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Foreign News
December 3, 1896
The Monmouth Inquirer
Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
US Senator A. O. Bacon states in Atlanta that Congress likely favors recognizing Cuba's independence, though Republicans may delay until McKinley's inauguration. He supports and expects majority vote for it.
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Senator Bacon on Cuba.
ATLANTA, Dec. 1.—United States Senator A. O. Bacon of Macon is in this city. He said: "Unless opinion has changed very materially, and I do not believe that it has, there is an undoubted majority in the present house and senate in favor of what some might call radical action—that is, the independence of the republic of Cuba being recognized by the American congress. I am not a member of the foreign relations committee and do not know whether the Republican majority will prevent action until McKinley is inaugurated, but I am in favor of the independence of Cuba, will so vote and believe that a majority will do likewise if the opportunity is presented."
ATLANTA, Dec. 1.—United States Senator A. O. Bacon of Macon is in this city. He said: "Unless opinion has changed very materially, and I do not believe that it has, there is an undoubted majority in the present house and senate in favor of what some might call radical action—that is, the independence of the republic of Cuba being recognized by the American congress. I am not a member of the foreign relations committee and do not know whether the Republican majority will prevent action until McKinley is inaugurated, but I am in favor of the independence of Cuba, will so vote and believe that a majority will do likewise if the opportunity is presented."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Colonial Affairs
Political
What keywords are associated?
Cuba Independence
Us Congress
Senator Bacon
Mckinley Inauguration
Republican Majority
What entities or persons were involved?
A. O. Bacon
Mckinley
Where did it happen?
Cuba
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cuba
Event Date
Dec. 1
Key Persons
A. O. Bacon
Mckinley
Event Details
United States Senator A. O. Bacon of Macon stated in Atlanta that there is a majority in the current House and Senate in favor of recognizing the independence of the Republic of Cuba. He supports this action and believes a majority will vote accordingly if given the opportunity, though he is unsure if Republican majority will delay until McKinley's inauguration.