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2 it is not is that the feeling shows no tigns of hysteria, but seems bent upon a cer- tain result through. orderly procedure. Members are deliberate and outspoken in their expressions, and say that @ necessary condition to any consent to delay will be that the delay shall be brief and coupled with unequivocal assurance of action. They say that they are walling for the President to take the lead—want him to do se—and they will follow, but they must know that he is going to do what they went and do it with reasonable prompt- ress. The advice of the most responsible ren ts that three er four days be given the President to !ndicate his .policy and ior the committees to report, and that ff definite steps cre not taken before the close of the week to restore crder and civiliza- tion in Cuba, Congress shall act. Nothing stort of the evacuation of Cuba by the Spanish will be listened to. The resolu- tions proposed to be adopted are for inde- perderce and intervention. There is a considerable sentiment in favor of making the destruction of the Maine the ground for a direct declaration of war. This senti- ment is excited by the reading of the testi- mony taken by_the court of inquiry, which is widely held to convict Spanish officials of the crime. The theory that the charac- ter of the explosion is proven to have been such as to preclude the possibility of its having been- without the connivance of officials is very generally held. An Expression ef Opinion. ‘The members of the House of Repre- sentatives who are in favor of immediate and aggressive action on the Cuban ques- tion are discussing all sorts of methods by which the House can be brought to an ex- pression of opinion. This morning there was even some talk of overruling the chair during the consideration of the naval ap- propriation bill and attaching a resolution recognizing the independence of Cuba as a rider. But all this talk seems to be in the air. It has no coherence. The main thing the conservatives have to contend with is the overwhelming protest which is going up against delay. The foreign affairs committee of the House is in a peculiar condition. Chairman Hitt ts ill and the regular meeting of the committee will not occur until Thursday. If a way can be found to secure a meeting of the committee before Thursday it will be done. If not the republican members of the committee will probably caucus on the question. There is a strong sentiment in the House and in the committee against the proposition to vote money for supplies to relieve the starving Cubans unless it is accompanftd by action which will stop the war. At least three of the republican mem- bers of the committee have declared that they would oppose such a proposition with their votes and their voices on the floor, Hearing From Constituents. Representatives in Congress are begin- ning to hear from their constituents on the Ctban question. Many gentlemen have re- ceived telegrams last night and today ex- pressing some of the sentiment of their section on the situciton. The tenor of some of these communica- tions is conveyed in a dispatch to Repre- sentative Dolliver of Iowa. It is signed in behalf of 200 of nis constituents at Fort Dedge, Iowa, and {$ as follows: “Appropriate one million dollars to feed starving Cubans. Back it up, if necessary, with every gun in the navy. United States must not stand helpless while innocent wo- men and children are starved to death. God will not bless 2 nation that permits prey Representative Chickering of New York has received the following from H. S. Clark of Mannsville, N. Y.: “Strong sen¥ment here for Cuban inde- pendence now regardiess of consequences.” Representative Dolliver has expressed himseif as being in favor of ending the misery in Cuba speedily “by whatever means may be necessary.” Would Overrule the Chair. A very determined movement is on foot among the members of the House, in which Prominent men of both parties are co- operating, to bring a proposition for inter- vention in Cuba to a vote, if necessary by arbitrarily overruling the chair. The situ- ation is being thoroughly canvassed, par- ticularly on the republican side, as the democratic leaders have given assurances of their co-operation as soon as the repub- licans who are eggineering the scheme are ready. Mr. Hull, chairman of the military committee, is at the head of the movement on the republican side, and it is asserted with great positiveness that a majority of the republicans stand ready to vote for the Program. It was the intention of these members to attach a resolution for inter- Yention to the appropriation for the relief of the Cubans which it was expected the President would ask for in a message to- day, and some assert that it was the fear of this which induced the President to change his plans and withhold the message. If the message is not sent in the program is to present a resolution, and if it 