Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-11

At the conclusion of Mr.. Stewsrt's
remarks Mr.. Davis renewed his motion
to refer the message to the committee
on foreign relations. He expressed the
hope that no further debate would be
asked for at this time, as the committee
desired to take up the message for con-
sideration at once.
Mr.. Mason gave notice that he would
offer some remarks upon the message
probably tomorrow, in which he would
present an argument in favor of recog.
nizing the independence of the Cuban
republic.
The Senate then, on motion OF Sena.
tor Allison, adjourned.
HOUSE.
a multitude besiged the Capitol this
morning before the doors were opened
The morning was dark and gloomy.
Many camped out on the marble ter
races all night and Others b gan stream
ing in through the dawn. But The thou.
sands did not begin TO arrive unit!
about 9 o'clock. Better arrangement,
so far as the reserved galleries were
concerned had been made and all hold
ing tickets were accommodated. The
multitude suffered, however, and only
comparatively few of the thousands
who stood in the dense line for hours
were admitted. As on Wednesday last
many women tainted 10 the crush and
were carried out and others dropped
out of the lines at last from fatigue and
exhaustion. The reserved galleries
were gay with spring bonnets aud bril-
liant bizarre colors. Prominent per.
sonages from all over the union were
pointed out here and there. The dip
lomatic gallery was filed with men
bers of the diplomatic corps with their
ladies eager to see how Congress would
receive the situation as LEFT by d.
plomacy. The executive gallery save
for the first row of seats was also filed
by people holdi0g tickets from the
White house. The scene was memoir
able as the eye swept the banked gal
leries and the animated group of mem
bers on the floor below. Everybody
was discussing tbs latest phase Of the
situation. The general public as mani
tested by the spirit 10 The galleries
seemed in favor of brushing aside the
latest offer of Spain. and this feeling
was reflected by some members on the
floor of the House, but the conserve
tives circulating here and there were
counselling calmness and patience. No
one seemed able to speak authoritative.
ly as to exactly what the President
would recommend, though the impres-
sion was broadcast that he would lot
recommend immediate" Intervention.
The chaplain, in his opening prayer,
said "If it is Thy will that we should
stand still in the present crisis give Us
patience to do SO; if to move forward in
the interest of justice, mercy and hui
manity give US the courage of our cor
victions. In any event speed the right
in the name of Jesus Christ"
Immediately after the reading OF the
journal contest arose between the
committee on elections and the com.
mittee on the District OF Columbia.
over the right of way, and while the
wraugle that followed to the mystifcs-
ton of the eager spectators in the gal.
leries Yves at its height the Presidents
executive clerk appeared in the main
aisle bearing the message.
"The chair submits the message of the
President of the United States" an
nounced the Speaker in clear, distinct
tones.
As the reading began the ticking of
the clock could have been heard, so
intense was the silence. Every ear
was strained. Many members leaned
over on their desks with their hands TO
their ears to better catch the moment
Gus words which fell from the lips OF
clerk. The latter read in loud, clear
voice but in q monotonous tone with
no attempt at emphasis or defamation.
There were no demonstrations ofar-
prevail or disapprovsl until toward the
latter part Of the message came the
words 1.-THE war must stop" 1t was
greeted with round of applause from
\ quarter of the republican side. The
galleries gave no sign. When the read
ng was concluded scattering outburst
zane from the republican SIDE mingled
With few groans from the democratic
tide. Again the galleries were silent.
The Speaker Immediately announced
he reference of the message and accom-.
'anying papers to the committee on
oreign affairs and without further &C.
ion the House proceeded to the cor
liberation OF District of Columbia bust
less. Immediately the House was in
N uproar. The spectators hOcked
rom the galleries and the members re
ired to the cloak rooms and Hobbies to
liscuss the message. The Speaker was
obliged to rap frequently for order.
After some District business had been
transacted the contested election case
# Fairchild vs. Ward from the 18th
Sew York district was taken up under
N arrangement allowing two hours for
ebate. The majority report favored
he sitting member, Mr.. Ward, reput-
lean.
A judgment for 81 500 was recovered
u, Saturday in the Circuit of Fauquer,
Judge G. E. Ncol presiding, in favor of
V. B. Mathews, an attorney and real
state dealer Of WASHINGTON whO