The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-06-13
Proclamation ny the President A1
monishfng All "Patriots" 10 Abstain
from Violating Neutrality Laws.
SENATOR MORGAN'S VIEWS
PROCLAMATION DOES NOT RECOG-
NIZE REBELS As BELLIGERENTs.
Mr. Call Thinks the Notice VIII Net
Deter Filibustcring Expeditions
from Leaving Florida waters.

WASHINGTON, June l2.--Secretary Olney
is thoroughly determined that the United
States government shall DO all In its power
and all that international law requires TO
p-evert the violation OF United states
territory by persons who undertake TO
make Ii base OF hostile operations against
Spain. with which power il is at peace.
Complaints have reached the Department
OF State through the Spanish minister that
men are being recruited on American soil
and that armed expeditions are leaving our
shores for the purpose OF attacking the
Spanish forces In Cuba Whenever the
necessary evidence can be procured these
infractions Of the law OF the United States
to be severely punished for the Sec
retary o. State will leave no just ground
for complaint that the United States has
failed in its obligations TO other nations.
Meanwhile. however, IL has been deemed
proper TO give formal warning 10 mis-
guided people of what they may expect.
so this afternoon the following proc,ama-
ton, signed by President Cleveland and
Secretary OF State Olney. was issued from
the State Department:
Whereas, The island of Cuba is now
the scat of serious civil disturbances, ac-
companied by armed resistance 10 the au-
thorty OF the established government OF
Spain. a power with which the United
States are and desire to remain on terms
of peace and amty; and
whereas. The laws OF the United States
prohibit tneir citizens. as we'll as all others
being within and subject to their jurisdic-
tion, from taking part in such disturbances
adversely 10 such established government
by accepting or exercising commissions for
warlike service against IL, by enlisting or
procuring others to enlist for such serv-
ice by hitting out or arning. or procur-
In ha cd mt n
war for such service, by augmenting the
force of any ship of war engaged in such
service and arriving I'm a port OF the United
States and by setting on foot or providing
preparing the means for military en-
terprises to be carried on from the United
States against the territory OF such gov
ernment,
Now, Therefore in recognition OF the
laws aforesaid and in discharge OF The
a friendly power, and as a measure OF
precaution. and 10 the end that citizens Of
the United States and all others within
jecting themselves to legal forfeitures and
penalties, /, Grover Cleveland. President
of the United States of America, do here
by admonish all such citizens and other
persons to abstain from every violation
of the laws hereinbefore referred 10 and
do hereby warn them that all violations OF
such laws will be vigorously prosecuted:
and ! do hereby enjoin upon all officers or
the United states charged with the ex-
in preventing violations thereof and IN
bringing 10 trial and punishment any of
tenders against the same"
When asked to-day as 10 the character
of the ilibusters who are reported as leav-
ing the Florida coast for Cuba with the
view of participating I'm the Cuban insur-
rection. Senator Call. OF Florida. said
majority of them are OF Cuban descent.
-'The sentiment in Florida" he continued,
lis generally with the insurgents. as. I
fc IN al
and but for the Cuban climate and the
danger of contracting fever on the part or
native Americans; l believe tne SuDss h
by a hundred thousand men from this
The Senator said the administration could
not under existing circumstances and In
view of our treaty obligations, do less
than make an effort TO prevent the flibus-
thought it ought. decide TO recognize Cuban
independence. He was OF the opinion tnat
il would be more difficult In the fall, when
there will no longer be danger on account
of yellow fever 10 keep American sympa-
thizers out of Cuba than al present.
The issuance of ;he Presidents procla-
as 10 whether il did not practically amount
to recognition OF the rebels as bellger-
ants. Such an Interpretation OF the p;oc-
lamation however, is not correct according
TO the opinions Of several well-knoHn public
men. Senator Morgan. OF Alabana VINO
il a recognized authority on international
I ".
.sNo recognition OF the rights Of bell.Eer-
ancy are accorded by the proclamation, but
lust the reverse is the case There would
have been necessity for such action III
the insurgents were beligerents, for then
the citizens OF the United States would
have the right to sell them munitions OF
war If they could escape the blockade OF
the Spanish fleets. II is simply carrying
out the law on the subject. Similar proc
lama tions have. L believe been heretofore
issued at times OF Cuban instructions. ana
at the time the Texans were endeayoring
was issued. warning citizens of the United
States from aiding them.
Senator Call. OF Florida. said the procla'
nation did not intend 10 accord the insufs
gents the rights of beiligerents and un.
doubtedly did not do so. Ii would. however.
departure of those who were willing TO aid
the Cuban cause. because II was utterly
impossible 10 guard the coast Of the United
| States. for the government had not the
| force at hand to do so. What is there 10
prevent foreign ship. from sailing from
| for Europe or any other place, with assist
\ ance aboard for the insurgents and then
! transferring it's cargo or sailing from some
other port for Cuba?' the Senator asked.
/ The Presidents proclamation. said Mr..
Call. was rather stronger than he liked.
/ ence OF Cuba. for il is a foregone concIu-
| sion that the island will throw of the
Spanish yoke. In my judgment IL is wild
| idea TO suppose that this government can
support the tottering government OF Spain
! over Cuba, or that II ought 10 do H."
| that the cruiser Raleigh will start to-mor-
| row from New York for Kew West II is
/ expected that she will make the trip In
about three Gays and a half.