The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
DEBATE ON
CUBAN BILL
House Dcvotes the Day to Hear
ing Many Speeches on
the Measure.
NATIONS HONOR INVOLVED.
Mayor-Elect Mcclellan in His
Valcdictory, Points Out What
He Thinks is Nations Duty.
NATIONS HONOR INVOLVED
(By Associated Press.l

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE House to-
day resumed consideration OF the Cuban
bill. Tho only notable incidents OF tho
day were the speeches OF Mr.. Stevens.
Republican member from Minnesota. who
spoke in opposition to tho bill. and the
speech Of Mayoe-elect Mcclellan. OF New
York.
Mr.. Stevens opposed tho measure for re-
ciprocity with Cuba at the last session.
To-day. no argued that tho bill was
cruel blow" at one Of the most promising
agricultural districts OF this country. and
that the measure will imperil our vast
foreign trade. Mr.. Mcclellan delivered his
valedictory to the House, making an argu.
ment in favor OF the bill. during the
course OF which, he criticised the adj
ministration OF General Wood In Cuba
-Four hours were devoted to-day to do
bate on the measure. ten members speak
Ing. Under the rule. two days more are
given for speeches.
Mr.. MoCIelen said there was an argu-
ment in favor of the enactment of the
bill. which rose above all othsrs. and In
volved the duty and the honor OF tho
United States. las we have made 1t Inn
possible for Cuba" said Mr.. Mcclellan.
ITO seek alliances elsewhere, 1t Is a duty
We cannot shirk to permit her TO enter
into the closest political and commercial
relations with US"
He said the liberal concessions made oy
Cuba in the treaty should certainly
permit the United States to obtain viz.
tual monopoly Of the Cuban market"
WHY SHE HAS EXISTED.
In the course OF his remarks. Mr.. NC
ClelIan said: 1.-TWO years ago, Cuba was
on the verge of bankruptcy. and that she
has escaped ruin Is not due to any effort
on our part. That she has been ablo to
exist at ull during the last two years. Is
because OF two reasons: First the change
In her government. Second. the marketing
Of an Increased amount OF tobacco and
sugar.
TN 1902. the spectacular and extrava-
CANT rule of General Wood. having sad
died upon Havana for ten years. the
infamous gambling monopoly Of tho So
ciedad Anonima Jai Alai, gave place to
the conservative, economical. sensible and
business.likc administration OF President
Estrada Palma. who has proved himself
all executive OF the very highest order"
After quoting figures. Mr.. Mcclellan
said: IN other words. under President
Estrada-Palma. the cost OF government
Is over scven million dollars less per
annum than it was under General Wood"
In conclusion. Mr.. Mcclellan said: "And
now at last, after years OF waiting. after
the spectacle of insolent lobby practically
dominating the Congress. we propose to
partially fulfill our pledge to Cuba by
giving her this tuppenny measure o. re
l!et, that Is warranted not to offend tho
susceptibilities OF the most sensitive trust
In existence. We have made solemn
promise to Cuba. II Republican ma
Jority in its might Is only willing TO par.
TALLY keep that promise, the blame and
the shame rest with the Republican par
I ty.' III.
In closing. Mr.. Mcclellan said: '"rhe BILL
Is Internationally. a breach In the wall OF
protection" He received the applause Of
his colleagues when he concluded.
NOT IN HARMONY,
Mr.. Crumpackar (Republican. lndiana>.
said reciprocity was not in harmony with
the tariff policy Of this country as ex.
emplifled In the last two Republican tarlrt
bills He SAID II we are to- have a pe!rla- :
nent reciprocity policy we should put
tax on non-competitive articles that We
might have something upon which TO me-
!, gotiate,
Mr.. Clark democrat. Missouri prefaced
his remarks by saying he believed u the
1 fl, st duty Of Democrat to congratulate
! the Republicans that light was breaking
| In on them, Speaking Of the rule cutting
OF amendments totthe bill. Mr., Clark SAID
! the probability Is that the Democrats WIN
control the next House and elect the next
| President. adding 1.-THE more OF these
iron-clad rules you ram GOVT. OUT
| threats. the more you will have rammeo
| down yours
MI. Clark then quoted what he termed
Republican battle cries Your Uncle
Mark invented Iet we'll enough alone,' lie
afterwards converted this into STAND
pat, and then the able chairman OF the
ways and Means Committee, Mr., Payne
added a little keep on letting Well enough
! alone, and then when your Uncle MARX
was being punched over the ropes out IN
Ohio by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and
Senator Foraker. he added, For Gods
sake, let keep on letting well enough
| alone."' m
Messrs. Macon A(ArkansRs). Thomas
| (North Carollna). Hughes (New Jersey)
on The Democratic side. spoke ~ favor
/ OF the hill. Tha House adjourned until
! to-morrdw
| Short Session of Senate.
/ lBy Associated Prsss.1
4 ,cr,AcxyYN-cTr1N Nay 17--ThA Senate