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mittee. 1t IL, however. not certain that
the five Republican votes could be secure d
unless all the Republican votes could be
controlled, for the reason that some of the
other members of this party in the commit
tee are inclined to make unanimous action
by their party in the committee a condition
of their cooperation.
For the rest, II this compromise IL ac-
cepted. the resolution will be a short AMI
sharp declaration for immediate inter-
vention. In case the majority agree upon
the compromise here outlined there will
In all probability be a minority report pro-
tidlng for the recognition Of the present
Cuban government, which will be made by
the Democratic members, with the proba-
BILE exception of Senator Gray. There is
u strong effort to prevent this division, but
1t now seems the most probable result Of
the committees deliberation.
The committee remained together until
almost 12 o'clock and then adjourned until
$3.50 o'clock to hear Consul-General Lee.
A formal vote was taken. but the commit
tee knew what its report would be when
It adjourned at noon. The result was not,
however, made public. The best informa-
ton obtainable is that 1t will be declara-
ton for Immediate Intervention by the
United States and no action on the part of
Spain short of evacuation of the island by
the Spanish forces wfll satisfy this country.
1t is also believed that there Is an indirect
recognition of the right Of the Cubans to
freedom and independence.
The committees conclusion. so far as a
conclusion has been reached, is to report
all the Foraker resolutions except the sec
ond, together with strong preamble re-
citing the Maine disaster as a cause for
deep resentment on the part of this gov
ernment. Unless the committee changes
It's decision the following. in addition to
the preamble, are the resolutions which
will be reported by the committee.
First-That the people of the island of
Cuba are and of right ought to be free
and independent.
second-That the war which Spain Is
waging against Cuba is so destructive Of
the commercial and property interests of
the United States. and so cruel. barbarous
and inhuman In its character as to make
1t the duty of the United States to demand,
and the government OF the United States
hereby does demand, that she at once with
draw her land and naval forces from Cuba
and Cuban waters.
Third-That the President OF the United
States be and he is hereby authorized en-
powered and directed to use, IL necessary,
the entire land and naval force of the
United States to carry these resolutions
into effect.
The House Committee
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The Foreign
Affairs Committee of the House met this
morning. The Republican members had
come to no agreement before the commit
tee met. and 1t being apparent after the
committee had been in session half an
hour that no action could be agreed upon
the Democrats. with Mr.. Newiands, Silver
Republican, withdrew to give the Repub-
licans another opportunity Of reaching a
proposition upon which they could unite
The agreement. when the committee sep
arated. was that they should come to-
gether again at 11:45. 1t seems unlikely
that the Republicans will be able to agree
1t Is almost certain that no resolution will
be presented to the House today There is
a good deal Of talk OF the Republicans
meeting in caucus and determining the
nature of the resolution upon which they
shall vote and instructiug their colleagues
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs to
report such a resolution. It Is pointed out
that this plan would insure the nearest ap-
proach to harmonious action, as the Re-
publicaps would, then be bound by eau
Gus decree.
Mr.. Smith of the committee was at the
White House until shortly after II and did
not appear at the committee room until
11:4o o'clock. The Democrats returned at
11:45, but the Republicans were not yet
ready to receive them. The Democrats had
practically agreed to suppor. resolution
declaring for independence and immediate
armed Intervention.
A member of the committee said that q
report will be made tomorrow. and he out
lined the tenor of the resolution, saying
that 1t will ask for immediate Intervention
on the part of the United States to termin-
ate the war now being waged in Cuba. It
Is also stated that there was every prospect
of a speedy agreement by the Republican
conference as to the wording of the resolu-
tiou. The resolution will give the Presi-
dent power to use the army and navy of
the United States, If, in his Judgment, a
resort to arms is necessary.
House Tillermen
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Republi-
can Steering Committee Of the House met
this morning and adjourned until this aft
eruoon to await the action of the
general Foreign Affairs Committee. The
committee authorized a canvass of the
House on resolution drafted by Repre-
sentative William A. Smith of Michigan,
declaring for immediate armed interven-
tion for the establishment of a stable gov
ernment in Cuba free and independent.
1t will be presented to the Republicans of
the Foreign Affairs Committee, and things
seem in fair shape to secure unity of action
on the basis of this compromise. 1t is
probable that the Republicans will caucus
tonight. Mr.. Cannon, Chairman of the Ap-
Committee, said this after
noon: