Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1896, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. ras by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KavrrMaNn’ Pres't. New York Ofice, 49 Petter Building. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the elty by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents SE ro ch. = Tnited States or Cauada— postage prepald—50 cents per month. Saturday Quintopte Scr. $1 per year, with Migutered atthe Peat Orfice at Washington, D. 0., as second-class mail matter.) All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rstes of advertising imade known on application. MR. OLNEY SPEAKS ee The Cameron Resolutions Will Have no Effect on the President. SS ee CONGRESS IS PRACTICALLY DEFIED | This Administration Not Likely to Recognize Cuban Freedom. WHAT MAY HAPPEN —_+--— Secretary Olney, being asked his opinion this morning as to the nature and effect of the proposed resoluticn recognizing the independence of th2 Republic of Cuba, dic- tated the following statement: “I have no objection to stating my own view of the resolution respecting the inde- pendence of the so-called Republic of Cuba which, it ts reported, is to be laid before the Senate on Monday. Indeed, as there are hkely to be serious misapprehensions regarding such resolution, both in this country and abroad, and as such apprehen- sicns may have injurious results of a grave character, it is perhaps my duty to point cut that the resclution, if passed by the enate, can probably be regarded only as an expressiun of opinion by the eminent gentlemen who vote for it in the Senate, and, if passed by the House of Representa- tives, can only be regarded as another expression of opinion by the eminent gen- tlemen who vote for it in the House. The power to resognize the so-called Republic of Cuba as an independent state rests ex- clusively with the Executive. A resolution on the subject by the Senate or by the House, by both bodies or by one, whether concurrent or joint, is inoperative as legis- lation and is important only as advice of «reat weight voluntarily tendered to the Execeutive regarding the manner in whicn he shall exercise his constitutional func- tions. The operation and effect of the pro- pesed resolution, therefore, even if passed by both Houses of Corgress by a two- thirds vote, are perfectly plain. It may raise expectations in some quarters which can never be realized. It may inflame pop- ular passions both in this country and else- where, may thus put in peril the lives and property of American citizens who are res- ident and traveling abroad, and will cer- tainly obstruct and perhaps defeat the best efforts of this government to afford such citizens due protection. But, except in these ways and unless the advice embodied in the resolution shall lead the Executive to revise conclusions already reached and efficially declared, the resolution will be without effect and will leave unaltered the attitude of this government toward the two contending parties in Cuba.” Result of a Conference. This emphatic statement of the attitude of the executive, as represented by the premier of the cabinet, is understood to be the result of a consultation between Sec- retary Olney and the other members of the cabinet, who are said to have been called together last evening to consider the best course to pursue in view of the radical ac- tion of the Senate committze of foreign affairs. It ts even intimated that the President was communicated with cn the subject and that he authorized the Secre- tary of State to declare that the recogni- tion of sovereignty was an executive and not a legislative function, and that the chief executive will not he bound in this matter by the action of Congress. The President was within easy reach of Charleston, S. C., yesterday, and it is pos- sible that telegrams passed between him and the Secretary of State. It impos- sible, however, 10 obtain any positive in- formation om this point. The general im- Pression {s, however, that the Secretary of State acted on his own responsibility in this matter, guided by the advice of sume of his cabinet associates and his personal familiarity with the President’s views on the subject, which had been probably con- sidered before the President's departure in anticipation of the possible passage of a joint resolution of the character described. Meaning of the Statement. The Secretary's declaration is in effect a notification to Congress that the executive will not be influenced by the action of that body in its policy toward the Cuban affair. It also gives rise to the belief that so far as the present executive is concerned there Is no hope of the recognition of the independence of the insurgents during the term of the present administration. 1t also constitutes a direct and formidable issue between the executive und legislative branches of the government. Te Prevent a Spanish Outbreak. The impression here 1s that Secretary Otney’s statement pointing to the lack of legal effect of the passage of the Cameron Joint resolution was called forth by a de- sire to minimize the danger of an outbreak in Spain on the part of the excitable popu- lace, which is, perhaps, more imminent than is generally realized in this country. Nothing less than some such emergency, it is argued, would induce the Secretary to depart so widely from his usual practice of refusing to comment publicly on foreign relations, particularly during the absence from Washington of the President. Of course, the latter !s committed by the declaration of the first officer of his cabi- net to the view that Congress has no con- stitutional authority to recognize the in- dependence of Cuba, for to abate any- thing of this assertion of power on his part would be construed as a repudiation of the action of the Secretary, and would prob- ably cause a disruption of thé cabinet. So far as can be gathered from a cursory scanning of the records, there is no case that affords an exact precedent to this, for nowhere has the executive and Congress di- rectly differed and made an issue on the question of recognizing another nation. It has been tacitly admitted heretofore that, as Secretary Ol-ey contends, this is a pure- ly executive function, but Senator Cam- eron, the author of the resolution which has given rise to this issue, has, it is under- stood, made a most careful and exhausttve study of the constitutional aspect of the matter, and is firmly convinced that Con- gress has power to proceed along the Hnes of his resolution to recognize the new re- public. A Veto Anticipated. Of course Secretary Olney’s statement indicates clearly that if the joint resolution ever passes both branches of Congress and is sent to the Presfdent the latter will veto it, not only on the ground of impolicy, but also because it constitutes an infringement of his own prerogatives. Moreover, the Secretary in his interview goes beyond this point, and in almost as many words says that no attention will he paid to the will oz Congress in this matter, even ff the res- olution ts passed over the President's veto. In this case a grave conflict of powers of two branches of the government might be expected to follow, though just how the is- sue may be made up so that it ean be reached by the Supreme Court, the arbiter of all questions of constitutionality, Is not clear at present. It fs suggested, however, thay if the issue goes to that length, Con. gress may achieve its purpose indireetly by the exercise of a power certainly confided to it exclusively by the Constitution— namely, by a declaration of war. Some Senatorial Comments. Senator Chandler said that the statement by Secretary Olmey was extraordinary “Before a resolution is reported from the committee,” he said, “before it is pos- Star. WASHINGTON, D. ©, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1896—TWENTY-EIGHT PAGES TWO CENTS. If you want today’s news today you can find it only in The Star. sessed by the Senate, before it is passed by the House, the Secretary issues a state- ment saying if you pass it by both houses it will be vetoed, if passed by two-thirds najority over the veto it will be defied. It is the most startling proposition coming from an executive officer.” “Worse than Andrew Johnson,” said Sen- ator Wilson, who was sitting by. “Yes, worse than Andrew Johnson,” as- sented Senator Chandler, ‘and a cabinet officer issuing such a statement should be subjected to severest censure. The idea of announcing in advance that the President will not carry out the expressed will of two-thirds of Congress is most reprehens!- ble.” Senator Daniel, member of the committee on foreign relations: “The position ef Sec- retary Olney is preposterous.” The Senator was not at the meeting yes- terday, and when asked concerning his po- sition, said: “IT am not ready to say I favor the resolution. I am in favor of recogniz- ing belligerency,but as to the independence, I desire to study the question.” Mr. Cullom of Illinois, a member of the Senate committee on foreign relations: “I voted for the Cameron resolution in com- mittee because it seemed the best thing we could do was to adopt that measure. I did not fully approve it, but I will be ready to support it in the Senate unless some one Proposes a better measure.” Senator Perkins of California: “I am not one of those who approves the Cameron resolution. I generally approve of the course on the Cuban question that has been taken by Senator Hale.” ——<—<—-e— INSPECTION. DAIRY Minnesota Supreme Court Decision on the Subject. In view of the discussion which has been goirg on recently relative to the regulation of the dairy business in the District, par- ticular attention is attracted to a late de- cision of the supreme court of Minnesota. The decision, a copy of which reached Health Orficer Woodward in the mail this morning, sustains the milk and dairy or- dirance cf Minneapolis, providing-for the inspection of dairy herds outside the city and the use of the tuberculin test. The similarity of the Minneapolis ordi- nance to the law in force in this District, and the fact that it was passed subsequent to that law, might lead to the inference that it was medeled after the District statute, with certain Improvements, which pending legisiation secks to add to our own Jaw. Among other provisions in the Mineapolis ordinance, the validity of which was sus- tained, is the following: “After such exam- ination and inspection of the dairies and dairy.herds, as hereinbefore provided, the department of health shall tag each and every animal so examined, which tag shall be of such a character as to afford a per- manent record of such examination, and the result of the same as regards the pres- ence or absence of an infectious or con- tagious disease.” The decision of the Minnesota supreme court says: “The objection is that the provisions of the ordinance are not within the limits pre- scribed for it by the statute for the reason that it is attempted to make its operation extra-territorial, in that it provides for the inspection of dairies and dairy herds out- side the city limits. There is no merit in this point. The manifest purpose of the statute under which this ordinance was passed was to enable the city council to adopt such reasonable police regulations as would prevent the sale of unwholesome milk within the city, and not merely to prevent the keeping of unhealthy dairy herds within the city limits. “It is a master of common knowledge that much of the milk sold {n a city is produced in dairies situated outside the cicy limits. Any police regulation that did not provide means for insuring the wholesomeness of milk thus