1s ruled out of order to,overturn the ruling of the chair. : A very prominent member, who fs using all his energies to promote this program, says that there will be no delay beyond Thursday. A Declaration of War. The following joint resolution was intro- duced in the House this afternoon by Rep- resentative Marsh of Illinois, chairman of the committee on militia: “That war be and the same is hereby de- clared to exist between the government of Spain and her dependencies and the United States of America and her terri- teries, and that the President of the United States is hereby authorized to use the whole land and naval force of the United States, including the militia and naval mili- tla the: cof, to carry the same into effect.” Ferecast of Congressional Act! It was understcod at the Capitol late this aftei noon that the President intends to turn the settlement of the whole Cuban in all the correspondence on the subject. and call upon Congress, with- out re-ommendation, to deal with the mat- ter as they see proper. Tnere seems no recm for doubt that if this is done recog- nition of the ind« pendence of Cuba and in- tervention will follow premptly. oe WORK OF SPANISH OFFICIALS. Belief of Steunographer Hulse of the Maine Court of Inquiry. Mr. John W. Hulse, who was the official stenographer of the naval court of inquiry into the loss of the Maine, in conversation with a Star reporter this afternoon, made several statements of decided interest. In view of the fact that not only the report of the court of inquiry has been made pub- Me, but the testimiony as well, Mr. Hulse believes there is no reason why he is not how entitled to express his-views on the Iatter. In the opinion of Mr. Hulse the Maine was blown up by Spanish officials. From the testimony which he recorded stenog- rephically and from his conversation with | Smpetitive designs~rnd naval cfficers and others while at Havana and Key West, Mr. Hulse’s conclusions are Dased. He takes the stand that a mine of the dividua' would be likely to expend for such a purpose. + From Mr. Hulse’s words the intimation ; ae cael BS pee month. oe Way be drawn that similar views are en- tertaine’a by all the officers and men who Were connected with the Maine. comparison econom: } architecturai merit and utility.~If all the NO MESSAGE TODAY|4MeRica The President Induced to Alter His “ THREATENED REVOLT “IN. CONGRESS State of Affairs Explained to the a Chief Executive. MANY CONFERENCES HELD It was officially announced at the White Heuse early this morning that the Presi- dent would not send to Congress today a message recommending an appropriation for the starving people of Cuba. It was the understanding at yesterday's cabinet meeting that the message would be sent in today, and it was.generally understood that the document was practically ready. The change of program was made last night, after numerous conferences at the White House. ‘In all probability these conferences have altered many things. Five republican leaders of the House— Messrs. Dingley, Grosvenor, Cannon, Payne and Dalzell—saw the President late in the afternoon. There were also repeated con- ferences, from afternoon until late at night, with leading Senaters, those taking part being Lodge, Proctor, Allison, Gorman, El- kins and Hansbrough. 2 ‘Threats of Revolt. . There is not the least doubt that nearly all of these visitors put before ‘the Presi- dent the volcanic condition .of -Congress, and intimated that almost anything is likely to occur in efther body. The House leaders particularly had heard the open threats of rebellion unless there was a change in policy. They knew that these threats were not the usual cloak room prattle. Representa- tive Grosv2nor especially, with a long head and a far-seeing eye, was able to tell the President the exact situation. The ven- erable Ohio leader said that “he saw a stcerm brewing, and a bad one. The ex- perienced senators also made the same presentation of facts. After these conferences, which ended late at night, the decision was reached to postpone the presentation of the message. Of course other considerations probably entered into the change, such as pending negotiations with Spain. The general feel- ing, however, was that Congress is too excited at this time and had better get into @ calmer mood before being asked to ap- Propriate money for the Cubans. Temper of Congress. It was represented to the President as al- most certain that Congress would not vote the appropriation to be asked without ac- companying it with either a recognition of independence fer the Cubans or a declara- tion of war, the money appropriated to be used by United States troops in feeding the starving. 