New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-15

might TO surround the question with involved
PROPOSITIONS. bald fact remained, ana mat was
that the Cuban Republic Is the underlying TACT
in tho whole transaction. He said no regarded
Cuban nationality the one desideratum. because
nationality dealt with debt He then discussed the
Spanish bond question exclusively. finding In the
Presidents some suggestions as 10 IN
'erna tional obligations which he construed to mean
Spanish bonds. He recited how Gomez had refused to
accep; the offer Of the syndicate TO purchase Cuba
allow the United States to guarantee tho pay
ment Of any indemnity to Spain for the withdrawal
OF the Spanish nag from the island.
Speaking OF the right recognize the present
Cuban Republic. Senator Turpe said
We recognized the Government OF Texas when II
ii had only thirty thousand population We res cog
nizei the Government of Hawaii twenty four
h1 r the flag hah BEEN IA the oc cae ' of cuba
refuse to recognize republic which has PACK
OF It upward Of million people who have pledged
their lives. their fortunes and their sacred hohor
to maintain H.
Mr.. Turpie said that the Cubans would not
be responsible for the Spanish bonds when
they gained their independence. There was a pos
sbiity tina. the United States by intervening with
out recognition would be responsible. especially as
s2ooCoo.oO) OF the bonds are held b. powerful Eu-
ropean Governments. He closed by saying that he
wanted Cuba as free from bonds from tho Span
ish Crown
MIR. GRAY FOR PROMPT ACTION.
Mr.. GRAY (Dem.. De). n member OF the Com
miitee on Foreign Relations. said he would not
base his support OF cuba in this crisis upon any
thing 81 inexpressihly low to who may or may
not own Spanish Cuban bonds. Politics ended
at the shore Inc. Congress here as a means
10 support American President While he sup
ported the committee resolution. he favored the
resolution offered by Mr. Frye which is also IA
vored by four other members OF the committee
Mr. DANIEL Dem., Na) wanted to know II Mr.
Gray ntmated that other Senators were not 80
loyal 10 the country because they supported meas
uros which the President did not want. and pointed
out that the committees resolution no, in line
with the Presidents wishes.
MIR Gray d.scla.mcd any attempt 10
nections on the loyalty OF other Senators. In his
opinion all agreed In patriotic EFFORT to sup
port the President. The United states had waited
thus far and maintained at great cost strict
neutrality because OF the conscience OF the Amer!-
can people The circumstances and tie close prox-
Unity OF Cuba made II necessary TO intervene now
TO put al end 10 the existing conditions m Cuba.
He continued:
We have waited until tho situation has hccoms
intolerabc. and can wait no longer. | believe
the President did everything IN his power TO secure
honorable peace but he has row turned thr
question over TO congress ard We must take tho
mo1ieutous steps which now about 10 take
These the reasons which actuatc W. in taking
this drastic step The nations OF the world Will
applaud our action, bat L. they should not. God
help them and tho civilization which they repro
sent. Outraged nature cannot longer stand what
We have been called upon t. endure. God would
hold ne 20 responsibility II We continued 70 hold
our peace.
Mr. Gray maintained that the recognition Of IN
dependence would at this time be improper be
cause * could not be expected that the United
States. after putting an end 20 tho war. would
ret!ro without influence and without voice IN the
construction OF the islands Government lie said
tia, the United States would hold the destiny Of
Cuba In ,is own hands but there was intention
10 absorb territory. Tho country would therefor"
be absolved from any obligation ne TO CUoan bonds
Mr. Gray concluded with brilliant tribute 10
the American manhood which would rally to tho
cry OF humanity and outraged womanhood and. n
necessary die preserve the honor and dignity II
the United States
MIR DAVIS ASKS FOR VOTE
Mr. DAVIS. chairman OF tho Foreign Relations
Committee In IA brief statement: sad ne though
the time had now como for HIM 10 hsk tho senate
owing 70 the exigencies OF the situation limit
the debate IN progress. lilo therefore asked unan-
mous consent that the debate close NJ o'clock
tomorrow and 1T that time vote he taken on tho
poudnS resolution.
Objection was made ny Mr.. DAME.
Mr. ALLEN Gop Ncb) said tina. no was ready
to vote now and inquired OF Mr. Davis II no was
also willing TO vot"
Il should DC Delighted" replied Mr.. Davis and
he then asked unanimous consen; that tho vote
be tab III at
Il object" shouted Mr WHITE Dem cab Mr.
White ervalnod tina, be. among others desired 10
speak on the er.tous ISSUES before the Senate,
and expressed the opinion that haste would he in
advisable.
rr- bn dcbn fe TrOrn
hc limited to speeches OF fifteen minutes
Il Object again shouted MI Daniel
Mr. DAVIS then asked that vote be taken at
8 O'Clock tomorrow night.
Mr.. ALLISON rep, Iowa. said that was agree
able 10 him. and suggested the last few hours
be devoted to speeches not exceeding nfteen min
utcs
Again MIR Daniel objected. -, ,..
Returning with another proposition Mr DAYS
n sScd thar a vote b. taken tomorrow b"for" TN"
ndjournment of the Senate To 'hiS objection was
Sir. CHANDLER CRep. y. H. inquired Of Mr
Davis II IL were no, his Intention 10 ask for con-
tinuous seseion OF the senate II no agreement to
limit debat" could Dee reached.
Lndo99,.:;cG!g j IT,, rcP'rd MT , b.ys 50 GOOD IN
trrcs,e couid be suoagryed BY haa,y action There
could be no substantial relief given TO the recon
contrados. who were the worst sufferers by the
rhosc POOR peon!e ln,erjesied IN Mr. MORAN !, Az
Dcm.. Ala.), are nc% dying AT the rate OF one
thousand day. while We nre inactive
HOW RELIEF MAY BE GIVEN.
Mr. FRYE Rep.. Me- gaining recognition from
the President said:
| will answer the Senator from Louisiana tMr
Canery) and will tell him what relief can be given
10 The rrconccutrndos. The pathways from tho
United States the Island Of cuba VIII be opened
by our ships Of war. and following In these path
WAYS Will 90 the vessels Of peace. loaded with food
ana provisions for III" starving people OF cuba.
which Will he distributed among them for their re-
lief Instantly upon landing on the island Gre
mcndous applause the floor and In the gal
lcries.)
MR. FAIRBANKS'S SPEECH
Mr.. FAIRBANKS rep. Ind then took the floor
He said
| have not been for either peace at any price or
war at any cost ! have been stcadfastly for peace
II II could be maintained hcnorably. and for war
II the NatiOnal dignity and honor required II. The
flnaf has hneI Nurrl The lnlnnn Of l'ubl