The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-31

Mr.. Routelle OF Maine raised a point Of
order, but Mr.. Bailey appealed 10 the
House in impassioned tones.
He cited precedents TO prove that his
resolution was in order and also proved
that Mr.. Boutelle had been given the
same privilege on a similar occasion.
Mr. Bailey's remarks were greeted
with applause by both Democrats ana
Republicans. During his argument Mr.
Reed was engaged in looking over
newspaper.
Mr. Boutelle. in reply. endeayored to
offset the Texans appeal but made 50
many blunders, and the Democrats
laughed at him SO. tllae ke got angry. and
did not make plausible argument.
Mr. Hull Of iowa then arose and said
that while he favored the recognition Of
Cuba, he wanted il brought about by the
House in an orderly manner He said
that while he was ready for armed in
tervention. he did not want the rules OF
the House violated.
Judge Terry of Arkansas arose and
made a point Of order that when a cues
ton Of privilege where the honor OF
the House was affected. il was not for
the chair TO decide but should be sub
mitted to the House.
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publtcanS became engaged in such dis
cussiOn that several members called for
order and Mr. Reed had considerable
trouble in enforcing II. Little knots Of
Republicans gathered together and eX-
element ran high Party principle and
hope for political profit were pitted
against patriotism. At this junctuTe Mr.
Jerry Simpson rose TO a point OF or
der. saving that the reconcentrados
a
Again Mr. Reed called for order and
again the members took their seats.
Mr. Hopkins of Illinois. who was the
leader Of the plans for the Republican
revolt against Reed, also made a point
of order on whether Ar Bailey reSoiu-
tion was a privileged one. His zeiu as
an American. he said, and his sympathy
Tor Cubans would not allow him TO sup
port q resolution out of order. He prom
ised that if order were observed a prop
er resolution would be presented in
very short time
Gen Wheeler here arose and sad tha
the House should have the resolution at
once which was greeted with salyo OF
applause.
out of Order.
Here several Republicans called for
decision by the Speaker, and Mr.. Reed
decided that the resolution was out Of
order and not privileged.
Mr.. Bailey appealed, and Mr.. Boutelle
moved that the appeal be laid on the
table
The chair then said that the House
would get at a solution of the Cuban
question in the very near future.
Mr.. Bailey denounced this as being
scheme TO hold the Republicans in check
On the motion to lay the appeal on the
table there We're rs ayes and l37 nays.
The yeas and nays were called for, and
as the clerk began to call the roll. Gen.
Henderson arose to demand order. The
House was in an uproar, and again the
Speaker enforced order.
The fnal vote was I79 yeas and nays,
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NJ. Bailey asked if the resolution
would 90 to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs. The Speaker said no. Mr.. Bal
ley appealed against this decision. but
Mr.. Reed decided that he had no right
10 appeal
Mr. Reed said he wanted to do justice
10 all members but Mr.. Bailey accused
him Of favoring the Republican side.
The reason for the Republican opposi-
tion 10 the Bailey resolution was that
had they allowed il consideration the
credit would have gone to the Demo-
Ncans have decided that they VIII start
the movement for Cuba's freedom and the
avenging Of the Maine massacre
Mr. Tcdd's Resolution.
Mr.. Todd OF Michigan introduced the
following resolution for war:
Wloreas the oppressive methods by which tn,
kingdom OF Spain has for many years sought tc
Flle the Island cf Cuba have justly caused armed
Resistance ly the Cubans, who have for some tim.
lna5utGiaod successfully the Independence of tht
greater Uart ot their island. and over which Spain
Is unable to regain control, and
Where's said war has been for long time wagod
on the part Il Spain by inhumsH methods un
known o. civilized warfare, 10y which the humane
and Christian sentiments OF the American people
have bseH shocked and their material and ccm
lncIcial interests jeopardized and
Whereas an American battleship has been re
Gently DESTROYED under cover q darkness and 2ts
American semen bound a mission of peace
laye been assassinsted by act Of coWardls
trsacIery the part OF the Spanish subjects, ioi
which the kingdom OF spain must be held re
sp0nsbe. and which constitutes sn act of wa
~ the kingdom Of Spain against the UniteC
States of America. Therefore be il
Resolved by the Senate and House OF Repre-
bentatires. in Congress assembled. that
]. Thc Republic of tuba ought 20 be, and o
right IS Z free and Independent state.
? The government Of Spain Is hereby notife,
that IL must forthwith remove all It's armed forces
military and naval. from Cuban territory and Va
fers: resign ali civil authority IL Cuban terTitor
and restore freedom 10 all Cubsu prisoners.
3 A state 81 war is hereby declared 10 exist be
tween TIE United States OF America and the king
dom q Spain and the President Is hereby en-
powered and directed 10 use the existing militar.
and naval forces of the United States may b
IleCessaTy and to issue calls for volunteer force
in such number may be required 10 enforce al
demands of the United States upon Spain au
bring the var to a successful termination.
g. The sum u $500. 900 Is hereby appropriate
10 ie Immediately available 10 be used by tn
President Tor relieving the distress Of the Cubaus
aad 10 enable them 10 resume the cultivation o
their fields
s. The people q Cuba, having won their indie
ueudance fr8m Spain By force Of arms, al III
cost of hundreds of thousands Of lives. the Unite
States of America viii oppose any attempt 4
fasten upon their republic, IN the form Of
bonded Indebtedness. under the plea OF puT
chase, system OF perpetual financial serYitHd
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