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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
OPINION IN LONDON.
Situation Serious, Hut IL Need Not
Mean War.

LONDON, March THE Daily Tele-
graph says editorially this morning.
"It is difficult for outsiders TO judge
such a case, but If It can be proved that
Consul-GeneraI Lee has uttered tithe
of the anti-Spanish sentiments the Span
ish and American press has credited
him with, II is dfiiculc TO see why the
principal America applied to Sackville
and Senior Dupuy de LONE should not be
invoked by Spain. whose request that
merchantmen should replace men-of-
war. seems very reasonable and mode
rate.
"Serious as the situation is, we can
not admit that there are any grounds
for a war between Spain and the United
States. At most, there are only fltmsy
and selfish pretexts. unworthy 10 serve
as the motives of conduct among Chris
tan and civilized nations"
The Daily Mail discussing this morn
ing the probability that the United
States may goad Sraip into declaring
war, as last desperate move" saws:
"In Americas unpropared condition.
Spain could inflict appalling damage.
Neither could conquer the other, and the
utmost America could gain would be the
equivocal triumph or securing Cuban In
dependence. If Spain takes the first
step, America will have herself 10 thank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
THE FERN TO BE SUBSTITUTED.
Dispatch-Boat to Take the supplies
to Cuba.

KEY WEST, FLA, March 6.-The sup
plies for the starving Cubans will not be
taken on the cruisers Montgomery and
Nashville. 1t is understood that the dis
patch-boat Fern will perform the duty.
The change of plan was ordered from
Washington yesterday or on Friday.
A very high naval official, in the course
of an interview this evening said:
.'The Fern is much better suited for
such duties. 1 do not know that the
change of plans was brought about by
Spain's demand. Indeed, am inclined TO
think II Is the result OF a suggestion from
Key West.
81 fully expect the Fern will be taking
supplies here by the end of this week,
and you must remember that although
she is only a tender TO the fleet, she Is
still vessel of the fleet and OF this navy.
The survey-boat Bache will return as
soon as possible to Habana after her ar
rival here tomorrow. and viii relieye
the Fern.
THE FERN SPEEDY.
"That boat can get supplies over to
Cuba in short order. When the Mont
gomery was at Matanzas, investigating
the conditions there, her officers were
most cordially received. 1t is strange IL
Spain has now made objection to the
proposed peaceful errand OF the Nash
vile and the Montgomery. But however
that may be. 1t is far better that those
cruisers should not go to Cuba under
present conditions.
81 should not be surprised to learn that
Spain had demanded the recall OF Con-
sul-General Lee. 1t Is only natural to
s,rnose that she is anxious to seize upon
any circumstances which she might con-
slider would offset the De LONE Incident"
EXCITEMENT AT KEY WEST.
From the general tone OF this oiiieiafs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
GROUND OF LEES RECALL.
Alleged sights to AutOnOmist Minis
ters and Spanish Officers.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 7.-(Spe-
cial 1.-THE grounds on which General
Lees recall was asked are not officially
disclosed. 1t is known, however, that
the Spanish Government has chafed for
some time over General Lees presence
in Habana, although it had never taken
the form of a definite protest prior to the
present time. 1t began to assume a
most serious aspect shortly after the ar
rival of the Maine at Habana. AT that
time General Lee escorted Captain Sigs-
bee on his round of official calls, and 1t
was claimed that General Lee had slight
ed members of the Autonomist Cabinet.
There was like irritation over a dinner
given by the Consul-General to the oih-
GERS of the Maine. to which, 1t was
claimed. a number of Spanish naval OFF,
GERS were not invited while American
newspaper correspondents, who were re-
earded by the Spanish officials at Ha-
hama as antagonistic to them. had re-
ceiyed invitations and were present.
This government had been Informed OF
both occurrences, but it was understood
here that the feeling against Lee had
been smoothed over.
Since the Maine disaster a report has
heen circulated that General Lee held
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07

MADRID, March 6.-senor ""iio"'
the SDnnfsh Minister of Foreign Az
fatrs. recently intimated to uniteo
states Minister WOOdford that the
spupish Government desired the re-
cnII from Habana Of Consul-Generai
Lee, and that the American war
sbips. which have been designated
to convey supplies 10 Cuba for the
relief OF the sufferers there, should
he repIaced by merchant vessels,
I'm order to deprive the assistance
sart 10 the recommendations of an
omciaI character. Minister Wood
ford cnbIed the request TO the WASH
,nrton Government, which replied,
refusinw TO recall General Lee in the
Dresent circumstances, or to coun-
command the orders for the despatch
of xvor vessels, making the repre-
..ntn,ion that the relief vessels are
not fighting ships.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
FIERCE STREET BATTLE.
One Man KiIIed-TwO Men wounded
One MOrtaliy.

