The herald., 1898-04-01

Special Win
Ok, March u.-.For three
the packed gallsriAs and ex-
bers Of the house listened to a
e outburst Of oratory on the
question, during which the intsn.
d feeling was alternately manifested
81 cheers. jeers and Kisses. Time and
Aeain the excited throngs in the galleries
were admonished to be silent. and once at
least n seemed ~ II Z motion would be
made to clear them. The THREE speeches
which stirred the assemblage 10 its depths
were made by Mr.. Grosvenor Of Ohio. VINO,
Il was assumed, spoke for the sdministra-
tion, and who practically pledged 1t for the
cause Of free Cuba; Mr.. Bailey of Texas.
the Democratic leader. who announced the
Democratic position as for free Cuba, with
out war II It could be avoided. but with
war II necessary. and Mr.. johnson of In
diana, who spoke for peace. declaring that
Il was our duty to 60 to the extreme In
magnanimity In order to avoid the horrors
Of war.
Mr.. Lewis, Democrat from Washing
ton. provoked the speech Of MI. Johnson,
which aroused the members and the gal
1sries to the fever pitch Of EXCITEMENT. Mr..
Lewis had denounced the proposition that
Cuba purchase her freedom from Spain.
which, 1t was alleged. the administration
was fostering. Then 1t was that Mr.. John
son. In Z brilliant speech. pleaded for peace.
He faced the storm Of Kisses which swept
down upon him from the galleries like q
Spartan. and with passionate utterances
adjhred the members to pause before they
plunged the country into war. the evils II
which would follow after In endless train
The house has before had illustrations OF
Mr.. Johnson's fearlessnessI but none SO
striking as today. when he espoused the
unpopular cause and pleaded to let d.
plomacy have its way.
AN ExPECTANT CROWD
WARRINGTON, March a1.-Crowded
galleriss again circled the walls of the
house Of representatives. The belief that
there would be more stirring speeches at
tracted thousands to the capitol. Imme-
diately after the reading Of the Journal
the house went into committee OF the
whole and proceeded with the considera-
ton Of the naval appropriation bill.
One Of the most exciting incidents Of the
day was produced when Mr.. Lewis Of
Warrington Democrat, denounced the al
legged agreement. which rumor salt the adj
sninistrafion was considering to accept a
money naturalization from Spain for the
murderer sailors Of the Maine.
His remarks drew from Mr.. Johnson
Of Indiana, Republican. an indignant pro-
test against the cries for war which Ne
heard all about him. At one point In his
speech the storm Of Kisses from the gal
obliged to warn the spectators against
demonstrations.
Mr.. johnson made some humorous re-
marks about Mr.. Lewis, saying sarcas-
tically that II he was let loose In Cuba the
opAniards would depart. Turning to the
moro serious part Of the question, he said !:
"Now. Ia all seriousness, In discussing
this cry for war that we have heard on
that side Of the chamber. do. gentlemen,
stop and reflect q moment upon what It
means II we should enter upon hostilities
II the hot.hsadedness Of men in public
life should now force the president to put
Spain into an embarrassing position. which
her proud spirit will not permit her to &C.
cede to; II the public menin congress would
simply restrain themselves and keep their
hands on the president. he would be able
to accomplish In a very short space of
time. by the aid Of diplomacy, the indie
pendeuce Of Cuba We hear that the
Cuban junta in New York say they are
willing to raise and can raise a hundred
lnillion dollars In order to purchase their
Independence. Now. you see we have
brought these two antagoaixing forces to-
gether by the success of Judgment, Of d.
plmacy and exalted patriotism Of the
statesmaRkn the White House (applause),
and believe II we will give him fair
opportunity to carry out his purpose he
Will bring us to triumphant conclusion
without shedding an ounce Of American
blood" Great .applause.)
LEWIS REPLIES
I Mr.. Lewis replied to Mr.. johnson IN q
humorous strain; for time he created a
great deal Of Inerriment; he accused Mr..
johnson Of being muxsled by the speaker
and afraid to shake of his shackles, quail
ing when the speaker looked at him. Mr..
Lewis closed BY saying: II do not know,
Mr.. Chairman, whether the president of
the United States has selected the gentle
man a. his Fidus Achates, rs his good
friend and defender on this floor, but GER
tainly II such IL the case, then, as a hum.
BILE adviser of the president, would sug.
gest that he Join in the prayer OF Caesar.
to be delivered from his friends. II II
should come to pass that the president
should receive, - some people in certain
quarters hope and others fear, his politi-
cal death. then those who may write his
obikunrv. n the ranf1asnuv frn,Sn roat~.-