The age-herald., 1898-02-24

ditions and situation in Cuba were en-
 tirely different when this resolution was passed by the senate.s
 "If, however, any senators believes in 8 declaration of war and will draw up such | decalariton with sufficient and proper grounds upon which to base 1t, I will vote for it."
 1 At this point MT. Allen interrupted Mir. l Morgan to dfsc,aim amy intention of mak- ing declaration of war against Spain He | expressed the opinion that his amendment could in no way be construed into such a declaration.
 "If we should put this amendment on the pending appropriation buI" replied MT. Morgan, "Spain would be fully justified Tn interpreting meaning to be that we were extensively interfering in her affairs. | However, do not believe that any senator 1 has in mind declaration of war. It would not overtax the ability of any man to pre- l pare such a declaration with proper and sufficient grounds upon which to base 1t. will not however, vote for any declara- ton of war in disguise. The Spatffsh are a great and proud people, and they believe their course Is right. do not wish to have always believed, and believe now, that the war in Cuba could not be termi- matted without involving the United States in hostihties: Arbitrament of the Sword
 q believe the matter will eventually be
  sword. The whole world recognizes Spain s inability to conquer the Cubans, and sooner or later we shall become, in my opinion, involved in the armed controversy. The pending amendment is like nothing else than a declaration of war in disguise. IT we mean to declare war let us do so like men and not endeavor to conceal ourselves behind so transparent cloak. Those who are constantly seeking to benefit the sacred cause of Cuban liberty. particularly at such times as this. cannot accomplish their purposes by such rash acts or legis- lation as is this amendment" sHs Mr. Teller did not accept MT. Morgan's position that the adoption of this amend ment would be declaration of war. He had, he said, reached the conclusion that the recognition of belligerency rested with the executive. He had reached this con clusion with regret, but still he thought it correct.
 MT. Foraker announced his intention to vote against the amendment, explaining his reason to be the fact that it was sought to make it a rider on an appropria- tion bill. He said he had voted for the belligerency resolution couched in precise ly the same terms as this which was adopted a year ago. and he had always been glad that he had done so. He had always believed mistake had been made in not recognizing the belligerent rights of the contending Cubans. A declaration of bellgerency would not be an act of hos tility. In conclusion. MT. Foraker said:
 Time for Action Is Coming
 'I expect at a not very distant day there will be an appropriate occasion for further remarks this question. I think the time is coming for action. When it comes the time for discussion will be here and the problem may be appropriately dis cussed."
 MT. Thurston of Nebraska, said he had voted to accord belligerent rights to the Cuban insurgents both times when 1t had been before the senate. 4e. E.
 q have never cseaseid to regret" said he, "that the United States did not afford to the Cubans beigerent rights at a time when the cruelties and barbarities of Wey- Ter would have won for us the sympathy of the civilized world. 4H
 Had we recognized the belligerendy of these struggling people I believe that ere now thy would be in possession of the island, and that we would be in no danger of war. I believe now that we are drifting into a war with Spain When the president delivered to us his message he set the time to running and that time has ever since been running Spain has not been able to quell the rebellion and all possibility of peace Is growing more and more remote. The time is coming-God knows how soon it will be here-when action in accordance with the presidents message must be taken-when we shall either have to back down from our position or intervene In the Cuban affair with the probability of war. There is enough being said all over this country concerning the inquiry now pro- ceeding in Havana into the Maine catas- trophe to involve us in war Our people in the present delicate situation might well be at their altars praying for calmness and peace hope that the inquiry now pro- ceeding in Havana will develop nothing that may involve us in hostilities, but while that inquiry is proceeding we, in the sen ate, should mantain a most circumspect at a
 Could Not Re Buried
 Mir Allen made an extended reply to the arguments advanced against h,s resolu- ton. lie maintained that this was the first time the beligerency proposition had been presented to the senate when there was any chance for it to be effective. The house would be brought face to face with it. and it would have a vote in that body today It could not be buried in a com mittce.
 MT. IIoar discussed the situation from the standpoint of an international lawyer, maintaining that recognition of belliger- ency in ordinary circumstances was not cause for war. It was not necessarily an unfriendly act. He maintained, however, that before taking any action of that kind the United States ought to have clear and linauestioned statement of the facts in the case He expressed the opinion that the enactment of a belligerency resolution at the present time would be productive of war, because of the friction that would be created by Spain exercising the right of search of United States vessels on the high seas. ..
 1T have always" said MT. Hoar flaw oreds a, resolution proposing mediation. If that fails I ams in, favor of supporting the executive department when the time shall come, and when She case Is so clear and fragrant that when all the constitutional representatives of the American people substantially agree as to the facts"
 The Point of Order
 MT. Hale made the point of order against the amendment that 1t was foreign and had under the rules no place in the bill. The yice-presdent sustained the point. and MT. Allen took an appeal from the ruling. Upon this MT. Turpie of Indiana delivered an extended speech in support of the ruling of the chair, although he was personally in favor of the proposition contained in the amendment. } s54
 li The Time For Ouietudes VI
 Mr. Bacon pointed out that an unfriendly action on the part of the United States towards Spain might cause that nation to interfere with the conduct of the inyesu. gation. He suggested that now was the time for congress and the American peo-