The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24

bill to-day. a sharpe debate on the Nu"
ban situation was preciptated by Mr.
Allen. OF Nebraska. who offered as an
amendment the resolution passed by the
Senate a year ago. recognizing the belli-
gsrent rights OF the Cuban insurgents.
The debate became general and occupied
nearly four hours. Mr.. Allen first Of
fered the following:
ALIENS RESOLUTION.
whereas, It is the established doc
trins Of the United States that the West
ern hemisphere shall be dedicated to Re-
publican forms Of government recogniz-
ing the political equality OF human be-
lnbs. and
Whereas. The principles OF the Mon
roe doctrine or the doctrine Of national
seIf-preseryation is as applicable IN
wrestling any portion OF this continent
from the grasp Of foreign countries as
in preventing them from obtaining addi-
tional territory, and
Whereas. The island Of Cuba by rea-
son OF its location and close proximity
to the United States should by right be
dedicated to a Republican form OF gov
eminent, and
ernment is. and has been for nearly three
years maintained in said Island by lorco
Of arms. and
Whereas, It is alleged that 100000 per-
sons on said island have died Of starva-
ton by reason collected by the Spanish
government at various points without
being fed OF afforded an opportunity to
| proyide food for themselves. and nun
1 dreds are daily dying. and
Whereas, The dictates OF humanity
require the Intervention OF the United
states IN such case. therefore. be II
A SENATORIAL COMMITTEE.
Resolved That a select committee Of
five senator's shall be appointed whose
duty il shall be TO forthwith make a
thorough investigation and enquire into
| and report on the following subjects.
First To what extent the work OF col
/ ecting the inhabitants Of Cuba has been
/ carried on by the Spanish government
| and how many persons on said island
| have In the last three years died as a
result OF starvation, or for lack OF suiiici-
snt food and diseases incident thereto
and TO what extent concentration Is now
being practiced there by Spanish au.
thority and the condition Of the people
| ccrcentrated.
hans have been adequately sheltered and
clothed by the Spanish government or by
| others or have been permitted TO obtain
food and clothing for themselves.
Third What lawful steps. II any are
necessary and could be taken by the
United States TO bring the war in Cuba
to a speedy termination on grounds hon
orahle alike 10 Spain and Cuba. and
which will result in the kingdom OF Spain
! relnqushing its hold on the Island and in
! the establishment of a republican form
OF government there.
Fourth. To what extent Spanish bar
| barity and cruelty have during the wan
! now In progress on the island OF Cuba,
been practiced toward the inhabitants
Of Cuta. and what can be lawfully done
| by the United States. II anything. TO
ameliOI he the conditions OF the Cubans.
TAKING OF TESTIMONY.
"And to these ends and for these pur-
poses. said committee may sit at such
times and places as they may see prop
er during the session of Congress and in
/ vacation and shall have the right 10
visit and take testimony in Cuba If deem
ed proper to do so. All testimony taken
I shall be preserved and the findings OF said
/ select committee. together with all tes-
timony. shall be reduced to writing and
| reported 10 the Senate at as early date
as practicable"
An objection TO immediate consideration
! by Mr.. Plat Comm. the resolution under
the rules went over until tomorrow.
The Military Academy appropriation
| bill. carrying sijl2i0. was passed. on mo-
tion OF Mr.. Haze (Maine) the diplomatic
anu consular appropriation bill was taken
| up. II appropriates 81. 746 4Os that amount
being an increase over the sum carried
by the bill as 1t passed the House OF
| 81 400.
Mr.. Allen offered as an amendment, the
reso' 'ution. recognizing the belliserency
Of the Cuban insurgents, which was un-
favorab.y reported a few days ago. by the
| Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Allen claimed that Congress wa
lodging the ISSUE in any way II could b
introduced.
MORGAN OPPOSES.
Mr.. Morgan (Alabama) said the Senat
had twice passed the Cuban helligerenc.
resolution substantially as IL was now Of
fered. but both times II mad been don
openly and frankly.
1--WE have no right" said he. Ito max
a declaratisn Of war against Spain an
| lndt Is DrtClStlV NlNi tNl~ FtsNlNilNl
would mean. II this amendment were az
racHed 10 the appropriation hill Spah
might wei record u as a cause for war. A
have before indicated. the conditions an
situation In Cuba were entirely df'eron
when this resolution was passed by IN
! Senate"
Mr. Norran so'f tha' T. rr'~hf almost a
arv time previous 20 this have heon -
! 81 nrsnd as reace measure and s-ai'
wor'a havo had ~ rirht IN 'ahe oNenc
| ., tho r'ri'ea states on 'he eronna o
our declaration - hplTcerencv. The slt
| ua'fon now however no tNought wa
en'lrelv different. Between 9fA mn and ee0
! co0 no~0'e hove heen starved ~ death NJ
; the leland Fo-'rrpto'v on accorrt ~ IN
relief measures Instituted nv this coun
try. few " anv. Americans had beel
Included IN that nurnber.
"This awful condition OF a~a.rs" sal,
NJ No-~en ''roves our pns't'1p IN m
Cuban matter extremely difficult. Inter
| vention now OF the kind proposed mean