The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-12
TIE REAL

But the real contest. Of course.
will be between those who desire to fol-
low what is now generally accepted rs
the Presidents recommendation. armed
intervention. and those Who desire the
recognition of the Cuban republic. The
Democrats. both of the cOmmitto and
the HOuSe have taken an uncQuiyOcaI
position III favor Of the recognition Of
Independence. although there is Il differ
encc Of opinion as to whether interview
ton should fOllOW \ majority OF the
Republicans Of the committee have.
within Il few days. declared themselves
for intervention and independence. Two
Of them, McsSrs. Qnigg. Of New York.
and Henry. of Indiana. while they did
not favor recognition of the existing re-
public. have earnestly advocated a
declaration to the effect tina SPANS
dominion over the island cease. leaving
to the future the question OF the actual
government of the island. But in the
desire of the Republicans Of both houses
to secure harmony of action. some Of the
advocates Of independence have about
come to the conclusion chat the differ
encc between armed intervention and
recognition is more technical than sub
Stantial. as. unless the island should be
annexed. to which they are opposed. Il
Republican form Of government for the
island must follow. 1t seems probable
that existing differences may at least
to some extent. be adjusted. and wheth-
er all the Republicans agree TO a reSolu-
ton declaring for intervention only or
not. such a resolution will be reported.
1t seems equally certain that II rcsolu-
ton for independence. possibly coupled
with intervention. will be presented by
II
hav" yet been made rs to the debate.
but there seems to be no demand for
prolonged time. Mr.. Bailey. Of the
minority, thinks Two days ought to
suffice, and some of the Republicans
think our action would be strengthened.
if there were no debate at all. Two
days seems to he the general opinion rs
TO the length Of the debate. There
probably will be considerable pressure
for time for brief speeches. Many mem
bers desire to bury their hatchets in the
painted war pest. But there is a solid
ground for difference as to the character
of the resolutions. and the question is
to the possible liability Of the United
States for the Spanish bonds. based on
the Cuban revenues in the event Of
Intervention without recognition, will be
thoroughly discussed. Whatever time is
not occupied by the Cuban question will
be devoted to the consideration Of CON
tested election cases and the general
deficiency bill.
THE SENATE FORECAST.
Washington. ID. c.. April 10.-The
week in the Senate. probably will be
given entirely to the Cuban question.
The Presidents message is counted
uDon TO arrive soon after m bling at
noon tomorrow. 1t will be referred
promptly to the Committee on Foreign
Relations, and the present understand
ing is UAat no report will be made by the
committee before Tuesday. The report
may. in case Of the development Of raGi-
cal difference in the committee be de-
layed even to a later day.
There is 4 decidedly strong disposition
on the part of many of the Senators who
are not members of the committee to
subject Of shaping the committees re-
port cOntemporaneOusly with the com
mittee. and it is not improbable that a
secret session Of the Senate may be
held tomorrow. with this purpose in
view. The purpose of this movement
is, as has been frequently stated. to Sc
cure as near an approach to harmoy
in the Senat as possible. and it is be-
lie wed hat this can be best accomplish
ed by having the Senate agree upon the