2 5 The majority of the same visitors also told the President that Congress would not agree to any armistice in Cuba. The coun- try, they said, wanted a stop put to the sit- uation in Cuba, and would not trust any more of the promises of the Spanish min- istry. ‘The Sentiment of the Far West. Arthur Sewall of Maine, vice presideniial cardidate on the democratic ticket two years ago, was at the White House today and made an appointment for a conference with President McKinley this afternoon. Mr. Sewall has just reached here from the Pacific coast, where he has been for a month. “We do not want war,” said Mr. Sewall to a Star reporter, “unless it is a matter of necessity, but the people of the country would like to see this matter settled so that there will be a free republic for Cuba. I think the great majority of the people are in accord with these views. “The conservative people of the United States are opposed to-war, but they will be foremost in wanting it declared and maintained if our honor is at stake. “I am in favor of giving time to the President to settle the questions in dis- pute. The country might approve a short cessation of hostilities if this would result in a satisfactory settlement.” Mr. Sewall did not care to talk on the alleged armistice which Spain is seeking, and now under consideration, because he said he did not want to say anything which might look like criticism of Presi- dent McKinley at this time. Why the President Waits. Senator Lindsay of Kentucky introduced seme constituents at the White House to- day. Although he did not talk with the Presid=nt on the situation, he regarded the outlook as threatening. “I am as ardent an interventionist as any one,” he said, “but I do not feel called upon to criticise the President yet. He is urged on one sid by the extremists, who want immediate wer, and on the other hand by those who are for peace at any price. I think h» is waiting to know what the people of the country generally, who have no especial interests at stake, want him to do. When he finds out, as I have no doubt h2 will, that nothing will satisfy them but inter- vention for the purpose of securing Cuban independence and driving the Spaniards out of the island, I think he will act promptly to carry out their wishe: ——_——— PROPOSED MEMORIAL BRIDGE. Report of Lieut. Col. Allen Sent to the House of Representatives. Secretary Alger today transmitted to th: Heuse of Representatives the report of Lieut. Col. Chas. J. Allen, corps of engi- neers, in regard to survey and plan for a memorial bridg> aci the Potomac river from the Naval atory grounds to the Arlington estate. According to Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers, who forwarded the report to the War Department, “it was found that the amount appropriated was iradequate to securing designs and esti- tates for the bridge, in addition to the other work contemplated by law, conse- quently the work has been limited ‘to mak- ing survey test borings and soundings and mapping the results of the survey, from which an estimate of the cost of a strue ture to be located as described in the act and of style to be decided upon.can be 2 Limi stimat: de by Colonel A preliminary estimate made ‘olone! Allen shows’ that a bridge at the locality with masonry plers and steel superstruc- ture, ‘capable of ornamentation, having three fixed spans and one draw span, with rcadway of forty feet width and two side- walks each ten feet in width and with approaches, affording the same width of travelway, can be built for about $1,385,000, “I concur in the opinion of Colonel Alleu, however,” wi and é@er to admit of as 1, work incident to the preper study and de- termination of the pate by the ineer department, a flon of $5,000 will be needed, but remo estimates to submitted in accordance with general i- fications prepared under the direction of the engineer department, which is the prefer- } able the sum of will be re- quired to defray the Inch Prizes.”” —_+e-+____ Leeal Pensions were granted today to the fol- jowing residents of the A pension was Gem. Blanco BDeelares That the Pres- : emce of Correspondents Makes the | FRIENDLY NATIONS Situation. _ ¢ritical. =e a ‘The Spanish sitvation was the absorbing and practically the only subject of con~ sideration at the State, War and Navy De- partments today. Although the main in-' terest of the Gay was centered in’ the inet meeting and the general course of | Ccngress, yet the active negotiations now Proceeding with Spain made the State partment hardly less a cente- of attentio: while the preparations of the war and, navy branches went on with unabated vigor. The Spanish minister, Senor Polo, reached the State Department shortly be- fore noon and was with Judge Day over’ half an hour: Tie meeting was by ap> Pointment, ope of. Judge: Day’s clerks hav- ing been sent to the minister to ask him to come to the department at the earliest mcment. foots. % Pending his arrival Judge Day went to the Navy Department and had a talk with Aseistant Secretary Roosevelt, and soon thereafter Mr. Roosevelt returned the visit and had a talk with Judge Day in the lat- ter’s office. These hurried confer2nces at- tracted much. attention, but all concerned observed