New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-16
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Senate will ultimately repudae it, Will stay
here as long physical endurance shall last to
/ obtain such action as Will clear up the meaning OF
the Presidents message and plant US sqcareiy
against our common enemy, Spain
FOR RECOGNITION OF THE CUBANs
He declared that the adoption Of the committee
resolutions would be lame and impotent conclu-
sion which would hold this country up to the rdi-
cute Of the nations of the world. He pointed out
that the Constitution Of the Republic Of Cuba had
been framed after that of this country and II now
the United States should turn from them with a
refusal 10 recognize Gomez and his countrymen
they would have Just 10 suspect their So
called friend II believe" he SAID that the rccog-
milton OF the Cuban Republic is necessary at THIS
juncture as peace measure and as war meas
ure. Those freemen will then owe 10 US an ever
lasting gratitude" lie maintained that the recogni-
lion of the Cuban Republic would solve all financial
difficulties and liabilities that In any other event
might arise. There responsibility resting
upon this country to preclude any possible danger
Of the United States becoming liable for either
Spanish or Cuban bonds.
Mr. Daniel closed his speech with a brilliant and
eloquent perora tion. in which he aposrophze1 the
cause Of the Cuban people in their struggle for
freedom and liberty. II will not. he declared. be
driven by committee: will not be driven by Pres'-
dent. I'd rather be political Cuban reconcentrado
on the island than TO be an American Senator and
not proclaim the freedom and independence OF the
brave young Cuban Republic
A TRUCE IN FRACTIONAL. STRIFE NEEDED.
Mr. GRAY made a brief reply part OF the re-
marks OF Mr.. Daniel. lie believed that Congress
should follow the chosen leader OF the people. III
we go into conflict with SPAIN he declared,
simply secure the independence OF the existing
Cuban Republic. have not behind us united
country IT is the cause OF humanity which has
heated the blood OF age ard made the Infants SIN
ows strong steel" Following coNoquy be-
tween Mr. Gray and Mr.. Daniel concerning terms
in the latters speech and the meaning OF the Pres
dents message. Mr.. Gray said:
There Is one truce-one armisice-that want.
and that is truce between the political parties
o. this country until settle our account With
Spain. prolonged applausc)
TILLMAN SWINGS HIS plrCHFORK.
When M TIIL.MAN dem, 9. c. rose to address
the Senate there was a commotion In the galleries
and a wheeling about o. the chairs OF Senator'S
on the floor. Mr. Tillman said he simply desired
express his views on the momcntous question
before the Senate In his own way and In his
own time Haste In such crisis he did not deem
advisable There Is 10 be IN any event" he
declared. unless Spain ANONYMOUSLY backs down
but the exgencies OF the situation are not so
pressing but what we may have opportunity TO say
to the world what we mean 10 do and to make
clear our position.
"Popu,is;s. Democrats Republicans are we; but
are all Americans to make Cuba free At least
I hope we are" he continued amid laughter.
He said that the sentiment for Cuban freedom
pulsaed in the heart OF every true American He
dsavowed any purpose to discuss the question from
partisan point OF view. but declared his intention
TO presen. the facts as he saw them TO the people
He continued:
! regret tina; cannot rise to the high and pure
claims to have attained ! have suspicion In my
nature. and have learned that angels on earth are
dom hear the futter o. their wings in this cham
Der G.aughter)
He referred TO n conference which was held yes
terGay the White House between certain SEN
ators and the President, o. the conierrccs
being the Senator from Delaware. THE prede-
cessor OF the present CHIEF Executive remarked
Mr. Tiilman. rarely conferred with the members
@, this body Qaughter). and We are glad TO know
that have President who will deign to
confer with Senator'S"
Discussing the criticisms which have been made OF
the delay in action by the Senate Mr. 7fman main
tanned that the President had taken his own good
time TO pass the question OF the hour. the re-
sponsiblity fo- delay could not lie against the Sen
ate and he appealed to his coleaaL.s to proceed in
dignity and cand?r. With sharp voice he said 1t
was the suspicion OF double deaag that surrounded
the message OF the President which need'd the
Senate 10 make the cause OF the clear
shine. He asked what were tho causes that led the
House and Senate to linger long over the VERDI
age OF the resolutions He wished 10 God he had no
suspicion OF dark dealing and midnight plotting. He
inquired why the President wanted the House reso-
luton passed instead OF the Senate declaration We
are even threatened with veto II we dare proclaim
the independence OF Cuba" he declared He made
the direct charge that the House and Senate had
practically agreed the form OF a resolution to lie
presented simultaneously 10 both bodies pending the
reception OF the message. and he called upon tho
members Of the Committee on Foreign Relations to
deny the truthfuness Of that statement. He waited
a moment for an interruption. but IT did not come.
and then with Il startling exclamation he said that
"Slence gave consent to his proposition.
THE PRESIDENTS WICKED PARTNERS"
II the resolution reported by a majority OF the
Committee on Foreign Relations adopted 1t
would give the President the right to determine who
the Cuban people were and the manner OF their go7-
eminent. WHO IL going to constitute the return
ing board? Who going 10 count the votes?" he
asked spoke feelingy OF the person Of the Pres
iden. He believed him to be a good mana con-
scientious ctlzen-but he was surrounded by men
whom Mr. Tillman suspected; some very wicked
mariners. The whole world is becoming Il slave 10
the bondhoders Our action In this great crisis IL
predicated upon the demands OF the syndicate that
controls every avenue OF trade and commerce The
bond Of the corpora on IL stronger than the man
the sinister effect OF the dollar Is in this
capital" lie inquired II the hypnotic Influences
abroad In the land would obtain. and II under the
narcotic sleep Cuba would be saddled with debt
not OF her own choosing. I'VE propose to take pos
session OF Cuba as the policeman OF the western
Continent" was OF his most declarative utter
ances I
Then. with infection rising with each word. he
said: Bonds Bonds, Bonds. Nothing but bonds
throughout the message. He said the people OF his
State (south Carolina) had so many bonds placed
upon them that he for ono. would not vote for any
policy that would place any bonds upon people who
are and OF right out TO be free and Independent.
and who by their vote should say whether they
would accept repudlate the bonds OF Spain
Whatever resolution passed war was in
evltabe. ne SAID and went on:
My people do not want war. God knows they
would rather have peace. They have seen the hor-
rors OF Their farest flowers were given for
burial purposes our Jewel sent back to
uh for intermcnt. We have had our Oil OF blood