The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-12

of the Republican members of the
house foreign affairs committee was
held tonight at the residence Of Repre-
sentative Gillette, Of Massachusetts.
Though the session was continued
till a late hour, no definite conclusion
was reached, but 1T was stated that
the members felt they had a better
understanding Of the situation and
bly, would be able to report to-
morrow.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Re-
publican members of the house foreign
affairs committee held session all the
afternoon to map out a definite Cuban
policy, but were totally unable to reach
an agreement. It is understood that
many Of the members whose views
heretofore have been pronounced in
favor of Independence and Intervention,
in stating their position at this infor-
NAL meeting. announced an almost
complete change Of position. These, it
is understood, include Representative
Adams Pao, now acting chairman of
the committee. and Representative
Quigg On. -.
The meeting was very stormy and
some exciting discussions occurred The
most pronounced sentiment in the COM
mfttee In favor of immediate interven-
ton and the recognition of independ-
ence from Spanish rule was voiced by
Representatives Pearson On. CO, Will
liam Alden Smith (Mich) HeatWoIe
(Minn) and Gillette CMass.)
There were numerous resolutions
drafted and offered for the action of
the committee, as different in character
and wording as there were members
present. but there was no action be-
yond their formulation, submission and
discussion
The nearest approach to agree
ment was made in the con-
sideration of resolution by
Mr.. Henry Qnd) for immediate
intervention and the establishment OF
stable government by the choice. Of
the people Of Cuba, and another by Mr..
Smith (Mich.) for immediate interview
ton. the expulsion OF Spain from the
island and the formation of a govern
ment by the people of Cuba.
The steering committee Of nine elect
ed by the conference Of the Republican
Cuban sympathizers in the house met
today and appointed special commit
tee Of three to secure a statement of
the position Of the two foreign COM
mitteeS in congress. The committee
consists Of Representatives. Joy (Mo),
Tawney (Minn.) and Lorimer Oll.).
Their instructions were to ascertain
what the committees Of both houses
proposed to do and then report for the
COnSlCoTdClOu OF the conference.
The full foreign affairs committee Of
the house will meet at IL o'clock to-
morrow, when the presidents message
will be taken up. 1t is probable that
the special committee will have decid-
ed what it shall report to the Cuban
conference. A meeting may be called
for tomorrow afternoon to outline the
action they favor.
There are about sixty Republican
representatives who have participated
in these conferences. and one of their
leaders stated tonight that he believed
he correctly represented the majority
in saying that they favored immediate
armed Intervention and a declaration
that the Cuban people should and of
right ought to be Independent of Span
ish rule
The administration resolution. which
empowers the president. in accordance
with the recommendation in his mes
sage, to take such action as will ter
inmate hostilties in Cuba and estab-
lish a stable government, and authoriz-
ing him to intervene with the army
and navy of the United States, as may
be necessary TO bring about this re-
suit. has the outspoken support of