The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-12-12

astention OF the Congress % the position ~
occupied % ono Of tbs parties 70 treaty OF
aereement By which We became Jointly bound
With ENGLAND and Germany to % interfere with
the government and control Of Samoa as In
effect to assume the management OF its Affairs
On the oh day of May. 1S9s, transmitted 10
the senate q special message with accompany.
ing documents giving Information on the sub
ject and emphasizing the opinion have at all
times entertained that our situation on this
matter was inconsistent with the mission and
traditions of our government in violation OF
the principles We profess aud in al its phases
mischievous and vexatious. / again press this
subject upon the attention Of Congress and ask
for such legislative action or expression Is viii
lead the way to our relief from obligations both
HksOme and unnatural
The Cuban Rebellion.
Cuba Is again gravely disturbed, an insured
ton in some respects moro active than the last
preceding revolt, which continued from 1858
to 1873. now exists in q large p art OF the East
ern interior of the island. menacing even some
populations on the coast. Besides dan9erine
tho commercial exchanges of tho island. OF
which our country takes the predominant
share. this fragrant condition of hostilities by .
rousing sentimental sympathy and melting adj
venturOus support among our people, has en-
tailed earnest effort on the part OF this govern
ment to enforce obedience to our neutrality
laws and to prevent the territory of the Unitel
States from being abused as q vantage ground
from which to aid those in arm. against Span
ish sover eignty. Whatever ma be the tradi-
tional sympathy of our countrymen. as indi-
viduals with people who seem to be struggling
for larger autonomy and greater freedom
deepened as such sympathy naturally must be
in behalf of our neiehbOr. Yet the plain duty
Of their government is to observe in good faith
the recognized obligations OF International NJ
should not be made more difficult by dfsre-
gard ON part Of our citizens of the obligations
growing out of their allegiance to their coun-
try which should restrain them from violating
AZ lndividuals the neutrality which tho nation
OF which they are members b bound to observe
in its relations to friendly sovereign States.
Though neither the warmth Of our peoples
sympathy with the Cuban insurgents nor our
loss and material damage consequent upon tho
futile endeavors thus far made to restore peace
and order, nor any shock our humane sen,ibili-
ties may have received from the cruelties
which appear to especially characterize this
sanguinary and fercely conducted war, have in
the least shaken the determination of the gov.
eminent to honestly fulfill every international
obligation: yet, it is to be earnestly hoped. on
every grounds, that the devastation of armed
conflict may sp eddy be stayed and order and
quiet restored to the distracted island, bring
ing in their train the actibility and thrift OF
peaceful pursuits.
The Turkish Troubles.
Occurrences in Turkey have continued to ex-
cite concern. The reported massacres Of Chris
tia,s in Armenia and the Development there,
and in other distri cts, of the spirit OF fanatic
host ility to Christian influences. naturally ex-
cited apprehension for the safety of the devoted
men and women Who, as dependents of the for.
eign missionary societies in the United States,
and reside in Turkey under the guarantee Of
law and usage and in the legitimat, perform
ance Of their educational and religious mission
No efforts have been spared in their behalf and
their protection in person and property has
been earnestly and vigorously enforced BY
every means within our power. regret, how
ever, that an attempt ON our part to obtain
better inf formation concerning the trus condi-
ton of affairs in the disturbed quarter of the
Ottoman empire by sending the United
States consul at Siuas to make investigation
and report. was thwarted by the objections Of
the Turk ish government This movement on
our part was in no sense meant as a gratuitous
ENHANCEMENT of the United States in the So
called Eastern question. nor As an of1iclous in
reference with the right ami duty which be.
long by treaty to certain great European
powers. calling for their Intervention in polit-
ical matters affecting the go Cd governmentand
3ects OF the Sultan, but it arose solely from our
desire to have an accurate knowledge of tho
conditions in our efforts to care for those On.
titled to our protection.
The presence of our naval vessels which are
now in the vi Unity Of the disturbed localities
afford opportunities to acquire a measure Of
with the condition of affairs and
will enable Us to take suitable steps for tho
protection of any interests Of our countrymen
within reach of our ships that might be found
imperilled. The Ottoman government has
lately issued an imperial Trade exempting for
ever from taxation an American college for
girls at Scutari Repeated assurances have
also been obtained by our envoy at Constau.
tinople that similar institutions maintained
and administered by our countrymen shall be
secured in the enjoyment Of all rights and that
our citizens throughout the empire shall b
protected.
On the demand OF our minister orders have
been issued by the Sultan that Turkish soldiers
shall guard and escort to the coast American
refugees, and those orders have been carried
out. and our latest intelligence gives assurance
Of the present personal safety of our citizens
and missionaries. Though thus far no lives of
American citizens have been sacrificed, there
can be no doubt that serious loss and destruc-
tion of mission property have resulted from
riotous conflicts and outrageous attacks.
By treaty several OF the most powerful
European powers have securel q right and as
sumed a duty not only in behalf Of their own
citizens and in furtherance of their own inter-
ssts but as agents of the Christian world.
Their right is to enforce such conduct of the
Turkish government as will restrain fanatical
brutality. and in fact their duty is to interfere
70 as to insure against such dreadful occur
rences in Turkey as lately shocked civilization.
The powers declare this right and this duty to
be theirs alone, and it is earnestly hoped that
action ,arf Ia
layed.
OUR FINANCES,
tho American People.
Az we turn from review Of our foreign rela-
ions to tho contemplation Of our national
financial situation We are immediately aware
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