Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-14

WASHINGTON, April i3.-The follow
ing resolution was presented to the
house foreign affairs committee by the
steering committee.
Resolved, That the war now existing be-
tween the government of Spain and the people
of Cuba has been conducted by Spain In fla
grant violation Of the laws Of civilized warfare
to such an extent as to shock the moral sense
of the nations Of the world and to create con-
ditiOn which, in the language Of the president,
has become 'insufferable" by the United
States; that all diplomatic efforts to
terminate this condition have failed
that the people OF the island Of Cuba are and of
right ought to be free and independent and
that the president bs and he is hereby empow-
cred and directed to forthwith terminate the
hostilities in Cuba and to secure to the people
of that island a stable and independent repub-
lican government and that he be and he Is here
by authorized and directed use the land and
naval forces of the United States for the pur-
pose Of carrying this Joint resolution into
effect
The resolution seemed acceptable
generally to the republican members
of the committee, but when submitted
to Senator Davis, of the foreign rela-
tions committee of the senate, he
poin ted out radical defect in the lat
Ter portion of it empowering the pres
ident ITO secure to the people of Cuba
stable and Independent republican
government" etc. lie said it was
his opinion that the congress had no
power to delegate such authority
to the president, and after consider
ing the matter from that standpoint
it was agreed to change the latter por-
ton of the resolution into a declara-
ton that such a form of government
should ex st in the island. A member
of the committee said that the report
will be made tomorrow.
A later dispatch said that the house
foreign affairs committee and steering
committee of the house republicans
had decided on a resolution for imme-
date Intervention backed by the army
and navy.
The Cabinet Meeting.
WASHINGTON, April L. The cabinet
meeting to-day was unimportant. No
business of consequence was trans
acted and nearly the entire session
was consumed in conversation concern
ing the reception of the presidents
message sent to congress yesterday.
1t is stated that although the message
does not seem to be in entire accord
with the views of many MEM
bers of congress, its reception
generally throughout the coun-
try is very satisfactory to the
administration, the TACT that many of
the leading newspapers of the country
heartily indorse it is especially crafty
ing to the president. The commenda-
tory tone of leading London papers is
also gratifying. On the whole the
spirit in which the message has been
received is all that was expected by
members of the administration, who
express themselves as satisfied with its
reception.
Want Spain to Evacuate Cuba.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-The senate
committee on foreign relations resumed
its sitting this morning, all the mem
bers being present except Mr. Daniel.
The committee Immediately took up
The task before it of formulating a
resolution defining its idea of the
course to be pursued in the present
complication with Spain. Many minor
differences were developed, but they
were not of such character as to dis
pei hope of securing a final agreement,
Afterward it was understood to have
practically decided on resolution for
immediate intervention and requiring
evacuation of Cuba by Spain.
Against Recognition of independence.
WASHINGTON. April 13.-Republican
congressional sentiment is crysUalliz.
ing against recognition of independ-
ence but favorable to speedy interven.
ton.