the strictest reticence as to the subjects discussed. as Reported Trouble at Havana. The reports of riots at Havana led to the belief that a movement was on foot ‘to have American ships sent to the Cuban capital as a measure of protection to Amer- ican interests. It is not likely, however, that this will be done for the present. The disquieting reports about trouble at Ha- vana was largely offset when Judge Day prepared the following statement, which was posted in the chief clerk's office of the State Department: “Telegrams from Consul General Lee shew no occasion for the alarming report as to situation in Havana.” This was the only reference Judge Day would make to the many different stories 8s to agitation at Havana, the danger of American citizens there, and the alleged threats against General Lee's life. The assistant secretary conveyed the strong impression that these reports of disturb- ance ‘were not correct, although he con- fined bis official utterance to the brief statement above given. From an authori- tative source it was learned, however, that it was not probable that American naval vessels would be sent to Havana for the Present. Blanco Objects to Correspondents. _The State Department gives no official confirmation of reports that official advices from Havana state that riots headed by the Weyler element are apprehended. It appears, however, that Captain General Blanco has sent a communication in which he says he belfeves that a demonstration may be precipitated at any moment by an element made up of certain Americans of Strong anti-Spanish tendency now at Ha- vana. Gen2ral Blanco states that he does not fear any disturbances ana riots com- ing from the Cuban people. The sugges- tion that the Weyler element is thréaten- ing riots ts emphatically repudiated by the captain g2neralk General Blanco ‘expresses complete confidence in his ability to pre- serve quiet among the native population. He is convinced, he says, that a riotous demonstration at Havana amounting to an overt act designed to precipitate War be- tw2en the United States and Spain “is be- ing systematically fomented by a. certain class of American citizens. aeyt Blanco clearly and unequivocally declares that the presence of American correspond- ents in Cuba make the situation m his view more critical. Plans of Settlement Discussed. The purpose and results of the Spanish minister's talk with Judge Day were, of ceurse, guatded with the customary secre- cy that prevails at the State Department. In a general way, however, 1t was produc- tive of further expressions from high oMi- cials that the outlcok continued to be pacific. It was learned that the last ‘dif- ference had disappeared as to Spain ob- Jecting to the dispatch of relief supplies by the United States government ‘to Cuba. Spain has also expressed full willingness to allow the reconcentrados to be assisted by agricultural implements, ete., or in any way the United States sees fit to adopt, so long as it does not assume a form offensive to Spain by being carried in warships. Be- yend this, however, the plans of settlement have taken a very wide range, and no one of them is yet reduced to such a concrete form that it gives promise of acceptance by both governments. Both sides appeared to be animated by an earnest ‘desire io avoid war by all honorable means, and for this reason every possible proposition or basis of adjustment was being fully can- vassed. . Sf. PETERSBURG, March 29.—The Of- ficial Messenger publishes a circular which has been telegraphed by Count Muravieff, the Russian minister for foreign affairs, to the Teprascntatives of Russia abroad. It is a8 follows: convention signed at Pe- ‘Kin off Marth 277‘Port Arthur and the port of Ta Lien Wah and tht tertitories adja- cent, havé beefi ¢eded to Russia in usufruct by Chind. "Fei @ie reqeestsa to notify the government where you are accredited, add- ing thet the’abbte mentioned’ ports and ter- ritories will ‘bb’ itnmiedlatély occupled by ‘Ruésian troops @hd that thy Russtan flag ‘Will 8 hoisted by’ the side of the. Chinese Open to Friendly Nations. “You may at the same time inform the foreign mintstér tht’ the pokt of ‘Ta Lien ‘Wan will be open to foreign ‘trade, and,that the largest measure of hospitality will be extended to the ships of all friendly na- tions." : An official ‘communication issued to the press adds: “The ceasions are for twenty-five years, Dut may be extended later ‘by commen ac- cord. “Further, China has conceded apie of After stating that the is the direct ‘and natural consequence of amicable returrg between two neighboring states anxious to ‘advance the interests of their Peoples, the official communication con- ues? “While safegaerding the integfity and sovereignty “of China and satisfying the ‘ersential needs of Ruesia, the arrangement injures the interests of no foreign state. ©n the contrary, it affords all ‘nations the pessibility of entering in the near future ito relations with the river regions ef the ¥ellow sea. hitherto closed to them. Creates New Markets. “The opening of Ta Lien Wan to the mer- chant ships of-all nations will-create a new and wide miarket for commerce and in- dustry, owing to the Trans-Siberian line, which is henceforth destined to connect the extremities of two continents and the old, World. The arrangement, therefore, is of high historical value to Russia, and should be hailed as“a fortunate event by all those who have at heart the benefits. of peace and the development of good relations among naticns.” .. Lyle Ceremodial‘Attending the ‘Transfer PEKINs March 29.