Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1898 — Page 7

EYES ON THE HOUSE.

Speculation as to Fate to Be Met by Senate Resolution. MUCH OPPOSITION TO RECOGNITION. This Clause May Cause Non-Conoar-rence la Senate Action—Claim That There Are Evidences of Senate Yielding. Washington, April 18. —To-day the difficult task of adjusting the differences between the two houses of congress on the Cuban resolutions begins. The rock upon which the two houses split is the recognition of the independence of the existing republic which was incorporated in the senate resolutions. Were that clause of the senate resolutions eliminated nothing could have prevented Immediate concurrence by the house, as the great majority of the republicans of the lower branch of congress are eager for a conclusion. But the action of the senate declaring for recognition of Cuba’s independence against the direct and specific recommendation of the president has given the conservatives a rallying cry from* the standpoint of party loyalty which proved very effective. One of the most prominent republican leaders on the floor of the . house denominated that portion of the senate resolutions a direct “assault” upon the president which

MEN WHO COMMAND THE NATION’S LAND AND NAVAL FORCES.

no loyal republican could endorse. And upon this theory Speaker Reed and his lieutenants have been proceeding in their campaign against concurrence in the senate resolutions. Heed ]■ Confident. Ail day long the speaker’s rooms at the Shoreham were like the headquarters of the commander in chief of an army. He consulted with his lieutenants, Messrs. Dingley (Me.), Dalzell (Pa.), Cannon (Hl.), Grosvenor (O.) and Payne (N. Y.). He saw Messrs. Joy (Mo.) Lorimer (Ill.), Heatwole (Minn.) and other lenders of the re publican opposition, and through other agencies had a thorough canvass made of the republican side of the house. He is confident that the republicans of the house can be marshalled against yielding to the senate on the main issue. Argument* Aarnlnst Concurrence. Some of the arguments used with those who, like Mr. Cooper (Wis.), Mann (Til.) and Bromwell (0.), are disposed to take the shortest cut out oi the woods and by agreeing end the matter, have been such as to shake the cphvictions of these gentlemen. The chief complaint of those who want to concur is that non-concurrence means delay, complications, possibly a reopening of dipiomatie negotiations and possibly further concessions by Spain which will embarrass the United States when the time for action arrives. These members have baen labored with separately. The arguments against recognition have been reiterated and reinforced in the light of the speeches In the senate. Especially potent has been the argument advanced by Senators Allison and Morgan that If we recognized the Independence of the existing government Gen. Gomez might at any time negotiate a peace with Spain which would leave the United State* In the lurch. Think flenate Will Yield. More than this, It Is claimed that there are evidences that the senate will Jleld the recognition of independence ! the house stands firm. Notwithstanding the large majority for the resolution, Senator Hoar (Mass.) urgently counseled the house leaders to reject tenaciously the senate's proposition. He

assured them that the senate would not hold out. Fear a Veto. But possibly the strongest argument brought to £>ear was that the president himself could not approve any resolution which contained such an invasion of his prerogative and which so plainlyviolated every precedent of international law. This strong intimation of a presidential veto, which would involve an entirely new start and the delays incident to it, had a powerful influence, although in certain quarters it was asserted that a presidential veto would be overriden. The suggestion that the president might sign the resolution and send a message to congress spying that the clause recogniziilg the independence of Cuba was ultra vires—beyond the jurisdiction of congress was frowned upon by the president’s friends. Quick Action Promised. The speaker’s lieutenants have held out to their colleagues the assertion that action should be had at every subsequent stage of the proceedings with dispatch, and that the resolutions would go to the president as finally agreed upon before Wednesday morning. But those who view the situation dispassionately do not believe that such expedition is possible. There is a strong intimation that delay is what is desired by those opposed to war in the hope of some action by the Spanish cortes. The Senate Programme. A majority of the senate will give very little attention to any other subject until the Cuban question is finally disposed of in congress. That body having acted upon the resolutions of

Independence and Intervention, the question is now properly before it, but there is such intense interest that senators will continue to give it their individual attention until an adjustment with the house is secured. The supporters of the senate form of expression are very hopeful that public sentiment will compel the house to accept the senate declaration, but they know that influential conservative element is against them and they recognize that they may be disappointed in the action of the house. In that event they are prepared to stand out against a surrender on the part of the senate. How long this determination will hold remains to be developed, but the advocates of the recognition of Cuban independence refuse to be convinced that any other course than its recognition is tenable. They decline to even discuss the terms of any compromise short of the senate’s action on this point. Whether they would hold to this if they should find the house equally determined is not certain in view of the pressure for action. Still many of the most radical pro-Cubans say that insufficient action is no better than no action at all. On the other hand there is an element in the senate of respectable proportions which favors the house resolutions over those of the senate and whose influence will be constantly exerted in the senate against that body's own declaration. The outspoken senators who hold this view are the 21 who voted ngainst the resolutions as amended, and ther e probably are a dozen more who voted for the declaration as a whole who are not at heart favorable to ft and who would not be greatly disappointed at finding an opportunity to modify the senate's positlcffi. Thus it is that while the sentiment in the senate is not yet sufficiently crystallized to justify positive prediction, there Is enough difference of opinion to present an interesting situation if the house should fail to indorse the senate’s action. To Call Volunteers. Washington, April 18.—It is the confident expectation of the president and the secretary of war that before the

