The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-24

WASHINGTON, March pa vivid
word picture OF the horrors and barbara
ties Of concentration on the Island Of
Cubs was drawn in the Senate to-day by
Mr.. Ganlnger, OF New Hampshire. The
Senator recently visited Cuba TO personal
" study the situation Of the reconcentra-
does and to ascertain the facts concern
ing the general Cuban question. 1t was
known that Mr.. Gallinger was going to
speak upon cuba to-day and long before
the Senate convened the galleries were
packed
A PEACE RESOLUTION.
Almost as soon as the Senate convened,
Mr.. Bacon, (Ga.), introduced the follow
ing JOINT resolution:
"That the government and people of
the United States while avowing at all
times and 10 the uttermost limit they
will maintain their national honor ana
protect their material interests, and while
they will count no cost OF blood or treas
ure which may be necessary for the ac-
complishment Of this high resolve, never
theless declare that II is their desire TO
live at peace with all the nations and
peoples OF the earth.
''Ihat supremely confident in the 10y
atty and patriotic devotion Of the people
of every class and of every section OF the
country strong In more than iO.OOOOW OF
people, resolute brave and ready for any
personal sacrifice the honor and safety
Of their government may require OF them
and rich in the possession of material re-
sources. the United States nevertheless
desire and intend in the present threaten
ing emergency. earnestly and patiently
TO use every practicable and honorable
means 10 preserve peace so far as the
same may be consistent with the honor
of the nation and with their duty 10
themselves and TO others.
That while answering In their pur-
pose to fully protect the honor and the
property Of the nation, as we'll as the
persons Of its citizens and while deter
mined upon the performance of their
duty to humanity and TO a neighboring
people struggling for liberty, the United
/ States deslr.ng peace and deprecatlhs
war will in good faith endeavor TO accom-
push these ends. consistently with nation
al honor. through peaceful agencies and
without unnecessary resort to war and
DlOodSned.
Mr.. Macon said that owing to the inn
portance Of the resolution he would not
ask for its immediate consideration but
would permit it to lie on the until to-
morrow.
MAINE SURVIVORS.
Then Mr.. Hale, CA1e.) chairman of the
Naval Affairs Committee, quietly rose and
favorably reported the bill providing Tor
relief for the survivors OF the Maine
catastrophe. There was suppressed
murmur OF expectancy in the galleries.
put the measure was read ana pasSeu
without a word Of debate.
Mr TuIman Is. c. announced that he
would next Tuesday az Z. NJ ask the
senate TO consider the resolutions upon
the death OF his colleague the late sena-
tor Earle.
Mr.. Gallingers speech followed. He
smoke in a low, clear tone OF voice. dis-
tinctN audible throughout the ChamDer'
when he declared that government that
would starve 10000 Of its people would do
anything and followed this with the fur
| ther declaration that the lVes OF the Dld'e
mon lost in the Maine disaster could not
be atoned for with gold or silver. spon-
| taneous wave of applause swept over
the galleries and the Vice-Presldent had
dlaiculty in restoring order When he
| had concluded, he was accorded tre-
mendous burst OF applause. which the
| Vice-President made little effort TO re-
| strain.
PRAISE FOR GENERAL LEE.
Mr.. Ganingcr detailed some Of the
events leading up to his arrival In CUBA
and of his conception OF General Lee.
| General Lee" said he. rs deserving OF
| the highest possible praise for the man
| ner In which he carries himself IN ha-
| yana. Courageous and fearless IN the
| midst of difficulties and dangers he never
| loses sight of tho fact that he Is an
| American citizen nor is he unmindful or
| the tremendous responsibilities and du-
| ties of his position"
| Referring 10 his call upon the autono-
| mist cabinet Mr.. Gallinger said II was
| evident that the President OF the'Cabi-
| net was not encouraged In the work.
/ "The truth Is" said Mr. Gallinger
| "autonomy is a hat failure opposed alike
| by the ultra-Spaniards and Cubans."
| Mr.. Gallinger recalled that he had heard
| during the debates In the Senate denials
| NJ the state Of war that existed In Gu
| ba. but Il required only brief personal
| observation 10 convince one that war
| actually did exist. a desolate country
| and its stricken people told the story
| more eloquently than It could be convey
| in words.
| THE war In Cuba however, lie salu'
''is a war Of starvation and extermina-
| ton: a war more cruel than the world
has ever known.
The Spanish troops do not impress
| Americans as great soldiers. they are
under a lax discipline and are poorly
| uniformed and inadequately fed. The
| high officials do most Of their lighting IN
hotels and cafes the actual fighting be-
ing done by those of inferior grade. On
the contrary. the insurgents are comfor-
tably clad and under strict discipline.
They occupy a large part OF the island
and could. In Mr.. Galllnger's judgment
take Havana or Matanzas whenever II
might suit their purpose. although those
cities could not be held for lack of
navy.
NARROWING SCENES.
"The scenes In the streets of Havana
are narrowing beyond description Peo-
pie In want and suffering are everywhere
seen. and walking skeletons are met on
every hand. Naked children. emaciated
and ragged women. and diseased and
starving men throng the streets, the hcte'