The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-05
THE ROANOKE TIMES, SATURDAY. OCTOBER J, 1895.

States, with hardly an exception, have
pronounced themselves in favor OF this
Government recognizing the belligeront
rights of Cuba. Some even go further,
and declare for Cuban independence or
annexation to tho United States. Bslow
is published the substance Of some of
the replies received:
Governor Clarke, of Arkansas, not
only fAvors granting belligerent rights,
but wants Cuba annexed to the United
States.
Governor Hughes, of Arizona, says
Cuba Ia as much entitled to her liberties
as the colonies Of re. and believes it is
only matter Of time when she will
become State of the American Union.
Governor McIntire, OF Colorado, favors
recognizing the belligerent rights Of the
revolu tionists, and Governor Mitchell,
Of Florida, is of the Same opinion, at
the same time declaring himself
heartily in sympathy with the strug-
Cling patriots.
Governor Atkinson, of Georgia, would
like to see Cuba free from Spain and q
State of the American Union. Governor
Altgeld, of Illinois, stands on the same
platform with the governor of Georgia.
Governor Matthews, of Indiana, be-
lieves the time has come for recognizing
the rights OF Cuban revolutionists as
belligereIts
Governor Cleaves, of Maine, thinks
we have as much right to acknowledge
the belligerent rights of the Cubans as
Spain had to recognize the Southern
Confederacy.
Governor Hocombe, OF Nebraska, is
diplomatic in his utterances, saying the
position of the Cubsns is somewhat
analogous to the struggle Of the Ameri-
can patriots in 1776, and that americana
are justified in rendering the revolu
tionists all the assistance possible, con-
sistent with the neutrality laws and ex-
listing treaties between this country
and Spain.
Governor Carr, of North Carolina, is
non committal, but says maj ority of
the people of that State hope that the
independence of Cuba will be secured.
Governor Allen, of North Dakota,
declares that he is strongly in favor of
recognizing the Cubans as belligerents.
Governor Evans, of South Carolina,
desires this Government not only to
assist the people in their struggle for
| liberty, but to annex the island at once.
! Governor McGraw, OF the State OF
Washington. expresses sym pathy for
tho Cubans in their struggle against
Spanish oppression and says as soon as
the so-called insurgents form q local
and independent government the United
States should at once grant them bellig
erent rights.
Governor McCorkle, of West Virginia
says the United States should recogniz;
the independence of Cuba at the earliest
possible moment.
Governor Upham, OF Wisconsin, say:
this Government should make haste
slowly, and before recognizing the indie
pendence OF Cuba should ascertain
whether the revolutionists represent any
element fit to be intrussed with self
government
Governor Richards, Of Wyoming, say!
the United States ahould recognize the
Cubans as telligerents. but as to an,
nexation believes any action in tina
matter would at this tinn 30 prema
ture.
Governor Culberson, Of Texas, say:
he has his hands too full OF domestic
matters to pay any attention to Cuba O.
any outside question.
Governor Mckinley politely declines
in view of his candidacy for the Repub
lican nomination for President, to sa,
anything on the subject just now; blu
adds that later On he may be heart
from.
Governor Morton, of New York, VIII,
is also a Presidential candidate, like
wise begs to be excused from expressin,
any opinion on the Cuban question.
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