The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-20
Democratic and Republican Sen
ators Indulge in q Running Fire.
PARTY AND PATRIOTISM
Allen Introduces Another Recognition
Resolution Cockrell Explains the
Democratic Position and Sharply
Criticises the Administration.

Stndtt tO-udy, al VI ~ beuatoIo otitS
fatigued on account OF their long vigil
last night over the Cuban resolutions.
Considerable of the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill was resumed. and the
wide latitude of debate permitted UNI
der the rules of the senate afforded op-
portunity for some explanations to be
made concerning the action OF the sem
ate upon the Cuban question. Mr..
Cockreil of Missouri and Mr.. Bacon of
Georgia explained the action OF the
democrats in voting against the con-
ference report in the early hours OF the
senate. and the colloquies that ensued
between them and some of the republi-
can senators were spicy n interest
ing. A running fire of debate was pre-
cipitated. which was participated in by
Mr.. anti of Montana. Mr.. Cannon of
Utah. Mr.. Hale of Maine. Mr.. Spooner
of Wisconsin and others. the discussion
lasting about three hours.
At the opening of the session the ex-
citing and momentous scenes of the
past week had given way to a dull and
sombre routine. The attendance on the
floor and I'm the galleries was small. At
1927 y. IN. a message was received
from the house of representatives an
nouncing the signature of the speaker
to the Cuban resolutions. Eight min
utes afterwards the vice president an
nounced his signature to the Cuban
resolutions.
In accordance with his
ment. made yesterday. that he pro-
posed to insist upon the independence
of the Cuban republic. Mr.. Allen OF Ne
braska offered the following resolution,
which was referred to the committee on
foreign relations:
THAT the political independence of
the republic of Cuba, the capital of
which is located at Cubitas. is hereby
recognized by the United states OF
America as the lawful government OF
the island of Cuba, n that the United
States hereby pledges to said republic
it's friends offices In the adjustment of
its financial affairs with the Kingdom
of Spain. or the holders OF spanish
bonds or Indebtedness issued against or
made chargeable to Cuba: that so far
as the influence of the United States
may properly be exercised. IT will insist
hat aid republic shall not be charged
with the bonded or other indebtedness
of Spain, contracted during or prior to
hostilities with the respective govern
ments of Spain and Cuba
Mr.. Stewart of Nevada said the reso-
luton reminded him of the very an
cient and very sapient scheme OF lock-
ing the door after the horse Is stolen.
Mr.. Allen declared that he was quite
7 satisfied hat under the present ar
rangement the island OF Cuba would
pass into the hands of financial cormo-
rants and financial buzzards, unless the
United states should at once take
measures to protect the island and its
people.
The senate then resumes consldera-
ton of the sundry civil bill.
Mr.. Pettus of Alabama attempted TO
secure az a var measure. the expendi-
ture of $500. 900 for a naval coaling sta
ton at Mobile. Upon the urgent re
quest of Mr.. German, who stated that
other senators were Withholding SINH
lar amendments which their constitu-
ents were pressing, Mr.. Pettus with
drew his amendment.
In the course of n dry routine dis
cussion Of a minor amendment to the
pending bill. Mr.. Cockrell of Missouri
injected some life into the debate by
throwing down the gauntlet to Mr.
Hale. for some u~tterances the latter
had made during the Cuban debate
He expressed the desire that Mr.. Hale
would use his great influence to get the
republicans in line upon the pending
amendment. Mr.. Hale expressed the
hope hat all republicans would DC
found in solid phalanx in support OF
their president and their party.
Il may be p~ardoned. too, for express
ing the hope" said MIR. Hale. taunt-
ingly. that all democrats and all mem
bers Of other parties shall be found
supporting not the president alone, bu'
the country i'm all patriotic matters.
II. too, shall welcome the day wher
men of all parties may Join with tn
president in support of patriotic poll
cies.' declared Mr.. Cockrell. but II thu
president Of the United states expect,
me to be a tail to his kite and to swing
long to his coat tails. he VIII ma MIN
self greatly mistaken"
NJ raaL,al1 than launched into an OK
tended speech. in which he sharply at
tackled the administration and congress
for their action on the Cuban question
Mr.. Cockreil, adverting to the purpos
of the resolution passed early to-da.
intimated that Il woul enable those 5
inclined to take advantage OF the Gu
ban patriots.
When he referred to the action of tn
senate and of congress at yesterday
session. Mr.. Hale interrupted him to In
quire why II was that the democra,
of the senate practically as a bod
: voted against the action for which the
had been clamoring for months.
Il can understand" he said 'the ser
ator from Missouri may be a triie ser
sitive over night"
/, Mot at ALL" declared Mr.. Cockrel
Il never was more glad Of any vo'
that l ever cast than hat l cast in I'll
: early hours OF this morning. The vote
we've cast with every manifestation {
principle
Mr.. Hale then called attention to III
: forecast ne had made last Saturia
night. which was in effect that the den
= ocrats were opposed to any action. II
did not expect his forecast IN be :
: soon substantiated.
Mr.. Cockrell replied that when III
= question finally came before the sena'
: it was on the particular matter as
: whether the recognition Of indepent
ence should be incorporated in the res
: luton. That amendment. Mr.. Cockre
contended. was the only point at isst
on the final vote.
: AS a matter of fact" INTERCEPTED NJ
4 Spooner. this whole business was
\ party playa democratic party play
n and they al put me on this side
the chamber I'm a hole by any exhibitic
a of a understanding policy on tn
point"
: Mr.. Bacon of Georgia continued u
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