The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-01

hours today the packed galleries and
excited members of the house listened
to passionate outburst Of oratory on
the Cuban question. during which the
intensity of feeling was alternately
manifested by cheers. jeers and Kisses.
Time and again the excited throngs in
the galleries were admonished to be si-
lent, and once. at least, it seemed as
II a motion would be made to clear
them. The three speeches which stirred
the assemblage to it's depths were made
by Grosvenor of Ohio who. il was as
sumed, spoke for the administration.
and who practically pledged it to the
cause OF free Cuba; Mr.. Bailey of Tex
as. the democratic leader, who an
nounced the democratic position as
Tor free Cuba. without war If 1t could
be avoided. but with war il necessary
ana Mr.. johnson of Indiana, who spoke
Tor peace. declaring that IL was our
duty 10 go to the extreme in magnamin
ity i'm order to avoid the horrors of war
Mr.. Lewis. democrat from Washing
ton, provoked the speech of Mr.. John
son, which aroused the members and
the galleries to the fever pitch of ex-
citement. Mr.. Lewis had denounced
the proposition that Cuba purchase ner
freedom from Spain, which, il was al
ieged, the administration was foster
ing. Then it was that MIR. johnson. in
a brilliant speech, pleaded for peace.
he faced the storm of Kisses which
swept down from the galleries like a
spartan, and with passionate utterance
an)ured members TO pause before they
plunged the country into var. the evils
OF which would follow after in endless
train. The house has before had illus
tfations of Mr.. Johnson's fearlessness.
but none so striking as today, when he
espoused the unpopular cause. and
pleaded to let diplomacy have it's way.
Immediately after reading of the |
journal the house went into committee |
or the whole, and proceeded with the |
consideration of the naval appropria- |
tion bill. An exciting incident of the |
day was when Lewis. DEM, WASH. de- |
nounced the alleged agreement which |
rumor said the administration was con- |
sidering TO accept a money indemnifica-
tion from Spain for the murdered sail
ors of the Maine.
His remarks drew from Mr.. johnson.
rep, IND. an indignant protest against
me cries Tor war which were heard all
ABOUT MIN. AT one point in his speech,
ne storm Of Kisses from the galleries
vas so great that the chair was Obliged
% warn the spectators against demon
itrailons Mr.. johnson made some hu-
norous remarks about Mr. Lewis. saw
ne sarcastically that If he We're let
oose in Cuba the Spaniards would de-
part.
Turning to the more serious part of
he question. he said: Now, in all
eriousness in discussing the story of
var, that we have heard on that side |
II the chamber do the gentlemen stop
lnd reflect a moment upon what IL
means II we should enter upon HOSTILE
les. III the hot-headedness of men in
'ublic life should now force the presi-
lent to put Spain into an embarrassInp
osition. which her proud spirit will not
ermit her to accede to, il the public
nen IN congress would simply restrain
themselves and keep their hands of the
resident ne would be able to accom-
iish in very short space of time. by
Z Cuba.
I'VE hear that the Cuban iunta in
lew York say that they are willing to |
alse and can raise hundred million |
oliars in order to purchase their inde-
endence. Now. you see. we have
rought these two antagonizlng fac
ems together by the success of judg-
tent. OF diplomacy and exalted patriot
I'M OF the statesman in the white house
lppiause), and believe IL we will give
i'm fair opportunity to carry out his
urposes he will bring us TO triumph
Mt conclusion without shedding an
lnce OF American blood tGreat ap-
lause).
The amendment appropriating $500. 600 {
'r new buildings at the naval academy
as adopted-S9-56.
Muzzied by the speaker
MIR. Lewis replied TO Mr. johnson in a h
lfnorous strain for a time. in which c
: created great deal of merriment. @
,cused Mr.. Johnson Of being muzzlei {
7 the speaker and afraid to shake of ! y
$ shackles, quailing when the speaker d
oked at him. :
Mr.. Lewis closed by saying: ~ do
II know, Mr.. Chairman. whether the a
'esident OF the United States has Sc 4
cted the gentleman as his fidus 5
chates. as his good friend and Defend a
on this ffoor; but certainly IL such is n
e case. then as humble adviser of 3
e president I would suggest that he \
in in the prayer of Caesar to be de- n
'ered from his friends III IL should a
me to pass that the president should ri