Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-07
SPEECHES ON CUBA.
Four Senator's Deliver Addresses on
the All-Absorbing Topic.
Mr.. CAySOS'S FOR1lFICATlOyS BILL,
Bailey Wants Information About the War
Measures and Says He Il Unwilling
to Walt for Negotiations with
the butchers OF spain.

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WASHINGTON, April Sit was frank
ly and openly charged In the senate
yesterday by Senator Perkins, of Cali
fornia, in a set speech, that Spain was
responsible for the Maine disaster. az
1t had been brought about by Spanish
Vaccinations and Spanish treachery,
The speech of Senator Perkins was
only one of four prepared addresses
upon the Cuban question delivered in
the senate yesterday. Senator Clay,
of Georgia, while hoping for peace.
full solution of the problem the coun-
try is now facing. declared strongly in
favor of independence OF the Cubans
and pledged to the administration the
loyal support OF the south, which, in
the event OF war, would have to bear
the brunt of the conflict Senator
Perkins took substantially the same
grounds and his vigorous treat.
ment Of the Maine disaster
aroused the crowded galleries to
enthusiastic applause. Senator Man
tie, Of Montana, while expressing
confidence in the administration, main
tanned that the time for action had
now arrived, and that action must be
TO the end that Cuba should be free.
Senator Rawlins, of Utah, entirely
eliminated the president from consid-
GRAFTON in his speech, holding that the
case against Spain was already made
up and that with congress rested the
responsibility Of declaring war. Fore
ing US to wait longer was only to in
vite criticism. He declared for the
most vigorous action Immediately.
After the Cuban speeches had been de-
livered, the senate resumed consid-
GRAFTON of the sundry civil bill and fin
ished 80 pages before adjourning
Senator Pettlgrew, of South Dakota,
presented telegram signed by more
than a hundred Of his constituents,
which read: "All parties here want
Spanish torpedo flotilla turned back or
destroyed. Patience exhausted"
Senator Gear, Of Iowa, presented
resolution Of the Iowa legislature, in.
dorsing the action OF the president and
congress upon the Cuban question and
pledging its support to the admins.
tration.
Senator Turner, Of Washington, in.
troluced resolution, which he asked
should go over until the next day II,
in the meantime, nothing has been
done in the matter. The resolution
recites the committee on foreign rela.
tions to report at the earliest moment |
without waiting for the concurrence
or advice Of any department Of the |
government, what action. II any, in |
view of the disaster Of the Maine and |
of the deplorable condition of Cuban
affairs, should be taken to preserve the
honor and dignity of this country.
At five o'clock the senate, on motion
of Senator Allison. OF Iowa, went into
executive session and soon afterward
adjourned.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. April Sin the house
Mr.. Cannon, chairman of the commit
tee on appropriations, asked unani-
nous consent for the consideration OF
the senate resolution suspending por-
tion OF section 355 of the revised stat
utes, SO as to permit the United States
to erect Notifications in cases of emer.
gency upon any land upon obtaining
the written consent OF the owner. He
explained that the passage Of the bill
was urgently recommended by the
chief Of engineers. He moved to pass
the bill under suspension of the rules.
This led to a demand by Mr.. Bailey,
The democratic leader, for information
rs to the facts which warranted all
these war measures. The particular
statement which aroused the galleries
was to the effect that, while the demo-
rats were willing to wait any reason
able time for the president to transmit
message that would meet the ap-
oroval of the American people, they
would not wait a minute for him to
negotiations with the butch.
,rs of Spain. When the demonstra-
ions In the galleries were rebuked by
The speaker, he declared that the gal
cries were the American people In
miniature,
Mr.. Savers, minority member of
he appropriation committee, wanted
I understood that whatever was nee
'ssary to place the country in state
" complete defense would have his
upport
Mr., Dockery, of Missouri, also a
of the appropriation commit
zee, spoke in similar strain, and in
he course Of his remarks said he would
lever believe that Spain would in good
aith relieve the distress and starva.
ion in Cuba, nor would he ever really
ely upon the honor" Of Spain to
.venge the murder of the victims Of
he Maine.
The bill was then passed without
ascension. At $40 D. m. the house ad-
burned.