The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-04-22
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session.

phases of the situation, eloquent, spirited and
vehement as all of them were disclosed no ir-
reconcilable differences among those who
spoke. AL were in favor of action in some form
by the government of the United States. The
most radical differences was as to whether the
resolutions finally adopted should recognize
the independence of the Cuban republic or sim
ply declare for armed Intervention with view
TO the ultimate freedom and independence Of
the Cuban people. After vainly endeavoring
on two occasions to agree to a time for vote
upon the resolutions and after voting down
motion to adjourn, the senate finally, amid
much confusion. agreed TO adjourn until 10
o'clock Saturday.
HoUSE-The session of the house Thursday
was dull and absolutely devoid of interest The
galleries and the floor were almost deserted.
During the afternoon bills were passed to au-
thorize the secretary of the interior to rent or
lease sites on forest reservations for hotels or
sanitariums; for the preservation and protec-
ton of pnblic records
WASHINGTON. April 6.-SENATE-During
Friday speeches were made on the Cuban resO-
lutions by MessrS. Cullom Qll), Berry (Arl1.),
Daniel CVa.), Tillman Is. c.. Wolcott (Col)
Spooner (Wis.), Chiffon (Tex), Teller (Col)
Stewart CNev.). Fully 20 other senators are
on the vice presidents list for speeches. All
Tie deliverances were characterized by bril-
lance and eloquence. but it is no detractiOn
from the effort of any man to say thai the not
able utterances were made by Mr.. Wolcott, Mr..
Daniel and Mr.. SpOOner.
HOUSE-Only single incident at the session
of the house Friday was worthy of public
notice Mr.. Bailey, the democratic leader,
arose to question Of privilege to reply to
Philadelphia newspaper criticism charging
him with responsibility for the disOrderly
scene in the house on Wednesday. The house
wrangled all afternoon on bill to refer a
claim of the Erie railroad for mail service
amounting to about 100000 to the court OF
claims. 1t was not passed. At 4:45 the house
recessed until o'clock. At the night session
the house passed 26 private pension bills and
adjourned at 1920 until Saturday.
WASHINGTON. April 1S-SENATE-The sem
ate Saturday night passed the following reso-
lutiOnS by a vote of 81 to p after lengthy de-
bate: Resolved. BY the senate and house of
representatives of the United States of Amer
lea. in congress assembled. !. That the people
of the island of Cuba are and of right ought to
be free and independent and that the govern
ment.of the United States hereby recognizes
the republic of Cuba as the true and lawful
government of that island >. That it is the
duty Of the United States to demand. and the
government of the United States does hereby
demand that the government of Spain at once
relinquiSh its authority and government in the
island of Cuba and withdraw it's land and naval
forces from Cuba and Cuban waters. 3. That
the president of the United States be, and here
by is directed to use the entire land and naval
forces of the United States, and to call into
service of the United States militia of the sew
cral states, to such extent as may be necessary
TO carry these resolutions into effect. 4. That
the United States hereby disclaim any DISPOSE
ton or intention to exercise sovereignty. juriS-
diction or control over said island except for
the pacification thereof and assert its deter
mination when that is accomplished. to leave
the government and control of the island to it's
people.
HOUSE-The house held a short session Sat
urday, and at lbs p. m. adjourned until Monday
morning.
WASHINGTON. April 19.-SENATE- SEN
ate Monday passed the minority report of the
foreign relations committee with the Foraker
and Teller amendments, recognizing the Gu
ban republic and for armed Intervention in the
island. The resolutions were returned from
she house with tt Foraker amendment recog
4 nzing the independence of the Cuban republic
Alt was then sent to conference and on being re-
turned to the senate was cOncurred in
HOUSE-The house defeated the Foraker
amendment to the senate committee on for
elgn relations report on the Cuban Joint reso-
buttons and passed the report with the Teller
amendment at 1:15 Tuesday morning, after
having been passed upon by u conference COM
nittee.
WASHINGTON. April 2O.-SENATE-Compara
lively little business was transacted by the
senate Tuesday. all of the senator's being IA
btgueU on account OF Lnelf long vigil MONDAY
night over the Cuban resolution. ConSidera-
ton Of the Sundry civil appropriation bill was
resumed, and the wide latitude of debate per
glitted under the rules of the senate afforded
opportunity for some explanations to be
made concerning the action of the SEN
ate upon the Cuban question. Mr. COcllreu
tMO). and Mr. Bacon (Ga.) explained the ac-
ton of the democrats voting against the
conference report in the early hours of Tues
day morning and the cOlluqies that ensued be-
tween them auNl%eme of the republican sem
atOrs were spicy and interesting A running
fire of debate was precipitated which was par
ticipated in by Mr.. Mantle Cdont), Mr.. Cannon
(Utah). Mr.. Hale CMe), Mr.. Spooner ONiS.)
and others, the discussion lasting about three
hours.
HOUSE-The house presented a most desc
late appearance when it convened at noon
after the weary all night session. While the
journal was being read Mr.. Hager rep. Ia.).
chairman Of the committee on enrolled bills.
brought in the Cuban resolutions which had
been enrolled under his personal direction.
The speaker Immediately signed them. and as
soon as the reading of the journal was con-
Guided at l2:l6 p. m. he announced his
signature. There was no demonstration.
The enrolling clerk at his SiCe seized
the resolutions and hurried with them across
to the capitol. Mr.. Dingley stated that in view
of the fact that the house had been sitting all
right and that the members were weary, he
= would move to adjourn. Accordingly 1t 1?:32
D. IN. the house adjourned
WASHINGTON. April 2I.-SENATE- During
the five hours Of discussion in the senate We'd
neSday afternoon of It's recent action upon the
Cuban resolutions. in the course OF which sew
eral extended speeches were made by senators
who voted against the conference report upon
the resolutions. only one point developed.
That was made by Mr.. Foraker (O) in the
course Of brief statement concerning
the recognition of the Cuban republic s
independence. He said: 4 think
quickly, speedily. possibly even now, on the
very day when the ultimatum has been sent to
Spain. pursuant to the resolutions that passed
here. this government has practically recOg-
uized the republic of Cuba and think posi-
bly, 1t is true we will IL know by Thursday
that that government is being officially dealt
with by the representatives of this govern
ment as it should be-"
HOUSE-The house Wednesday passed the
bill empowering the president to call out the
volunteer forces and providing for their organ
izatiOn. The bill was drafted at the war de-
partment, introduced in the house Tues
day and considered and reported
by the committee Wednesday. No
such expedition could have been possible ex-
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