brought into the city for sale and consumption would furnisi very inadequate protection to the lives and health of the citizens. It is also a matter of common knowledge, as well as of proof in this case, that the wholesomeness of milk cannot always be determined by an examination of the milk itself. “To determine whether it does or does not centain the germs of any contagious or infectious disease it is necessary to in- spect the animals which produce it. The pection of dairies or dairy herds out- side the city limits, provided for by this ordinar ce, applies only to those whose milk product it is propcsed to sell in ghe city. The provisions cf the ordinance in that regard go only so far as it is reasonably necessary to prevent the milk of diseased cows being sold within the city. This in- spection is wholly voluntary on the part of the owner of the dairy or dairy herd. “If he does not choose to submit to such inspection.the result merely is that he cr the one to whom he furnishes milk cannot obtain a license to sell milx within the city. The ordinance has no territorial epcration and there has been no attempt to give it such effect. The only subject ‘upon which it operates is the sale of milk within the city ed DISTRICT IN CONGRESS. The Senate committee on the District of Columbia {s reeeiving communications re- garding House bill 1888, for the further con- trol of the liquor traffic in the District of Columbia. A. E. Shoemaker, G. C. T. of the Independent Order of Good Templars of this city, writer strongly indorsing the bill, which, he says, is simply a measure to cor- rect imperfections in the present law. If there is an opportunity for him to appear before the committee to be heard on this bill Mr. Shoemaker desires to have a hear- ing. The Christin Moerlein Brewing Company and John Goetz, Jr., secretary of the Brew- ers’ Protective Association, both of Cincin- nati, Ohio, have telegraphed Senator Brice, strongly urging that House bill 1888 be not permitted to become a law. ‘The passage of this bill,” they say, “means prohibition in the District of Columbia and the ruin of the brewing trade.” Mr. Brice has referred the above telegrams for the consideration of the District committee, to which the bill has been referred. District Appropriation. ‘The subcommittee of the appropriations committee having charge of the District of Columbia appropriation bill will begin work on that measure next Monday. Mr. Grout of Vermont has called the subcommittee to meet at 10 o'clock Monday morning, and the hearing will commence at that hour. ‘ = Personal Mention, Assistant Secretary Hamlin has gone to Boston to attend a dinner given by the Yeung Men’s Democratic Club Monday evening. Lieut. W. H. Diggs of the Columbia is at the Catro on leave of absence. Lieut. J. P. Trucy, 1st Artillery, is visit- irg friends at 12th and P streets. Rev. A. D. Mayo of Boston is in the city in the course of a tour of the southern states. Commander Thomas Nelson, retired, is- 176 K street. ats Commander F. W. Dickens, the new as- sistant chief of the bureau of navigation, has taken rooms at 18% 19th street, ————_____ HENRY D. WELSH DEAD. One of Philndelphia’s Most Promi: Citizens Passes Away. PHILADELPHIA, December 19.—Colonel Henry D. Welsh, one of the most promt- nent residents of Philadelphia, died today at his home in Chestnut Hill, a suburb of this city, aged seventy-two years. Mr. Welsn had been ill for some time with @ complication of diseases, and his death had been antic!pated hourly for near- ly a week. ———__ To Fight for Ouba. . H. Brooker, colored; will, it was stat- this morning, attempt the organisation of a company of 400 men to go to Cuba and aid the insurgents. ~ CHRISTMAS CHARITY|PACIFIC RalLRCADS Plansof The Evening Star Santa Claus Club. A BIG POUND PARTY WEDNESDAY An Appeal for Funds to Carry on the Work. CHILDREN OF THE POOR If at any time of the year one’s sympathy for the poor is excited to the point of giv- ing something to relieve destitution it is at Christmas time. The lot cf the poor, and especially of poor children, seems harder at a time when others are preparing for festivities. Folks who devote money to buying costly gifts for well-to-do friends or furnishing for the rich feasts for well-fed households can do it with better grace if first they have discharged at least some portion of their duty to the poverty strick- en. There are many homes in this city to which the Christmas time will bring no merriment. Many will lack not only tur- key and plum pudding, but even the com- mon necessities of life. It is with the view to affording a channel for Christmas chari- ties that The Evening Star Santa Claus Club came into existence. An appeal is made this year as last to the good people of the city to donate money and supplies to aid the club in its work. The Star Santa Claus Club, The Evening Star Santa Claus Club has always been a children's charity—that is, a charity conducted in the name of the school children of the city. It was the successor of the Christmas clubs organized among the children of the public schools years ago. The object of the Christmas Club was to provide Christmas cheer and a Christ- mas dinner for children who have no Christmas at home. The clubs raised money and gave big Christmas dinners, to which were invited as many of the children of the poor as could be accommodated. After the dinner there was a Christmas tree, and gifts were distributed among the little guests of the clubs. It was a pretty char- ity, full of the Christmas spirit, and was encouraged in the public schools because It was believed that it taught the children a lesson of giving. It was thought, however, when The Evening Star Santa Claus Club Was organized and took the field that the charity should take a more practical form. At that time there was much distress in the