The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15
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had been employed by the chief execu-
tive earnestly, intelIigently and patri-
| otically to honorabiy avert war. All
efforts at amicable solution had failed.
however. and the senator declared his
belief that all chat remained was 10 in
woke the mighty power Of the govern
ment in behalf of enduring peace and
imperiIled humanity.
In conclusion. he said:
I'VE shall now have the satisfaction OF
knowing that come what may in the
way of war. we have left nothing IN
done that could be done consistent with
honor to secure pacific settlement. The
Spanish flag must be withdrawn and
cease forever TO cortaminate the air OF
this hemisphere. To the high and holy
cause OF humanity we dedicate the lives
and fortunes OF the republic
TILL 10 O'CLOCK TOMORROW"
Upon the conclusion of Senator Fair
banks speech. Senator Cullom Ull.) was
recognized and had hardly spoken a
dozen words before interruption came
from several members looking 70 an ad-
journment. Senator Wellington moving
that the senate adjourn until tomorrow
al II O'Clock, whereupon Mr.. Allen (Neb)
indicated that he wanted to register his
protest to the position OF certain sena-
tors on the floor who. taking advant-
age of the situatsn. desired TO repair
their fences. in order 20 allow the reso-
luton TO go over for another day.
The house resolution relative 10 the
Cuban situation was then reported 10 the
senate. and on motion Of Mr.. Davis.
was laid on the table.
The vote was about 70 be taken on the
motion TO ADJOURN when Mr.. Allison call
ed upon Senator Davis to arrange for an
amicable adjournment if Il could be
brought about. but the chairman. seeing
that an adjournment was out OF the
question. asked Mr.. Wellington to agree
to an amendment TO adjourn TO a speci-
fed time which the Maryland senator
accepted and a roll call wa1 demanded
by Mr.. Chandler.
The motion was voted down. 80 to 30.
Mr.. Cullom then proceeded with his
speech for few minutes when an
other effort was made to ADJOURN. with
vie wof taking final vote upon the res
olution tomorrow. After discussion as
TO the probability OF securing a quorum
for a night session, Mr.. Davis gave no.
tice that he would ask for a continuous
session tomorrow. and he moved TO ad-
journ until 10 o'clock.
Mr. Carter (Mont) attempted to pour
oil on the troubled waters. but as he
proceeded he became more interested IN
the question OF reaching a final vote as
early as possible. He said
Action has been taken by the depart
ments OF the government-by the execu-
tive and the lower house. and It would
seem as if the senate of the United
tates was the obstruction to the passage
Of this resolution. I understand that
some twenty-four senators have given
notice that they would speak upon the
resolution reported by the committee
on. foreign relations II these speeches
are made. the talk will continue indefn-
itely, and as one speech begets another.
we may be here until next Saturday
night before A conclusion is reached. I
Npulu IKE u SuSScSt lHdl We hVte dA
o'clock Saturday on this resolution"
There were cries of mo, Mo-" through
out the chamber.
Mr.. Teller said: 1.-The senator from
Montana is perfectly correct If the list
is as long as he stated the talk will last
until Sunday morning"
Then Mr.. Carter. in a voice pitched
with excitement and reaching through
the chamber. said: The country re-
qulres that we act and not talk on this
question" applause in the senate and
galleries).
las a matter of fact this small dem
onstration in the galleries, contrary to
the rules of the senate. is but an ex-
preston in small way of the feeling of
the seventy millions OF people through
out this continent tonight"
Mr.. Pettus (Ala) at this point re-
marked:
This disorder commenced in the sen
ate and not in the galleries"
Mr.. Mason 0u) raised great laugh
by saying: Il started the applause"
Senator Davis, chairman Of the foreign
committee then renewed his
motion to ADJOURN until 70 O'Clock to-
morrow, whereupon. the yeas and NAYS
being called. by vote Of % 10 2. the
senate at 615 p. m. adjourned until 10
o clock tomorrow morning