end of the present week the government will have material promise of land forces aggregating at least 100,000 men for the occupation of Cuba and the defense of the eastern and southern seaboard. Within a short time thereafter an army of that size will probably be actually in the field. The preparations to accomplish that end have been perfected in almost every detail. To-day or on Tuesday, at the latest, a bill will be introduced in congress authorizing the president to call for volunteers. If the same promptness is shown in passing this measure that has characterized the other war preparations, Mr. MoKinley will be empowered to issue ths call to arms before the middle of the week. The government has received a«surances from a multitude of sources all over the country that the response to such a proclamation would be, if necessary, not less than 1,000,000 men. The bill will authorize the enlistment of troops to the maximum number of 400,000, if the measure is introduced in ite present form.

BITS OF INFORMATION.

The monitor Catskill was placed Jn commission Saturday at League Island navy yard. Steps are being taken to prevent the further shipment from the United States of coal and other supplies to Cuba and Puerto Rico. An extra freight train and a local freight on the Rock Island railroad met in a headon collision near Libertyville, fa. Three men were killed. American diplomats and consular agents have been Instructed to watch for and report the movements of Spanish war vessels in British waters. A dispatch from Cette, department of Perault, France, says all able-bodied Spaniards here have been ordered to return to Spain as early as possible. The members of the diplomatic corps In London have now abandoned all hope of effectual mediation upon the part of the powers between the United States and Spain. The steamer New York sailed from Southampton, England, Saturday for America, under urgent orders from Wash-_ Ington, having been chartered by the gov-' •rmnent. In political circles in Paris, where hitherto hope of peace has prevailed, the feeling now expressed is that war is imminent. I>epreclation of certain stocks on the bourse is severely felt. The departure of the two big Spanish cruisers for the east is puzzling military critics in England. They would not be surprised to discover that Spain ts planning some ooup. Cheyenne Indians in Oklahoma are reported to be engaged in a ghost dance, and, owing to the absence of troops from Fort Reno, they are likely to make demands for Increased rations. A telegram received at the state department from Ambassador Porter states that Hon. Robert M. McLane, former minister to France, died kt Paris Saturday morning. He had been ill for some time. Edward Bellamy, the famous author, who went to Denver from his home in Massachusetts last fall in the hope of regaining his health, Is dying of coneumptlon. He Is very low and the end is believed to be near. Ed C. Dimmit, who was out on $2,000 ball awaiting trial at Kansas City on the charge of holding up a Kansas City, Pittsburgh & Gulf train on the night of January 5 last, is dead at bls home in Butler, Mo., of heart disease. The White Star line steamer Bovio, which sailed from Liverpool for New York Saturday, had on board a large consignment of Lee-Metford rifles, ten Maxim guns, 6c Krupp quick-firing guns and 200 tons of ammunition. A special dispatch from Singapore says that the steamship Leo XII., from Manilla, has arrived there crowded with Spanish officials and well-to-do Spanish families who are escaping from the rebellion, which is spreading rapidly in the Philippines.

DAMAGE BY DUST.

Explosion Causes Destruction of a Biff Grain Elevator at Charlestown, Muss.—Loss, SOOO,OOO. Boston, April 18. —The roof of the grain elevator at Hoosac Tunnel docks, Charlestown, was blown completely ofl by a dust explosion at four o’clock Sunday morning, and the fire that followed not only destroyed the remaining portion of the immense structure but consumed nearly the entire contents, ovei 400,000 bushels of grain, mostly wheat. The loss is estimated by fire underwriters at nearly $600,000; well covered by insurance. The grain was valued al about $400,000. The loss on the structure is $150,000, and the damage to the pier and adjoining property is about $50,000. Of the 400,000 bushels of grain in the elevator the elevator officials .stated that over half of it was wheat awaiting shipment to Europe, and owned by J. V. Leiter, of Chicago. The remainder consisted of oats, corn and other cereals, the property of various parties in the west.

KILLED IN A FEUD.

Ten Men Meet Death in a Kentucky Family Quarrel—Three Wounded. Louisville, Ky., April 18.—A report cornea from Clay county by way oi Pineville that the Howard-Baker feud has broken out again, and ten men were on Saturday killed and three injured. This feud is only ten days old. Howard and Baker were partners in a logging enterprise. They quarreled and fought. Relatives and friends joined in, and a week ago three of them were killed. Friday morning Alice and Al Baker, who had been arrested and kept tinder guard, broke away and hid in the woods, declaring they would exterminate their enemies. The report of the killing is regarded as Indicating that they are keeping their word. 1 here is no communication with Pineville at this hour.

Memorial to Jefferson Davin.

Richmond, Va., April 18.—The Jefferson Davis memorial window was unveiled Bunday in Ht. Paul’s cathedral, the church Mr. Davis attended while president of the confederacy. There was an immense crowd present.

The Date Net.