—M. Pavioff, the Rus- sian charge @affaires, when visiting tho Tsung-Lik¥amén (Chinese foreign office) for the parposeof signing the agreement arrived at~between Russia: and China re- garding the cession of Port Arthur and Ta Lien Wan; was escorted by mounted Cos- sacks. s+, A-number gf Russians left Tien Tein, accompanied by a priest, to take part in and bless thé tertmony of the taking over of Port Arthur and Ta Lien Wan. IN'NEED OF WORKMEN. |. Work on Crajxer Charleston Delayed on Tint Account. VALLEY), Cal., ‘March 29.—Work on the Charleston is greatly delayed, owing to the trouble experienced in’ securing 4’sufficient werking-force to complete the repairs map- ped out ‘forithat.‘vessel. Requisitions for additional workmen are issued. daily, but the force is not yet sufficient to accomplish the work necessary within the required time, and it will be, April 15’before the ves- sel is ready for sea.. She will be trans- ferred to the<Atlantic coast. x Work on the Yorktown will not be com- menced in earnest until after the’ comple- tion of the Charleston, the entire force of workmen being devoted to the repair on the vessel. Orders have been received to paint thé vessels black. ; Amstructions haye been received to ship at once all pounder, 3-pounder and 1- pounder Gatling guns now at the yard, in- cluding those of the Philadelphia, York- téwn and Pensacola. The shipment will require thrée cars. DISTRICT IN CONGRESS. Many Measures of Local Interest In- treduced in Both Houses. Mr. Babcock has‘introduced in the House the Commissioners’ bill to amend the law welating to the police ard firemen’s fund. Mr. McMillan today introduced a bill in the Serate to amend the laws providing for the police fund and the finemen’s relict fumd cf thg District of Columbia. The wreasure was récommended by the Com- teissloners. -A bill to pension Col. Amos Webster of the District of Columbia at the rate of $30 Per mcnth was favorably reported to the Senate today from the committee on pen- ‘Washington, and Potomac R. R. Co. “Mr. Mulid has introduced -a bill in the House provid-ng that the Washington and Potomac Railroad Company, as the suc- cessor of the Southern Maryland Railway Company, shell have authority to construct and operate a railroad on the route of the Southern Maryland's original charter. The time for completion of the road is fixed at five-years. S <=. Capital Rafiroad Report. The.annual geport of the Capital Ratlway ‘Company for tse year ending December 31, 1897, submitted to the House today, shows Spain’s Attitude. There is high authority for saying, how- ever, that the Spanish attitude up to the present time has not been to consider seri- ously either the independence of Cuba, forcible intervention, or the sale of the is- lerd. There is much difference of opinion ag to the so-called armistice among officials who ought to be fully advised as te its ex- act terms if it has assumed a definite form. A gentleman well acquainted with Spanish affgirs pointed out today that the talk of an armistice was out of the ques- tion, as Spain would never withdraw her forces in Cuba -vhile the rebellious element was in arms. He said also that the state- ments published concerning a pending proposition for enlarged autonomy, to go into forte immediately after the coming Cuban election, was not in fact under con- sideration, as the reported terms of this new autonomy are in detail embraced in the present autonomy now about to be put inte force. Prevailing Apprehension. There was considerable excitement in the uptown departments for a time this morn- ing over a report that Gen. Lee had noti- fied the department that. the situation in Havana 1s extr2mely critical, and that ke 7 t-and had advised ail citizens of the United States | faupment £00 I to leave Havana at once. Assistant Sécre- tary Day stated that there was nothing | during elarming. in Gen. Lee’s advices to the de- partment. " Notwithstanding this statement the im- pression prevails that the situation of af- Capital stock,® $98,725; bonds, bills payable, $74,703.64; accounts payable, e year were for one of the vessels of Captain Sampson's fleet, near Key West, to make the trip to Havana. . ay ——-e-_______ Quick Work. : jasmmecrint Cid net reach the eice until 6.o’clock night. The copy was by photographs and drawings of twenty-five or more