city, and the funds raised by the club were used in giving substantial relief. The first thought of, however, were the cht dren, and especially the ‘school children. Money was used in providing shoes for little ones who were unable to go to school because of their shoeless state. But much general relief Was given out of the fund raised by the members of the club, The Pound Party. Lest year the program was changed, and what was called a “pound party” was held under the auspices of the club. The public generally was invited to take part and to contribute supplies to be distributed to the peor under the general direction of the club. Such confidence in the management of the club had been inspired by the good accomplished by it in previous years thai a most liberal response was made to the aj peal of the club fer provisions. A con- venient arrangement was made by the con- sent of Superintendent Powell and the school authorities under which those who. had donations to make had merely to take them to the nearest school building. There they were collected and cared for by the Lrincipais and teachers, and ultimately the material was gathered up by wagons fur- nished by The Evening Star and taken to the depots, from which the supplies were distributed to the poor under the direction of the charities of the city. This year the same program will be carried out. The pound party will be held next Wednesday, the last day ef school. It is trusted that this year there will be an equally generous response to the appeal for supplies. The kind of supplies wanted includes any non-perishable provisions. It is not desired that people should send old clothing to the school buildings, because of the fear that through such means disease might be spread. Money Needed. But there fs much need for Money in ad- dition to these supplies. Under the direc- ticn of the supervising principals of the schools funds raised by the club have been expended in former years in purchasing shoes for children, who would otherwise be unable to attend the schools. It is their opinion that much good has been done in this way. There ts nothing that can be of more practical benefit to poor children than @ pair of good and warm shoes. Many who will not find it convenient to contribute supplies to the pound party can give some- thing to the fund of the Santa Claus Club. There is no better way for one to acquit himself of some of the duty he owes to the Eeor at the Christmas time. The Evening Star will receive and account for all sub— scriptions made and turn the money over to the supervising principals of the public schools, who will see to its expenditure. The subscriptions so far received are as follows: The Evening Star Newspaper Com- pany . -$100 00 M. J. D. = 100 G. J. » 100 Total.. +e0+-$102 00 FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION. Three Perso Killed and Another Fatally Hart. PROVIDENCE, R. I., December 19.—T wo boilers in the Kent Woolen Company's miti:] at Centerville exploded today, killing four Persons outright and fatally injuring an- other. The dead are: Nilvanua Braulp, fireman in charge of the boilers; Mrs. Braulp, who had® just brought her hus- band’s breakfast; Arthur Fisher, sixteen years old, dye house employe, and D. 8. Baker, washer tender. The seriously injured are: Benoni Houle, a Greavis, Hilen Lover, Annia Mona- an. —_——— TREATY FINALLY SIGNED. ‘Whe Indians Reach an Agreement ‘With the Dawes Commission. MUSKOGER, I. T., December 19.—The Choctaw commission signed a treaty with the Dawes commission late last night. The treaty provides for allotment of lands, town ‘TO CLEAN OUT THE COUNTY. Purpose of the Mob That Hung the Proctors, —_— The House to Give Pour Days to the Funding Bill. Other Matters Trasisapted by the Only Legislative Bratch in Ses- sion ‘Toda: Charles R. Crisp (Ga.),'sen and successor of the late ex-Speaker Crisp, was sworn in as a member of the House when the session opened today. 4 letter from Gov. Atkinson of Georgia d that Mr. Crisp had been chosen at the spectal election held on the 16th ult. Mr. Dingley called attention to the fact that the letter was not in the usual form $f credentials, but he readily yieided to the request of Mr. Turner (Ga.) that unanimoys consent be given for administering the oath to Mr. Crisp. Mr. Turner added that the choice of Mr. Crisp to succeed his father had met with no opposition and.was not con- tested in the election. Unanimous consent haying been given, Mr. Crisp on the arms of Mr. Bartlett (Ga.) and Maddox (Ga.) pro- ceeded to the Speaker's desk and took the oath of office. He was greeted with hearty applause as he took his seat at the desk formerly occupied by his father. Urgent Deficiency Bill. Mr. Cannon (Ill) reported from the com- mittee on appropriations an urgent de- ficiency Dill, carrying $881,962, and it was given immediate consideration. The main item was $700,000 for the completion of naval vessels on the stocks and in ordi- nary, and for other naval purposes. Mr. Cannon explained briefly the desirability. of urging the work on these ships to com- pletion. The bill was then passed without division, ‘Tennessee's Centennial. Mr. McMillin (Tenn.) ¢alled up the Senate bill for government participation in the Tennessee ceatennial exposition, to be neld next year at Nashville, Tenn. The measure carries $100,000 for a government exhibit and $30,000 for a federal building. Mr. Bailey (Texas) interposed an emphatic pro- test against bills of this character, and re- cited how they were rushed through Con- gress. All the cities and towns in the country would take a turm in holding ex- Positions. Mr. Dingley,, painted out that the only justification for. government aid was that the exposition’ wa8 national and international, and he deprecated a policy of federal aid to purely state expositions. The Tennessee