The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-30

Washington. March 2e.-The revolt in
the house against further delay OF ac-
ton on the Cuban issue eliminated to-
day in conference OF republican
members whose ideas are in accord
ance with a positive early course.
About 80 representatives attended,
representing all sections. Representa-
tive Hopkins of Illinois, a member Of
the ways and means committee. pre-
sided. Representative Joy of Missouri
was secretary. The meeting was called
to take steps to secure immediate in
tervention in some form and the recog-
milton Of Cuban Independence. 1t was
the first definite step toward this end
since the presidents message was sub
mitted yesterday.
Up to this afternoon the sentiment
was a half-concealed, but strong feel
ing against voting money for Cuban
relief unless accompanied by action to
stop the war. The meeting to-day was
called with a view to accomplishing the
unqualified removal of the Spanish
troops from Cuba. and prompt armed
intervention in the affairs of that island.
Late this afternoon the word was
quietly passed around. but many who
are enthusiastically in favor Of inter-
vention failed Of notification, though
the number present would be sufficient
ly large, by consolidation with the
democratic forces, to carry out a pro-
gramme.
Representative Hopkins. as chair
man. briefly stated the objects of the
meeting. He indicated his disappoint-
ment that the presidents message car
ried no outline of a definite responsive
mol fnrx ard Gta in n.xA he,
believe that further delay should be
brooked. He, however. thought the ad-
ministration might have another day
or two in which to act. and. failing to
do so. that congress should take the
matter into its own hands independ-
emily and at once. He favored action
looking to Cuban independence, but
made no specific suggestions as to the
method of its accomplishment.
Representative Tawney of Minne-
sofa said this country should not stop
short of securing the absolute inde-
pendence of Cuba. He referred to the
efforts to have the matter brought df-
rectly before the house. and said he
wished TO discuss a resolution for the
prompt consideration of the question ON
the floor.
Representative Belknap of Illinois.
who favored immediate decisive action.
took the floor and asked a number OF
putSNiOuS. ttuutuk 10 OEInE Out the sem
timent of the meeting and the policy to
be followed. The feeling seemed to be
that no action other than the cessation
OF hostilities on the island and the alb
solute independence would be accept
able.
Representative Marsh OF Illinois.
chairman of the committee on the MI
litia, made vigorous speech in which
he denounced Spain as the proved cul-
pable party to the blowing UP of the
Maine. He would. he said. put an end
to Spanish rule in Cuba by Immediate
Intervention and a formai recognitiou
of Cuban independence. His remarkp
were warmly applauded.
Representative Lorimer of unnois
also spoke at considerable length. and
said he was in favor of securing 49,
lutte independence by any means what-
soever. He deprecated the delay that
had already occurred. and protested
that the people of this country would
not stand the withholding of action.
Other speakers were Representatives
Reeves of Illinois. Pierce OF Nfsnoun
Hicks and Brumm of Pennsylvanta. r.
of Missouri. kirkpatrick and ArnolG
Pennsylvania and Lawrence Of NO.
chusetts- Their speeches were lar
on the same lines.
IL was pointed out that while 4
nj that the executive should be e
as he had been. reasonable tn
which to advise. IL was exclun1vunV
function of congress to decDngo
commence hostilities or take oeelG
that character.
The remarks made carried The
that a mere recognition Of bell1
was not to Be considered for
not of itnef bring . ce18atbo0
Utilities. and that intervone11
and Immediate. 49, gecoU
tervene and II uoco
such ac<ton by ~
After some w.