The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-04-19

received from the Senate until thai
body is in session. The feeling was
very intense among the Republicans
and there was every indication of g
bitter contest
After adjournment the Republican
leaders who had mapped out the pro
gramme or rejecting the clause of the
Senate resolutions providing for the
recognition of the independence of the
present republic, continued laborins
with colleagues who obstinately re-
fused to acquiesce. The opposition or
the Republican side, though small, was
resolute.
The Speaker summoned his lieuten-
ants to his room, and the situation was
earnestly discussed. Every Republican
who was likely TO break over the
traces was surrounded by crowd OF
his colleagues and besieged with argu-
ments and reasons why he could not
be justified in joining the opposition at
this critical juncture. But headed by
Lorimer and Mann of Illinois and
Bromwel of Ohio, most of them re-
fused to be persuaded.
The Populists had an informal con-
ference during the interim in the
1AoUoC, anu dtCiUcd To StdIQ TO a man
for the Senate resolution as it passed
the Senate.
Several Senators were on the floor,
among them Senator Burrows of
Michigan, appealing to their colleagues
of the House to stand by the Presi-
dent
The scene on the floor resembled a
political convention. Members were
scurrying about, caucusing in groups
and discussing the situation. The I'm
certainty of the issue was admitted on
all sides, although the Republican
leaders had a strategic advantage in
compelling the first vote to be taken
upon their own proposition, measur-
ably strengthening their position.
The Republicans of several State
delegations, among others those of the
Pennsylvania and Illinois delegations.
caucused. In both these delegations
the sentiment for concurrence in the
Senate amendments was strong. w. A.
Stone of Pennsylvania joined Messrs.
Robbins and Acheson, and the last
named, it was said, won over Mr..
Young of Philadelphia. The Repub-
lIcans of the Pennsylvania delegation.
with three exceptions, decided to vote
for concurrence with the Senate reso-
lutions as reported from the Foreign
Relations Committee, but eliminating
the recognition clause.
In the Illinois delegation Messrs.
Lorrimer and Mann were the leaders.
Five others agreed to vote with them
for the Senate amendments.
Shortly before II o'clock Senator
Hanna appeared on the floor of the
House, and had a consultation with
General Grosvenor of Ohio. The Gen
eral informed the Ohio Senator that
he considered the action of the House
very doubtful.
PROCEEDINGS OPENED.
AS the hands of the clock pointed at
noon the Speaker assembled the rostrum.
and with one resounding whack of his
gavel silenced the confusion on the
floor and the hum of conversation in
the crowded gallery.
1t was an impressive scene as the
members listened with bowed heads to
the solemn invocation of the blind
chaplain. No sooner had the Chaplain
ceased, however, than the confusion
was redoubled. as the members Ia
bored during the last few precious mo-
ments
The reading of the journal had not
been concluded before the Clerk of the
Senate announced the passage of the
Cuban resolutions with Senate amend
nents. Instantly the galleries were all
attention, and members leaned forward
IN their seats. The leaders watched
each other with alert features The
1rst move was important, and the res
buttons were read The declaration
With regard to the recognition of the
independence of Cuba was vociferously
cheered by the Democrats. The dem
)nstration was repeated when the read
ng was completed
OINGLEY AMENDS SENATE RESO-
LUTIONS.
Both Dingley, leader of the Repub
leans, and Bailey were on their feet.
Dingley was recognized. and he i'm
nediately moved concurrence in the
senate amendment, with an amendment
striking out the clause to the first res
'lution which recognized the independ-
nee of the existing Republic. The actu-
Il form of the motion, which reduced
o writing was as follows:
Il move to concur in the Senate
to the House joint resolu-
ion, with an amendment striking out
n the first paragraph the word
are and also the words
and that the Government of
he United States hereby recognizes
he Republic of Cuba as the true and
awful Government of that island so
hat the first paragraph of the same
will read as follows: First, that the
people of the island of Cuba of right
'ught to be free and independent
Upon his motion. Dingley demanded
he previous question, which served to
ut off amendment and debate.
Bailey, who was Immediately on his
eet. asked if the motion to concur with
IN amendment precluded a motion to
oncur, and was informed by the
speaker that it would not if the mo-
ion was voted down. 1t was a mo-
nent of intense excitement
Johnson CRY of Indiana and Bromwell
# Ohio were on their feet. both de-
handing recognition to state prelim-
nary inquiries. The former wanted to
SIX unanimous consent to address the
House in antagonism to the motion,
tut he was howled down But when
Cromwell, moment later. declared
hat he wished to offer an amendment
0 concur the Democratic side sent up
heer after cheer. The Republican side
vas ominously silent.
The Speaker sternly commanded or
er, and then informed Bromwell that
is motion could not be entertained I'M
il that of Dingley had been disposed
f.
Bailey, under cover of making a pre-
minary inquiry, brought out clearly
he fact that unless the motion of Ding
ay was voted down the House could