The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-14

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throughout the reading.
Following the presentation Of the re-
port, and after Mr.. Hoar of Massa-
chusetts had insisted that considera-
tion of the resolution go over until to-
morrow on point of order. came two
Of the most remarkable speeches yet
delivered on the Cuban question. Mr..
Foraker OF Ohio and Mr. Lodge Of Mas
sachusetts. both impassioned and bril-
liant orators, presented different phases
Of the Cuban situation. Mr.. Foraker
advocated the direct recognition of the
Cuban republic, and with an eloquence
and vehemence seldom heard in tho
senate, splendidly maintained his posi-
ton. sharp colloquy between him
and Mr.. Elkins of West Virginia
caused excitement
Mr.. Lodge followed with an appeal
for action in the preservation Of the
national honor and in wiping out the
stain Of the "atrocious murder" in Ha-
vana harbor. His words so reached the
heart that the galleries were swept
with a tremendous wave Of applause.
Mr.. Lindsay Of Kentucky concluded
the discussion for the day with a pow
erful speech. in which he advocated the
recognition OF the Cubans and q con-
cert of action between the insurgent
army and the United States troops in
driving the Spanish forces from the
island os Cuba.
ne IOilONlnS Is the mdJOT1ty Ie8OIU-
ton reported to the senate by Senator
Davis, Immediately on the convening
of the senate at noon to-day:
Whereas. The abhorrent conditions
which have existed for more than three
years in the island of Cuba so near our
own borders have shocked the moral
sense of the people Of the United States.
have been a disgrace to Christian civil
ization. eliminating as they have in the
destruction of United states battle
ship with 266 of its officers and crew
while on a friendly visit TO the harbor
of Havana. and cannot longer be en-
dured. as has been set forth by the
president of the United states In his
message to congress of April IL, 1888.
upon which the action Of congress was
invited; therefore.
Resolved: First-That the people OF
the island of Cuba are. and of right
ought to be. free and independent.
'Second-That 1t is the duty of the
government of the United States to de-
mand that the government OF Spain at
once relinquish its authority and gov
ernment in the island of Cuba and with
draw it's land and naval forces from
Cuba and Cuban waters.
"Third-That the president of the
United States be and he hereby is d.
rected and empowered to use the en-
tire land and naval forces Of the United
the United States the militia OF the sew
eral states to such extent as may be
necessary to carry these resolutions
into effect"
The minority report Is very brief and
recognizes in so many words the inde-
-pendence of the republic Of Cuba 1t is
signed by Senator Foraker. republican.
and by Senators Morgan. Turpie ana
| Daniels. democrats. The other SIX
members OF the committee supported
the majority report, and the PROPOSE
| tion to eliminate the recognition Of the
present government. No demonstra-
ton of any kind occurred either upon
the floor or in the galleries during the
reading of the report of the committee.
The report made a deep impression.
At the conclusion of the reading OF
the report Mr. Foraker of Ohio was
recognized.
Mr.. Foraker discussed at length the
various branches of the Cuban repub-
lies government. showing that the n
nancial. school and postal systems were
in his opinion most excellent In all re-
spects.
Mr.. Foraker, in concluding his state
ment as to the government OF Cuba.
said Some day when they win be
made public. when Cuba has been
made free. you will find that In the ar
chives of our country. in the ONCE OF
our own secretary Of state. are the Of
fetal communications of the oficials OF
the republic Of Cuba, and they are ~
credible as any that have ever come
from any country on the globe. COM
munications OF marked ability.
I'VE should recognize the existing
government. IL for nothing else. ~
war measure. / do not doubt that In
tervention by the United States will
mean war with Spain. We are bound
to assume that it will. That being
the case. we should. hand In hand
with Intervention. adopt the other res
olution. recognizing not only the peo-
pie. but the government also. an inde-
pendent. to the end that we may
strengthen those who are our natural
allies. and who can do for US more than
anybody else"
senator Foraker declared that with
guns and ammunition at his command
Gomez could swell his army OF $500
or 10000 to possibly 100000, and that
his army. properly equipped. could
evict the Spanish battalions from the
island of Cuba. Should our navy
blockade the harbors so that the Span
iards could take no provisions In. the
Cubans would speedy put an end to
the war. and there would be no need
for this government TO expose its troops
TO the ravages of yellow fever and to
other difficulties that would attend =
campaign in the island in the rainy
season.
Mr.. Foraker discussed at length the
question of liability for the $400. .000.-
900 of Spanish bonds to which the reve-
nues of Cuba are pledged. and In the
course Of his argument he was inter-
rupted by Mr.. Elkins of West Virginia.
who asked whether the Cuban govern
ment would not shoulder the same liza
bility in the event of the success OF
Gomes's army.
The Liability Wiped Out.
Mr.. Foraker maintained that in the
event of the success Of the Cuban arms
the entire liability would be wiped
out. Continuing, he said: Il say here.
as a proposition of international Law.
IL the United States goes down there
and drives Spain out and puts some
body else in. forming a stable govern
ment of her making. that stable gov
ernment will become responsible. and