The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-12
THE SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. Butler Introduces a Resolution Rec
ognizing the Independence of Cuba.

Mr.. Butler Introduces Resolution Rec
ognzing the Independence of Cuba.
Washington. u. c., April 11.-ln the
Senate to-day every available seat, both
on the floor and in the galleries. was
occupied when Vice President Ilobarts
gavcl called the session TO order. III
the galleries The people had been waiting
for hours, but the arrangements for
handling the crowds were so admirable
that not the slightest confusion existed.
Scarcely had the Senate been called to
order when Mr.. Quay PENN, precipi-
tated the Cuban question by presenting
some petitions and making startling COM
ments upon item. He took the strong
est ground for immediate and impetuous
action and declared that it was now
too late for Pope. prelate or Presbyter
to Interfere. Even while Mr.. Quay was
syeaking. Major Pruden. the legislative
Secretary To the President. entered the
chamber bearing the long expected mes,
sage. He was recognized ms soon as
Mr.. Quay had concluded and when he
had presented the message the Vice
President Immediately laid it before the
Senate. In a stiffness that was almost
breathless, the message was read. the
reading occupying just f0rty-tw0 MIMI
les minutes.
Throughout the reading of the message
every Senator except Mr.. Pasco, of ElOl~
ida, gave almost undivided attention.
Mr.. Pasco busily wrote on a big letter
pad for quite ten minutes.
At the conclusion of the reading there
was a hum of whispered conversation
in the galleries but no demonstration.
Mr.. DAVIS (Minn). Chairman Of the
Foreign Relations Committee, at once
moved that it he referred to his commit
Zee and Mr.. Stewart. taking advantage
of the opportunity. briefly addressed the
Senate in favor of recognizing the indie
pendence of the Cuban insurgents
Mr.. Butler n. CD, in rising to offer
resolution said that it was perfectly
evident that the message just read did
not mean the independence of Cuba for
which the patriots of the island had
so long been struggling. The President.
said he, merely asks us to authorize him
to stop the war in Cuba. That could
not he done until the Spanish flag was
hauled down from the island forever.
Mr. Butler then presented his resolution
which follows:
"Whereas, the destruction of the Uni
tea SIHttS BdAilG sup tii'
numbering of 266 of our sailors in Ha-
vana harbor by the Spanish government
is an act of war on the part of Spain
against the United States; therefore be
it,
"Resolved, First. That to avenge this
most foul and unparalleled crime, which
our national honor demands. and TO put
a stop to SPANS most cruel, barbarous
and inhuman warfare now being wagcd
against Cuba. which is demanded iii the
interest of liberty and humanity, that
the government of the United States
hereby recognizes the Cuban republic rs
separate and independent nation.
Second. That the government of the
United States hereby demands that Spain
Mt once Withdraw her land and naval
forces from Cuba.
Third. That the President of the Uni
ted States be, and he is hereby. author
lied. empowered and directed to USE IL
necessary. the entire land and naval
force of the United States to carry these
resolutions into effect"
The resolution went over under the
rules.
" Without further debate the motion TO
refer the message to the Committee on
Foreign Relations was then agreed to.
Another message from the President
transmitting the Cuban Consular reports
was laid before the Senate and after be-
ing read was referred with the accom-
Foreign Relations.
The Senate at 1:15 p. m, on motion OF
Mr.. Allison adjourned.