TEXARKANA, ARK, March Cine
f.-c,st street battle ever witnessed IN
Tsysrkana occurred this afternoon. rive
men were engaged in the desperate hgh''
one OF whom was killed outright, an
other mortally wounded, the tmrd SeIl-
pasIv injured. while the other two are IN
hiding and the extent of their WOUNDS Is
not known. The casualties are as Ioho"s'
NINSON GRAVIANO, dead.
s. GRAVIANO, mortally wounded
pETE DARRIGO, seriously wounded III
tls groin and leg. .-..i,,, -,
Tra tragedy occurred in that poruoh VI
tas rfty known as Swampoodle, ana al
tra PARTICIPANTS were BARRIERS. ,.,
A. gincotta and his son-in-laW' MIhe
C.aue.a. were disputing in front OF An
t.rr5 Columbus's saloon, and were ABOUT
q. come TO blows when the EraNlaho
u1,ters came up and attempted 70 s.op
OBJ. armIment. Gingotta and Cahheie
then turned upon the Gravianos, anu
both sides drawing revolvers, the pdttle
was soon i'm progress. More than 'hlIy I.I.
shots we're fred. The man VINO Wa
killed began the shooting as ne appIo
sl D.0goota. who nOored him win q
blow from his pistol and fired the @ @Iatai
shot into his body Cannella hred hioIe ,s
t..r q dozen bullets at 5. Graviano' nan
of which took effect. Gingotla anu O''N
rl.a fled, and are still at large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
SITUATION DOESN'T NECESSARILY MEAN WAR.
Nations Have Often Come Nearer to Blows, and
Still HostiIities Have Been Avoided--ihe
Unarmed Dispatch-Boat Fern rlay
Be Chosen to Carry
the Supplies.

carry consignment this week from Key
West by one of the naval vessels, which
ever may be the best adapted and most
available for the purpose to Matanzas
and Sagua la Grande."
Beyond the foregoing, those who par
ticipated in the conference at the White
House would not discuss the subject,
and it was stated, positively, that the
authorized statement comprised every
thing that would be given to any one.
CONFIRMATION FROM MADRID.
The advices from Madrid, together with
the authoritative statement here, left no
room for doubt as to what had occurred.
The request for General Lees recall Is
understood to have come within the last
few days, and, doubtless, since the last
Cabinet meeting, on Friday, as no re-
ference was made to it at that time. 1t
came through Minister Woodford-a
somewhat unusual procedure.
The other suggestion of the Spanish
Government-that the relief supplies
should not pe sent in war-yessels, did
not come through Minister Woodford. as
the Madrid dispatches state, but was pre-
sented by Senior Du Bose to the State De-
partment last Friday. The responses in
both cases went directly to Minister
Woodford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07

