National Republican., 1877-04-17
IN BEHALF OF CUB1,

Dr..PoLAR HAYES, member OF the New
York Legislature. recently introduced the
following resolution concerning Cuba to
that body, which will undoubtedly pass:
Fherea,, Successful armed resistance to Span
fish authority In the Island Of Cuba has been
maintained during the past eight years, By
icsn In form, which Euarsntesst 70 ali It's citizens
freedom Of person and religion, the rights to &C.
Ss.s ana and enjoy Oh; 81 hsIp
Whereas, This republic Of Cubs has maintained
over more than one half oi That Issnd sna sSe
a,tentioa Of the whole civlissd world is ooEnlzant
W6sreas, II is the duty Of the Government Of
the United States, as the chief republic OF tho
world, as the hope Of oppressed humanity every
who are struggling against OPPRESSION. and prc
eudeayoring 70 secure for themselves and their
postsrity the blessings Of freedom and free gov.
Where's, An eItraordinsry war tax Of thirty
per centum 10 imposed on ali the products Of that
the past eight years has averaged annually %
sam. island have averaged only $1,000, 900, thus
clpai contributors 70 the support Of war which Is
alike injurious to their interests and oien-Ive to
with the civilization q the % age; and ' " '0An'''
Wherea,, The commander Of the spanish forces
on said hlard has recently issued an order de-
ish authority On that Island amer tie sst day Of
81 Past to b IN mode sS m Tsr IN
violation Of the laws or nations and Of the pub
me SGhss1es T. q b tns age 10 which M " I've
Countries; therefore
Rt,olrtd, y the Senate concur, that in the
when il becomes the duty oEthe % Goysiamsnt M sa of
the United States to take such action a. is best
on the island Of CUBA: and, In 50 % doing II should
shape its policy In such manner as 70 give en-
t9 % the RsSI' Of that island who
Of ireemen, as God and nature meant they
should be-.
ators and Representatives. n Congress- bs, and
their power in brisElng about these results.
MI, HooEBooM offered the following as
substitute, and requested that It also lie upon
the table and be considered at the same time:
Resolved IL the Senate concur, that while de-
srous OF referring the question OF the recognition
appropriate Federal authorities at Wilmington,
we cannot at this time refrain from expressing
Se ne
Island Of Cuba has recently issued an order de-
ciaring that no quarter or mercy will be shown to
Spanish authorities on that island after the ist
OF Msy mex; and regarding said order as con-
and return to the bar barism of the past We All
upon the President to cause inquiry to be made
as TO the faets really existing, and II found 10 DO
as stated, as one Of the family OF nations to make
apes, an earnest protest against outrage upon the
rights Of humanity, as recognized In the moral
code OF the civilized world; and we ask our repre-
sentatiyes in Congress to further the purpose or
this resolution.
This resolution was received with en-.
thusiasm by the Legislature, and shows
that there is growing sentiment through
out the country in favor of some positive
action on the part Of the Government in
the matter. The people have waited pa
tiently for five years for the Government
to ac',and have been disappointed. Leaders
must follow the national will. The people
demand that the bloody struggle in Cuba
shall be ended, and they are looking to the
Government to take some action in behalf
Of the patriots. We feel confident that as
soon as the Southern question is adjusted
the Administration will give the grave sub.
ject Its earnest attention.