Philadelphia, April IS.—lt U learned that May 16 has been fixed as the date for the launching of the United Stiites battleship Alabama, in eonr.-c of construction at Crumps'shipyard*

IT CLOSES THE DOOR

Senate’s Vote Dissipates Spanish , Hopes of Peace. ( WAITING FOR ACTION OF THE HOUSE. Government of Spain Will Firmly Refuse to Tolerate Either Recognltton or Intervention—Exasperated at Our Attitude. London, April 18.—The Madrid correspondent of the Standard telegraphing Sunday night says: “The vote in the senate has caused a most unfavorable impression in Madrid, as closing the door to an understanding of any kind being arrived at between the Spanish and American governments. Should President McKinley Indorse either the idea of recognition of Cuba or of armed intervention, no Spanish government couid tolerate either of these courses without risking the gravest consequences in Spain. The votes of the senate and the house of representatives are considered likely to para* lyze both the mediation of the pope and the friendly Interference of,the European powers in the interests of peace, because the resolutions passed, if sanctioned by the president, would set aside all Intermediate conciliatory solutions, like autonomy on Canadian lines, which the present Spanish government would have agreed to. Exasperates the Spaniards. j “The unseemly precipitation of the American parliament leads Spain to believe that such an aggressive and provoking policy simply aims at making a rush into a conflict before the results of the suspension of hostilities with the insurgents can really be appreciated and before the Cuban colonial government can have time to parley with the insurgent chiefs and to pave the way for their submission, even at the price of considerable concessions. Indeed, both the colonial and imperial governments were very confident that the negotiations already opened in Cuba between the autonomists and the separatists would have led to a prompt and satisfactory understanding, which would have defeated entirely the unscrupulous Interference of the United States. Therefore, what most exasperates all Spaniards is the growing conviction that the conduct of America is purposely designed to encourage the Cubans to resist all efforts to arrive at an understanding with Spain, and even with the colonial government, thus virtually playing into the hands of American intervention and of designs long matured against Spanish rule in the West Indies, and even in the Philippines. Decisive Action Expected. “A decisive turn in the relations between Spain and the United States is expected to be reached toward the end of the week, when resolutions having been finally adopted by the senate and the house of representatives, President McKinley will lay the American pretensions before the Spanish government, demanding both a reply on the principal points for settlement in the Cuban question and a cessation ol all naval and military reinforcements which would imply a possibility of a renewal and prolongation of the struggle in Cuba. Spain Will Refuse. “All such pretensions are sure to meet with protest and a firm refusal on the part of Spain, who will, however, do nothing aggressive in reply, as the government and nation are determined to fix upon the United States the whole responsibility ol provoking war against this country, which will have had made every honorable concession to preserve peace short of a surrender of its rightsand territory. Undoubtedly the government will have the cordial and enthusiastic support of parliament, press and public opinion—and even the opposition of every shade of opinion—if America drives Senor Sagasta’s cabinet to adopt an attitude of resistance. "The suppressed exasperation against the United States is dally assuming more intensity among all classes. With praiseworthy alacrity the government expressed to Gen. Woodford its regret at the outrage upon the American vice consulate at Malaga, and telegraphed the civil governor to call upon the vice consul, express regret and promise that the authors of the outrage should be promptly punished." dwelling the Defense Fund. London, April 18. —The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, telegraphing Sunday, says: The greatest enthusiasm is manifested everywhere among the people, who are subscribing e'en more than they can afford to the funds for the national defense. Seven families intend to deprive themselves of oue meal a day in order to give theii mite to th.e government. Many officials ou small salaries have resolved to offei oue day’s pay, and even two, to the government. Boys under-age are asking permission to serve in the army, theii parents having already consented. Polo to Remain. London, April 18.—The Madrid correspondent of the Morning Post claims to know that if both houses of congress adopt the resolution which has passed the house of representatives, Senor Polo y Bernabe will not be recalled from Washington, the government believing that the powers will still find un issue out of the difficulty Another Warship Sails. London, April 18.—The Spanish warship Barcelona passed Dover at 1:33 o’clock Sunday morning bound west.

Full Force Employed.

Penus Grove, N. J., April 18. —Every available man experienced in the manufacture of powder is being given employment u.t the Dupont powder mills, to rush the heavy government orders for munitions of war. The company’s pay roll aggregates S6,OCX) per month, which is heavier than at any time in the history of the company. It is understood that the company have contracted to furnish the government with $1,500,000 worth of powder.

Vietim of Apoplexy.

New York, April 18.—Chevalier C. A. Harratoni, president of the Italian chamber of commerce, died ut bis home In Yonkers Saturday 6f apoplexy, aged 47 years. He was born in Italy and enme to this country about 20 years ago.

Dropped Dead.

Racine, Wis.. April 18. —Charles E. Hoyt dropped dead here, while working in a factory as engineer. He was 60 years of age and was one of the flrat engineers on the old Raclna A Mississippi railway.

May Quit to Fight.

Washington, Aprd 18. —Hon. Theodore Roosevelt probably will resign his office as assistant secretary of the navy in vase of hostilities with Spain, to accept a commission for nctive service in the army.

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