The Wichita daily eagle., 1895-09-18

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At this time it is said Cleveland Is
Arranging to Follow this Policy up
With yigcr.
washington, Sept. 17.-There is no
longer any doubt that the United states
will within short period give formal
and official recognition to the Cuban
revolutionists. IL may not be recogIii-
ton Of belligerency, but the acton 10
be taken will be equally far-reacning
and beneficial in its effects.
There has never been struggle wag-
ed for independence in which the unani-
nous expression of popular sentiment
was so favorable to the weaker party
The autonomy of Cuba has been for
decades the theme of prayers, hopes,
and petitions. and as the crisis draws
near their fervency increases
1t is a matter Of certainty that had
the Cuban patriots been able 10 estab-
lish and maintain a de facto govern
,nent it would have received prompt
recognition by the United States at
any time during the past four decades
This has been held necessary since the
Gavs Of Monroe in order to afford sui
ficient grounds upon which to base rec
ognition.
But after one experiment in concen-
ira ton the establishment of capital
the election of president and the for-
nation of government followed by the
burning of their federal city 70 prevent
1t from being captured by the Spaniards
no departure has been made from the
guerilla method Of warfare.
This plan will be continued as the only
one which does not invite certain de-
xtruction, and no attempt will be made
to seize and hold a port, establish a
de facto government, or elect national
officials. whish would be necessary as
q basis upon (which to demand Tecogni-
ton of beiligerency, until such time as
Spain shall be forced 70 make those con-
cessions which will be satisfactory 10
the revolutionists.
TIME HAS ARRIVED.
1t is now learned on unquestioned au-
tfority that the United States, for the
second time in the history of it's reia-
ions with Spain, believes hat the op-
perfume occasion has arrived when this
government should interefer in mat
ters pertaining to Cuba, both for the
protection of it's own citizens and in
the interest Of civilization.
L is an indisputable fact that Ameri-
can citizens have more capital invested
in Cuba than those of any other nation
ality. Some of the large sugar districts
are owned entirely by residents Of the
United States. All the railroad lines
were constructed by American capital.
Whenever a plantation is devastated
and it's buildings burned as result of
the prevailing civil war four chances
out Of five are in favor of an American
being the sufferer.
As a matter of fact. it is apparent
that Cuba is being rapidly transformed
into colony OF Americans by reason
of rather peculiar circumstance. AL
most every college in the United States
has several Cubans enrolled among its
students. These young men range in
age from II to 20. Under the existing
naturalization laws ii is not necessary
for a minor to declare his intention of
becoming a citizen Hence upon COM
pleting his collegiate course the young
Cuban has attained his majority and
goes home a. bona fide citizen of the
United States, whereas his parents are
still subject to Spain. In this manner
the population of Cuba is rapidly and
legally becoming AmericaniZed.
WELL-DEFINED PRECEDENT.
The only reason which has therefore
prevented the United States govern
ment from taking more vigorous action
looking to the better protection of its
citizens has been a disinclina ton to
forcibly interfere in the affairs of a
friendly foreign power. 1t has even
been held that no precedent existed
for such Interference
But it is now stated that the most en-
nhatic, complete, and convincing pre-
cedent has been discovered in the case
of Spain herself, and occurred during a
period OF revolution. 1t is said that
the administrat ton will, If necessary.
avail itself of this precedent as a form
of procedure, If all other alternatives
fail
The fact has never been denied that
President Cleveland has the courage
of his convictions. and will not hesi-
tate to perform his duty if he believes
II to be right and in accordance with
The established usage of government
1t is therefore considered highly pro-
hable that he Will either in a regular
or special message to congress request
such authority as will enable him to
carry out the declared intention OF
President Grant in 1878, and take steps.
using armed force. if necessary. to esta-
lish stable and satisfactory govern
ment IN Cuba.
IL is shown by the archieves of the
state department that Nov ). 1875. Pres
sdent Grant, having become exasperat :
cd beyond endurance, directed Hamil-
ton Fish. then secretary of state. Ia
prepare a complete and thorough state
tnent of the grievances held by the
United States against Spain. and which
would form the basis of intervention
10y the former in the affairs of the lat
ter.
PRESIDENT GRANTS LETTER
This letter. couched in the most Wis
orous language, was transmitted BY
cable 10 Minister Cushing. with tn,
statement that a copy of il had beer
forwarded 10 every United States min.
lister in the principal European courts
with instructions to lay il before tht
Minister of foreign relations Of the cour
try To which they We're accredited anC
ascertain the sentiment Of that govern
ment regarding the intervention ..
the United Staes in he affairs Of Spain
This is said TO be the onl instance in oul
diplomatic history where a presiden
ssnt note of this character to the En-
ropean powers.
the course of this letter Secretar,
Fish says that he is directed by Pres
scent Grant TO eXhaustiVely review al
the matters OF fact relating TO the am