The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-04-23
THIS MEANS WAR.
Senate and House Finally Come
Together on the Cuban
Question.
DECLARE INDEPENDENCE.
The President Directed to Use
Armed Force to ExpeI Spain
from Cuba,
AN EXCITING ALL-NIGHT SESSION,

nv LAtIl14Nu hLL.Nlull DEISNlUNs
Washington, D. c., April 19.-After
one of the hardest-fought ba tiles be-
tween the two houses known in
many years, Congress at an early hour
tins morning came TO an agreement upon
the most momentous question it has
dealt with III third Of a century
The Cuban resolution was passed and
will be sent to the President this morn
ing. Its provisions mean the expulsion
of Spain from the island of Cuba by the
armed forces of the United States
There We're many roll calls in both
houses, and each body held tenaciously
Tor It's own resolution.
The first conference showed a determi-
nation on the part of the House not to
yield 4 single point, and it was only af-
ter long consultations with the House
leaders that they agreed to allow the lit
tie words ARE, and" i'll the first section
OF the Senate resolution which declares
that the people Of Cuba are, and of right
ought to be free and independent.
The resolution as finally adopted is
that reported from the Senate committee
on foreign relations with the addition of
the fourth section, known as the Teller
amendment, diSclaiming any intention on
the part Of the United States to acquire
Cuba.
The Resolutions.
Tn" resolutions as fully agreed upon
arc:
Joint resolution for the recognition Of the
demanding that the government OF
Spain rrIinquish its authority and govern,
m"nt III the island Of Cuba. and to with. |
draw its land and naval forces from Cuba |
iill the 'snbAn waters, and directing the |
President of the United States to use the |
land and naval forces of the United States |
70 carry these resolutions into effect.
Whereas. the abhorrcnt conditions which |
nave existed for more than three years In |
nave shocked tn" moral sense OF the people |
or the tniteh States: have been a disgrace |
70 'hriStian civilization eliminating, as
they have, in the destruction OF a United
States hattI"Ship, with 2tj of its officers an1
crew. Will" on friendly visit in the har- |
Dor Of Havana. ana cannot longerb endured |
a. has been set forth by the President Of the |
hltrd states in his message to Congress Of
AArril H. l>"N; upon which, the action Of
congress was invited: therefore.
, Resolved. by The Senate and House OF
Representatives OF the United States OF
America r,.o in Congress assembled;
ar" and Of right ought TO be free and indie |
pendent.
> That it is the duty Of the United States |
to demand. ana the government Of the Unit |
ed states does hereby demand. that the gov |
eeTnment Of Spain N once rrluquish its au.
lh'Iii'N Sti't government Ill the lSiAni bI |
tuba, and Withdraw its land and naval
forces from Cuba and Cuban waters.
sia.. That "a al the e. i'r"sident of the United
powered to use the entire land and naval |
forces of the United States. and to call into |
actual service Of the United States the |
militia of the several states to such extent |
as may be necessary to carry these reSolu- |
ti0uS into effect
claims any disposition or intention to cX"r-
else sovereignty. jurisdiction OF control |
over said island. except for the pacitication
that is accomplished to leave til" govern
ment and control Of the island TO its people.
The Vote.
The vote in the Senate was as follows:
YEAS rpublicans-Aldrich. Allison. Bak
er, burrows, Carter, Chandler: Clark. Cul-
lom. Davis Dehoe, Elkins. Fairbanks. For,
IIa41,snro1gh. HaWley Lodge, McHrIde, 3c,
Perkins. Flatt conn, Pritchard, proctor.
Quay, Sewall. Shoup. Spoonar, Warren.
Wilson. Wolcott. Observation-Disclosures,
NAYSN ISepuhlicansl" l' irn IN democrats
Bacon, Bate, Berry. Caffrey, Chiffon. clay,
G9ckrell, ,,i, Daniel: Jones !Arkl;; kennsy.
tin. Mitchell. Money. Pasco. Pettus. Raw
lins, Roach. Turley Turpie, White. Silver
RR@hqpr,, R.ihrr anmgn s1Ts Gnss IeTo; Mants,,
len, butler. Harris, Heitfed Turner
The vote in the House was 80 ayes
and nays. The names of the members
who voted nay arc as follows: Boutelle
tRep., Me-, Gardner tRep., \. j., Loud
(Rcp.. CALI. Brewer dem, Alal. John
son (krp., Ind), Mccall (Rep., Massl.
The resolution cannot be sent to the
President until after it is signed by the
presiding officers today.
Memorable Session.
The adoption of the conference report
brought To close one Of the most inter
eSting and tumultuous sessions of the Sen
ate held in years Such scenes of CON
fusion and excitement have rarely been
witnessed in the ordinarily staid and dig
nitied body as characterized its proceed
ingS from noon yesterday until nearly
o'clock in the morning.
Interest III all other questions was
dwarf"d into inSiCnifcance by the one
overwhelming question of war = war
which all now regard to be absolutely in
eyitahle Efforts were made 10 transact
the regular business of the Senate, but it
was with the utmost difficulty that sena-
tors performed the work. Among those
who remained upon the floor while the
sundry civil bill was under consideration
the confusion was great that the bu>l-
ness could scarcely proceed. Notwlth-
standing the vice-presidentS earnest and
constant effort TO preserve order the mem
berS gathered in groups about the cham
ber eNcitedly discussing the various
phases of the question of the hour.
A feeling of bitterness grew up be-
tween the Senate and the House during
the late afternoon and evening that at
one time seemed likely to delay action.
Cooler counSels prevailed. however. and Il
determination of the mOmentouS question
was finally reached.
Steadily Lost Ground.
Those who were fighting for recognition
Of the island republic early decided that
the Senate should not take the initiative
in requesting Il conference between the
two houses They further resolved that
when the Senate couferceS were hna lily
anpointed at least two of them should
represent the majority sentiment of the
body. The radical advocates Of lndepend-
ence slowly, but none. the less surely,
lost ground. however. being swept back
hv the powerful and compact minority
opposed 10 them.
They Welded only after one Of the Bit
terc>- contests in the history OF the Sen
ate. They capitulated but did not sur
render.
An Impressive Scene.
The scene in the Senate even up to the
minute Of adjournment was one OF won
derful beauty and impresSiveness. Hun
drcdS Of brilliantly y-attired women and
men in evening dress filed the galleries
On the floor were the makers of the coun-
try's history awaiting the verdict from
the conference committee.
When il finally came there was hush
in the great chamber which few seconds
before had been thrilling with animation.
When the verdict had been returned and
accented by the Senate the great audi
ence DISPERSED dispersed quietly. almost
soIemnly. All realized that the verdict
meant war and the action taken was TOO
molnentous TO inspire anything less than
awe.
Final Message to Spain.
A soon ss the ioiut resolution as