The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
BY THEINTRODUCTION
Of the Resolution Looking to
Cuban Freedom.
Battle Between the Peace Par
ty and the War Party
IN BOTH THE HOUSES
Goes On Before Crowded and
Enthusiastic Galleries.

Washington, March 3O.-Nr. Bailey,
the Democratic leader presented in the
house today as a matter of privilege, a
resolution recognizing the independence
of Cuba. A perfect whirlwind of ap-
plause overwhelmed the house from the
galleries.
Mr.. Boutelle made a 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 confusion and
excitement prevailed.
Mr.. Bailey said the house had a right
to decide this question and accept the
responsibility.
Mr.. Bailey cited a precedent in the
53rd congress, when on similar Ques-
ton the speaker of the house and Re
publicans all voted against a ruling of
Speaker Crisp holding that a Ha-
waiian resolution offered by Mr.. Bou-
telle While in order must go to a COM
mittee and was not privileged for i'm
mediate consideration. The Democrats
and the galleries repeatedly applauded
him.
Mr. BoutelIe replied detailing the cir
cumstances of the precedent, but con-
tending that the ruling was erroneous.
Mr.. Hull, chairman of the military
of radical Republicans, arose to rally
his followers against the resolution at
this time. He announced amidst a
storm of applause that he was willing
to go as far as any one, in aid of the
struggling patriots of Cuba, but he
wanted everything done in an orderly
way. He declared that he sympathized
with a proposition looking to a declar-
alton of war.
While this was going on the Republi-
cans were whispering in groups, the
among them, urging them not to allow
the Democrats to take the initiative,
when Mr.. Terry (Dem., Ark.) was urg-
ing that the question of privilege should
be submitted to the house for a decision
the confusion became so great that Mr..
Simpson (POp., Kan.) raised a laugh
when he made the point of order that
the speakers recOncentradOS 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 ex-
preston as to the patriots in Cuba-The
resolution should go to a cOmmittee-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 a Republican men,
Der.
The chair announced that he was
ready to rule and Mr.. Bailey said his
side was ready.
The chair made a long decision quot
ing precedentS. Many senators came
over and listened to the debate.
Mr. Reed said the question of war
and independence did not constitute a
question of privilege and would not, he
thought at any time, except in times of
great excitement. The speaked sus-
tanned the point of order and Mr.. Bailey
aDDealed from the decision.
Speaker Reed after the appeal stated
that he had no doubt but that the ends
which were sought to be arrived at in
the resolution would be secured in an
honorable and satisfactory manner.
Mr.. Bailey said that he had no doubt
the remark was intended to stiffen the
backbone of the Republican members.
On laying the appeal on the table, the
standing vote showed 17S to 1877.
No Republicans were seen voting in
the negative.
The roll call followed amidst a great
deal of confusion. The parties were
sOlidy aligned as in the standing vote.
The resolution which was offered by
Mr.. Bailey is as follows:
Resolved, BY the Senate and house Of
representatives, that the heroic strug-
gle of the Cuban people against the
force of arms and the horrors of fam
inc, has shown them worthy to be free
and
Second, The United States hereby rec
ogniZes the republic of Cuba as a free
and independent state.
On roll call the appeal was laid on the
table, 179 yeas to 1877 nays
There has been a great deal discus
sion among the Republicans since the
Bailey resolution was introduced and
voted upon. Many of them received as
surances from the leaders that there
would be action in a short time.
| Speaker Reeds statement was consid-
cred as forecasting the situation and
Mr.. Dingley was quoted as saying
the whole question would be settled
within a few days.
Republicans who attended the confer
ence last evening said that the course of
the Republicans who attended that con-
ference was consistent. as they deter
mined that action should come from the
Republican side and in an orderly man
ner.
TN THE SENATE