Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-07
UGLY WAR RUM0RS
House Considered Bill for Ad-
ditional Artillery Regi-
ments--- Sentiment
at Washington.
FIFTY MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE
Cannon Bill Appropriating That
Amount Passed by House--Re-
publican Attitude Mis-
understood.
C0UNTRY'S DIGNITY WILL BE- UPHELD
Spain Has Withdrawn Request for General
Lees Recall-supplies for Starving
0ubans Navy Department Enlist
ing Men for the Columbia and
Minneapolis Capital
Happenings.

Washington, March, Z. - Chairman
Hull, of the military committee in the
house, moved the passage, under a. sus'
pension Of the rules, the Hawley bill
creating two additional regiments OF
artillery. The debate on the artillery
bill developed nothing exciting, but
there was great outburst of enthusiasm
when Mr.. Hay (Dem. Va.) declared that
he stood ready to vote for the measure
in view of the emergency which con.
frOnted the country.
Sentiment at Washington.
The sentiment at the capital today,
especially on the house side, was unani.
nous in support of the action of the
president in declining to recall General
Lee. The immense gravity of the sttua-
tion seemed to profoundly impress the
members. Without regard to party af-
filiations all united in commencing the
presidents firm stand and the unani-
nous desire expressed was In support of
any measures he may deem necessary.
Cannon Bill Passed by the House.
Chairman Cannon. of the appropria-
tions committee today introduced bill
entitled making an appropriation for
national defense" 1t is as follows:
That there is hereby appropriated out
of any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated, for national defense
and for each and every purpose con-
nected Herewith to be expended at the
discretion OF the president $50, 900, 900.
1t was referred to the committee on -ap-
preparations.
Two Democrats Jones, Of Virginia,
and Cox, of Tennessee,) spoke against
the bill, which passed without division.
The Cannon bill was the outcome OF
the conference held at the White house
at which Mr.. Cannon, Secretary Long,
Mr.. Dingley, Senator Allison and Gen;
eral GrosvenOr were present. The stu
alton was considered SO grave that II
was deemed imperative that an immense
appropriation of this character should
be made at once to prepare for national
defense
Republican Attitude Misunderstood.
1t can be stated on the highest au-
thority that the attitude ofSpeaker Reed
and some of the other Republican lead
ers, who sought to keep down the
Lingo" spirit in the house, has been
misunderstood by the public. Their
purpose in delaying action on the bill
creating two additional regiments OF
artillery was to prevent, as far as pos
sible, any undue alarm regarding the
situation between the United States and
Spain. The Republican leaders of the
house have given the administration as
surances that any emergency action
which may be deemed necessary to up
hold the dignity of the country will be
promptly ratified.
Administration VIII be Heartily Supported
There was a conference last evening
at the residence of Senator Hoar, which
was attended by the members of the
cabinet, senators and representatives.
Some of those known to be present were
Secretaries Long and Alger, Judge Day
Assistant Secretary of State Day; Sen
ator Allison and Representatives Ding
ley and Cannon. Some of the Demo,
Gratis were also present. Assurances
were given the representatives of the
administration that any amount OF
funds deemed necessary, would be pro
vided by congress to put the government
in d state of defense, and the admins
tration would be backed in anything
thought necessary in the way OF wal
supplies.
Joint Cuban Resolution.
Representative Norton, of Ohio, today
introduced in the house resolution
which was referred to the committee OF
rules, setting aside next Thursday ant
Friday for the consideration of join
resolution to recognize the independence
Of the republic Of Cuba.
President Pleased with Lees Actions.
A spOkesmen for the president sale
today that he had nothing to add to thu
statement made by the Assistant Secre
tary of State Day on Sunday, as fol
lows: The president will not consider
the recall of General Lee. He ha!
borne himself throughout this crisi!
with judgment, fidelity and courage, tt
the presidents entire satisfaction. A!
to the supplies for the relief OF tn,
Cuban people all arrangements hav'
been made to carry the consignment
from Key West by one Of the naval YES
sells, which ever may be adapted for tn,
purpose, to Matanzas and Sagua.'
spain Has Withdrawn Request for Recall
Spain has Withdrawn the reques
for the recall Of Consul Genera
Lee and 1t Is believed the in
cident is practically closed. Th'
withdrawal came today In the shape o
an official communication from Minis
ter Woodford. 1t is stated that the re
quest was never put in the shape Of
demand, but was merely suggestion
on the part Of Spain, but when sh
found 1t would not be pleasantly re
ceived by this country she promptly re
ceded.