members rallied to the sup- port of the measure, pointing-out the pros- pects of the enterprise, and Mr. McMillin Leld up views of the bulldings. On the pas- sage of the bill the House divided—127—25— and Mr. Bailey made the poimt of no quo- rum. The Speaker counted a quorum and the bill was passed. A special rule was agreed to after some opposition for considering bill revising the laws relating tq second-class mail mat- ter on Jat uary 3 and 6, rand a final vote on the Gih. - : Paciiic Railroad. Fuading Bill. Mr. Henderson (lowa) presented g reso- lution frora the committee on.rules to give four days, teginning Thuregay, January 7, to the consideration of the Pacific railroad funding bill. He urged. thé necessity for congressional actiem on” the Pacific rail- road question to protect the government's Interest. In reply to a question from Mr. Dockery (Mo.) ne said that the rule would glye the House opportunity to vote on substitutes or amendments to the bill. Mr. Maguire (Cal.) spoke against ‘the rule and the bill in general, declaring that the gcvernment had ample remedy against the Pacific roads by foreelosure. He asserted that the government direc- tors and the former Seeretary of the In- terior, Mr. Hoke Smith, favored foreclosure rather than refunding. The special rule was then agreed to without division. Legislative Bill Taken Up. The legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill was then taken up, after the friends of the immigration pill had made a fruitless effort tg take that, meas- ure from the Speaker's table and send it to conference. ; The tule to give four days to the Pacific railroad funding bill, beginning Thursd January 7, wes adopted. esi ae REFORMS IN PORTO RICO. They May Have an Important Bearing on the Cuban Question. The report from Madrid that a cabinet council has taken up the question of ap- plying home rule reforms to Porto Rico is regarded by ‘the officials Lere as having an important bearing on the Proposed re- forms for Cuba. The two islands have been treated together by Spain, and in the plan of home rule reforms proposed some months ago both islands were in- cluded in the same Dill, the measure be- ing entitled “A law for the reorganization of the civil administration of Cuba and Porto Rico.” Under these circumstances the action of the cabinet council in taking up the Porto Rico reforms is considered by officials there as meaning that the Cuban reforms also will be considered.- It ig believed the ac- tion of the council will bring about one of two results, either to put the Porto Rico reforms into speedy. execution and then follow them by applying the reforms to Cuba or else a postponement of both projects because of the ggitation in Cuba. As peace prevails in Porto Rico the rei son for not applying the reforms there has not been obvious and a delegation from the island is new at Madrid urging ac- tion. The islanders have found some fault with the proposed plan because it requires @ property qualification of $10 for voters, the property qualification proposed ba is but $5, and thergis. mo property ation in Spain. has aroused an opposition on the groi that people in Spain were “first-class aniards,” and those in Porto Rico were. “third-class 8. ; This distinction Is ex by the offi- clals on the ground of a ted: sil- ver currency, which _ make a $10 payment in Porto Rico eq it to $5 in Cuba. When this feature iy adjusted it ts believed the next step will to apply the reforms to Cuba. cg ——___-e-______ THE YOUNGEST MEMBER. The Son of the Late Spesker Crisp Sworn ki,” Mr. Charles Crisp, son of theJate Speaker Crisp of Georgia, who has bean elected to’ the House to fill the unex; term of his father, ending March 3 next; was sworn: in to bis new duties. o aoa Mr. Crisp is the youngest member of the House, and is not over ;twenty-six years old. When the oath of 8 was adminis- of the chamber eiplaydea Ris. "We took the seat in the halt ; his father, and ior the hour was kept busy "spas BANA Oa ae a aaa SS UC ur rs San ED TRUS”, “Oa ESE EUREUTU URRY TPO SPO ESSE RD UPSIDE EEDESEE cree mes ent SPAIN URGED TO ACT Comments of the Madrid Press on the Cuban Resolutions, VARIOUSLY TREATED IN LONDON Viewed as a Grave and as an Un- important Matter. AT THE SPANISH CAPITAL (Copyright, 1896, by the Associated Press.) MADRID, December 19.—The decision of the United States Senate committee on for- eign relations to report Senator Cameron’s resolution for the recognition of the re- public of Cuba has caused a great sensa- tion here. The newspapers cniarge upon the significance of the joiat, compared with the concurrent resolution, and reproach the government and especially the Spanish minister at Washington, for having been over confident The ministers here decline to talk on the subject. It is expected tnat a cabinet meet- ing will be held tom>-row in order to dis- cuss the situation. A foreign office official, in an interview today with a representative of the Asso- ciated Press, said that while the govern- ment regrets the action of the Senate it does not think that a collision with the United States will follow, as the time elaps- ing before the House can adopt the Senate resolution will “serve to calm the hasty thinkers In the United States and moderate the noisy patriots of Spain, who will doubt- less indulge in much of the same kind of talk as the jingos in America. Spain Relies on President Cleveland. He added: “In case the House concurs in the Senate resolution President Cleveland’s declared policy, as shown in his message. to Congress, In Secretary Olney’s statement, backed up by a majority of the people of the United States, can be relied upon in Spain to prevent hostile action. The talk of the newspapers of Madrid and New York cannot be accepted as representing govern- ment policy or desire. For.instance, the statements in