illustrations, and plates were all engraved and delivered 10° the: pemten o'clock ‘this ‘mornirg. Most a (Continued from First Page.) Mitted hundreds of thousands of men, wo- men and childern to die of starvation; and which existed tween the United States and Cuba, and has rendered yseless.and brought to ruin the many millions of dollars of property of American citizens invested in the island; the existence and prolonga- tion of the hostilities ave imposed heavy fimanctal expenditures and burdensome of- fictal tabors upon the government of the Uni States “in the enforcement of its Leutrality lavs; < And whereas the consuls of the Umted States and other Impartial and competent observers have reported that the Spanish governmert has lost control of much of :he greater portion of the island; that it is Powerless to restore its authority and bring about peace, and that a con of the contest will have no other effect than to increase the horrors, and starva- tion which now: -exists, to utterly extin- guish the commerce with and destroy the property..of American. citizens, and add to ‘the expense and burdens of the govern- | ment of the United States; Therefore resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assonbled, That the President of the United States be and he-is hereby directed and empower- ed to take such effective steps as, in his Ciscrtion, may be necessary to secure a s$eedy termination of the hostilities be- tween the government of Spain acd the people of Cuba, the withdrawal of the mili- tary and naval forces of Spain from raid island and the ocmplete indep2ndence of said people. The resolutions were all, except Mr. Al- len’s, referred to the committee on foreign relations. Mr. Mason Speaks. At the conclusion of the presentation of resolutions Mr. Mason (Ill.) was recognized for & speech on the President’s message of yesterday. Mr. Mason said he believed it Was due the courtry to know the general expression and intention of the members of the’ Senate. While he would not apol- ogize for discussing the Cuban question “at this, time, ha dij not intend by so doing sny disrespect either to the administration. or the committee on foreign relations when he said that he was tired of the dilatory tactics that had been employed for three years to prevent any assistance from the United States to the starving Cubans. He continued: “More than two yeurs ago the plan of the Spanish government to starve the women ard children and non-combatants was be- gun. Every intelligent man, woman and child was informed of it through the or- dinary channels of i:formation, the news- Papers, and by the statements of disinter- ested witnesses, day after day, week after week, month after month and year after year, and recetved practically no attention frcm this government, until some of the members of this body visited the scene of dcath ard distress, and brought back to us their words of honor that no picture kad beea drawn by the press that fully stated the horrors of the situation. Then the. gentlemen and newspapers who had pretended at least to discredit those state- ments in this body began to talk about it as though it was a new discovery, when within ninety miles of our shore for twa years they had continued to murder wo- men and children. Sneered at a Year Ago. “When nearly a year ago I called atten- ticn to the situation, as given at that time, and since corroborated by four of our col- leegues, upon this floor, from personal ob- servation, the statement was received with sneers by many of my colleagues, and I hed the pleasure of being insulted over the wire by stock brokers and in the markets. For two years the process of imprisonment of the reconcentrados and their starvation has proceeded, yet cny one wko dared to call attention to the fact has had to withstand the assaults of those con- trolling the press, who denied in their edi- torial columns the news they printed in their news columns. Thousands have been starved, millions of dollars of our legiti- mate commerce has been swept from the high seas, and the man who worships the eagle on the dollar and does not see the one on his flag says, be silent; think of the herrors of war and the dangers to busi- ness. “When the order of concentration came they cooped at least 800 American citizens with the reconcentrados and refused to allow them to go ovt and earn a legitimate and honest living. It amounted to im- prisonment; we claimed so at the time, yet many professed no: to believe it until the honorable senator from Vermont described the Gead line and the gun of the Spanish soldier that kept the corcentrados to- gether.. Any other self-respecting nation in the world would have ordered their re- lease and better treatment, or they would have opened the gates of hell on Moro cas- tie. This government, however, upon the suggestion of the President, took $50,000 of the people's money out of the treasury of the United States and begged permission