The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-29
CUBA IS RECOGNIZED.
Foraker States the Cuban Govern
ment Is Officially Dealt with.
VOLUNTEER BILL PASSED By HOUSE.
The Amendments Made to the Measure
The Indian Territory to Furnish Its
Ouota-A Chaplain for Each
Regiment.

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-During the
five hours of discussion in the senate
yesterday afternoon of its recent ac-
ton on the Cuban resolutions, in the
course of which several extended
speeches were made by senators who
voted against the conference report
upon the resolutions only one point
was developed That was made by
Senator Foraker in the course of a
brief statement concerning the recog-
milton of the Cuban republics indie
pendence. He said: II think quickly,
speedily, possibly now, on the very day
the ultimatum has been sent to Spain,
pursuant to the resolutions that
passed here-and this movement has
practically recognized the republic of
Cuba--and | think ossibly it is true
we will all know by tomorrow, that
that government is to-day being Off
cially dealt with by the representa-
tives of this government as it should
be-" This utterance, coming from n
member of the foreign relations com
mittee, created u profound sensation
among senators. Being pressed for
the source of his information, Senator
Foraker replied that it was positive,
but not official"
The following resolution was pre-
seuted by Senator Allen, of Nebraska:
That. In the opinion Of the senate. no circum-
stances can arise in the relations OF the y nited
States OF America and the kingdom OF Spain
that will warrant an increase OF the Interest,"
bearing bonded Indebtedness OF this govern
ment. or that will, in any manner interfere in
the reform OF the financial affairs OF the United
States on lines laid down in the national peo-
pies party platform OF July. 1896
The resolution went over under OBJ
lection.
Bills providing for disposal of lands
on abandoned portions OF Fort McGin-
mis- military reservation in Montana,
and for the relief of certain settlers
thereon, and providing for the con-
struction of a bridge across the Yala-
busna river between Lefore and Car
roll counties, Miss, were passed. Con-
sideration of the sundry civil bill was
resumed and Senator Cockrell, of Mis-
souri,, continued his speech on the Gu
ban question, begun Tuesday.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. April 2l.--There was =
tremendous demonstration in the
house yesterday Immediately after the
reading of the journal, when Mr..
Pruden, the presidents executive
clerk, announced the approval of the
Cuban resolutions. The galleries
cheered and the members on the floor
applauded vigorously. The senate
joint resolution authorizing the print
ing of extra copies of the military
publication of the war department was
adopted.
Mr.. Hull, chairman of the committee
on military affairs, asked unanimous
consent for the immediate considera-
ton of the bill he introduced Tuesday
Mt the request OF the war department,
authorizing the president to call for
volunteers. The request was granted
and the house went into committee of
the whole to consider the bill. A
question arose as to whether. under
the provisions of the bill, additional
legislation would not be necessary To
permit the president to call out volun-
teers. To meet this defect. Mr.. Lacey
offered an amendment authorizing the
president to raise volunteers when
congress shall have authorized him To
do SO or when he has been authorized
ITO call into the service of the United
] oAhNNH Nlit hilllNlt WI Llt HtNCH6i
states The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Little offered an amendment,
which was agreed to. providing that
the Indian territory shall furnish its
quota.
An amendment was adopted provid-
ing for IA chaplain for each regiment.
An amendment was adopted provid-
ing that regimental and all other med
zeal officers should keep daily records
of all officers or men sick or wounded,
and that upon the DISARMAMENT of the
organization they should b. fled in
the record of the pension and war de
partments.
: Section l5waS amended so as to pro
4 vide that the governors of the states
: instead of the president might ap
% point officers of the regular army in
, the grades of field officers in the vol
4 unteer army, such appointments to de
$ pend upon the consent of the presi
n dent.
>. The bill was afterwards passed with
!. out division and at i:l5 p. M the hous,
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