The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-01
REPUBLICAN REVOLT.
AGAINST POLICY OF PRESIDENT AS
TO SPAIN.
Delay is prrcatcd-Congressmcn Insist
Upon Armed Intervention In Cuba and
Unconditional withdrawal Of Span
ish Troops.

Washington, March 20.-The ro-
volt in the House against further do
lay Of action on tho Cuban issue cul.
minated today in u conference of ro-
publican members whose ideas are
in accordance with positive early
course. About fifty representatives
attended, representing all SECTIONS,
Representative Hopkins, of fIllinois,
momber Of tho ways and means com
mitteo, presided, Representative Joy,
of Missouri, was secretary.
The meeting was called to take
steps to secure immediate intorvon-
ton in somo form and recognition of
Cuban Independence. 1t was the
first definite stop following discus
sions in tho cloak rooms and lobbies,
since the Presidents message was
submitted yesterday, by many mem-
bers whose ideas arc in accordance
with positive early course. About
fifty Representatives attended, Rep
resontative Hopkins, Of Illinois,
member of tho ways and means com,
mittec, presided, Representative Joy,
of Missouri, was secretary.
The meeting was called to take
stops to secure immediate interycn-
ton in somo form and tho recogni-
ton Of Cuban Independence 1t was
the first definite step following dis
cussions in tho clork rooms and lob.
bios, since the Presidents message
was submitted yesterday, by many
members who favor immediate and
aggressive action. Up to this after
noon tho sentiment was half CON
cealod but strong feeling against
voting money for Cuban relief un-
less accompanied by action to stop
tho war.
The meeting today was called
with n view to accomplishing tho un-
qualified removal Of tho Spanish
troops from Cuba and tho prompt
armod intervention in tho affairs Of
that island. Late this afternoon it
was decided to call u meeting immo-
diately after adjournment. Tho
word was quietly passed around, but
many who AFRO enthusiastically in
favor Of intervention failed Of Motif.
cation, though tho number present
would be sufficiently large by consol-
idation with the democratic forces to
carry Out tho programme.
DISAPPOINTMENT.
Representative Hopkins, rs chair
man, briefly stated the objects of the
meeting. He Indicated his disap-
pointment that the Presidents mess
ago carried no outline Of definite ro-
sponsivo policy toward SPAN, and
that he did not believe further delay
should be brookod Hc, however,
thought tho administration might
have another day or two within
which to act, and failing to do 80
Congress should tako tho matter into
its own hands Independently and at
once. ILo favored action looking te
Cuban Independence, but made nc
specific suggestions as to tho method
OF it's accomplishment.
Representative Tnwnoy, Of Minno
sofa, another member Of the ways
and means comlnittcc, said this coun
try should not stop short Of securing
the absolute independence of Cuba
He referred to the efforts to have tn,
matter brought directly before tn,
House, and said no wished to sccur,
Il resolution for the prompt considera
tion Of tho question on the floor.
Representative Belknap, Of Illinois
who favors immediate, decisive &C
ton, took tho floor to ask numbc
Of questions tending to bring out tn
sentiment Of the meeting and polio.
to bc followed, as to the hest mean
for securing action, though tho feel
ing that no action other than the ccs
sation Of hostilitics on tho island an'
absolute independence should b
taken apparently was unanimous.
SPAIN DENOUNCED.
| Representative March, Of Illinois
J chairman Of the committee on tn
militia, mado vigorous speech, i
which ho denounced Spain ns tn
proven culpablo party to the bIowiL
! up of tho Maine. Flo hnd hithert
= taken q most conservative view {