Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-24
THE CUBAN HORRORS.
Vivid Word Picture Drawn by Sena-
Tor Gallinser.
AUTONOMY A FLAT FAILURE,
The Suffering Of the ReCOncentradOS in
No Degree Exaggerated.
LITTLE REAL LOYALTY TO SPAIN.
This Mill Be Demonstrated When the
Hour Of Trial Comes.
LEE DESERYING OF HIGHEST PRAISE.
His Bearing at Habana Under All Cir
CumSIalCeS Most Admirable.
PROPOSED PEACE RESOLUTION.
Ii is introduced in the Senate by Mr..
Bacon, Of Georgia,
PROPOSED PEACE RESOLUTION.
Ii is introduced In the Senate by Mr..
Bacon, Of Georgia.
REPRESENTATIVES, EpEs UNsEATED
By n Strict Party Vote, His Republic
can Opponent is Given His Place
Maine Relief BiIl-NntionaI Quar-
antine.


WASHINGTON, March pa vivid
| word-picture of the horrors and barbara
| ties Of concentration on the Island OF
| Cuba was drawn in the Senate to-day by
Mr.. Gallinger, Of New Hampshire. The
Senator recently visited Cuba to person
ally study the situation Of the reconcen-
trados and TO ascertain the facts con-
cerning the general Cuban question.
1t was known that Mr. Gallinger was
going to speak upon Cuba to-day, and
! leries were packed.
Almost as soon as the Senate convened,
Mr.. Bacon, of Georgia, introduced the fol-
lowing joint resolution:
That the government and people of
| the United States, while avowing at all
| times and TO the uttermost limit that
| they will maintain their national honor
and protect their material interests, and
while they will count no cost of blood or
treasure which may be necessary for the
| accomplishment of this high resolve,
nevertheless declare that it is their de-
sire to live at peace with all the nations
and peoples Of the earth.
THAT, supremely confident Of the loyal
ty and patriotic devotion of the people Of
every class and of every section of the
country, strong in more than 100000 of
people, resOlute, brave, and ready for any
personal sacrifice the honor and safety of
their government may require Of them,
and rich in the possession of material re-
sources practically without limit, the
United States, nevertheless, desire and
intend, i'm the present threatening emer-
gency, earnestly and patiently TO use
every practicable and honorable means to
preserve peace, so far as the same may
be consistent with the honor of the ma
tion and with their duty to themselves
and to others.
"That, while answering i'm their pur-
pose to fully protect the honor and the
property Of the nation, as well as the per-
sons of its citizens, and while determined
upon the performance Of their duty to hu-
manty and to a neighboring people strug-
Cling for liberty, the United States. de-
string peace and deprecating war; will in
good faith endeavor 10 accomplish these
ends, consistently with national honor,
through peaceful agencies, and without
unnecessary resort TO war and blood
she'd"
Mr.. Bacon said that owing TO the i'm
portance of the resolution he would not
ask for its immediate consideration, but
would permit it to lie on the table until
tomorrow.
RELIEF FOR MAINE SURVIVORS.
Then Mr.. Hale. of Maine, chairman of
the Naval Affairs Committee. quietly
rose and favorably reported the bin pro-
viding for relief of the survivors Of the
Maine catastrophe. There was a sup
pressed murmur of expectancy in the
galleries. but the measure was read ana
passed without a word Of debate
Mr.. Tilman, Of South Carolina an
nounced that he would next Tuesday, at
3 r. NJ. ask the Senate to consider resOlu-
tions upon the death of his colleague
the late Senator Earle.
Mr.. Galinger's speech followed The
Senator spoke in a low, clear tone Of
voice. distinctly audible throughout the |
chamber. When ne declared that a gov
ernment that would starye 100000 Of its |
people would do anything, and followed |
this with the further declaration that
the lives of the brave men lost i'm the |
Maine disaster could not be atoned for |
with gold or silver, a spontaneous wave |
applause
the Vice-President had difficulty in re- |
storing order. When he had concluded, |
he was accorded a tremendous burst Of |
.appiause. which the Nce-President made |
little effort to restrain.
Mr.. Gallinger detailed some of the |
events leading up to his arrival in Cuba, |
and of his reception by General Lee.
COMPLIMENT TO, LEE.
General Lee" said he, "is deserving !
NJ the highest possible praise for the |
manner I'm which he carries himself in |
Habona Courageous and fearless I'm the |
midst of difficulties and dangers, he never |
loses sight of the fact that he is an Amer |
lean citizen. nor is he unmindful Of the \
responsibilities and duties OF
his position"
Referring to his call upon the Autono-
mist Cabinet. Mr.. Galinger said it was |
evident that the president of the Cabi-
net was not encouraged i'm the work. |
"The truth is" said Mr.. Gall.nger, auto
nomv is a fiat failure. opposed alike by |
the ultra- -Spaniards and Cubans."
Mr. Galnnger recalled that he had |
neard during debates in the Senate de-
mails that a state of war existed In /
cuba. but il required only brief per-
sonal observation TO convince one that !!
war actually did exist A desolated coun-
try and its stricken people told the story
more eloquently than could be conveyed
in words '"rhe war i'm Cuba, however,
no said. III war OF starvation and ex-
war more cruel than the
world has ever known" The Spanish |
troops do not impress Americans as great
soldiers 'rhey are under lax discipline
ana are poorly uniformed and inadequate
ly fed The high officials do most of their
ngnting I'm hotels and cafes, the actual
ngntlng being done by those OF inferior
grade. ON the contrary. the insurgents
are comfortably clad, and under strict
discipline. They occupy large part OF
the island, and could. I'm Mr.. Gallinger's
Judgment, take hatnna or Matanzas
whenever II might suit their purpose, al
though those cities could not be held, for
ack OF navy.
STARVATION IN HABANA.
'"rhe scenes in the streets of Habana
are narrowing beyond description People
N want and suffering are everywhere |
seen. and walking skeletons are met on
very hand. Naked children. emaciated
md ragged women. and diseased and
starving men throDg the streets, the