The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-21

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hearsay evidence. The president in his
correspondence with the Spanish gov
eminent did say that there mus be an
independent government in Cuba. This
demand was transmitted not only
through Minister Woodford. but also
through the Spanish minister at WASH
ington to his government. I cannot be
more definite at this time"
Mr.. Foraker. resuming the trend of
his remarks. said the understanding
was that the president was endeavoring
through diplomatic negotiations to
promote the Independence of the peo-
pie of Cuba He thought the negctia-
ions to date-the signing by the presi-
dent of the resolutions of congress and
the sending of an ultimatum to Spain
would amount practically to a recog-
milton Of the independence of the Gu
ban republic. and he thought 1t would
be SO developed by tomorrow morn
ing. He had no doubt that the Cuban
republic would of course be recognised
Mr.. Foraker said he believed that
criticism of the president at this time
was out OF place. Instead of cavuing
over those matters he deemed II desir-
able to secure unity of action. He had
stood squarely by his conviction I'm ia
vor of Independence. but was anxious
to secure action. and had therefore
agreed to the striking out of the recoe-
nItlOu CiduSt. II was "
err the president had made mistakes or
not. Only the future could properly
and truthfully develop the presidents
position.
Mr.. TiIIman asked Mr.. Foraker for a
more explicit statement. and Mr.. For
aker replied: Il hin I made the
statement that some representatives or
this government were dealing with the
representatives of a government that
will amount to this: That the govern
ment will in the immediate future be
dealing with them just al IL occurred
to me that we should deal with them
If we recognize the government"
Mr.. Tillman asked Mr.. Foraker II he
had no positive information, to which
he replied: II have positive informa-
ton but il is not official"
Mr.. Teller then concluded his speech,
holding it to be the duty OF all TO stand
by the country rather than to seek po-
litical advantage.
Mr.. Hale expressed doubt whether
any profit could come out Of the dis
cussion. He then reviewed the contest
of the past few days, taking opportu-
nifty to express his views upon the 20
sition taken by Mr.. Teller and Mr..
Cockrell.
Mr.. Stewart of Nevada followed in
an extended discussion Of the Cuban
problem.
III tht VI o1NtSh W
len. i'm which he further explained the
position of those who voted against the
conference report OF the Cuban resolu-
tions.
Mr.. Carter interrupted him to say
that flags were being displayed
throughout the city, troops were be-
ing modified and the navy was pre-
pairing for action. Through all this the
sundry civil and naval appropriation
bills, both carrying money for the sup
port of the government, were being de-
layed. Why" he inquired, could not
80 senators who voted against the con-
ference report admit that they had
made a mistake n proceed with a
united front to uphold the president
and the country"
Mr.. Allen replied that a suggestion,
involving a reference to the American
flag. was not proper. He had carried
that flag. he said, amid shot and shell,
and knew what it meant to stand
by it.
Mr.. Carter remarked that nobody was
disposed to question the patriotism of
the Nebraska senator or of the 80 who
voted against the Cuban conference re-
port. Il do believe he continued,
that in the present circumstances 1t Is
better to maxi preparations for the
coming war, than to make e~xculpatory
remarks or discriminating questions"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Aliens re-
marks, Mr.. Thurston said that at 11:e4
o'clock to-day. when the president
signed the Cuban resolutions sent to
him by congress. the time for party dis
cussion had ended. All but three sena-
tors had at one time or another voted
for the resolutions which were now a
law. and he thought 1t the duty of sem
ators to uphold the president and the
country with equal unanimity.
THE time will come in the hastings
for discussion of political phases of this
question. Now, until cuba Is made
free, until her starving women and
children are fed and clothed. until
Spain has been driven from the West
ern hemisphere forever, for Gods sake
let US cease this political pickering"
Mr.. Allison then presented an amend
ment to III sundry civil bill appropri-
ating and making Immediately avail
able $473. ISL with which to pay the
award fc- Bering sea claims made by
the Joint convention of Feb. 20. 1896.
He had been urged to place the amend
ment on this bill by the foreign rela-
tons committee instead of waiting for
the general deficiency bill. The amend
ment was agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Allison the senate
at 5:35 p. M, went into ses-
sion and soon afterwards adjourned.