far performed with the full sanction and
approval Of President Mckinley, the de-
mand was not entertained, as is clearly
shown in the formal statement given out
by notwithstanding Day. Under such
circumstances the incident would close
unless Spain took the decisive step of in
sisting on General Lees recall, and this
failing, giving him his exequatur. This
radical course is not expected, however.
All the indications reaching officials here
are that Spain win not proceed further
with the incident.
The action regarding the cruiser Mont
gomery and the gunboat Nashville is
looked upon by officials here as much
less grave than that affecting General
Lee.
THE FERN MAY GO.
There are three naval vessels now at
Key West-the Montgomery, the Nash
Vile. and the Fern-alike available for
the service. and one of these, Secretary
Long said. would be designated for the
trip. The Fern is a dispatch-boat rather
than an armed naval vessel, and her
availability for this mission mad not pre-
viously been suggested. Her choice would
probably remove all ground for obJec-
tion as she has none Of the Characters
tics of a war vessel. Mr.. Long said
however. that the only decision thus far
reached was that one of the naval ves-
sels-the Montgomery. the Nashville, or
the Fern-should make the trip.
As this is the first time the public has
been made aware Of the Fern, in con-
nection with carrying the supplies, 1t
might be inferred that she will make the
trlp. The official orders. however, con-
tinue to stand as they were originally
made, designating the Montgomery and
the Nashville, but these could be changed
readily If the Fern were felt TO be best
suited for the work. The naval officials
haey felt from the first that the Mont
eomerv and the Nashville were lily
adated for carrying supplies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 7.--(Spe-
c,alo-The Spanish situation developed
two lew phases to-day, when 1t became
known that the Spanish Government h"o
eo,.roallv reouested the recall of Consul
General Lee at his post at Habana' 10
..,,, REQUEST the United States had
,.,,rtoousIv hut firmly, refused to COM
My. also that the Spanish Government
had s,,egested the impropriety of send
,, ro,,ef supplies to the Cuban recon-
centradoes in the cruiser Montgomery
and the gunboat Nashville. to when sus-
-,,or the United States had given
ike answer in the negative.
rha first intimation of these steps
o 4, brief and explicit cable dls-
match from Madrid. Prior TO its receipt
bowever the authorities here had been
.,,u,, oonversant with the facts, although
no ,ntmation had been allowed to get 10
the public on either subject
CABINET CONFERENCE
s,so,osures from Madrid left no
,,r,ber ground for reticence In Washihs-
,on and after a conference at the "hi'e
House between the President Assistant
Secretary Day, of the State Department
"a secretary Long, of the Navy Depart
ment the following authorized statement
N
was handed to the Associated Press oS
,,dga Day. as comprising eVery'hins
,,a, was 10 be said by the Adtnih's'fa-
ton on the subject;
"The President will not CONSIDER '"'
recall of General Lee. He has poihe mn"
se,f throughout this crisis win JUG
ment. fidelity, and courage ana 10 'ne
presidents entire satisfaction. AS 10 'he
supplies for the relief OF the cuo"" p'V
ple. all arrangements have been "A's "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
SENATOR MILLS wITHDRAws.
lie WIN Not Run Again for senate
BimetaIlism.

BImetniliHih'
HOUSTON. TEX. March 6.-The POST
v.a .u the morning print letter from
United states Senator Mills in when ne
formally withdraws from the race io'
reelection, which leaves the field to Gov
cru0r e.. A. CuIberson. ~
In his letter. Mr.. Mills gives as the
prucu8l reason for his withdrawn the
recent action Of the State ENecutlVe
Committee. which made a stringent tesI
Tor sI Dcrsons desiring 20 participate i'
Democratic primaries and conventions
Alter giving his reasons for declining
90 be q candidate for reelection ne ue-
n.as that ne has deserted blmetaillsm'
tn6 goes into his record at iensth' Gun
Ou1ng hy SAYING:
NOW that TIE great body OF the oonl
mHclal world hes taken It's stand as"I'Ss
silver / DO not believe il in the power ~
iae United states alone 10 restore 'ue
value OF silver 10 par with gold at 10 " l.
! believe that the United states can re-
store the demand which they wilhuIe",
bol do not believe that they can restore
the oemand which was withdrawn py
o.her countries when they closed tho"
h.Nis against silver"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07

THE SITUATION CRITICAL.

,., relations with Spain are strained to
..rous tension. The situation is more
.s.,, than Il has been at any other
-, since the war in Cuba began, and
.,.-, is danger OF a rupture between the
countries at any moment This even
Oh, most optimistic can hardly fail to
appreciate
r,- some weeks the more radical ele-
..-t of the Madrid press has been sedu-
,....v engaged in an attempt TO work up
-....,r,nt against Consul-General Lee.
g. Oh, last few days some Of these pa
..-s have insisted that our representa-
....s st Habana be treated as De Lone
..s freatcd." and the result Of this pres
,.-s on the Spanish ministry is told in
,-- washington specials of this morn
,,, The Madrid Government has inti-
...s5 q desire for General Lees recall,
.-s matters are further complicated by
JASON Of the fact that Spain has also
,..sss objection TO the use by this gov
,--rsnt Of warships in sending supplies
e., the starving reconcentradoes.
The Administration has met the issue
,ramptly and decidedly. 1t has perem-
-,rlv declined 10 recall General Lee.
,r1 has likewise declined to recede from
... p1rpose to transport supplies TO Cuba
. naval vessels. Its position in regard
FL, General Lee is that to recall him un-
DIR the circumstances would be to imply
,.,sure be mas not deserved, seeing that
be has proved himself an able, discreet,
and courageous official-has, in the lam
sasge Of the press Of this country, re-
r5r8.ass Of section or political bias,
proved himself to be 1.-The right man In
The rIght place" AS 10 the question Of
.rploylng war-vessels in sending sup
niles 10 the starving and dying Cubaus,
ts administration takes the ground that
s-.in has no right TO eonstTue their use
Dor that mission as unfriendly, and that
The emergency is one in which the de-
uands Of humanity should have prece-
seuce Of any diplomatic quibble. An
,,hsr point made by this government is
hat Spain had already consented to the
implies for the sufferers being trans
ported in naval vessels.
Thus the case stands at present. Spain
undoubtedly has the recourse and right
low of making a formal demand for
General Lees recall on the ground that
BE- is persona non grata, and should the
demand not be complied with she can
hand the Consul General his passports.
VIII she pursue the matter that far?
Ias answer may be pregnant with Sc
nous consequences if in the affirmative.
sr.b an answer would. under all the
.5a5itions. look as if Spain was deter
mined to force a quarrel upon us,
course calculated to arouse even the
most conservative of our people. We
would fain hope, however, that Spain
ALI think twice in the crisis, to the end
fst II may have a peaceful solution ana
gs trust that our people will do nothing
y5 far as such a policy is consistent with
rational dignity and honor that is cal
nratsd TO initiate against her thinking
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07

