Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30

fead). IL 1t falls short of that point. it is
cot operative and. to my mind. it does not
present any question of privilege at all.
LAS 1 have already said, i am in favor
of this government Intervening at the very
earliest date unless conditions change ma
terialIy SO that they will insure the liberty
of the Cubans and a cessation of the de-
plcrable conditions that prevail in that is
land at the present time Applause on the
republican side.) 1 am in favor Of that
principle. and state now and here that 1
will go as far as any man on this floor for
the purpose of preserving the rights of the
struggling patriots in their heroic efforts
on that island applause on the republican
side). and I am in favor Of the United
States controlling the destinies of this con-
tiEent and saying to Spain that she must
get out of the western hemisphere. But 1
am not willing. sir. to inject in these pro-
ceedings here today proposition to lay
aside an appropriation bill for the navy
Geers and derisive laughter on the demo-
cratic side) which contains in itself pro-
viso or article of legislation available to al
low the gentleman from Texas to come in
and make a motion of this character
1.-The gentleman declares that he is ready
for armed Intervention at any time" inter-
rCpted Mr.. Bailey. II ask the gentleman
if he does not know 1t to be a fact that the
representa- ives of the Cuban people tell US
that all they want is to be recognized in
their independence and that they will do
the rest?" applause on the democratic
side)
Il state to the gentleman in response to
bis inquiry returned Mr.. Hull, that 1 do
not care what the agents of Cuba want US
to do i want the House to act independ-
emily of any outside influence with refer
eEce to these matters and do what is best
for the honor and the dignity and right of
the country" Applause on the republic
can side.)
Republicans Object.
Mr.. Hopkins. who presided at the meet
ing of the republicans last evening. SUD-
ported the point of order made against the
Bailey resolution. He claimed that it was
rot a question of personal privilege or one
that affected the House. 1t simply called
for an expression as to the patriots in
Cuba The resolution should go to a COM
mittee. He was not willing to be carried
off his feet to overturn the rules of the
House He hoped that the republicans
would take the same view
When asked republican member.
The chair announced tina. he was ready
to rule and Mr.. Bailey said his side was
ready.
The chair made long decision quoting
presidents. Many senators came over and
listened to the debate. Mr.. Reed said the
question of war and independence did not
constitute a question OF privilege ami
would not. he thought, at any time except
in times of great excitement.
The Speaker sustained the point of order,
and MIR. Bailey appealed from the decision.
Appeal Tabled.
Speaker Reed, after the appeal, Stated
that he had no dcuDt but the questions
which We're sought to be arrived at in the
resolution would be secured in an honor
able and satisfactory manner.
Mr.. Bailey said that he had no doubt the
remark was intended to stiffen the back
bone of the republican members.
On laying the appeal on the table the
standing vote showed It's to 137.
No republican was seen voting in the neg
alive.
The roll call followed amidst great deal
Of confusion. The parties were solidly
aligned as in the standing vote.
On the roll call the appeal was laid on
the table-1I9 to 139.
After the announcement of the vote Mr.
Bailey asked what became of the resolu-
ton. and the Speaker replied that it would
rot go to the committee on foreign affairs.
but, if introduced, in the regular way,
through the box. it would be referred. Mr.
Bailey appealed from the decision. but the
Speaker said it was a parliamentary in
quiry that Mr.. Bailey had made. and that
no appeal could be taken.
Naval Bill Taken UD.
The House then began consideration of
the naval appropriation bill.