New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
THE CUBAN DEBATE IN THE HOUSE
SPEECHES OF MEssRs. JOHNSON. BAILEY AN
GROsvENOR

THE CUBAN DEBATE IN THE HOUSE.
SPEECHES OF MEssRs JOHNSON. BAILEY AND
GROsvENOR
Washington March sl.-Crowded galleries again
c.rcled the walls O: the hall OF The House OF Rep
resentatives to-day The belief that there would
be stirring speeches attracted thousands TO tho
Capitol Immediately after the reading Of the jour
nal the House went into Committee ot the NAole
ana proceeded with The consideration OF tho Naval
Appropriation bill
Mr. Mcintyre CRep Md) submitted some re-
marks In favor OF the amendment offered by NJ.
SIuld yesterday apDroprating 5000" for new
buildings at the Naval Academy al Annapolis
Mr. Handy Dem. Deli moved an amendment TO
increase the Appropriation for new buildings 10
$50. 30.
Mr.. Cummings Dem. y. " defended The p-ojeo,
for rebuilding the Naval Academy. and eulogizei
Secretary Long whom Re would choose
above all others 20 select plan For its rehabiNta-
zion
Ore Of the NOS, exciting Incidents OF the day was
produced during the consideration OF this amend
raent when SIR Lewis CDera-. Wash) denounced
the alleged agreement which rumor said tho Ad-
rninstrauon was considering 20 accept money n
Identification from Spain FOR the loss % lie on The
Maine.
His remarks drew from Mr.. Johnson Cle7. Ind
al indignant protest against the cries for he
heard al about him A. time IN hts speech ths
storm Of Kisses from ne galleries was so great
that the Chair obliged 20 warn the spectators
against demonstrations.
THE PRESIDENTS COURSE EULOGIZED.
Mr.. Johnson made some humorous remarks about
NJ Lewis. saying sarcastically that II ne were
turned loose IN Cuba the Span.ards would depart.
Tuning 10 the more serious part OF tho question
he said: "NoW n all seriousness. n discussing the
cry o, war that have heard that side OF tho
chamber. do gentlemen stop and reflect moment
upon what II means II We should enter upon hos
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should not force the President % put Spain into
an embarrassing position which her proud spirit
VII not permit her acceGe 20. u the public
in Congress would simply restrain their zeal and
keep their hands OF the President, ne would -
able 70 accomplish In very short space OF time
b. the arts OF diplomacy tho independence Of cuba.
We hear that the Cuban Junta willing 20 raise
&coVO0cy IN order 70 purchase their independence.
We have brought these two antagonizlng forces to-
se;her 10y the success OF judgment. Of diplomacy
and exalted patriotism OF the statesman in no
White House (app.ause) and believe Z 80 VIII
give him fair opportunity 20 carry out his pur
poses he VIII bring Va 20 q triumphant conclusion
without shedding an ounce ot American blood"
Great applauseJ
Mr. Lewis replied 70 Mr.. Johnson In a humorous
strain for d time creating q great deal u merrl-
neAt. he accused Air Johnson OF bens muzz!ed
BY the Speaker and afraid 10 shake of his shackles
quaiiing when the Speaker looked at him. Mr.
Lewis closed ~ saying;
u do not know. Mr. Chairman. whether the Presi-
dent Of the United States has selected the sentls-
his Fdus Achates his good sriond and
defender this floor: but certainly r. such IS tho
case then humble adviser o. the President I
would suggest that he join IN the prayer Of Cesar
70 be delivered from his friends. II il should
20 pass that the President should receive as some
people IN certain quarters hope and others fear. his
political death. then those who may write his
obituary. 4 the gentleman from Indiana continues
IN the course he has been pursuing may content
themselves with me euiogy Too much Johnson"
daughter and spplause)
AN ELOQUENT PLEA FOR PEACE
M Johnson rose as soon Mr. Lewis took his
seat. and made q speech which. while Il met much
disapproval from the galleries. listened 20 IN
tcntly y have realized from the start" said no
that the danger 70 the country the hothead-
odness % those who never stop TO reflect into
what they would precipltate the country. Ny
voice has been and still is FOR peace Whether II
De proper or not. 90 not stop 70 care. am op-
posed 10 war; vita its devastating conse-
quences: war which involves vast expediture OF
public money which Involves burdens Of taxation 10
be pad ny the people. which involves the issuing OF
paper money which involves period Of wild
speculation. War which. while IT affords opportun-