New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-15
SPAIN, CUBA AND RECIPROCITY
THE SUBJECT DISCUSSED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND THE NEW SPANISH MINISTER

AND THE NEW SPANISH MINISTER
AN INTERCHANGE OF sENTIMDNTs-How The
MOVEMENT Is REGARDED IN cUBA-vlEws
OF A LEADING PAPER IN HAVANA
Washington, Nov. 14-somc interesting remarH'
bearing upon the subject Of reciprocity took place
to-day between Senior Miguel suareE Guanes the hcwS
appointed Spanish Minister to the United States anu
the President on the occasion OF the formers forha
presentation to the President the newly accreueu
representative Of Spain. Senior Guanes, VINO was a."
companied by his secretary and the military ana ha'
attaches OF the Spanish Legation. was introd"oeu ~
the President by Secretary Blaine. There was ''o
usual interchange OF expressions Of amiv anu WI
dialty and wel-wshcs for the future prosperity Vi
the United States and the country represented az '"o
audience.
The Minister, in addition to his more formal r
marks. spoke follows:
Spain and the United States certainly are two ha'o'
which have every reason to live In perfect har"on
each other constantly maintaining the cordial reia'
which their mutual interests demand and the s".eIe
friendship that has long existed between the wv
governments is guarantee to Of the successful us
charge Of the Official functions upon which am ABOUT
to enter My most earnest efforts shall be difecV.
toward strengthening the cordality OF these relaohs anu
to drawing them closer II possible; shall thus iono
the example OF my worthy predecessors.
The international exchange OF the productions anu
manufactures OF each people is surely OF the necessary
laws that based upon the instincts and un'ersai
needs OF the present day, and the greater the difference
between their customs dispositions and the productions
Of their labor much the Is II for haon'
to come closer together and to increase their exchanges
Large transactions have been the beneficial result oil 'ho
intimate relations which have long existed Lct"eeh
America and Spain, and great as is well known inc
community OF commercial that happily unts my
nation and yours.
To maintain these interests and to contribute TO ther
development shall be the object OF my most socous care
and entertain the hope Mr.. President that IN you ana
your government 1 shall meet with kind and irlenoiy
cooperation In the OF this, my desire anu
that shall successfully fulfil the high mission when mas
been confded TO me in this Republic.
The President besides asking the Minister " to accept
for your Sovereign and for the chvarous nation yoh
represent my of the earnest wishes OF TINS
Government and of the people of the United states
that Spain may long be blessed with prosperity ana
reap the abundant fruits Of good government ana
honorable peace" replied follows to that part OF te
Minister'S address relating to the commercial rciaohs
between the two countries: alt Is most gratifying
that in thus entering upon your MISSION you express
in the name of your Sovereign and Of the Spanish ma
on warm desire for continued harmony OF relations
and intimacy of intercourse between the United states
and span Inspired by like sentiments, count upon
your promised aid in developing the larger relations
and the closer ties amity and commerce which both
nations desire for their reciprocal advantage
The Department Of State has received dispatch
~.
inclosing a translation of the announcement IN thc
official Journal Of the fact that the chairman OF the
Chamber of Commerce, chairman OF the Economic Co
ciety. chairman Of the Tobacco Growers ana Manu-
acurcrs Association and the chairman OF the Board OF
sugar Planters of Havana, have been called 10 inc
place by instructions from Madrid, and requested 10
appoint a committee TO go to Madrid and report per-
sOnay the views of these corporations upon the nego
tation of reciprocity treaty with the United states.
Mr. Williams also ncloses the translation OF an editorial
from " La Lucha," leading paper of Havana regard
Ing the action of the Spanish Cabinet at Madrid as io
lows:
Mr.. Canovas del Castillo according kilograms
received from agent in Madrid considers the petition
him from this island asking for the negotiation
OF treaty Of commerce with the United States as
imprudcn tending to encourage the Yankees TO
be the exactng
1t would seem almost Incredible Tor the premier Oh
the Spanish Cabinet discourse I'm such manner Can
Mr. Canoyas believe that 1t is possible to hide from the
United States the gravity OF the crisis brought on DIV inc
new tariff Of the great Republic The United States is
admirably acquainted with everything relating to this
island They its economic, financial and political
condition in most exact manner Even the geography
and topography Cuba known In the United States
much more than can perhaps be supposed. highly |
repectable gentleman has said Offices OF the
Federal Government exist data with reference to
the the island showing that It's most important
parts have been surveyed and sounded
Mr. Blaine the present Secretary Of State Is inst as
we'll informed OF the affairs Of Cuba IL he lived and
labored among had lived in the island many years
Our expor. and import trade the state OF agricultural
OIL era, and Industrial wealth. the yield Of customs
are all known TO Mr. Blaine The exposition OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce Havana and Santiago de Cuba tho
report OF the Cearmake Union ard the opinions OF tho
Havana upon questions agating u.s.
all Rad Washington few DAYS after being printed
In this city, the Secretary OF State does no.
even have to order the translation OF those documents be-
ause they him from here already translated
Rsinc knows everything. He already possesses thai
which is In want Of namely: Facts ana
laa demonstrstive of state Of commercial
Citations with United States Has not recent tale-
zram published Madrid told that the Gov
rnmept has requested Spanish Consuls in the United
States To furnish It with Information Of the
same kind! The statistical information III
hs nossessoa Of Blaine is OF decisive
and Illuminating o character TO enable him 10 to
span "Accede agree, as Is just, to my policy Of CON-
mercial reciprocity L will sink the sugar plantations
Of Cuba" And the day our prime industry, that OF
sugar planting lost, all the minor Industries will be
lost with IT, Our railroads. banks, great
mercal houses professions, industry all live
and flourish plant make and sell 1t
IN the United States. Blaine knows all this and acts
accordingly.
What does Mr. Canovas wsh7 That we should not
talk so pain7 That shall mutely arms
rbat we shall quietly stand OF misery
now threatening to swallow i its dcpthsl No people,
unless degraded debased resign itself TO lose,
,,onp with wealth and happiness, its culture and civ
Our campaign had TO be undertaken, and we
have realized ideal publicly and in the light OF day
we would WISH for the dangers threatening are great
md imminent.
Take heed, Mr.. Canovas.