The herald., 1898-04-20
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The Days Only Feature the Signing
Of Cuban Resolutions by Reed
and Hobart
Associated Press Special Wire

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fatigued on account of their long vigil
last night over the Cuban resolutions. Con-
sideration of the sundry civil approprla-
ton bill was resumed, and the wide lati-
tude of debate permitted under the rules
afforded opportunity for some explana-
tions to be made concerning the action Of
the senate upon the Cuban question.
Cockrell of Missouri and Bacon of
Georgia explained the action Of the sem
ate in voting against tho conference re-
port in the early hours Of the senate, and
the colloquies that ensued between them
and some of the Republican senators were
spicy and interesting. A running fire of
debate was precipitated, which was par
ticipated in by Mantle Of Montana, Cannon
of Utah, Hale OF Maine, Spooner Of Wis
consin and others, the discussion lasting
about three hours.
At the opening OF the session the exciting
and momentous scenes OF the past week
had given way to a dull and sombre rou-
tine The attendance on the floor and In
the galleries was small. At 1921 p. m. a
message was received from the house Of
representatives announcing the signature
of the speaker to the Cuban resolutions.
Eight minutes after the vice president an
nounced his signature to the Cuban resolu-
tons.
In accordance with the announcement
made yesterday that he proposed to insist
upon the independence of the Cuban re-
public, Mr.. Allen offered this resolution,
which was referred to the committee on
foreign relations
That the political independence of the
republic of Cuba, the capitol of which
is located at Cubitas, is hereby recog-
nized by the United States of Amer
lea as the lawful government of the
island of Cuba, and that the United
States hereby pledges to said republic
its friendly offices in the adjustment
of its financial affairs with the king
dom 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
WuI jusist~ that said republic she'll not
ing or prior to hostilitics with the re-
spective governments of Spain and
Cuba.
Stewart of Nevada said that the resolu-
tion reminded him of the very ancient and
very sapient scheme of locking the door
after the horse is stolen.
Allen declared that he was quite satis-
fed that under the present arrangement
Cuba would pass into the hands of "finan-
cial cormorants and financial buzzards"
unless the United states should at once
take measures to protect the island and its
people.
The senate then resumed consideration
of the sundry civil bill.
Pettus of Alabama presented to the SEN
ate as a war measure the expenditure of
$600,00 for naval coal station at Mobile
Upon the urgent request Of Mr.. Morgan
who stated that other senators were
holding similar amendments, which their
constituents were pressing, Mr.. Pettus
withdrew his amendment
In the course Of a dry routine discussion
of a minor amendment to the pending
till, Mr.. Cockrell Of Missouri infected some
life into the debate by throwing down tho
gauntlet to Mr.. Hale for some utteranccs
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 pend
ing amendment
Mr.. Hale expressed the hope that all Re- |
publicans would be found in solid phalanx
IN support of their president and their par |
ty.
Il may be pardoned, too, for expressing
the hope" said Mr.. Hale, "that all DEM |
ocrats and all members of other parties will |
be FOUND supporting, not the president |
alone, but the country, in all patriotic |
matters"
Il, too, shall welcome the day when men |
of all parties may join with the president |
In support of patriotic politics." declared
Mr. Cockrell. but If the president of the
United States expects me to be a tail to |
his kite and to swing along to his coat tails
he will find himself greatly mistaken"
Mr.. Cockrell then launched into an ex-
tended speech. In which he Sharply at
tackled the administration and congress for
their action on the Cuban question. Mr.
Cockrell adverted to the purpose of the
resolution passed early today, and init.
mated that 1t would enable those SO In
clined to take advantage of the Cuban pa-
triots. When he referred to the action of
the senate and Of congress late at yester-
days session, Mr. Hale INTERRUPTED him
TO inquire why 1t was that the Democrats
Of tho senate, practically as body, voted
against the action for which they had been
clamoring for months.
II can understand" he said, "the sem
Ator from Missouri may be q trifie sensi-
tive over night"
mot at ALL" declared Mr.. Cockrell .I
never was more glad of any vote that
ever cast than that cast In the early
hours of today. The votes we cast were a
manifestation Of devotion to pr1nciple-the
principle long upheld by the Cuban pa
triots."
Mr.. Hale then called attention to the
forecast he had made last Saturday night.
which was in effect that the Democrats
were opposed to any action. He did not
expect his forecast to be so soon substan-
tiated.
Mr.. Cockrell replied that when the uues-
tion finally came before the senate It was
on the particular matter as to whether the
recognition of independence should be in
corpornted In the resolution. That amend
ment, Mr.. Cockrell contended. was the onIv
point at issue on the final vote.
"As matter Of fact" inssr1ected Mr..