The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-30
REAL INTERVENTION.
In the Cuban Affairs is the Object
They Hope to Accomplish,
TO SEE REED AND M'KINLEY,
II is Hoped That They Will BE lntiu-
cnced 10 Yicld-NIany Who Favor
Intervention Did Not Get Notice
i'm Time TO Attend the Meet.
ing-Some of Those Who
We're Present

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The revolt
in tho House against further delay Of ao-
ton on the Cuban issue eliminated to-
day in a conference of Republican MEM
bers whose ideas ATE in accordance with
a positive carly course. About nay re
presentativos attended, representing all
sections. Representative Hopkins, o,
illinois. a, member OF the Ways and Means
Committee, presided. Representative JOY
OF Missouri was secretary.
The meeting Was called 10 take steps to
secure immediate Intervention in some
form and the recognition OF Cuban indc-
pendence. II was the first definite step
following discussions in the cloak rooms
and lobbies since the President message
was submitted yesterday by many mem-
pefs who favor immediate and aggres-
sivo action. Up 10 this time sentiment
was half concealed but strong feeling
against voting money for Cuban relief
unless accompanied by action 10 stop
the war The meeting to-day was called
with view TO accomplishing the UNI
qualified removal of the spanish troops
yention IN the affairs OF that island.
MANY DIDN T GET NOTICE.
Late this evening it was decided % call
a meeting Immediately after adjourn
ment The word was quietly passed
around. but many who were enthusiast
cauy IN favor OF Intervention failed Of
notification. though the number present
would be sufficiently large by cousohda-
ton with the Democrats 90 carry out
programme.
Representative Hopkins, as chairman,
briefly stated tho objects Of the meeting.
lie indicated his disappointment that the
Presidents message carried no outline
Of definite responsive policy toward Spain.
and that he did not believe further de-
lay should be brOoked He. however.
thought the administration might have
another d-ay or two within which 10 act
| and failing 90 do so, Congress should
| take the matter into its own hands inde-
pcndcntiy and at once. He favored ao-
tion looking 10 Cuban independence. but
mado no specific suggestions as 10 the
method OF IT'S accomplishment.
Representative Tawney. Of Minnesota.
| another member Of the WAYS and Means
| Committee. said this country should not
stop short Of securing the absolute In
| dependence OF Cuba. lie referred 10 the
| efforts 10 have the matter brought di-
rectlv before the House. and said he
wished 20 secure n resolution for the
| prompt consideration Of the question on
| the floor
Representative Belkuap Of Illinois who
| flvOrs immediate decisive action. took
| The floor TO ask a number OF questions
tending 10 bring out the sentiment Of
| the meeting and the policy 10 hc followed.
ALL FAVOR INDEPENDENCE.
hest means for securing action though the
| feeling that no action other than the ces-
sation of hosillties on the island and
| absolute independence should be taken APP
parently was unanimous.
Representative Marsh. OF Illinois chair
| man OF the Committee on the Militia.
made a vigorous speech in which he de-
nounced Spain as the proven culpable
| party 20 the blowing up OF the Maine
| lie had hitherto taken a most cOnserva-
| tive view Of the situation, and had not
| believed II would be shown that Spain had
| had q hand I'm the disaster Now he said
| he would put an end 10 Spanish rule there
by immediate Intervention and a formal
| recognition Of Cuban independence just
as early as Congress could act. His refer
ence 10 Spanish policies as to reconcen-
| tradoes and other phases Of the war were
warmly applauded.
Representative Lorimer, also spoke at
| considerable length and said he was In
| favor OF securing absolute independence
| by any means whatsoever he de re-
Gated the delay that had already occurred
| and protested that the people OF this
| country would not stand the withhold
| ing Of action.
other speakers were Representatives
Reeves. of Illinois, Pierce Of Missouri:
! Hicks. OF Pennsylvania; Mann. OF I'LL
| nois: JOY. OF Missouri: Kirkpatrick. Of
| Pennsylvania Arnold, OF Pennsylvania
| Lawrence. Of Massachusetts, and Brumm,
| OF Pennsylvania.
II was pointed out that while 1t was
| fit that the executive should be given. as
| he had been, a reasonable time within
! which TO advise, Il was exclusively the
function OF Congress 20 declare war,
commence hOstiities. or take action of
that character
RECOGNITION INSUFFICIENT.
The remarks carried the view that a
mere recognition Of beligerency was not
10 be considered for II would not OF IT.
! self bring a cessation OF hostliaes and
that Intervention armed and immediate
and recognition Of dependence only would
be considered. Some more conservatives
put IL 10 intervene and support such
! action by the prompt disposal or our
land and naval forces in Cuba"
After vigorous speeches denunciatory
of Spain. II was decided to defer action
until ) O'Clock tomorrow evening.
The present programme IS TO present 10
Speaker Reed evidence that large
majority favor the step and the Cuban
! sympathizers believe that once convinced
OF the numbers enlisted In its support he
will yield 10 them. II Is also proposed 10
communicate their sentiment to President
Mckinley.
The step to-day is expected 10 bear fruit
In important action in the House Taurs-
day. Tomorrow a poll OF the House Wlii
be taken.
The following were among those VINO
| participated IN the conference:
Messrs. Hopkins. Mann Warner. White'
Reeves. Bclknap. Marsh and Lorimer'
Illinois: Tawney Mum. spaulding, WI
liam Alden Smith. Samuel w. Smith, Me-
sick. Sheldon. Corlis and Hamilton, Mich
igan: Mercer, Nebraska; Mudd. Mary
land: White. North Carolina; sulloway'
New Hampshire; Knox and Lawrence
MASSACHUSETTS,; johnson. North Dakoia'
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