Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-12
A Poll Of the GoyOrners of Many of
the States.
The OPINION SEEMS TO BE UNANIMOUS


OF the Unltod States should not stand Idly
by to sec the Insurgents overthrow.
In several instances the governors say
that they voice the sentiment OF their
States. In fewer they refrain from ex-
pressing an opinion.
This consensus OF opinion seems to slow
that the citizens OF the United States
stand ready to render to the Cuban In
stigents whatever alt is best suited to
their needs and tho possibilities OF the
American people.
Following lie the text Of tho letters re-
ceiyed from the various governors;
ARKANSAs.
Little Rock Ark, September 3o,--f am
heartily In favor OF aunexing Cuba, and
am of the opinion that steps should DO
taken by tile United States government 10
bring about that end.
James p. Clarke.
ARIZONA.
Phoenix, Aiiz., September 30.-Cuba Is
as much entitled to her liberty ms were
the colo'GaB Of " &C." The excessive taxa
tion ana the minimum representation in
the councils OF the Spanish Kingdom
would seem sufficient II no other reason
existed. Further. | consider II only n
matter OF time when Cuba will become
State OF the American Union.
Louis c. Hughes.
COLORADO.
Denver, Colo. September So.-Should tho
United States assist Cubag Wen, abou.
the only thing We could do In the matter
would be to recognize the rovolutionists as
bclliEeronts. ] certainly think they have
earned that recognition from us. aud
should have It. They are fighting for their
liberties just us this country once hau to
light and, OF course. all the sympathy Of
Americans IL with the revoutioniBts. BE.
yond recognizing tho right OF tho btllig-
erents to rebel. l do not T'c that this
government can DO more. stI that would
BIO great deal for them. and should give
the now government the right to have a
representative in Washnl- ton. Should this
country recognize thom other countries
might follow. Albert w. Mcintyre.
FLORIDA.
Tnllnhasse, Fla. september 30,-I am In
hearty sympathy with Cpba's struggle for
liberty. I think the United States govern
mont should recognize Cubn's efforts to
throw of the yoke OF Spanish bondage
and accord 70 the revolutionists the rights
do this when It meets, II such a step Is
not taken before.
Henry L. Mitchell.
GEORGIA.
Atlanta, Ga, September 30.--t am for
Cuba. / should like 10 zee the country free
from Spain and become State OF the
Union. william Y. Atkinson.
ILLINOIS.
Springfield. ILL.,, September 3o.-I favor
the annexation OF cuba by the United
States. John p. Alleged.
INDIANA.
indianapolis. Ind, September 9O.-1 Hes
itate TO express my personal Vows on
the Cuban question, felring I may not
fully understand the situation, but with
the Information ! possess and In view
OF reported crue!tles and outrages prac-
1,,s I,, uttIhnrffIru lu
those robelling. believe the time "a near
at hand and that II would be Just 70 rec
oEulzc the opposing party IA helllgerents.
The struggle In Cuba has passed beyond
tho stage OF instruction. and has be-
come n revolution OF a people against
the unjust action and tyranny OF an offeto
government. which. with the progressive
ambition OF native Cubsns, can not well
DO longer tolerated. Claude Matthews.
MAINE.
Augusta, Maine. September 90.--I believe
our government should be no more con-
servative IN the matter OF recognizing
the be.llgereut rights OF the cuban lnsur
gents than Spain was In recognizing the
Southern Confcdcracy, l believe tho sym
pnthics Of the American people generally
are with the insurgents. cuba has al
ways been misgovcrncd, and always VIII
he 30 long ns Spain has control. when |
the insurgents have established gov.
eminent de faoto there should be no hesl- |
fancy on our part In recognizing It. Tho !
Insurgents are contending against great |
odds. but Judging from previous revolu- |
tons and what We can learn OF this thcy
are as thoroughly inbued with patriot |
ism as any people who ever struggled !
to be free. Henry D. Cleaves.
NEBRASKA.
Lincoln, Neb., September sO.--The geo. |
graphical position OF the Island OF Cuba |
renders tho affairs OF its people Of moro |
than ordinary interest 10 American clt- |
zons by liz location and commercial In |
terosts. Cuba belongs 10 tho Western 1
Hemisphere; for these reasons the sym
pathies OF all Americans are naturally |
with the Cuban people In their struggle
for Independence.
The position OF tho Cubana Is some-
what analogous TO tho struggle OF the .
American patriots Of l776. American clti-
Gems are justified in rendering all tho as
distance possible TO the Insurgents not |
inconsistent with the neutrality nws i.
other treaties existing hetween this coun
try and Spain. silas A. Holcomb.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Raleigh. N. c.. September sO.-I am no.
prepared to express an opinion on tho
Cuban question or on the policy
of the government am aware
Of the fact that a majority Of she peo-
ple OF North Carolina sympathize With
the Insurgents, and that there is gem
etal hope that the autonomy OF Cuba
will be secured. The selzura OF tho
steamship Southport at wilmington has
developed this feeling i9has Carr.
NORTH DAKoKA.
Bismarck, ~ D.. September 30.-The
United states should recognize the In
surgents in Cuba, and should exercise
a greuter caro- over the islands ndincont
10 this country In order that no inins'ios
be permitted or foreign nations be give n
to slip in and secure foot
hold near this continent. an strongly
IN favor OF recognizing the CubaTs az
belligerents, Roger Allen,
NEW YORK
To the Edietor ~ the World:
Albany. n. Y. September 50.-Governor
Merton does not care 10 express an
opinion on the matter.
Ashley W. Cole,
iiriI Private Secretary
OHIO.
Columbus. Ohio, September s1.--I mosi
"a litely decline TO 70 on record. At this
time do not care 20 speak about H.
IN my position, u were better that
my nothing ntw. Perhaps later may
awe something TO say
William Mckinley, Jr.
TEXAS.
Austin. Texas. September SOL am en-
rely too busy at present with affairs