the press that Senor Canovas has been sounding the European powers regarding the support they might extend to Spain in case of war with the United States is absolutely untrue. Naturaily Spain has the sympahty of several of the powers, as the question. of United States intervention in Cuba tomorrow may be a question of similar interest in Martinique, Saint Thomas or Jamaica. But Senor Canovas has not taken a step to seek support for Spain." He has never believed that the mat- ter would become a question of war. Situation Not Alarming. “He and the Duke of Teuton, the miu- ister for foreign affairs, had becn acting with unceasing prudence, avoiding every possible thing that might lead to serious complications. Senor Canovas has unbound- ed confidence in Minister Taylor, and he has belief--tw the* official professtons of United States friendship. Mr. Taylor and the Duke of Teutan are warm friends. Fortunately the cortes does not assemble before April, so the situation is shorn of possible embarrassments ment from the fervidness of Spanish patri- otism. The situation is not alarming, as 1 do not believe that America will go further than wild talk.” The Imparcial says: “Spain is determined to maxe any sacri- fice rather than submit to un affront from the United States.” El Liberale counsels the government to act immediately, adding: “For Spain’s fu- ture is involved in regaining ut Washington the time lost in Cuba.” The Correspondencia describes the action of the foreign relations committee of the Senate as “precipitous and insolent.” Hope in President Cleveland. LONDON, December 19.—Commenting on the attitude of the United States toward Cuba, as shown by the action of the Senate committee on foreign relations yesterday, the Evening News says this afternoon: “There is little doubt as to what would be the answer of a strong nation to Ameri- can recognition of rebels, which is distinct- ly unfriendly and cannot be disguised by the specious offer of good offices. Spain is not strong, but she is high spirited, and will no doubt see in this action a determination to force a quarrel. We have hope in the firm attitude of President Cleveland and sober American feeling, and that any ac- tion of America will not be taken in such a way as to incur reproach. But it has stir- red instead of healing strife. The Sun says: “If America recognizes Cuba, the fate of Spain’s colonial empire and the present monarchy will be decided next year, as it is hard to see how Spain can avoid responding to the recognition by declaring war.” After dwelling upon the fact that Spain has only herself to blame by adupting “Pizarro methods” in Cuba, the Sun adds: America Must Be Considered, “The affair shows that America must henceforth be seriously counted in the set- tlement of international questions when- ever the interests or sentiments of its peo- ple are affected.” The Pall Mall Gazette says: “The Senate committee has produced an improved edition of our domestic earth- quake. It certainly hit upon by far the best solution of the Cuban embroilment that could be conceived in American interests. The committee, however, failed to catch the psychological moment, and in that respect its action is regretable. Secretary Olney’s contention is that it 1s mexpedient, unwise and premature, and he has a trick of know- ing what he talks about.” The St. James Gazette urges Spain to re- main calm and “throw the odium of ag- gression on the other side,” adding: “If they (the Spaniards) keep quiet, the United States will be in an awkward dilem- ma, having either to allow the recognition to remain an empty demonstration or take offensive measures, and the Americans will think twice before assuming the responsi- bility of such hopeless anarchy as the so- called Cuban republic. 1f Spain withdrew her officials from the island, peace would not follow. Anarchy lasting for at least a generation would ensue, and Amerivan terests would suffer as severely as now. Heras ee ot no possible alternative ex- cept an ican occupancy, and we do not believe the mass of Americans ‘would care to assume such a burden. Yet they Must do it unless they_are prepared to be ‘the -direct-cause of reducing Cuba to the The Globe adds: “The United States and Spain are not yet at war, and in spite of belicose declarations of the committee nobody need be alarmed. A good many shrewd operators in Wali % Pile a larger i E é z > to the govern- | lished here, speaks of “Profound indigna- tion” and expresses fear of “Patriotic dts- plays,” but otherwise there is a complete bsence of news from Spain, owing to de- lay on the telegraph lines of the continent. Paris Comment. PARIS, December 19.—Le Jour says that the position of the Spanish government will become singularly critical, even desperate, in the event of a rupture with the United States, and points out to the “arbitration faddists” that democratic America has twice within a year been ready to pass from threats to action. The Figaro expects that in view of the attitude of Spain, “who ts firmly resolved not to draw her sword against the United States except in case of positive insult,” Cleveland and McKinley will refuse to sanction resclutions “calculated to make war inevitable.” The Feeling in Spain. NEW YORK, December 19.—The Evening Post's copyrighted London cable item to- day has the following: The Cuban resolution in the United States Senate would be regarded here as little more than a useful safety valve for jingo senti- ment did not Madrid telegrams show the highly inflammable state of the Spanish populace. ‘The outburst following on Ma- ceo's death, in which the court was forced te join, is described as bordering on frenzy. It suggests how far Castilian sensitiveness and popular enthusiasm may push the Spanish government without awaiting for- mal proof of the validity of the action of Congress. In the event of a Spanish appeal to the European powers, it is remembered that French protests still are heard against the assumed Americaf protectorate over the continent where France has large interests. “America,” says the Manchester Guar- dian today, “is doing her best to involve herself again in a tangle of European diplo- matic relations, by opening one foreign question after another in which Europe is deeply interested.” CUBANS IN HIGH GLEE. Rejotcing at Jack: and Tampa. CINCINNATI, Ohio, December 19.