The times., 1898-04-15

If the program Of Senator Davis. chair
man Of the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions. is carried out. the debate in the
Senate on the Cuban resolutions viii be
ended when that body adjourns tonight
Several Senators have expressed a desire
10 speak, and if all occupy the floor ac-
cording 10 the usual time occupied by
them when they speak it is impossible
TO see how the debate can be closed to-
day unless the fifteen minute arrange
ment is agreed to.
Among those who have given notice of
their intention are Senators Ellins. Plat
of Connecticut, Caffery. White. Wolcott.
Cullom. Daniel. Hawley Frye and Proc
tor There are others who might be
named. but many viii withhold their re-
marks If they find it impossible to reach
an agreement for the taking of the vote.
In all twenty-three Senators are on the
list on the ce-Presidents table.
Mr.. Caffery was credited with having
said that he would speak three days
but he asserted last evening that he only
intended TO make a few remarks. moi
more than an hour in length.
The debate yesterday lasted six hours
five set speeches being delivered in thai
time The speakers We're Senators Tur-
ner, Turpie, Hoar. Gray and Fairbanks
At the conclusion of these speeches ar
effort was made TO secure an agreement
for the time for the final vote. but NJ
agreement could be reached and the Sen.
ate adjourned until the unusually early
s,F IA -
Davis having served notice that he would
ask the Senate 10 remain in session unit
the vote was taken and the resolution
disposed of.
Proceedings in Detail.
Shortly after the Senate was called
TO order the joint resolution passed yes
terday by the House. authorizing the
President 10 intervene and stop the wal
in Cuba. was received.
Mr.. Hoar Immediately arose to make
a speech, but said he wished TO SPEAK
TO the pending Senate resolution
Mr Turner of Washington, however. had
the floor on yesterday, and as ne desired
TO continue his remarks Senator HoaI
acquiesced.
Mr. Turner said the influence which
has paralyzed the executive arm of the
Government and rendered ii impotent is
still alive.
This is illustrated BY the message OF
the President. He asked power which i!
in violation of the Constitution.
Congress alone shall have the powel
to declare war"
How would it be possible for Con
gress to delegate the power asked fo
by the President without violating tina
provision. My oath Of office would pre-
vent me from granting him that power
Mr.. Turner declared that even il Con
gress had such power he would not favo
granting il to the Executive who scenes
TO consider dollars higher and of NOR
consequence than human flesh and blood
He preferred to trust TO the people o
America to say when and where the,
would draw the sword
''The developments in the last fev
weeks" said Mr. Turner, have shaker
my confidence in the sincerity of tn
Executive and his advisers.
THE delay which has followed ha
been dishonorable 10 the people of thi
country.
1t seems that the inquiry has been t
find who was not responsible for the de
struction Of the Maine"
Mr.. Turner condemned the DELAY in sub
mitting the message To Congress after I
had been prepared. He declared tina
senators and members were buttonholeu
importuned and cajoied into acquiescencI
in the plans Of the Executive.
He said il was q well-developed cas-,
OF brain-fag, which has afflicted IN.
President, and given as an excuse for de
lay.
He declared that the sword in our scab
bard was still bright and keen. 'But
when we draw that sword" said he. ..le-
Us Keep IL uplifted until we have driver
Spain from Cuba and established a FREE
and happy people"
II we do intervene" declared Mr.