The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
= tbat not the slightest confusion ex-

BILE that not the slightest confusion ex-
listed.
Scarcely had the Senate been called to
order when Mr.. Quay (Penna.) preclpl-
tated the cuban question by presenting
some petitions and making startling
comments upon Uuem. He took the
strongest ground for immediate ana I'M
tuous action. and declared that II was
now too late for Pope. Prelate or Pres
bytery 10 interfere
Even while Mr.. Quay, was speaking
Major Pruden the executive secretary
20 the President. entered the chamber
hearing the long expected message. Tie
was recognized as soon as Mr.. quay ha9
concluded. and when he had presented
the message the Nice-President immedi-
atelv laid it before the Senate.
In a stiffness that was almost breath
Jess the message was read. the reading
occupying Just forty-two minutes
Throughout the reading OF the message
every senator except Mr.. Pasco. of Flor
ida. gave IL the most undivided attention.
Mr.. Pasco busily wrote ON "a big letter
pad for quite ten minutes.
AT the conclusion of the reading there
v,o. "a hum OF whispered conversation m
the galleries. but no demonstration.
Mr.. Davis. Minnesota). chairman of
the Foreign Relations Committee. al
once moved that 10 be referred 90 his
committee. and Mr.. Stewart. taking ad-
vantage Of the opportunity, briefly adj
dressed the Senate in favor OF recognz-
ing the independence OF the Cuban I'M
surgents.
Mr.. Butler. Of North Carolina, in rising
to offer a. resolution. said 1t was per-
sectlv evident that the message Just read
did not mean the independence Of Cuba
Tor which the patriots of the island had
so long been struggling. The President
said ne. merely asks US 20 authorize him
10 stop the war I'm cuba. That could not
be done until the Spanish flag was hauled
down in the island forever
BUTLER'S DECLARATION.
Mr.. Butler then presented his resolution
which follows:
Whereas the destruction " the United
States Dattleship Maine. and the murder
of 266 of our sailros In Havana harDoi
by the Spanish government, Is an act or
war on the part of Spain against tho
United States; therefore be 1t
Resolved. First That 10 avenge mi
most foul and unparelled crime. whic.
our national honor demands and pat
stop 70 SPANS most cruel, barbarouS
and inhuman warfare now being waSed
against Cuba. which Is demanded In the
interest of liberty and humanity. that the
government OF the United States hereby
recognize the Republic Of Cuba as "A
separate and independent nation.
Second That the government OF the
United States hereby demands that Spain
al once withdraw her land and naval
forces from Cuba.
Third. That the President Of the
United States be. and he is hereby author
lied. empowered and directed 10 use, If
necessary. the entire land and naval force
OF the United States 20 carry these reso-
buttons into effect"
The resolution went over under the
rules.
Without further debate the motion 10
refer the message TO the Committee on
Foreign Relations was then agreed %.
Another message from the President
transmitting the Cuban consular reports
was laid before the Senate and after be-
ing read was referred with the accom-
panying papers 10 the Committee on For
cign Relations.
The Senate then at 1905 P. NJ. on mo-
ton Of Mr.. Allison. adjourned
NO DEMONSTRATION.
The Presidents message was read in
the House to-day in the presence OF a
vast assemblage. and referred 10 the
Committee on Foreign Affairs without de-
bate.
There was absolutely no demonstration,
either OF approval or disapproval, from
the crowded galleries throughout. or at
the conclusion Of the reading, but there
was sharp buzz Of applause from the
Republican side when i'm the message
the President said the war In Cuba must
cease.
AT the conclusion Of the reading about
half the Republicans applauded. and sew
eral OF the Democrats groaned.
After the message had been referred.
the House transacted some District o.
Columbia business. and then acted upon
the Fairchild- Ward contested election
case, from the Sixteenth New York Dis
trict. confirming Mr.. Wards title TO the
seat. Both are Republicans.
Little or no interest was taken In the
proceedings.
All the afternoon the members stood
about i'm groups discussing the message
and the probable action Of Congress upon
II.
Al AZ T. NJ the House adjourned.