remarks, 1t was gathered that no special
instructions regarding the fleet had been
received, and no steps are being taken to
meet an unexpected crisis in the Ameri-
can relations with Spain. There is much
excitement, locally. over rumorsAof dis
turbance in Habana. but rfaVai otheiais
here exhibit no anxiety.
II can be definitely stated that the
court of inquiry will return to Key west.
Probably it will hold i;self in special
session here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
Lynching In Mississippi.

LAKE CoRMoRANT, MISS. March g.
VIII Jones (colored) was lynched tonight
by an unknown mob for feloniously as
sauting colored woman to-day. the
negro was tried week ago for a similar
offence. but the evidence was not SUM-
elent to convict him. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
INTERVIEWS WITH CoNGREssMEN.
The Presidents Course Heartily Ap-
proved by All.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The report
was denied officially tonight that the
Columbia had been ordered 10 Key west
as soon as she could be ready Tor ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
THE SENDING OF SUPPLIES.
Difficulties That Led tn Determfna-
ton to Use War Vessels.

WASHINGTON, March THE Cuban
Relief Committee counted on sending
seventy-hve tons to Key West. but this
mas now been increased to 100 tons. 1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07
GENERAL ROsECRANs WORSE.
There is SIN Hope, Though, OF HIS
Recovery.

Los ANGELES. CAL, March 6.-Ihe
condition OF General Rosecrans. VINO 20
bing III at his ranch, near this city' -
reported 10 be slightly worse to-hiS"'
though the physicians attending nim say
hsre IL still hope OF his recovery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-07

the personal opinion that the explosion
was due to external causes. No official
report Of this character was ever sent to
Washington, so far as is known, but the
mere circulation Of the report at Madrid.
attributing such views to General Lee.
has been the source of much feeling in
Spanish official circles
THE MAIN CAUSE.
There Is little doubt, however. that the
main cause Of spain's action is the SYM
pathy General Lee thss shown for the
Cuban sufferers. There must be some
substantial or satisfactory reason for
such a demand in such cases, and as
those presented against General Lee pro-
badly were confined to the acts he has 80
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-11-22
HENRY wATERHOUsE AGENT.
col. whyte Looks Over the Steam
ship Field in Hiio.

col. whyte Looks Over the Steam
ship Field in Hiio.
Colonel Albert Whyte of Ia
coma, Washington, representing
the British-American Steamship
Company, arrived in Hilo by the
Kinau, to arrange for the arrival
of the large number of tourists by
the Garonne on Thursday next
and also for the permanent bust
ness of his line at this port. Mr..
Whyte has spent couple of weeks
in Honolulu where he very care
fully looked over the field for
possibilities of an opening, and
finally appointed Henry Water
house as agent.
In coming to Hilo he has a new
problem to deal with as he very
truly says. In Honolulu there is
the business; the thing is to get it
here. Here there are the posi-.
bilities. The thing is to develop
it. The cost of running the Ga
rome, which is a 1000 ton vessel,
is SIT, 600 per round trip.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-11-22
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thanksgiving turkeys at CANA
rinos'.
Wheels rented; j. j. Richard.
son, Hotel street.
Butterick's patterns and fashion
publications at Mrs. Hanna's.
Watch Camarinos, refrigerators
for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Camarinos has fine supply of
cranberries from the swamps of
Cape Cod.
Kauai people are expecting q
great many changes in the various
plantations in the near future.
The Metropolitan Meat Compa
ny is making specially of home
made mince meat for the holiday.
Members of the Hawaiian Cho-
raj Club should not forget that
there is a rehearsal on at Foster
Hall this evening.
Mrs. G. w. Spitz of Nawiliwili,
Kauai, who has been spending
few days in town returns to her
home in the w. G. Hall today.
If Mr.. Paine would knock out
the sides of his cars and put YER
andas on them, he might be able
to get decent loads for his mules.
DO you like to drink pure whis-
ky ? Then if you do call for
"A. A." Jesse Moore atany of the
saloons. Lovejoy & Co, distribu-
tors for the Hawaiian Islands.
Prof. f. W. Jacobs announces
to the public that he will try any
ones voice who is interested in
singing, free of charge. Call at
Studio, room 2, Y. M. G. A. build
ing.
The Healani Yacht and Boat
Club boys promise a good time for
Friday night. A moonlight dance
is on. Tickets may be had of DIR.
A. L. Wall or Charles Gray, the
old standby committee.
Instead of objecting, Mr.. Der.
rey ought to be thankful a Japan
ese was behind the gun that miss
ed him. But perhaps he thinks
he might claim war pension if it
had been a Spaniard.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-11-22
Agents, Brokers and JObbGrS.
W. G.IrWin & Go.
Limited

