The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-16
GEN. LEE IS N washington
AMID CHEERS OF THOUSANDS,
Says the Time for Talk II over and
the TiMe for Action Has Come
Committees of Congress Consider
ing the Preaident's Message.

ing the PreAident's Message.
Washington, April IL. General Fitz'
hugh Lee arrived in Washington at 2;3O
and. was driven at once up the avenue,
hundreds of bicyelists accompanying the
carriage.
General Lee was driven at once to the
state department, The corridor in front
of the secretary's door was jammed with
people. As Lee appeared the crowd gave
three rousing cheers which rang through
the building. Enthusiasm throughout the
building was tremendous. In few min
utes Lee departed, accompanied by Secre-
tary Sherman and Assistant Secretary
Day, for the White house. The state de
partment telephoned the senate to ar
range for Lees appearance before the for
eign relations committee. The ovation
was repeated as Lee went from the state
department to the White house.
Passing Through Richmond.
Richmond, Va, April l2,-Consul Gen
eral Lee arrived here at IL o'clock today
on a special train, which remained at the
depot 10 minutes. There were at least
10000 people present, including the gov
ernor and his staff and the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues. The governor vel
coined the consul general, who made a
brief speech. He said the time for talk
was over and the time for action had
come. Howitzers fired salute on the
arrival of the train. The widest enthu,
siasm prevailed.
The Message ON Cuba.
Washington, April l2-The senate com
mittee on foreign relations resumed its
sitting this morning. The committee I'M
mediately took up the task OF formulat-
ing u resolution defining its idea Of the
course to be pursued in the present com,
plicatiOn with Spain.
The committee found it very difficult
task to reach an agreement ON the terms
Of the resolution. There was by no means
the same unanimity as when the commit.
tee first met and decided to report the
Foraker resolution. The indications at
the beginning of today's session were that
there would be a return to the eompro-
mise proposition which was made prior
to the receipt Of the message
The committee remained together until
noon and then adjourned until 80 To
hear General Lee. A formal vote was not
taken, but the committee knew what its
report would be when it adjourned at
noon.
The committees conclusion, 20 far a.
has been reached, is to report
all the Foraker resolutions, except the
second, together with strong preamble
reciting the Maine disaster as cause for
deep resentment on the part OF this gov.
Unless the committee changes
It's decision, the following, in addition 10 (.
The preamble, are the resolutions which +
vii be reported by the committee;
First-That the people Of the island OF
Cuba are and Of right ought to be free
md independent.
Second-That the war which Spain il
Taging against Cuba is 50 destructive Of
he commercial and property interests oi
he United States, and 50 cruel, barbarous
md inhuman in its character as to make .
I the duty of the United States to de-
nand, and the government Of the United
states hereby does demand, that Spain
It once withdraw her land and naval
orees from Cuba and Cuban waters.
Third-That the president Of the Unit
ID States be and he is hereby authorized,
Empowered and directed to use, If neces-
airy, the entire land and naval forces Of
he United States TO carry these resolu.
ions into effect.
The House ResOIutIOn.
Washington, April l2.-The resolution
resented by the house steering committee
! as follows
Resolved, That the war now existing
'etween Spain and Cuba has been con
ueted by Spain in fragrant violation Of
he laws OF civilized warfare to such an
Xtent as to shock the moral sense Of the
atoms Of the world and create conditions
'hich, in the language Of the president.
ave become 'insufferable' to the United
tates.
That all diplomatic efforts 10 terminate
his condition have failed; that the people
the island of Cuba are and Of right
ught to be free and independent; and the
resident be, and he is hereby, empowered
nd directed to forthwith terminate the
ostiiities in Cuba and insure 10 the peo-
lie OF that island a stable and indspend.
mt republican government; and he be.
nd Is hereby, authorized and directed to
Sc the land and naval forces Of the Unit |
States for the purpose Of carrying this ,
int resolution into effect
The resolution seems fully accountable
enerally to the republican members Of
re committee.
Wilson's Resolution.
Washington, April IL. - Great crowds
ere attracted to the capitol, especially |
the senate, by the expected discussion J
the Cuban question. /!
Senator Hale reported the naval appro-
rliation bill and gave notice that he
ould call it up as soon rs the sundry civ
bill was disposed Of {
Senator Lindsay offered Joint reaolu.
on providing that the contemplated mil
airy operations against the Spanish c
mics in Cuba should be carried on in o
'neert with the military forces under
omez, to the end that the independence Z,
the Cuban people may be secured. ]
Senator Wilson Of Washington then in.
oduced joint resolution authorizing
re president TO end the hostilities in Ct
iba and to secure to the inhabitants Of b
at island a stable and independent re-
Ibliean form Of government At vii ,
MS request the resolution was referred
the foreign relations committee.
Another resolution, by Senator Allen, p.