The herald., 1898-04-01

ton Of an Independent nation over the
ashes OF Spain's sovereignty on the island.
Twice in forty years have the Cubans
struggled for their freedom" Mr.. Allen
declared. land now they stand in sight Of
that goal guided by the master, Gomez,
who will, In his time. be regarded as one Of
the greatest commanders and revolution
lists Of this century. He will live in the
hearts Of thousands Of patriotic people SO
long as freedom shall have an abiding
place with good people,"
Mr.. Allen compared the career of Weyler
In Cuba with the conduct Of the revolution
in the Netherlands.
There were universal destruction, dew
astation and death.
This picture, vivid more than imagina-
ton could paint it, had been drawn for
this senate by Senators Proctor, Gallinger.
Thurston and Money. Weylers policy was
strongly presented and his ''brutalities and
atrocities" were sharply portrayed.
He declared that Weyler's rule in Cuba
had been tempered with murder and mod
flied by assassination"
Referring to the catastrophe to the
Maine, Mr.. Allen said that Spain must be
made to pay for the wholesale murder of
American seamen.
'She must" said Senator Allen, "com-
pensate for that murder at least by free
ing Cuba, by furling her dirty flag and
leaving the continent, never to return.
II am a lingo, lingo Of jingoes. have
always felt that the Cubans would ulti-
mately be able to wrest their freedom from
SPAIN
Whatever may be done about the
Maine disaster" said he, lone thing ought
to be distinctly understood. 1t should not
be submitted to the arbitrament Of for
eign power"
Mr.. Allen said this country had no greed
for Spanish territory or for Spanish gold.
nor was 1t the desire Of the United States
to establish protectorate over Cuba, but
the torch which has lighted Cuba must be
extinguished.
Further along Mr.. Allen said: IF could
have my way would instantly recall our
minister to Madrid and hand to the Span
ish minister here his passport"
He said that he was opposed to the gen.
eral policy of the United States, but as one
of the representatives in the senate Of a
great state, he was willing to give him his
support in a proper solution of the Cuban
problem, for he felt that all political con-
siderations at a time like this ought to be
laid aside and men of all parties should
stand together. He believed In a few more
days we should witness Cuba's flag. con-
secrated by hundreds Of thousands of lives,
waving in triumph over the island.
Scarcely had Allen concluded when
Chandler Of New Hampshire created a
lively scene. He thought the action Of the
committee on foreign relations indicated
some doubt and indecision. Yesterday the
committee thought new call for the con-
sular reports ought to be made; today it
thought the call ought to be withdrawn.
1.-THE first CALL" said Chandler, was
made in resolution presented by the
senator from Alabama (Morgan) on Feb
ruary 18th. On the following day, at $40
p. M, an answer to the call for informa-
ton came from Spain CA significant refer
ence to the Maine disaster.)
II have the fullest confidence in the COM
mittee on foreign relations" said Chand-
Ter.
II have confidence that the president in
tends to pursue patriotic and righteous
course in the present emergency, and l
shall thank God when he reaches a con-
clusion Of some sort or other. Therefore,
l am not In rebellion as yet against the
powers that be. / await upon the COM
mittee on foreign relations. I do think that
as that committee deemed 1t advisable yes
terday to make a second call for the con-
sular correspondence and has now reached
the conclusion that the second call should
not be made, the committee ought to give
us some reason for the delay
1.-THE confidence expressed by the sena-
tor in the committee on foreign relations"
replied Frye sarcastically, renders any
reply to his remarks unnecessary
Frye then renewed his motion to recon-
init the motion to the committee.
II shall not object" sharply responded
Chandler, ito letting the committee on for
eign relations have control Of the resolu-
tion."
The motion to recommit was passed.
Thereupon Chandler reintroduced, on his
own account, the committees resolution
and asked that it go over until tomorrow.
Frye gave notice that he would move
when the resolution was called up to re-
commit it to the committee on foreign re-
lations.
Consideration of the sundry civil appro-
priation bill then began. After thtrty-tive
pages Of the bill, including all the commit
tee amendments thereon except two, had
been disposed of the measure was laid
aside.
Hawley Of Connecticut, of the military
affairs committee, presented in amended
form the joint resolution offered by Bacon
concerning the erection Of temporary for
tifcations. It Is as follows:
"That in case of emergency when, in the
opinion Of the president, the immediate
erection of any temporary fort or FORTH
cation is deemed important and urgent.
such temporary fort or fertilization may
be constructed upon written consent Of the
owner Of the land upon which such work
is to be placed, and the requirements of
section S55 of the Revised Statutes shall not
be applicable in such cases."
The resolution was passed.
Then the senate, at p. m, went into
Executive session and at 4:20 p. m. ad.
journed.
IN COMMITTEE