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SENATE ON THE SITUATION.
THREE wARLIKE RESOLUTIONS IN
TRODUCED.

MIR. Wilson Wants Such Action
Taken as VIII Secure TO Cubn an
Independent Form of Government.
MIR. Allen Introduces "A Resolution
ON similar Lines.
Washington. April l2.-For nearly three
hours to-day the Senate had the Cuban
question in its several phases under DIS
cussion.
Three resolutions bearing upon the ques-
ton were introduced one by Mr.. Lindsay
of Kentucky. directing that the contem-
plated operations against the Spanish
army in Cuba be in concert with Gen.
Gomez, the supreme command to be yested
in the commander of the United states
forces, to the end that the Independence
of Lhe Cubans be secured the second by
Mr. Wilson of Washington, directing the
President at once 20 take such steps
as will secure the Cuban people an 'nde-
pendent republican form of government;
declaring the existence of war In Cuba
and directing the President to take steps
to stop it ana secure to the people of the
island a stable and Independent govern
ment.
Following the Introduction of the resolu-
tion, speeches were delivered by Mr.. Pet
tus of Alabama, Mr. Mason of Illinois and
Mr.. Butler of North Carolina.
Mr. Pettus presented an argument that
the Congress could not delegate TO the
President the power to make war either In
a general or special sense, and declared
that the making of any war without an
express declaration by Congress would be
a disgrace to the nation.
MIR. Mason's speech was largely legal
argument in favor Of the recognition of the
Independence Of the Cuban republic and
was-delivered with characteristic fire and
vehemonee.
He declared that he was for war only as
a means Of securing an honorable peace.
Il have no desire" he continued, ito de-
stroy the Spanish nation, but her flag
must be dishonored by surrenderin@ her
sovereignty over Cuban territory as an
atonement for lowering our flag, sinking
our ship and numbering our men.
"Interyentcn by force OF arms, as rec
ommendea by the President Is war. TO
declare for Intervention without declaring
directly openly for war, seems to lack
frankncss and savors 100 much Of Spanish
diplomacy"
MIR. Mason then went into the history
Of what had been done by this country in
the past regarding recognition and de-
clared mat the cubsns had formed and
maintained a cvll government.
"Do we wlah' he said 20 relieve some
American investors who have bought
Spanish bonds. and who wish TO .trade
them for The bonds of the republic? Do
we, worse still. wish TO leave the door
open to compel those brave men and wo-
men to accept some terms OF autonomy or
to pay blood money TO the spaniards or
the Shylocks Of our own lands2"
Mr.. Butter OF North Carolina followed
Mr. Mason. lie said THAI he belonged 10
what was popularity termed the opposition
on the floor of the Senate but he main>
tanned that this opposition had thus far
upheld the hands OF the administration
as loyally as had The best friends of the
President and were ready to continue so
TO do. SO long as they could and preserve
their sef-resDect.
Mr.. Butler expressed the hope that the
foreign relations committee might be abic
10 bring in a resolution thai the Senate
NAV support unanimously. as Il voted for
the so, 100000 emergency approximation. IN
the present circumstances we WouId, ~
the opinion OF Mr. Butler, be Justified ~
driving every Spanish vessel from the
10 ta pifN and town
Of Spain.
This because of the destruction of the
Maine-one OF the foulest crimes in his
tory. He maintained that the United
states had even more exalted reasons for
tbe establishment OF Cuban Independence
the reasons OF humanity and liberty.
Mr.. Butler regretted that The President
dld not tell Congress what he meant
lust what he wanted. He disagreec with
the President concerning the recognition
Of the Cuban republic, in maintaining thnt
a. a,on the war on the lsiand without
granting independence 70 the Cuban re-
nublic simply meant tho crushing of the
rnhen patrlots "Why Is Gen ere hur-
rvlng 60 Washington" inquired Mr.. But
Ter
1--WE we're informed that he would have
,o oct ont of Havana before the Presl-
dents message was read. But here comes
n message that causes the Spahlarus %
buud bonfires and rejoice and starts the
stock tickers to clicking merrily and
canees smiles TO spread over the counte-
rances OF wall street gamblers.
"Wuhln q few hours, l hope we Will be
called upon TO vote upon definite prop
osltlon. The last one l voted for with
pleasure. / voted for the $50 100000 emer-
eenov appropriation. / am ready TO vote
for S5OCC0CO0 or for s2o0,OO0000 to avenge
he Maine and free Cuba; but I'll not vote
10 exDend a dollar for any doubtful policy,
ana IN not vote for any scheme to protect
cnban bondholders as against humanity
and freedom and independence"
Mr. Pasco of Florida presented Joint
resolution directing the President to use
not to exceed 5000 Of the fund appropri-
ated. by Congress TO relieve American cit
izens IN Cuba for the relief of American
cinzens and others who have recently
landedsin Florida from Cuba. He explain
"a that while the citizens Of Florida were
doing ali in their power to assist the ref
,Igees. their means were limited. The res
olution was agreed TO.
Consideration of The sundry civil bill
was resumed, but no progress was made.
an extended discussion being precipltated
over the old question Of using steam press
ID instead Of hand presses In the bureau OF
engraving and printing, which Is a branch
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