The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
RECOGNIZE
THE CUBANS
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eernestness. energy, ability and eloquence
seldom eoualled even in the Senate OF the
United states. From 10 o'clock this
morning until the moment Of the hnal
vote, the intensity Of the interest dld
not abate for an instant Under the
agreement, limiting the duration OF the
speeches, except in specified instances,
10 afteen minutes. every senator who so
desired had an opportunity TO express
his views. No less than twenty-five sem
ators addressed themselves 10 the mo-
unontous question under consideration
curing the day and while. under the
rule. elaborate arguments were impos-
slble. The speeches were characterized
bv an impassioncd force and eIoquence
rarely heard ia or out Of the halls OF the
American Congress
Il was not until the first vote-that on
the amendment Of Mr.. Turpie, Of In
diana providing for recognition OF the
island rcpublic-hdd been taken, that
the Senate was brought face 10 face with
the tremendous importance OF It's action.
AN IMPRESSIVE SCENE.
The scene In the chamber OF many MS
toric debates was one OF incoinpaIaDie
solemnity and impressivcness. Inc gal
lelies which had been filed apparently 10
thcir utmost capacity roueLout the
day were massed with brilliantly attired
htAt"AfhNA
walks Of public and private life. On the
floor was every member elected TO the
senate. save one-Mr. Walthall Of MIS-
siesiDpi. VINO was again detained from
his seat by serious illness. so deep was
his tatriotic interest I'm the pending ques-
ION however. that he notified Mr.. Spoon
err OF Wisconsin with whom ne was
pafrcd. that he could not deem II fair 10
hold him TO the pair and would there
fore. release him at once that no might
vote.
me test vote quite naturally was on
the amendment offered by Mr.. Turpio
recognizing the independence Of the Re
Mi &c OF Cuba 10 prevailed by majority
Of IL the vote being ~ TO 81. by pohtl-
cal partles the vote was cast as follows;
Yeas-Repubncans. II; Democrats, p;
Populsts. E: siycr-hepuo!icans, o.
Nays-Republicans. 81; Democrats 5.
Uuol tho Anai vote the alignment OF
parties was quite different from that on
tho Turple amendment. An analysis
Teas-Republicans. %: Democrats. 81;
Populists, z; Silver-Republioans, .; total
O..
Nays-Republicans. 10; Democrats. 2;
total. p.
Mr.. Cannon. Of Utah. opened the de-
bate this morning. He spoke for sharp
intervention. saying that the surest way
TO peace was through the gates Of war.
In accordance with his previous notice
Senator Telor offered q substitute for
the pending Cuban resolution including
a distinct disavowal Of any purpose Of
conquest on our part.
Mr. Allen, OF Nebraska, protested
against the interference Of the powers
Mr.. Burrows. of Michigan, supported
the position assumed in this crisis by the
President and argued against the recog-
milton Of the present Republic Of Cuba.
Mr.. Plat. Of Connecticut, who, in &C.
cordance with the agreement reached last
night, was accorded half hours time
devoted IL TO a strong and eloquent eX-
preston Of his hope for peace and a de-
fence OF the President
A strong appeal for recognition Of the
independence Of the present Cuban re-
public was then made by Mr. Bacon, Of
Georgia. In beginning he said IL was M
fair to charge that all Senators who uifler-
ed from the President upon this question
were hostile to him. He did not approve
the Presidents message IN its entirety
for Il was impossible for him 10 grant
such power to a President as Dir. Nc
Kinley evidently desired Mr.. Bacon
closed by saying:
NOT HOSTILE.
unfortunately ] differ from the Presi-
dent I'm his recommC ndations. The Presi-
dent asks Congress to clothe him with
the power To wage war at his discretion.
] think it would be unconstitutional to
grant him that power. and consequently
Z cannot agree with him. The resolu-
tions passed by the House Of Representa-
tives, IN my opinion. practically propose
10 confer upon him thi- power There
fore undo. no circumstances could In
view Of my constitutional Obligations No
FOR these resolutions, but that Is not hos
tiity 20 the President. IL the same way
I regard the recognition OF the indepen-
deuce Of the Cubans as essential in case
al intervention. The President thinks u
should not be accorded them. -dy col
league CAlr. Clay hG.; already spoken
upon this subject and will probably not
again have an opportunity 10 address the
senate upon II, therefore l take occasion
10 say for him that as 20 these positions
when would make It impossible for LIE
20 vote for the House resolutions he
agrees with me"
Mr.. wellington, (Maryland), followed
Mr. Bacon lie said he was thoroughly
satisfied that there was 10 good reason
Tor the United 5, ates going 10 war with
Spain. No war could be Justiheo az any
time by any nation unless All diplomatic
agencies had been exhausted, and he
could not see that result In the message
~ the President.
II will vote for peace" he said, Il will
stand for peace as long as peace is pos
siUle."
THE MAINE DISASTER.
Upon the question OF responsibility as
20 the destruction of the Maine Mr.
Wellington passion ately said that he
could not thnk that Srain blew up our
vessel. IF so. then the responsibility
rested upon General Blanco. IN command
a. Havana and | Canno, Lelicye that
General Blanco would sanction such an
outrage. ono touch or nature makes
the whole world kin, even though the
kinshlp is With . Spariard."
Mr. Turpie. Qndiana). IN order 10 make
PERFECTLY clear the resolution reported by
the minority OF the Foreign Relations
Committee. offered an amendment 10 in
sert after the word independent" tho
following:
"And that the government OF The
United States hereby recognizes the re-
public OF Cuoa as the true and lawful
government o. that island"
M. Cafery argued against Congree-
sioual recognition 90 Cuba. That. ne
said. ives purely an executive function
lie praised the Presidents course.
Or. Hawley. (Connect.cuD. supported
the President and the House resolutions.
Mr.. White. California;. said he regard
Ad the present resolution as the most