Evening star., 1898-04-21
CEASE POLITICAL BlCKERING
Senators Urged to Uphold the President ard
the Country.
Discussing Recent Action on the
Conference Report on the joint
RcsoIutfon-Forake Statement.

During the discussion IN the senate yes
terday afternoon on the recent action of
that body on the Cuban resolution Mr..
Foraker made statement concerning the
recognition of the Cuban republic. which
created deep impression on the senators.
II think quickly, speedily, possibly even
now. on the very day when the ultimatum
has been sent to Spain" said Mr.. Foraker,
pursuant to the resolutions that passed
here. this government has practically rec
ognized the republic of Cuba, and / think
possibly it is true we will all know by to-
morrow that that government is today be-
ing dealt with by the representatives of
this government. it should be-
Created n Sensation.
This utterance. coming from a member of
the foreign relations committee. created
profound sensation among senators. Being
pressed for the source of his information,
MIR Foraker replied that his information
was positive, but not officials"
Mr. Allison Qowa) interrupted to say that
he did not think there any doubt that
the correspondence with Spain would show
that the President had actually demanded
the independence of Cuba.
In response TO an inquiry from Mr.. Pasco
requesting him to be more specific, Mr.. AL
lisOn said: Il cannot witness be very
specific upon hearsay evidence. The Presi-
OSHl IN MS correspondence Win the SPAN
fSh government did say that there must be
an independent government in Cuba. This
demand was transmitted not only through
Minister Woodford, but also through the
Spanish minister in Washington to his gov
ernment.''
Mr.. Foraker, resuming the trend of his
remarks. said the understanding was that
the President was endeavOring through
diplomatic negotiations to promote the in
dependence of the people of Cuba. He
thought
ing by the President of the resolutions of
Congress and the sending of an ultimatum
to Spain-would amount practically to
recognition of the independence Of the Gu
ban republic. and he thought it would so
be developed by tomorrow morning. He
had no doubt that the Cuban republic
would of course be recognized. Mr. For
aker said he believed criticism of the Presi-
dent at this time was out of place. Instead
of caViling over these matters, he deemed
1t desirable to secure unity of action
He had stood squarely by his convictions
in favor of independence, but was anxious
to secure action, and had therefore,
agreed to the striking out of the recogni-
tiOn clause. 1t was not known now whether
the President had made mistakes or not
Only the future could properly and truth
fully develop the Presidents position.
Mr.. Teller then concluded his speech,
holding IT to be the duty of all to stand
by the country rather than to seek politi-
Cal advantage.
profit could come out of the present dis
cussion. He then reviewed the contest
of the past few days. taking opportunity
to express his views upon the position
taken by Mr. Teller and Mr.. Cockrell
Mr. Warren (Wyo) paid a high tribute
to the President, and said it was evident
from the speeches just delivered that the
political opponents of the President were
alignins their forces. and that the fight
to come next fall would be all the other
animals in the political zoo against the
elephant. and. as usual. the elephant would
have his trunk with him and OCCUPY the
center of the ring.
Mr.. Stewart lNev) followed in an ex-
tended discussion of the Cuban question.
In the course of speech by Mr.. Allen,
in which he further explained the position
of those who voted against the conference
report on the Cuban resolutions Mr.. Car
ter interrupted him to say that flags were
being displayed throughout the city, troops
were being mobiized and the navy was
preparing for action. Through all this the
sundry civil and naval appropriation bills
both carrying money for the support of
the government. were being delayed.
Uphold the President.
Why" he inquired, could not the
thirty-hye senators who voted against the
conference report admit that they had
made mistake and let US now proceed
with united front to uphold the President
and the country?''
Mr.. Allen replied that mirthfu sIg-
ges tion involving a reference to the Ameri-
can flag was not proper. He had carried
that flag. he said, amid shot and shell and
knew what it meant to stand by it.
Mr.. Carter remarked that nobody was
disposed to question the patriotism of the
Nebraska senator or OF the thirty-fve who
voted against the Cuban conference report.
Il do believe he continued. that in the
present circumstances il is better to make
preparations for the coming war than to
make eNculpatory remarks or ask incrim-
mating questions.
At the conclusion of Mr. Aliens speech
SIR. Thrrston tNeb) said that at 11:2i
o'clock. when the President signed the
Cuban resolutions sent to him by Congress-
the time for party discussion had ended.
All but three senators had at one time or
another voted for the resolutions which
Were now a law, and he thought il the duty
or senators now TO uphold the President
and the country with equal unanimity.
The time will come the hrstings for
discussion Of the political phases OF this
question. Now, until Cuba is made free
fed and clothed; until Spain has been
driven from the western hemisphere for
over. for Gods sake let us cease this polt-
ical bickering.
Mr.. Allison then presented an amendment
TO the sundry civil bill appropriatng and
making Immediately available S413.15 with
which 10 pay to Great Britain the award
for Bcring sea claims by the joint con-
vention of February %, 1896. He had
been urged to place the amendment on
this bill by the foreign relations commit
tee. instead of waiting for the general de-
hciency bill The amendment was agreed
to.
on molten of Mr.. Allison tie Senate, at
5:3J pm. went into executive session and
soon afterward adjourned.