Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-31

the administration was taking no part
in thu alleged purchase negotiations.
lie said that this may he talked 10 New
York and by New York men, but he
did not think il was part Of he adj
ADMINISTRATION policy regarding Cuba.
John j. McConk Of Now York o-day
again denied that no was member or |
Representative OF any syndicate to put |
Ru indemnity for Cuban Independence,
taking Cuban bonds in return. lie |
added that he thought IL there was amy |
such proposition, spain or the Spanish |
people themselves would tako large
portion Of uny bonds Cuba might issue.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.
Washington, March 80. Again, to-
day, were the galleries of the Senate
crowded to the doors. Not an inch OF
space wus left in any Of the galleries,
| and the corridors were packed with
disappointed hundreds, who vainly
sought sents from which they might
listen to the proceedings,
| Mr.. Frye of Maine repUrted from
| the committee on foreign relations the
| Senate resolution: "That the Presi
dent be requested, IL not compatible
with thu public interest, to transmit
| TO the Senate ali Of the consular cor
respnndence relating to the conduct Of
thu war in the Island of Cuba. the
condition Of the people md other
matters relating thereto" MIR. Frye
asked that the resolution lie on the
table until to- morrow, when no would
ask for its consideration.
Mr.. Ilawley Of Connecticut, of the
military affairs committee, reported
Joint resolution providing TINT, in any
case OF emergency, in which the imme
diate erection OF any fort or fortifica-
tim ID, in tho opinion of the Secretary
of War, deemed necessary and urgent,
where the Legislature OF tho State i5
not in session, SO much of tho existing
law ~ prohibits the erection of such
: fortificatinn until the consent OF the
Legislature has been obtained shall be
suspended, go as to authorize the con
Htruction of such temporary fort GU the
written consent of the owner OF the
land. Mr.. llawloy asked for immediate
consideration of the resolution, but Mr.
Masco OF Florida, desiring TO examine
! it, objected, and it went over.
Mr.. Frye of Maine inquired of Mr..
Allen of Nabruska if he had any Obiec-
ton to the reference of his resolution,
offered yesterday, to the committee on
foreign relations, that committee now
having under consideration resolutions
of that character.
Mr.. Allen consented to tho reference
, of the resolution, saying that he wac
y satisfied that the committee would
Il promptly take action upon the subject.
2 GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE HOUSE.
u Washington, March 30.-Mr. Bailey
the Democratic leader, presented in thu
: House to day as matter of privilege
q resolution recognizing tho iudepend
y ence of Cuba. a perfect whirlwind o
q applause overwhelmed the House. from
o the galleries. Mr.. Boutelle made |
- point Of order against it, and Mr.
= Bailey, in speaking to the point o
- order. declared that he had no purpos
y, TO raise DISORDER in thu House. He be
- loved that he had right to make 1T
y The greatest confusion and excitemen
!" prevailed. Mr.. Bailey said that tn
House had a right to decide this ques
i, tion and accept the responsibility. IL
= cited precedent in the 53d Congress
10 when, on similar question, til
q, Spsaxer Of the House and the Republi
10 cans all voted against ruling c
at Speaker Crisp, holding that a
q Hawaiian resolution offered by MI
70 Boutello. while in order, must go to
~ committee aud was not privileged fo
OF immediate consideration. Tho Demo
J. Gratis and the galleries repeatedly ar
o. plauded him.
Mr.. Boutelle replied detailing th
circumstances Of the precedent but cor
tending that the ruling was erroneous
g. MIR. Hull chairman of the militar
le affairs COMMITTEES, who is at tbs hea
at OF radical Republicans, arose to rail-
@. his followers against the resolution
ef this time. He announced, amid storl
en- of applause, that he was willing to G
a as far as any one in aid OF the strug
10, Cling patriots OF Cuba, but he wants
everything done in an orderly wa!
e While this was going on, the Repuhl
70, cana whispering in groups, tn
he conservative leaders were circulatln
'ir among them urging them not to allo
nd the Democrats TO take the initiativ
,rs While Mr.. Terry, D.. lark. }, was ur
an ing that the question OF privilege shou
IS, be- submitted tn the House for acc
lif sion, tho confusion became SO gree
ok that MIR. Simpkins. Pop. (kasl, raist
IT. laugh when no made the point
hs order that the "Speaker's reconcentr
lat dos were out OF order"
mt Mr.. HOPKINS, who presided at Il
M meeting of the Republicans last eve
Id ing, supported the point of order maj
I'D against the Bailey resolution. l
~ claimed that it was not a question
hit personal privilege or one that affect'
'de the House. 1t simply called for an 9
de- preston as to the patriotic in Cub
tut The resolution should GO to cor
tle mittse. lie was not willing 10
lse carried of his feet to overturn 81
lat rules of the House. He hoped th
my the Republicans would take the san
lau view. .-.
ish "When?" asked Republican mel
INTO her. The chair announced that he "
cir ready to rule and Mr. Bailey said
ar sids was ready.
hat The chair made long decisio
ia quoting precedents. Many SENATE
no came over and liatened to the deba'
vas Mr.. Reed eaid the question of "
var and Independence did not constitute
question of privilege and would nj
he thought, at any time. except
time of great excitement. The Spenh
en- sustained the point Of order and N
re- Bailey appealed from the decision.
the Speaker Reed, after the appeal, stat
, to that he hnd no douDt put tue en
the which were sought to he arrived at
art the resolution would he aacured in
nor honorable and satisfactory manner.
ign MIR. Bailey said that he had no dou
,tst the remark was intended to HtilTen
sees backbone OF the Republican membc
lis On laying the appeal on the tab
iuy the standing vote showed 1T5 to l3I
ad- No Republican was seen voting
ex- the negative.