New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-31
STORMY SCENES IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. BAILEY's CUBAN RESOLUTION RULED
OUT OF ORDER AND THE
SPEAKER SUSTAINED

Washington. March S0-The galleries Of the
House were again crowded 10 Overlooking to-day.
and the members the floor in excited
state. stional developments were anticipated.
1t was generally believed that attempt would be
made from tho Democratic side to attach Cuban
independence resolution 10 the Naval bill. but the
Republican leaders. even those in favor Of radical
action were opposed TO cooperating in any such
movement.
The storm broke Immediately after the reading Of
the journal when Ny Bailey. the Democratic leader.
demanded recognition a matter OF privilege. and
offered resolution. great sens tion followed.
Members rose en- masse all over the house. No one
knew what the resolution contained but all knew
ina it related to the al-absorbing topic Of Cuba.
Mr.. Evans Rep.. Ky) interposed to declare that
n pension bill coming over from last night was in
order. and amid intense excitement the Speaker,
with white. stern face, held that the regular order
was the consideration of the pension bill. which he
directed the clerk 10 read.
While IT was being read Mr.. Bailey requested that
the resolution he sent back him As as
the pension hin -.~~ 'ssed he again his
feet demanding recognition But Mr. Bon,elle
chairman Of the Naval Affairs Committee. was also
calling for recognition. and the Speaker recognized
h m, pausing amid the clamor and confusion 10 In
form Mr. Bailey calmly that his rights would be
respected.
Mr. Boutele then moved that the House go into
Committee o. the Whole and resume the considera-
tion Of the Naval Appropriation bill
Pending that motion" announced the Speaker,
";he gentleman from Texas states he desires 10
present a privileged question The gentleman will
state it,"
MR. BAILEY's RESOLUTION.
Mr. Bailey then offered the resolution for the
recognition OF the independence of Cuba as fol-
lows:
Resolved. by the Senate and House Of Repre-
scntatvcs That the heroic struggle OF the Cuban
aeas' me tbem o WORTHY 70 be free ana
Second. The United States hereby recognizes the
Renliblic Of Cuba as n free and independent State
The reading was listened 10 amid impressive
silence and AT its conclusion cheer after cheer
was given from the galleries and floor. The Repub-
lioan side ominously silent The Speaker
raped vigorously for order and warned the gal
lcrics that no demonstrations would be allowed
Mr.. Boutel.e Immediately made the point OF order
that the resolution was privileged. and that
Mr.. Bailey demanded 10 DO heard He declared that
the subject with which the resolution dwelt was
too serious and the occasion too important to be
hastily disposed OF He insisted that he had u right
10 present the resolution under the rules and ru-
ings, and the responsibility must rest with the
majority IL il ruled Of order and the ruling
sustained He called attention 70 the fact that in
the LIIId Congress- when Mr. Crisp Speaker
Mr. Boutelle. who made the point Of order
that this resolution was not privileged presented
a resolution Of similar character relating 70 IIa-
wah. which the Speaker held was privileged. but
must go 10 p committee. Agains, that ruling an
appeal taken. and the whole Republican side
had voted against tabnR the appeal When he
said that at the head Of the list Of distinguished
Republicans who voted that occasion was the
honora BILE Speaker Of this House. the Democrats
went into rapturous applause
REPUBLICAN FORCES RALLIED
Meantime the confusion great The Repub-
ncan leaders were evidently rallying their forces.
Mr.. Hull. chairman Of the Committee on Military
Affairs. who was OF the prime movers in the
movement for prompt and vigorous action the
Republican side came forward with strong APP
peal TO Republicans not to be carried of their fact
AT the outset he acknowledged that his sym
pathies with tho resolution. which, It
learned afterward, he believed at that time con-
tained declaration OF war. but he argued that 1t
od not present question Of higher privilege than
the Consideration Of appropriation bill. The