New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
ATTITUDE OF THE DEMOCRATS.

ATTITUDE OF THE DEMOCRATS
The Democrats both in thu committee ana IN
the House have taken an unequivooa' stani IN
favor Of the recognition OF independence a.
though there is q difference of opinion as "a
whether Intervention should follow. A majority
OF the Republicans OF the committee have
within a few days declared themselves for In
Prevention and independence Two Of them.
Nessrs Ouig.. Of York. and Henry. Of
Indiana. while they do not favor recognition OF
tho existing republic have earnestly advocated
declaration to the effect that Gpairs denim
ion over the island cease leaving to the future
the question Of the actual government OF the
island
In the desire of the Republicans OF both
houses TO secure harmony Of action some Of the
advocates Of indepcndence have about come TO
the conclusion that the difference between
armed Intervention and recognition Is more
technical than substantial. as unless the Island
should be annexed. 10 which they are opposed.
a republican form Of government for the island
must follow. II seems probable tina. existing
differences may at least TO some extent be ad
justed and whether all the Republicans agree
TO a resolution declaring for Intervention only
or not such resolution will be reported 1t
seems equally certain that resolution FOR in
dependence possibly coupled with intervention
Will he presented by the minority.
No definite arrangements have yet been made
az TO the debate. but there seems 10 be de-
mand FOR prolonged time Mr. Bailey. OF the
minority thinks two days ought to tIfIice. and
some of the Republicans think the action to be
taken would he strengthened II there were no
debate at all TWO days seems 10 be the general
opinion as to the length Of the debate There
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WHAT THE SENATE WILL PROBABLY DO.
The week in the Senate Will probably be given
entirely to the Cuban question. The Presidents
message Is counted upon to arrive soon after
noon tomorrow. II will be referred promptly
to the Committee on Foreign Relations. and the
present understanding ia that no report Will be
made by the committee before Tuesday. The
report may. in case Of the development of rad-
cal differences IN the committee be delayed to
even later dav.
There IL n decidedly strong disposition on the
par, ~ many Of the Senators who are not mem
hors OF tho committee to have the Senate as a
body take up the subject Of shaping the com
nittee's report contenporaneously with the
committee and II s not improbable that secret
session Of the Senate may be held tomorrow
Win TINS purpose 1T view Inc pbJ'Nt VI 'iiS
movement as has been frequently stated. Is to
secure as near an approach to harmony In the
senate ms possible. and 1T IL believed that this
can he best accomplished by having the Senate
agree upon the form OF the resolution before it
comes no for action.
The present tend,ncy in the Senate is TO CON
fine the resolution to a declaration for armed
leaving the recognition OF indc-
pendcnce 10 come later. and II now appears
probable that the Foreign Relations Committee
will report in favor Of this course. though not
without some dissent Ir the meeting OF the
Committee TO be held before the receipt OF
the message should develop that such action
can be secured from the Committee. and in a
way TO insure harmonious action on the report
I'm the Senate then there probably would be m
occa sion for n discussion on the form OF the reso
luton
Senators. as a rule. show slight inclination for
other subjects. and the chances are that II the
Senate does not djourn soon after receiving the
message the Cuban question will come up In
some shape tomorrow.
A resolution scarcely can get through the Sen
ate without arousing some discussion, as there
are Senators wh9 are opposed to any action at
all, whether for Intervention or for recognition
Of independence. Senator White. Of California,
Is one ~ these. and he probably will discuss any
r. solution reported There are several Senators
who now say That they will insist upon the
recognition OF independence in any action taken.
and that they will be heard from in opposition TO
any measure that does not provide for this.