Evening star., 1898-04-21
CEASE POLITICAL BICkERING
Senators Urged to Uphold the President and
the Country.
Discussing Recent Action on the
Conference Report on the joint
Northumberland Statement.

During the discussion in the Senate yes
terday afternoon the recent action of
that body on the Cuban resolution Mr..
Foraker made a statement concerning the
recognition of the Cuban republic, which
created deep impression on the senators.
Il think quickly, speedily, possibly even
now, on the very day when the ultimatum
has been sent TO SPAIN said Mr.. Foraker.
pursuant to the resolutions that passed
here, this government has practically rec
ognized the republic of Cuba, and think
possibly it is true will all know by to-
morrow that that government is today be-
ing dealt with by the representatives of
this government. as it should be-
Created n Sensation.
This utterance. coming from a member of
the foreign relations committee, created
profound sensation among senators. Being
pressed for the source of his information,
Mr.. Foraker replied that his information
was positive, but not officials
Mr.. Allison QowaJ interrupted to say that
he did not think there was any doubt that
the correspondence with Spain would show
that the President had actually demanded
the independence of Cuba
In response TO an inquiry from Mr.. PaSco
requesting him to be more specific, Mr.. AL
Hson said: Il cannot witness be very
specific upon hearsay evidence. The Presi-
ish government did say that there must be
an independent government in Cuba. This
demand was transmitted not only through
Minister Woodford but also through the
Spanish minister in Washington to his gov
ernment'
Mr.. Foraker. resuming the trend of his
remarks, said the understanding was that
the President was endeavoring through
diplomatic negotiations to promote the in
dependence of the people of Cuba. He
thought the negotiations today-tne sign
Ing by the President of the resolutions of
Congress and the sending of an ultimatum
to Spain-would amount practically to
recognition of the independence of the Gu
ban republic, and he thought it would so
be developed by tomorrow morning. He
had no doubt that the Cuban republic
would of course be recognized Mr.. For
aker said he believed criticism of the Presi-
dent at this time out of place. Instead
of caviling over these matters. he deemed
1t desirable to secure n unity of action.
He had stood squarely by his convictions
In favor of independence, but was anxious
to action. and had. therefore,
agreed to the striking out of the recogni-
tion clause 1t was not known now whe ether
the President had made mistakes or not.
Only the future could properly and truth
fully develop the Presidents position.
Mr.. Teller then concluded his speech.
holding it TO he the duty of all to stand
by the country rather than to seek politi
cal advantage.
Mr.. Hale expressed doubt whether any
profit could come out of the present dis
cussion. He then reviewed the contest
of the past few days, taking opportunity
to express his Views upon the position
taken by Mr. Teller and Mr.. Cockrell.
Mr.. Warren WyoD paid high tribute
to the President and said 1t was evident
from the speeches just delivered that the
political opponents of the President were
aligning their forces. and that the fight
to come next fall would be all the other
animals in the political zoo against the
elephant. and. as usual, the elephant would
have his trunk with him and occupy the
center of the ring.
Mr.. Stewart INev) followed in an ex-
tended disrussic1 of the Cuban question.
In the course of a speech by Mr.. Allen
In which he further explained the position
OF those who yo-ed against the conference
report ON the Cuban resolutions. Mr.. Car
ter interrupted him to say that flags were
being displayed throughout the CITY, troops
were being mobiliZed and the navy was
preparing for action. Through all this the
sundry civil and naval appropriation bills
both carrying money for the support of
the government were being delayed.
Uphold the President.
Why he inquired could not the
thirty-five senators who voted against the
conference report admit that they had
made a mistake and let us now proceed
with a united front to uphold the President
and the country?'
Mr.. Allen replied that a mirthful sug-
gestion involving a reference to the Ameri-
can flag was not proper. He had carried
that flag. ne said amid shot and shell and
knew what IL meant 10 stand by it.
Mr.. Carter remarked that nobody was
disposed to question the patriotism OF the
Nebraska senator or of the thirty-tiv who
voted against the Cuban conference report.
Il do believe" he continued, that in the
present circumstances it is better to make
preparations for the coming war than 10
make exculpatory remarks ask incrim-
mating questions"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Aliens speech
air. ThUrstOn (Neb) said that at 1A
o'clock. when the President signed the
Cuban resolutions sent to him by Congress,
the time for party discussion had ended.
All but three senators had at time or
another voted for the resolutions which
were now a law. and he thought it the duty
of senators now to uphold the President
and the country with equal unanimity.
The time will come the hCstings for
discussion of the political phases of this
question. Now. until Cuba is made free,
until her starving women and children are
fed and clothed: until Spain has been
driven from the western hemisphere for
over. for Gods sake let us cease this polit-
ical pickering"
Nr AlIiso-. then presented an amendment
20 the sundry civil bill appropriating and
making Immediately available S413 15l with
which TO pay to Great Britain the award
for Bering claims by the joint con-
yeEtion of February % 1886. He had
been urged place the amendment on
this bill by the foreign relations commit
tee. instead of waiting for the general de-
hclency bill. The amendment was agreed
to.
ON motion of Mr. Allison the Senate, at
S;3J pm. went into executive session and
SOon afterward adjourned.
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