The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
May MEAN WAR
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and will demand the withdrawal Of the
Spanish forces from the island.
Immediate Intervention.
The Republicans Of the house COM
mittee, as a result of their labors, prac-
tically united upon a resolution, which
also directs immediate intervention Qn
that respect going beyond the presi-
dents recommendation and for the es-
Establishment of firm and stable" gov
eminent in Cuba.
Mr.. Smith (Mich.) stood out stubborn
ly for recognition of independence,
but the committee did not yield
When the resolutions were submitted
to the Republican steering committee
they insisted that unless the words
and independent before govern
ment were inserted SO as to read,
firm. stable and Independent govern
ment," they would decline to accept
it.
Finally assurances that this would be
conceded were given, and if those
words go in, plain sailing and harmon
lous action seems probable tomorrow.
The Democrats of the committee have
agreed to antagoniZe the majority res
olution with one declaring for independ-
ence and Immediate armed intervention.
The ultimate independence Of the ISL
and, without the recognition of the in
dependence of the existing government,
Is the step which both committees are
to take beyond the presidents recon-
mendat lions.
A significant feature Of the day in
this connection was the declaration of
Gen. Gresvenor (O.), the administra-
tons spokesman, made during the de-
bate in the house, that the president s
recommendations must be interpreted
as a declaration for the independence
of the island from Spanish domina-
ton.
Extremely Critical.
There is strong impression tonight
that the debate in the house will be
made short to prevent undue criticism
of the administration. Many of the
Republicans are in favor of no debate
at all, contending that the passage of
resolution without debate would
strengthen our position before the
world.
In the senate it Is impossible to pre-
dict how long the debate will run.
There is a general feeling in Washing
ton tonight among public men that the
action of congress, as foreshadowed in
the resolution, renders the situation ex-
ITemely critical, ana conservative lead
ers on both sides consider war newt
able as result of their adoption unless
Spain makes a final and complete sur
render by giving up the island Of Cuba.
The situation is regarded as so critical
that the Republicans of the ways and
means committee, as result of con-
ferences, have reached an agreement
as TO method of raising $500 900, 900 adj
ditional revenue annually for the pros
ecution Of the war by increasing the
tax on beer and tobacco and placing a
tax on tea and coffee. They also agreed
/ TO authorize the issue of a popular loan
of S500,000,000 and the issue Of certifi-
Gates of Indebtedness to meet emer-
gencies.
Consul General Lee arrived this aft
ernoon and at once became the hero Of
tn hour. There was great outpourins
Of the people on the streets tonight to
witness the serenade rendered him.
During the afternoon he appeared be-
fore the committee on foreign relations
of the senate. While, it is said, he gave
no startling information, his opinion,
vigorously expressed, strengthened the
committee in the position it has taken
regarding the blowing up of the Maine
and was regarded as valuable.