of Spain the poor privilege of feeding our citizens American bread on Spanish soil. “I am Lot complaining, I am not criticis- ing; there is no other such record in all the history of the world. I only repeat this humiliating statement to call attention to the fact that every effort that has been n.ade by the President has been construcd by Spain to be an cct of cowardice and absolute and conclusive evidence that we are afraid of that mighty power, and every sich act of careful consideration on onr part has made Spain more cruel to her own people and more insulting to us.” Destruction of the Maine. Mr. Mason then turned his attention to the destruction of the Maine. “The battle ship Maine, our gallant ship, went down and 268 of our gallant citizen sailors with her. At the time every citizen of the United States, familiar with the Spanish character, felt confident it was Spanish treachery. Our ship was there by right of custom, of tendered hospitality, and also by treaty contract she had an ab- solute right to be there. The day closed ii if &8 nl a a : i i i ar ti Hy f ly Spanish dynamite. The power to it was controlled by Spain. A government, acts only through its agents and officers, as stch they controlled the discharge of their cannon. It was owned, located and expiod- ed by Spain and Spain must answer. Opposed to Autonomy. “I shall oppose any plan to assist Spain to place any kind of autonomy on Cuba. f | Spain cannot be trusted to keep her prom- ise, and we cannot undertake to compel her to; aside from that poor Cuba has paid a larger price for liberty than we did, and she rust be free. I shall oppose any plan that looks to fercing~Cuba in the future to pay Spain in cash for her liberty. Her land is full of graves and her future generations ‘be must rot be mortgaged. 2 “It is claimed by some that Cuba ought to be willing to pay Spain's Cuban war debt. Cuba to pay for the powder and lead that killed her people? To pay for the torches that burned her homes—to pay the back wages of the Spanish soldiers who ravished their wives and datghters? Never by any vote of mine. “Some tell us we must wait for Spanish elections. If the elections are as rotten as her diplomacy we cannot wait. It is claim- ed that tf we will wait until the Spanish elections Sagasta will give all concessions. Are we to be fooled twice with the same trick? Is De Lome so soon forgotten? Some tell us we are not prepared. When shall we be better prepared? Wiil it be when the Spanish torpedo flotilla has crossed the water and rests ently on her base of supplies within five’ or six hours’ ce our fleet? We know now officially what we have believed for forty days. Shall we wait until she can destroy more of our ships and men? God forbid that such a crime should be charged to us. A Vigorous Appeal. “Let us awake! Shake off the Chinese uarcotic that locks us in drowsy indolence, murmuring, ‘peace at any price! Awake as our forefathers did at Concord and Bun- ker Hill! Awake to glorious war against ‘a nation that burns homes and murders women and children! Awake to glorious war that seeks no gain for us in the treas- ury or territory, but a war to drive the orpressor from the continent, to settle the Cuban flag in the sky forever, and a war that will help us for generations to come by giving noice that the honor of our flag and the lives of our citizens must be re- spected among the nations of the world.” (Applause in the galleries.) At the conclusion of Mr. Mason's speesh a bill providing for a national exposition of American products ahd manufactures in Philadelphia for the encouragement of the export trade and -appropriaung $50,000 therefor was passed. Mr. Morgan presented and secured the passage of a resolution calling upon the President for information as to the disposi- tion made of Congress’ appropriation of $50,000 for the rehef of American citizens in Cuba and as to the number of American citizens relieved from the fund. In accordance with the order of business the Senate then began the consideration of unobjected bills on the private pension calendar. Several privat? pension bills were passed, then, at 2:15 o'clock, Mr. Tillman, in uc- cordance with previous notice, presented resclutions concerning the death of the late Jeseph A. Earle, a senator from South 2 Euiogies upon Senator Earl2 were deliv- ered by Mr. McLaurin, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Clay, Mr. Spooner, Mr. Chilton, Mr. Can- non, Mr. Kenney, Mr. McEnery and Mr. Tillman. