The Monticellonian., 1898-04-22
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HOUSE.
 WAsnINGToN. April 18-Immediately upon the house converting at 10 a. m, in accordance with the recess taken Saturday, Mir. Dingley, the republican floor leader, moved an adjournment, which motion was carried, and Satur- days session closed
 After adjournment the republican leaders, who had mapped out the programme of rejecting the clause of the senate resolutions providing for the recognition of the independence of the present republic, continued labor ing with those of their colleagues who still ohstinately refused to acquiesce. The opposition on the republican side, though small was resolute The iuncture of this band of 'sinsur- gents, as they were called, with the democrats for the ac- . ceptance of the senate resolutions might defeat the programme The re- publican leaders, however. confidently claimed that the defeetion would not be strong enough to succeed for still both sides realized that the result was in doubt and the two hours breathing spell obtained by the fortunate parlia- meutarF situation which compelled an adjournment tiii the senate met. were utilized on hard work on both sides
 The speaker summoned his licuten- ants to his room in the lobby in the rear of the hall, and the situation was earnestly discussed Every republican who was likely to break over the traces was surrounded by a crowd of his col leagues and beseiged with arguments and reasons why he could not be iusti- fed in joining the opposition at this critical juncturc. But, headed by Messrs. Lorimer and Mann, of Illinois, and Cromwell, of Ohio, most of them refused to be persuaded The demo- erats and popuIists were q unit for the adoption of the senate resolutions, and Mr. Bailey, the democratic leader, had several consultations with the ssinsur- gent chiefs.
 The republicans Of the several state delegations, among others those of the Pennsylvania and Illinois delegations, eaucussed. In both these delegations the sentiment for concurrence in the senate amendments was strong. ". \. Stone fPa.) joined Messrs. Robbins and tAAA A7tftis tAAiNl iiiN iuNt bliItAi. IL ls Sdlu won over Mir. Young, of Philadelphia
 In the Illinois delegation Messrs. Eorimer and Mann were the leaders Several Senators were on the floor, among them Senator Burrows, of Mich- igan, appealing to their colleagues of the house to stand by the president.
 Hhe scene on the floor resembled a political convention more than the house of representatives. Members were scurrying about, caucaussing in groups and discussing the situation
 As the hands of the clock pointed at nooa the speaker ascended the rostrum T'nd with one resounding whacl1 of his Rayel silenced the confusion on the floor and the hum of conversation in the crowded galleries. IL was an im- pressive scene as the members listened with bowed heads to the solemn invo- cation of the blind chaplain.
 No sooner had the chaplain ceased, however, before the confusion was re- doubled as the members labored dur ing the last few precious moments.
 The reading of the journal had not been concluded before the clerk of the senate announced the passage of the house Cuban resolutions with senate amendments Instantly the galleries were all attention, and members leaned forward in their seats. The leaders watched each other with intent, alert features. The first move was inn portant. As the resolutions were read the declaration with regard to the rec ognition of the independence of Cuba was voeiferously cheered by the democrats. This demonstration was repeated when the reading was con cluded. Both Mr. Dingley, the floor leader of the republicans, and Mr Bai- ley the democratic leader, were on their feet. Mir Dingley was recognized by the speaker and immediately moved con cnrrence in the senate amendment with an amendment striking out the clause in the first resolution which recognized the independence of the existing re- public. The actual form of the mo- tion, which was reduced to writing, was us follows:
 II move to concur in the senate amendment to the house joint resolu- tion with an amendment striking out in the first paragraph the words: Are and also the words: And that the government of the United States hereby recognizes the republic of Cuba as the true and lawful government of that island, so that thc first paragraph of the senate amendment will read as follows: First, The people of the is- land of Cuba of right ought to be free and independent.
 Upon his motion Mr Dingley de- manded the previous question, which served to cut off amendment and de- bate.
 Mr. Bailey. who was still upon his feet, asked if the motion to concur with an amendment precluded q mo T,9ii to concur, and was informed by the speaker that il would not if the motion was voted down. It was a mo- ment of intense excitement.
 MT Johnson trep. Ind), and Mir Cromwell (O), were on their feet both demanding recognition to state par liamentary inquiries. The former wanted to ask unanimous consent to address the house in antagonism to the
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