The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-04-06
NEWS OF THE WEEK,
Gathered from All Quarters.
CONGRESS,

SENATE, March ga resolution recognizing
the independence OF the Cuban republic was
introduced by Mr.. Allen This was followed by
0 resolution proposed by Mr. Rawlins, of Utah,
declaring war against Spain. Mr.. Foraker In
troduced a resolution declaring for such inter-
vention in the Cuban war as would bring about
the independence of the Cubans Then came q
resolution by Mr.. Frye, demanding that Cuba
be made free. All these were referred to the
foreign relations committee. Mr.. Mason made
fiery speech on the Cuban question. Seventy
-four private pen sion bills were passed and the
rest of the day was spent in eulogies OF the
late Senator Earle, of South Carolina.
HoUsE.-The day was given up 10 the con-
sideration OF a bill providing payment for
about $50 claims for supplies furnished to the
Union army by loyal citizens OF the south dur
ing the civil war Representative Marsh, Of
Illinois, introduced Joint resolution declaring
war between Spain and the United States
SENATE, March 31--The foreign relations
committee were given permission to sit during
the sessions OF the senate The resolution pro-
viding for recognition Of the independence Of
Cuba, introduced by Mr. Allen, was referred to
the foreign relations committee without de-
bate Mr. Caffery concluded his speech on the
national quarantine bill, after which the meas
ure making further provision for civil gov
ernment in Alaska was passed.
HoCSE.-An attempt was made by Mr.. Bailey,
the democrats leader, to force the hand Of the
republicans upon proposition N overrule the
speaker and pass resolution recognizing the
Independence Of Cuba He was cheered on by
the crt Wled galleries, but the members OF the
majority refused to support him. The speaker
declared the resolution out OF order. On an
appeal the speaker was sustained-yeas l79,
nays 139.
SENATE, March 3l.-On behalf OF tie foreign
relations committee, Mr. Frye Unexpectedly
precipitated discussion on the Cuban ques-
ton, which finally led to passage at arms be-
tween Mr. Chandler and himself, in which the
former made some sarcastic references to the
conduct OF the foreign relations comTjttee and
TO the attitude of the president. Upon the con-
clusion of the Cuban discussion the Sundry
civil appropriation bill was taken up and IS
pages Of it we're disposed Of before adjourn
ment
HoUsE,-For several hours the packed gal
leries and excited members Of the house list
ened TO passionate oratory on the Cuban ques-
tion during which the intensity OF feeling was
alternately manifested by cheers and Kisses
The three speeches which stirred the assem-.
biage were made by Messrs. johnson Qnd.)
Bailey tTex) and Grosvenor, OF Ohio The
amendment appropriating 100000 for new
buildings at the naval academy was adopted
81 to So
SENATE, April LIN the open session OF the
senate Mr.. Chandler called up the resolution
requesting the president to send the Cubar
consular correspondence to the senate, and Il
was referred to the committee on foreign rela
tions- After passing q few bills the senate
went into secret session 10 discuss the wisdom
OF purchasing the Danish West India islands
The senate adjourned until the 4th.
HousE-After much discussion the nava
appropriation bill was passed and the houst
adjourned until the 18th. The war spirit wa.
manifested in all the speeches and overrod,
the naval committee itself by increasing tn,
number Of torpedo boats and torpedo boat de-
stroyers to "a, the bill reported providing fo
but IL The amendment Of Mr.. Cannon, to re
duce the number Of battleships to one, wa
buried under an overwhelming majority,