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The galleries of the House of Representa- tives were banked to the doors again today in anticipation of the possibility of an ex- citing debate upon the Cuban question. On motion of Mr. Grosvenor, 6,000 copies of the President's message and the report of the board of inquiry, with the testi- meny, were ordered printed for the use of the members of the House. The Senate resolutson tO extend for six mcnths the time fixed for opening the agri- cultural lands of the Uncompahgre Indian reservation was adopted. As this cay had been set apart for tne corsideration of private bills when the regular order was demanded, the private calendar was taken vp. ——_——o. COLUMBIA RAILROAD PRESIDENCY. Possible Candidates for the Place Passed in Review. A meeting of the directors of the Colum- bia Railroad Company was held yesterday, and appropriate action taken in regard to the death of the president, Mr. R. F. Baker. It is stated that nothing will be dune to- ward filling the vacancy until the regular meeting of the board, which occurs the 12th of next month. It is not known who wil! be selected. Mr. John Cammack, who is the largest individual owner of the stock, has been mentioned in this connection, but it is said he has made-known to his asso- ciates on the board that he would not ac- cept the place. Mr. Robert D. Weaver rep- resents the next largest it, but as he is the ident of the Met ian road, he wound not be able to Sone also the duties of the presidency of the Columbia road. The vice president, Mr. E. G. Davis, is the collector of taxes for the Dis and even it he desired the place, which it is said he does not, it would be impossible for him to find time to attend to the business of the road and at the same | | l | i | ii i RE 8 £ F i F A : hi Be : ; it i i Hil I ‘i i i FINANCE AND TRADE Bears Had an Inning at Opening 0, the-Stock Market: BUT WERE SOON FORCED 10 COVER \rregularity,Relapsing Into Dullness, Was the Feature, GENERAL MARKET REPORTS ————— Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK. March 29.—Opening prices this morning were generally lower than those recorded at the close of yesterday's brsiness, and yielded still further to sell- ing for both long and short account. Yesterday's transactions, aggregating over $50,000 shares, had eliminated a con- siderable proportion of the short interest, and the chief element of strength was, con- sequently, destroyed. The effort to realize on yesterday's purchases was attended With liberal concessions, extending to more than 3 per cent in several instances. Around the neon hour the market reached its low point, the radical character of the Subsequent speeches in Congress having been discoanted in advance. During the early afternoon another for:- rallying sharply and recovering al! of the previous lcss. As heretofore the market advanced or receded under Wash- irgton sdvices, according to their tenor. As was the case yesterday the street wae converted largely to the peace idea, and eny demonstration in Congress ts looked upon as being certain of this gide of actual war. The confidence in ihe decreasing prospects of @ rupture between the two governments ts undoubtedly in- creasing, but thus far the demand for Stocks is limited to local operators. The public cannot be expected,to buy tberaily at present prices when thé proper ccurse of action founded on the board of iuquiry’s repart is so openly a subject for contention. The Spanish interpretation of America’s attitude is believed, in financial circles, to be the only important develop- ment likely in the present situation. Should Spain continue to show no resentment those now in charge of the market be. lieve themselves equal to the task cf sus- teining prices. The entire speculative list was extremely sensitive throughout the day, small trans- actions being equal to wide fiuctugtions in prices. Sugar, Metropolitan, Manhattan and securitiss of this class were marked up or down at will. In the more conservative shares similar tactics were employed, with similar results. The market is more steady in tone than might have been considered possible after the severe shaking up of yesterday, but this steadiness is not ac- cepted as a permanent quality. During the last hour the trading de- creased in volume and prices were irregu- lar. EKernings and all reutine considera- tions were put aside, and those who habit- ually speculate on conditions as seen about the room were allowed to make prices. Concerted action yesterday by millionaire financisrs has saved the market from a panic, involving immense losses. The same anterests must hold up prices until yes- terday’s purchases are marketed or con- ‘tions change decidedly for good. Mean- while Spain can determine the outcome. ase FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. ‘The following are the opening, the high- ee we heg Fare ghad the New York st market today, as re- New Yi stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs, ‘Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. 2 Wall st. 2 Open. High. Low. Be. i ‘Railroad certificatcs of indebtedness, B 110 ta, eat Sa, a ‘Railroad @a, 95 bid. 4 ington Gas Company @s, . Wasb- —* ‘Company imp. @s, bid ‘ashington Market Company ext. @s, bid. Macsait Hall Association Se 305 bid.” Weshing: ton WH i fi asked. Or femtta, 30 bad 45 asked. “Belt” 25 bid, tasked. | Ei H i i E ; i ff fe F Hl if fs 7