice president to sub
due the applause induced by the effort
made to prolong the session until a
vote could be taken.
Vice President Hobart directly ad-
dressed the galleries and ordered that
the applause should cease. Nearly
every senator was on his feet and the
main aisle in front of the president 8
desk was crowded with senator's.
THE chair is himself out Of order,"
shouted Mr.. Gray Del). HE has no
right directly to address the people in
the galleries..
such thing was never done before
in the senate declared Mr.. Bate
(Tenn.).
1.-THE applause was started by sena-
tors on the floor" some one shouted
from the crowd in front Of the presi-
dents desk.
'I started it myself" explained Mr..
Mason Qll), and am prepared to as
sumo the responsibility for it."
After vainly endeavoring on two oc-
casions to agree to q time for a vote
upon the resolutions, and after voting
down a motion to adjourn, the senate
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WASHINGTON, April IA. = Interest
In the Cuban question centered at the
senate wing of the capitol today, where
the resolutions reported yesterday by
the senate committee on foreign re-
lations were under consideration.
The most significant event Of the day
was an attempt to fix vote, and the
failure to do so, on account of the de-
sire Of many senators to debate the
resolutions at considerable length. It
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STILL FIGHTING.

skirmishes in Cuba in Spite of the
Spanish Decree Granting an
Armistice.
HAVANA, April 14.-In spite of the Spanish
decree, suspending hostiities in Cuba, it is
oficially set forth today that several skir-
mishes. of no Importance have taken place
IN the province OF Santa Clara and Santiago
de Cuba
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ed to criticise the methods proposed.
They freely acknowledge that the
Americans have shown extreme pa
tience under the most terrible provoca-
tion," eulogize the crusade against
Spanish crtlelty, and referte the news
papers which criticise the United States
as being the same who supported the
Turks against Armenia and the slave
owners against the slaves"
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PITH OF THE LATEST WAR NEWS.


to time, but
be NOR and
lukewarm
: Germany may mott
but
No at the rest
Cruiser from
Porto expected today two ae there
out a Wah hngon
Francisco from
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LONG DELAY IN THE SENATE.

Special
WASHINGTON, wiln
tons through 1t is doubtful If a week
Strong tho
cab
II no agreement Is reached vote
ready VOTE
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LONDON PAPERS FRIENDLY.

Disposed, However, to Criticise the
Methods of America.
LONDON, April 1.-THE afternoon
newspapers today print long comments
on "the evil of leaving the issue Of
peace or war in the hands Of congress. -
Not one Of the papers, however, ques-
tions the duty of the United States to
intervene in Cuba; but they are dispos-
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OPPOSED TO HAsTY WAR,

Mr.. HOar, However, Believes That
Spain Must Go.
When the venerable senator from
Massachusetts,, MIR. Hoar, arose to fol-
low Mr. Turner, there was visible
stir in the audience, for the conserve
tism Of the senator from Massachusetts,
is well known. His first sentence fell
from his lips slowly and distinctly, and
showed that he was for peace. II peace
could be had. He said that he wanted
to make a few observations quietly,
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Stewart, Caffery, Hawley, White and
LEE Is MODEST.

Formally Declines the Reception
rendered to Him.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee today declined the honor Of the re-
ception rendered him. when the committee
waited upon him today to receive his final de-
cision. He started his speech Of declination
in a characteristic manner.
Look here, boys" he said in a matter Of
fact tone, Il haven't done thing that either
one Of you or any American citizen would
not have done, and l don't see why there
should be any fuss made about it,
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SPANS SHIPS In FORCE
FLEETS OF THE D0Ns MORILIZED
: AT CAPE VERDE ISLANDS

Two Cruisers From Porto Rico Ex-
pected tel Arrive Today, and Two
From Cadin Have Already Joined
Forces with the Torpedo FIOtiIIa
The Squadron Now Assembled
Is Very Formidable One.
MADRID, April IA via Paris).-The
Vizcaya and the Alnlirante Oquendo
are expected at the Cape Verde Islands
tomorrow.
LONDON, April LIT Is reported
this evening at Lloyds, that the Span
tsh cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante
OQuendo sailed April 9 from Porto Rico
with secret Instructions"
NEW YORK, April 14.-The British
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TWENTY ARE YET TO TALK
DEBATE IN THE SENATE MAY
PROVE INDEFINITE

Believed That a Vote Can he Had
on the Pending Cuban Resolution
Before Saturday The House
May Finally Force the Senate to
Give Way.
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Against Fusion.

DIES MONIES To-, April 1.-THE middle
of-the-road Populists' state central COM
mdttee at a meeting here this afternoon de-
cided to hold the state convention June 2, and
instructed Chairman Weeks to select Des
Moines, Cedar Rapids Marshalltown for
the location. They adopted pointed resolu-
tions against fusion.
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Veto RuniOr.

Veto RumOr.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE president 1t
Is reported, has determined to veto the Cuban
resolutions, II they carry recognition of Cuban
independence
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six Hours of Talk and All
of 1t to No Practical
Purpose
all THE SPEECHES SPIRITED
10 DIFFERENCES DEVELOPED
THAT 1T Is NOT POSSIBLE
TO FINALLY RECONCILE

No Voice Raised Against Action on
Behalf of Cuba, the Controversy
Turning on the Method to Be Fol-
lowed in Bringing About the Re-
suit Which All Apparently De-
sire-Davis Unable to Secure a
Time for Final Vote on the
Pending Question.