Agents for
Western Sugar Refinery Co. Of San
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Baldwin Locomotive Works Of Phila.
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Newell Universal Mill Co. National
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N.Ohlandt h Co.'S Chemical Fertilizers.
Alex Cross Il Sons, high grade fertil.
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Reeds Steam Pipe Covering
Also
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Parafine Paint Cos P n b Paints and
Papers; Lucol and Linseed oils, raw
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Indurine, Ia cold water paint in white
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Filter Press Cloths, Cement, Lime and
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-11-22
Appealing Things.

d. G. Camarinos has received
on the steamer Australia a big in
voice of delicacies, comprising
the following: Fresh Salmon,
Crabs, Frozen Oysters (tin and
SHELLY, Apples, Grapes, Figs, Lee
mons, Pure Olive Oil, Dry
Fruit, ETC., etc.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-11-22

The L. y. L., corner Nuuanu
and King streets, has Hawaiian
Flags at &C., l0c., 25c., SOC. and
rs cts.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-11-22

Nicely furnished rooms at the
House, 154 Fort street,
from Sl.00 per week up.
Evening star., 1898-04-01
AGAIN POSTPONED.

Trial Of Alleged Policy Dealers Set
for Friday Next.
For the fifth time since the arrests, the
trial of McClerand. Turvey and Cochran
for promoting and writing policy, has beer
DC stponed. Ten days ago the trial was
scheduled to come up this morning be
fore the court Of Squire v. w. Sellers, and
today the case was again continued until
next Friday. The defendants were released
ON their personal recognizance to appear
at the appointed time, and the sheriff was
instructed to subpoena all of the witnesses
for that date.
At the last postponement the sickness OF
the attorney for the defense. John H.
Green. was the cause of the delay. He has
heen under the care OF the physician ever
since. according to the statement made
to the court. Yesterday he called Lawyer
Samuel Brent to represent him In the hear
ing for this morning, but the attorney DID
moi have time to look into the case. At
the brief session of the court this morn
ing he informed Squire Sellers OF this fact.
Under advice from his physician 1t was
deemed imprudent for Lawyer Green to
leave his room In the present weather. Mr.
Brent urged for postponement. The
court wanted to set q date within four
or i've DAYS, but later agreed to Friday.
1t has since developed that some change
has been made In the matter Of prosecu-
ton The commonwealth's attorney, Mr..
johnson, was unable to be present at the
hearing this morning on account Of busf-
ness at Alexandria. The warrants orig1-
nally sworn out against the defendants
have been repudiated by the person max
Evening star., 1898-04-01

such information as has been received by
his department concerning the condition
of the reconcentrados in Cuba, including
the reports from the United States consuls
in Cuba. The resolution went over.
These bills were passed: To authorize the
Secretary of the Interior to issue permit
to the American Invalid Society of Boston
to occupy 100 acres of land on the aband-
oned Fort Stanton military reservation in
New Mexico for a national sanitarium for
the treatment of pulmonary diseases: to
extend the right of Communication to GER
tain homestead settlers on lands in Okla
homa opened to settlement under the pro-
visions of law, and to extend $4,000 to
the University of Kansas as relief.
On motion of Mr.. Allison Uowa) it was
decided that when the Senate adjourn to-
day it be until Monday next.
Mr.. Lodge CMass.) saying that he de-
sired to bring before the Senate a matter
of Importance which ought to be considered
in secret session. moved that the Senate
go into executive session.
The motion was agreed to at 12:3S I'm.