—A spe- cial to the Commercial Tribune from Jack- sonville, Fla., says: News from Washington as to the action of the Senate committee proposing offering a resolution recognizing Cuba has stirred up the enthusiasm of the Cubans here. Last night crowds were on the streets hold- ing impromptu meetings and discussing the effects of the resolution and whether Con- gress will pass it. They say that all they want is permission to send over arms and ammunition. They will do the rest and end the war in two months. They all admit that Spain will not allow this to stop her, Lut will go on until forced to drop the fight, and they think that she will declare var against the United States the moment this resolution {s passed. Advices from Key West and Tampa state that the Cubans in both places are holding a high carnival of rejoicing. GEN. LEE RETICENT. » Key West Declines to Discuss the Senate mittee’s Action, NEW YORK, December 19.—Gen. Fitz- hugh Lee, consul general at Havana, will leave for his post today. He declined to discuss the. ian’ af the Senate, foreign re- lations committee, and would only ‘sky that he hoped soon to forward a favorable re- port to the State Department. Com- IN STAKEHOLDERS’ HANDS. Over $75,000 in Bets Sth Held in Kentucky. pecial Dispatch to The Evening Star. LOUISVILLE, Ky., December 19.—In the November election only one Bryan elector was elected. This elector, W. B. Smith, was given a certificate by the state can- vassing board. The silver democrats threaten to file a contest against the twelve McKinley electors, and on account of this contest none of the bets on Ken- tucky have béen dectded. The men hold- ing the Bryan end of the bets claim that they are entitled to the money, a8° MciXin- ley did not carry Kentucky. in the sense that he got only twelve of the thirteen electors. Horace Dunhoe of Cincinnati, who holds about $30,000 wagered on the result in Kentucky, decided in favor of the Bryan end on that ground. Tcday a bomb was thrown into the Bry- an camp by the anncuncement that the republican campaign committee would con- test the election of Smith in the event of the much threatened contest against the McKinley electors was filed. The commit- tee has been at work securing evidence of fraud, and as the state board of contest, before which the contest will be tried, is republican, the chances are that Smith will be unseated and a solid McKinley del- egation of electors seated. Chairman Roberts said today: “You can say that we do not propose to make any contest unless the proposed contest against the McKinley electors is filed. If that con- test is filed then we propose to go out for all in sight and contest Smith's election.” Under ‘these circunistances the bets on Kentucky must soon be decided. If the silver men’s contest is filed then the ri sult will be such that the McKinley bet- tors will win their money. If it is not filed then the money~must be paid over at once, the: bets being settled by arbitration. The contests must be fled by December 28. In Kentucky over $75,000 is still in the hands of stakeholders on the result, while from the number of inquiries received from other states, the betting on Kentucky must have been heavy outside the state. ———— MONEY NEEDED AT ONCE. What It Will Cost to Put Vessels in Shape for Service. Something more than a half million dol- lars is needed immediately by the con- struction bureau of the navy alone if the work of putting our naval vessels in shape for service at short notice is to be contin- ued along the lines followed during the past summer and fall. .The engineering bureau also wants an additional quarter of a mil- lion for this work. Chief Constructor Hichborn and Chief Engineer Melville have made a strong plea to the House commit- tee having the matter in charge for an im- mediate allowance of these estimates, and it is expected that an urgent deficiency ap- propriation bill will be reported within a day or two covering the necessary appro- priations. These itemg are not deficiencies in the usual sense, for the navy could get along without their allowance, but it is deemed to be sound policy just at present to put all of our’naval vessels in the best possible condition, and thus continue the work that was inaugurated just as soon as the appropriations carried by the last naval appropriation billl were available. ‘The most extensive repairs are required on the cruiser Charleston on the Pacific sta- tion. She was one of the earliest of the new naval vessels to go into commission, and has seen much hard service. Such re- pairs ap have been made upon her have suf- flced to keep her in service, but she is now in need of a general overhauling, and this will or for construction alone no less than $07,300. The Baltimore, which has al- 90 now become a veteran in service, needs and the estimate on her The Ranger on the Pa- ARE AGAINST WAR Leaders of the House Opposed to the Cameron Resolution. VIEWS OF SOME OF THE VETERANS Probabilities if Actual Hostilities Should Take Place. SIONS OF —-_> EXPRE OPINION The reporting of the Cameron Cuban re solution by the Senate foreign relations committee has had a very remarkable affect upon the House. The leaders have invoked the spirit of conservatism, and it is evide that a powerful influence is being exerte to check the liberty-loving