Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-02-25
RELATIONS WITH
CUBAN GOVERNMENT
An Amendment to the Army Appropriation
Bill That Defines the Status Of
the Island.
VIRTUALLY MEANS A PROTECTORATE
SENATE.

Washington, February 25.-Mr. Pet
tus of Alabama made a point of order
against the Philippine amendment OF
the army bill. The consideration of the
point was postponed until that portion
of the bill was reached.
!. The senate agreed to conference
upon the postoffice appropriation bill.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Gallinger,
authorizing the committee on pensions
to make an examination Of all laws
granting pensions to soldiers their
survivors and dependents; to investi-
| gate special pension legislation and to
make any other inquiry on the general
subject of per sion legislation as the
committee may deem desirable, was
adopted.
President Pro Tenn. Frye submitted
Pettus' point Of order to the senate. 1t
was decided that the Philippine amend
ment was in order the vote being ayes
80, noes %. Mr.. Vest offered an amend
ment to the Philippine provision to the
by any of said officials, so appointed,
shall conflict with the laws and consti-
tuition of the United States" This gave
rise to considerable debate. Mr.. Spoon
er contended that the amendment was
| unnecessary.
The Rixey motion carried-158 to 8S.
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Washington, February 25.-The pres
ident to-day sent these nominations to
the senate: John H. Fesler, of Colorado,
consul at Annoy, China; Capt. William
Crozier, ordnance department, to be
philosophy at the military academy at
West Point. asr
HOUSE.
Washington, February 25.-Mr. Day
ton of West Virginia called up the con-
ference report upon the naval appro-
priation bill, agreeing to about two
thirds of the items in dispute between
the two houses. The report was adopt
ed. Mr.. Rixey of Virginia moved that
the house recede and concur in the SEN
ate amendment striking out the provi-
sion for two battle ships and two cruis-
ers. 1t was arranged that there should
be an hour of debate on each side.
A CUBAN AMENDMENT.
Washington, February 25.-The SEN
ate committee on relations with Cuba
agreed to the amendment of the army
appropriation bill regarding Cuba. No
opposition is expected from the Demo-
Gratis. 1t is the general impression that
the agreement makes an extra session
of congress unnecessary.
The amendment was referred to the !
commi ttee on military affairs. 1t can
be stated on high authority that the
amendment is satisfactory to the pres
Fdent, and its adoption by congress will
avoid the necessity of an extra session.
Senator Platt of Connecticut, chair
man of the committee on relations with
Cuba, reported that the amendment
agreed upon by the committee Is to be
attached ito the army appropriation bill.
The president is hereby authorized to
leave the government and control of
the island of Cuba to it's people as soon
as stable government shall be estab-
lished under constitution which shall
define the future relations of the United
States with Cuba substantially as fol-
lows:
/. That the government of Cuba
shall never enter into any treaty or 9TH
er compact with any foreign power
which will impair the independence Of
Cuba, nor in amy manner authorize or
permit any foreign power to obtain by
or otherwise lodgment in
or control over any portion of said is
land.
2. That said government shall not
assume or contract any public debt to
pay the interest upon which, and to
make a reasonable sinking fund pro-
vision for the ultimate discharge OF
which the ordinary revenues Of the is
lands shall be inadequate.
8. That the government of Cuba con-
sents that the United States may exer-
else the right to intervene for the pres
ervation Of Cuban independence, the
Of government adequate
for the protection OF life and property
and individual liberty, and for lis
the obligations with respect to
Cuba imposed by the treaty of Paris on
The United States, now to be assumed
BY the government of Cuba.
, 4. That all acts of the United States
N Cuba during its military occupancy
thereof are ratified and validated, and
all lawful rights acquired Hereunder
shall be maintained and protected.
s. That the government Of Cuba
will execute and, as far as necessary,
extend the plans already devised or
,ther plans to be mutually agreed up
IN. for the sanitation of the cities OF
ne island, to the end that the recur-
.ence Of epidemics and infectious dis.
eases may be prevented
6. That the Isle of Pines shall be
omitted from the proposed constitution
Il boundaries of Cuba, the title thereto
,eing left to future adjustment by
reaxy.
z. That Cuba Will sell or lease to the
United States lands necessary for coal
ng or naval stations.
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