Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-19
Cuban Belligerency Resolution.

Mr. Brucker Dem. Mich.) asked
unanimous consent for the consideration
of a resolution to instruct the committee
on foreign affairs to report without fur
ther delay the senate Cuban belligerency
resolution.
Mr.. Hit, chairman of the foreign af-
fairs committee raised point of order
which the speaker promptly sustained,
and was about to recognize MIR. Hit, to
call up the diplomatic and consular ap-
preparation bill, when Mr.. Bailey de-
manded recognition. ''Let us first dis
pose of this question of ORDER" he said.
''The chair has sustained the point of
order" retorted the speaker. ''Then l
appeal" called Mr.. Bailey across the hall
to Mr.. Bruckner who filed an appeal
from the decision of the chair. A dozen
members were on their feet demanding
recognition to debate the appeal, but the
speaker recognized Mr.. Dalzell, who
moved to lay it on the table. This cut
off all debate. On rising vote the Re-
publicans stood firm and voted 107 to "a
to lay the appeal on the table.
Mr.. Hit raised point of order,
which Mr.. Hepburn, in the chair. sus-
tanned.
Il appeal from the decision of the
chair" said Mr.. Lewis. II make the
point that the appeal is dilatory," ex-
claimed Mr. Dalzell (Rep. Pa. "The chair
sustains the point" declared Mr.. Hep
burn, who directed the clerk to proceed
with his reading. Excitement was then
at the boiling point. Mr.. Terry Dem.
Ark.) shouted protest. ''Can it be
possible we have reached point where
this side OF the house can not appeal
from the decision of the chair, !" he called.
Mr.. Hepburn directed Mr.. Terry to take
his seat. Mr.. Lewis found parliamen-
tary way for discussing his amendment,
however, by moving pro forma amend
ment to strike out the last word
Chairman Hit, of the committee on
foreign affairs, gaade an extended state
ment on the Cuban situation. He re-
viewed the course of the administration,
the successful demands made for the re-
lease of American citizens and the pro-
test against inhumane methods OF war
resulting in the removal Of Weyler.
This showed what spirit animated the
president and what might be expected
of him. He appealed to all loyal hands
present to unite in upholding the pres
ident in the Cuban crisis at the moment
lit was fraught with the profoundest
responsibility. The Democrats made
frequent, inefficient attempts to amend
the bill so as to meet the Cuban situation
in some shape, but all the proposed
amendments fell under points of order.
All Amendments Defeated.
The house then went into committee
of the whole and resumed consideration
of the diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill.
As soon as the first paragraph was
read, Mr.. Williams, Dem. Mo.,) offered
an amendment to direct the president
to appoint three commissioners to pro-
ceed to Cuba and If possible negotiate
treaty of peace, amity and commerce
with the republican government of
Cuba, and appropriating $150,0O0 for
defraying the expenses of the commis-
sioners. The amendment was ruled out
of order.
Mr.. Lewis, Dem. Wash. J offered an
other amendment providing, that to
emphasize the fact that state of war
exists in Cuba, that the consul general
at Havana be withdrawn and the gov
ernment Of Spain notified Of a suspen-
sion Of diplomatic relations at that
point.
Proposed Currency Legislation.
Washington, Jan. 10, Secretary Gage
did not 60 on with his, hearing before