The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-27
He Would Turn the Island Over to the
Natives and Let Them Estab-
lfsh a Republic.
DEBATE ON THE SCOTT CASE
SENATOR PETTus IN FAVOR OF IN
SEATING THE WEST vIRGINIAN.
Several Speeches Advocating His Re-
tention-Postofmce Appropriation
Bill Passed by the House.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Mr. Mason to-
day introduced a joint resolution in the
Senate requiring the President to with
draw the United States forces from Cuba
so as to turn the government of that island
over to the Cubans by the Fourth of next
July. The resolution is preceded by a pre-
amble setting forth that in entering on the
war with Spain the United States dis
claimed any disposition or intention to ex-
ercise sovereignty over the island; that the
United States is under treaty obligation to
give independence TO the Cuban people;
that the continuance Of the United States
in possession Of the island has excited the
attention of the world and is exciting the
apprehension of the people of Cuba" that
under the Monroe doctrine Cuba is safe
from foreign invasion; that 1.-THE Cubans
have shown a disposition to make their
best efforts to govern themselves. and can
undoubtedly do so without endangering life
or property. and that the United States has
done all that could be expected of IT," The
full text Of the resolution follows:
That the President of the United States
Is hereby required to withdraw the forces
OF the United States as rapidly as may be
done with convenience and safety. and
that on the Fourth OF July. 1900, all civil
and military power of the United States be
turned over and surrendered TO the people
Of the Island OF Cuba"
Almost the entire session of the Senate
to-day was devoted to the consideration of
the right of Nathan B. Scott. of West Viz
ginia, to retain his seat in the Senate. Mr..
Pettus, Of Alabama, who alone of the mem
bers OF the committee on privileges and
elections Is opposed to the claim of Mr..
Scat 20 q sent r-o1o m 4. a1obo~ota r,,A
ment to sustain his views. Mr.. Morgan. of
Alabama. spoke in favor of his colleagues
contention. Mr.. McComas OF Maryland,
Mr.. Turley of Tennessee. Mr.. Chandler Of
New Hampshire, Mr.. Teller of Colorado
and Mr.. Allen Of Nebraska supported the
resolution declaring Mr.. Scott entitled to
his seat. The case went over without ac-
ton
In opening the discussion Mr.. Pettus re-
ferred to a statement by Mr.. Chandler in
the Quay case to the effect that the votes
OF some senator's were cast against Mr..
Mantle in 1898 because he was a silver man
and the votes of others. in retaliation. were
cast against Mr.. Corbett two years ago
because he was a gold-standard advocate.
He hoped the statement was not true, but
If it were those senator's were unfit TO act
as judges in such a case and unworthy TO
hold seats I'm the Senate. II desire" said
he. ITO speak to senator's who can decide
fairly on their own judgment. and not upon
caprice and wilma" He begged senator's.
therefore. 10 lay aside any personal con-
eiderations in this case aud decide 1t on its
merits as a proposition of law.
PETTUS Loses HIS TEMPER.
After having been interrupted by Mr..
McComas TO correct a statement of fact,
Mr.. Pettus refused. with some heat, 10 per-
init an interruption by Mr.. Spooner. of
Wisconsin. who desired 10 ask a question.
81 shall not yield for debate this question:
said the Alabama senator. 1T is not fair
and IL Is rot Just for a senator To interrupt
an argument for the purpose OF seeing
whether he can debate the question better
than the man on the floor"
Il think" satd Mr.. Spooner. 1T would
have been courteous In the senator 10 have