New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
MANY PLANS FOR CONGRESS-.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEES DISCUSS
THE MESSAGE
NO APPROACH TO AN AGREEMENT IN EITHER
HOUSE SENATORS WAITING TO HEAR
LEE-THE PRESIDENTS PoLIcY Ar-
pARENTLY LOSES SUPPORT.

PARENTr.Y LOSES SUPPORT
Washington. April 1.-THE Republican MEM
bers OF the House Foreign Affairs committees
were In session all the afternoon to-day trying
to map out a definite Cuban policy. but were
unable to reach an agreement 1t Is UNDERSTOOD
that several of the members whose views here
tofore have been pronounced in favor OF inde-
pendence and intervention In stating their views
at this informal meeting. announced an almost
complete change Of attitude. These 1t Is un-
derstood. include Representatives Adams. OF
Pennsylvania. now acting chairman OF the COM
mlttee and Qugg. Of New-York.
The meeting was stormy and some exciting
discussions occurred. The most pronouhceo
sentiment in the committee In favor OF I'M
mediate Intervention and the recognition OF IN
dependence was voiced BY Representatives
pearson. OF North Carolina; william Alden
Smith. OF Michigan Heatwole. or Mlnneso'a'
and Glllett Of Massachusetts
Resolutions were drafted and offered for the
action OF the COMMITTEES as different ID c"a'"
TOR and wording as there members pres
cnt but there was no action oeyoho 'ne'
formulation submission and discussion the
the consideration OF resolution drawn by MT
tIorrv ~ Indiana. for Immediate Intervention
and the establishment Of stable government
nv the choice Of the people OF Cuba. and OF an
other by Mr. Smith, OF Michigan. for immedi-
ot. intervention the expulsion OF Spain from
tho island and .he formation OF government
by the people OF Cuba
REPORT NOT EXPECTED TO-DAY.
,,,..o,to, resolutton which
powers the President IN accordance Win '"o
recommendation in his message. to take such
| action as Will terminate hos,ilities In CUBA anu
establish a stable government, and authorizes
him 20 intervene with the Army and Navy OF the
United States 10 bring about this result. hao 'ho
outspoken support Of three memoers-Mess's
Adams Ouigg and Couzins-and the tentative
support Of Mr. Henry. OF Indiana Ihere are
/ evidences Of weakening among some OF inc
others. and at one time to-day It looked as II al
of them except Mr.. Smith. OF Michigan, couid
he united proposition
From present indications It seems entirely I'M
nrobable that the Republicans will be able 70
agree before the full committee meets to-nor-
row in which case Il is likely that the Republi-
cans In the House will hl!buster TO prevent ao-
/ ton Those who have declined UP 20 this time
70 agree to the propositions advanced by the
Administration members still hope that they
NAV all be able to unite and they desire 10 ex-
| haust every effort IN this direction before con-
siderlng tho question OF Joining with the Demo-
Gratis. This could only come a last resort
Tonight II seems almost certain that no resou-
! ton will be presented 10 tho House tomorrow
| FOR action.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES COURSE
The Steering Committed OF nine elected by tho
,hap hin
ers IN tho House met to-day and appointed a
/ special committee OF three to secure n statement
Of the position OF the two Foreign Affairs Com
nittees In Congress The committee consists Of
/ Representatlves Joy. OF Missouri; Tawney OF
Minnesota and Lorlmer. OF Illinois. Their instruc-
tions wero 10 ascertain what tho committees OF
| both houses proposed 10 do. and then report for
the consideration OF the conference.
The full Foreign Affairs Committee OF the
House will meet al 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing when the Presidents message will be taken
up II Is probable that the special committee
Will then have decided what It shall report to the
Cuban conference A meeting may be called for
tomorrow afternoon 10 outline some action.
MEETINGS OF SENATOR'S.
Notwithstanding the early adjournment OF the
Senate today many Of the Senators remained
about the Capitol during the afternoon discuss
Ing the situation In the Senate chamber and In
the committed rooms. The Committee on For
eign Relations In session. and the Repuoli-
can Senators who indorse the Presidents course
generally known as the Conservatives" were In
conference in the rooms Of the Committee on
Rules Several members OF the Democratic Sen
atorial Steering Committee were consulting In
IN. democratic caucus-room OF the Senate with
some Democratic leaders Of the House. Including
Mr.. Bailey.
Tho Foreign Relations Committee sat for
about three hours. and after tho formal meeting
.nded the Republican members held a confer
ence at which they considered the possibility OF
securing unanimous action on their part. Ihe
committee as such did not reach decision as u
whether a report should DO made Tomorrow
one reason for postponement OF action Is tha
the members desire before reporting TO near
Consul-Gencral Lee. who has Informed the chair
nm, tha, he can be with them tomorrow. Thi
conclusions OF the committee may depend largely
IN what General Lee places before 1t.
Another development was that some OK the
Senators who, previous TO the receipt Oh the
rnessage had indicated a Willingness 20 con-
form TO the Presidents wishes and 10 conilhe 'he
oo,,o, q, Congress to declaration for inter
. yention had changed their opinion. ana were
,,oy inclined TO return to the original demand
for recognition OF independence. coupled with
t,,ervention 1t was stated by one or the
Senators that the resolutions reported would
in all probability contain at least recognition
~ tho right of the Cuban people to independence
WORKING FOR HARMONIOUS ACTION
The conservative Republican Senators we're no.
slow in recognizing the fact that the movement
70 secure support for the Presidents policy ha'
lost ground since the receipt OF the message
Thev aid not however. manifest any abatement
= IN their determination to stand with the Pres
don't in the Senate and to oppose by debate o'
otherwise any proposition looking to more radi
"a, action than he desired. They manfeste1
u.0aA interest In the proceedlngs or the com