enthusiasm of the emotional members of the House. It is understood that Speaker Reed is violently opposed tc the action proposed by the Sen ate, and this opposition is reflected by the leaders who are recognized as be'ng under his Influence. The rank and file of mem- bers are evidently very strongly favorable to the most radical action that can be taken. Left to their own devices, ther: can be no doubt that a very large ma Jority would vote for the Cameron resolu- tion, but this sentiment is all subject t the influence of the recognized leaders. The most ardent sympathizers with Cuba fee that if the resolution is adoped by the Sen ate and is referred to the foreign affairs committee of the House, it is liable to be smothered there. Their plan is to try to secure action im the House without refer- ence to the committee if possible. Opposition From Thre The opposition to action comes from three sources—first, from those leaders who reflect the sentiment of Speaker Reed second, from those democrats who usually co-operate with the present administra- tion, and, third, from some of the radical silver men, who look upon a foreign com: plication as hkeiy to divert attention from domestic political issues. The opinioh is almust unanimous that the Senate will adopt the resolution by an immense majority. There will be a hard fight there by the few Senators who op- pose any action adverse to the interests Spain, bat it is not though: they will be able to delay action very long. The ques. tion will then be left to the House for de- termination. The House is almost com pletely in the control of its leaders. It is in the power of the Speaker and his Sources. licutenants to overcome even the most widespread sentiment, and this renders it extremely doubtful whether ite Cuban sympathizers will be able to carry their point. “At the last session the House was most aggressive in this mi.tter. Since then the influence of the leaders has made itself felt. The foreign affairs committee has not given the question any sort of consideration, and it is evident that the sentiment therc has changed. «There is also evidence of a change of sentiment in the House among those men of command iig irifuence. What the Leaders Say. Mr. Dalzell, who is one of the closest to the Speaker, said today that the House did rot seem to be bothering itself about the Cuban question. He said that he could find no evidence of excitement except on the part of a few individuals. He did noi believe there was any general sentiment in favor of radical action. General Hender- son, another of of the lea said that he was not frothing over the matter, and aid not see any reason for haste. A large number of others who usually follow their leaders spoke disparagingly of efforts to excite feeling in the matter, and slaved that the House could not ve stampeded in that direction. Mr. Baily, a democ that no such resolution could through the House without a thought that judgme: be fight. t, and not sentiment, should control in such matters. Mr. Owen, another democr: said that he did not think that the resolution could be got through the House. Mr. Terry of Arkansas said that he thought there was a great change in thr sentiment of the House. This he attrib. uted to the fact that the official informa- tion furnisted Congress by the President Gid not present the case in the light it was regarded by the general public, and many isembers were disposed to accept the Presidert’s views, or at least to await fur- ther information. What Mr. Hardy Thinks. Mr. Hardy of Indiana speaks more in ac- cordance with the sentiment of the rank and file of the House. He said this morn- ing that he did not believe there were more than twenty members of the House who were opposed to action. He said he sup- posed that if the resolution got to the com- mittee it might be smothered there, but he thought there would be sand cnough in the House to compel action without refer- ence to the committee. He believed that the sentiment was strong enough to pass the resolution through both houses over the President's veto, if necessary. Mr. Swanson, representing the similar senti- ment among the democrats, said that he had no doubt that the resolutions would go through the House by a la majority. The only way this could be prevented, he said, would be by not permitting the ques- tion to come up. The whole question in the House is whether general sentiment will be able to assert itself. Veterans Opposed to War. The interesting fact was developed by in- quiries of a Star reporter today tha: nearly all the veteran solders of the Huuse are opposed to the passage of the Cameron resolution, and opposed -o anything like a war with Spain. By the use of the word idiers, is meant men who were prominent as amartae officers in the jast war, and who are renowned for their knowledge of the tactics of warfare. The position of these men was brought out by questions put to them «as to what form a war might take, tactics the Span- iards might adopt, what ‘ths country would do, and what would be the outcome. Gen. N, M. Curtis, the hero of Fort Fisher; Gen. Blue, a distinguished federal officer; Gen. Hendérson, also a distinguished officer of the Union, and Gen, James A. Waiker, who commanded the Stonewall Brigada, ell members of the House, gave their views as to where and how the fighting would be done. What they have to say is interesting at this time. Gen. Wall Was the on one who thought a war might be lengthy. He said Spain was a big nation, and ne had seen le before who thought fighting would be over quickly, Gen, Curtis Doesn’t Expect War. Gen, Curtis expressed himeeif as follows “In the first place, I don’t think there will If war should come, however, it weuld be porta of this coun’ might suffer; but ft would be terminated’ shortly in favor of the United States, country ould