The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-13
CITY ALIVE WITH
PATRIOTISM
All Washington Doing Honor to
General Lee.
HE Is THE HERO OF THE HOUR
Mckinley on the Verge Of Being Deserted
by His Party.
ACTION LOOKED FOR THURSDAY
When 1t Is Thought Practical DecIara-
ton of War Will Pass.
REPUBLICANS DEFY THE PREsIDEf-T
Will Pass Resolution for Independence and
Armed Intervention to Enforce 1t
aud With Orders to Proceed
Immediately.
When 1t Is Thought Practical DecIara-
tion of War Will Pass.
REPUBLICANS DEFY THE pREsIpE,-r
Special to The Age-Herald.
BY JAY +. DURHAM,

Washington, April Eff the capital of
the nation was ever aroused with patriot
ism and war excitement it is tonight. The
whole city is alive from one end to the
other. Thousands of people marched in pro-
cession and filled the thoroughfares in hon.
or of General Fitzhugh Lee, the American
from the south, who was not afraid to do
his duty, though Spanish treachery was at
his doors. The rockets red glare by the
thousands. emblazened the city and their IL
Elimination fairly painted hell upon the sky.
Dixie and Star Spangled Banner were
cheered by those who wore the grey and by
those who the blue. Veterans in the late
civil strfe-those who followed Lee and
those who followed Grant, marched side by
side.
Men from the north shouted the praises
of Fitzhugh Lee as Justify did those from
the south. No such scene was ever before
enacted in this city. 1t was an uprising OF
the people, to give expressions to their pa
triotic feelings in contrast with the apolo-
getic un-American policy of the president.
Republicans of prominence, as well as DEM
ocrats, made up the procession. 1t was
without politics; it was the lifting of the
voices of the true American, who had not
forgotten the Maine
Points Strongly to War
The situation tonight again
points more strongly to war. Con-
gress has heard from the people.
All day thousands of kilograms
have come from the states to re-
publicans in congress, beseeching
them to stand firm, and not be
governed by the presidents mes
sage nor the dictates of Mark
Hanna's party whip. The result
has been, Mckinley is upon the
verge of being deserted by his
party.
Ono hundred and fourteen republican
members of the house have taken a bold
stand and practically defy the president.
These 'reconcentrados'' or independents as
they are called, adopted a resolution unani-
mously declaring first for Independence;
second, armed intervention; third, the es-
Establishment of firm, stable and independ-
ent government for the people of Cuba;
fourth, armed intervention, to take place
Immediately. The house committee on for
eign affairs will practically agree upon the
above resolution and report it to the house
tomorrow
The senate comEsfttse foreign rela-
having the same object in view. 1t will re-
port either tomorrow or Thursday, but most
likely on Thursday.
The democrats of the house committee
will make minority report, declaring for
the recognition of the Gomez government
and armed Intervention at once. If this can
not be carried, they WILL however, vote in
the house for the majority resolution, pro-
viding It directs the president to intervene
at once. There seems little doubt tonight
but that final action will be taken on Thurs
day, when the declaration of war will have
passed both houses, unless debate should
be extended for more than one day in the
senate. To declare war requires two
thirds vote, and with the aid of the demo-
Gratis the independent republicans will be
able to carry the day in spite of White
House influence.
No Congratulltory kilograms
1t has been the custom in the past that
the president on the day after his mes
sage is sent to congress, is recipient of
thousands of kilograms from the people
manifesting their approval. Such has not
been the case with Mr.. Mckinley on his
message Of Monday. The mark of disap-
proval has been so pronounced that 1t has
created CONSERVATION at the white house
and in the ranks of the presidents follow
ers.
President Mckinley, 1t would seem, is un-
able to control his party and he must now
follow instead of lead. Hanna and Steve
Elkins are in high state of indignation
tonight and feel that they have had the
timbers cut from under them and are deep
In the mud and mire.
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