Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. Mar. 80.
SENATE.

with disappointed hundredS VINO vain
ly sought seats from which they might
listen to the proceedings.
Mr.. Davis, chairman Of the commit
tee on foreign relations, asked that the
committee be permitted to sit during
the sessions of the Senate from day to
day and the request was granted.
Mr.. Frye reported from the commit
tee on foreign relations, the Senate res
olutiop: THAT the President be re-
quested to transmit to the Senate all of
the consular correspondence relating to
the conduct of the war in the island of
Cuba, the condition of the people and
other matters relating thereto" but
asked that it lie on the table until to.
morrow.
Mr.. Hswley of the military affairs
committee, reported q joint resolution,
providing that, in any case of eIiergen.
cy, ia which the immediate erection OF
any fort Or ratification is deemed ne.
cessary and urgent. where the legisla-
ture of the State is not in session, so
much of the existing law as prohibits
the erection of such forti6cation until
the consent oil the legislature has been
obtained, shall be sus pended so as to
authorize the construction of such
temporary fort on the written consent
OF the owner OF the land. Mr.. HaWley
asked for immediate consideration of
the resolution, but Mr.. Pasco desiring
to examineit, objected and it went over.
Mr.. Frye inquired of Mr.. Allen if he
had any objection to the reference of
his resolution, offered yesterday, to the
committee on foreign relations, that
committee now having under considera-
ton resolutions of that character.
MIR. Allen consented to the refer
ence of the resolution. saying he was
satisfied that the committee would
promptly take action upon the subject
matter.
Mr.. Walthall gave notice that on
Thur, day, April 7, at p. m. he would
present resolu:ionsi in memory of his
late colleague, Senator George.
Mr.. Allison reported the sundry civil
bill and announced that he would call
it up for consideration tomorrow.
Consideration was then resumed of
the measure making further provision
for civil government for Alaska.
At this point the door was yielded to
Mr.. Wolcott, chairman of the commit
tee on post offices and post roads, as he
desired 10 make statement. He made
a remarkable and caustc arraignm1Dt
OF the Secretary OF the Treasury, on &C
count of the Secretary's fippant treat
ment OF q request made by Mr.. VOL
colts committee.
HOUSE.
The galleries of the House were
again crowded to ovelaowing teddy
and the members on the floor were in
az excited state. Sensational develop
ments were anticipated.
Mr.. Bailey, the democratic leader,
presented as matter ofprivilege reso-
luton recognizing the independence of
Cuba. A perfect whirlwind of applause
overwhelmed the House from the gal
leries and the democratic side of the
floor. Mr.. Boutelle made point Of
order against it and Mr.. Bailey in
speaking to the point of order declared
that he had no purpose to raise disorder
in the House. He believed he had
right to make it. The greatest cor
fusion ard excitement prevailed. Mr..
Bailey said the House had right to
decide this question and accept the re.
sporsiblity.
Mr.. Bailey cited precedent in the
53d Congress when on similar ques.
ton the Speaker of the House and the
republicans all voted against ruling of
Speaker Crisp holding that an Hswa.
iian resolution offered by Mr.. Boutelle
while in order must 60 to committee
and was not privileged for immediate
consideration. The democrats and the
galleries repeatedly applauded him.
Mr.. Boutelle replied detailing the cir,
cumstances of the precedents but con-
tending that the ruling was erroneous.
Mr.. Hull, chairman OF the military
affairs committee, who is at the head of
radical republicans arose to rally his
followers against the resolution at this
time. He announced amid storm OF
applause that he was willing to 60 as
far as any one 10 aid of the struggling
patriots Of Cuba, but he wanted every
thing done in an orderly way. He de-
clared that he sympatized with propo-
siton for declaration of war. While
this was going on the republicans were
whispering in groups, the conservative
leaders were circulating among them
urging them not to allow the demo-
Gratis to take the initiative while Mr..
Terry was urging that the question OF
privilege should be submitted to the
House for decision. The confusion be.
came so great that Mr. Simpson raised a
laugh when he made the point OF or
der that the Speakers reconcentra.
dos were out of order"
Mr.. Hopkins, who presided at the
meeting of the republicans last even
ing, supported the point OF order made
against the Bailey resolution. He
claimed that it was not 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 commit.
tee. 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 men,
Der.
The chair announced that he was
ready to rule and Mr.. Bailey said hi.
side was ready. The chair made a
long decision quoting precedents.
Many Senators came over and listened
to the debate. Mr.. Reed said the
question of war and independence did