The record-union., 1895-10-01


Governments long established, should
not be exchanged for light or transient
causes, and accordingly all experience
has shown that mankind are more dis
posed TO suffer while evils are sufferabe
than to right themselves by abolishing
the forms TO which they are accustomed.
But when long train of abuses and
usurpations. pursuing invariably the
same object, evince a design to reduce
them under absolute despotism, 1t is
their right-lt is their duty-to throw of
such Government and to provide new
guards for their future security.
This historic declaration, made by the
founders of our Republic on July 4, 1776,
was true then, and is true to-day. For
many unhappy years the Cubens have
been most shamefully oppressed and
cruelty burdened, until the yoke of
| Spanish rule has become intolerable. Ii
the fathers OF American independence
were justified in casting off the oppress-
i've rule of Great Britain, the Cuban
patriots to-day have far greater justitica-
tion for their attempt to overthrow the
tormenting, mpoverishing, heartless
tyranny OF the Spanish Government.
1--WE desire publicly to express our in
dignation that in this year 1895, the specta-
Gle is presented of shiploads of soldiers
sent across the ocean to America, the
land of the free,' to shoot down in cold
blood courageous people who simply
desire to govern themselves.
"Our Indignation is further aroused at
the uuspoakable cruelty of the Span
iards toward the Cubans in this struggle.
| Death seems TO be the penalty meted out
! to all CubanS captured under arms, and
even those furnishing medicines TO the
so-calied rebels are to be ruthlessly shot
I'VE are glad to notice that the course
OF the Cubans appears to be more humane,
and w take this opportunity OF congrat-
| ulating them upon the remarkable prog
ress they have made in spite Of the terri
! BILE odds against them.
I'VE believe it TO be the privilege and
duty of the l nited States Government to
recognize the rights OF the Cuban revolu-
tionists as belligerents as soon as pos
sible ON being so requested on resDon-
sible Cuban authority. Such action of
! our Government we deem due to the
| Cubans and to the cause of universal lib
erty.
Nv hile disavowing all bitterness of
! feeling on our part toward the people of
Spain, we nevertheless believe that it
is our duty and privilege at this time, as
citizens OF this tree republic, thus to eX-
press our heartfelt sympathy with our
Cuban neighbors. living upon an island
which nature has made a paradise, but
which the cruel methods of the spanish
Government have done much to despoil.
I'VE respectfully urge our fellow citi-
zens throughout this country to assem- BILE
in mass meeting to diffuse Information,
and thus arouse, or, rather, deepen the
sympathy of our whole people with the
Cubans in their heroic attempt TO cast off
the yoke of oppression and to achieve
that independence and freedom which
are the great highways to happiness and
prosperity.
I'VE also urge the press and the pulpit
and altar, with voice and prayer, to con-
tinue their help to the righteous cause OF
men who are bravely fighting for homo
and native land.
I'VE respectfully but urgently appeal
to the citizens of all the republics in the
three Americas to give emphatic express
sion to their sympathy with The strug-
Cling people who are making such gal
liant hight for their independence from
! European rule, which the other nations of
the New World have already secured.
Be it further
'ReS0tUed. That the organization which
arranged for this gathering be requested
to take charge of and continue the good
work which has been begun this even
ing"
DIR. Barrows followed the reading of the
resolutions with an appeal for their adop-
tion. I'VE are told,' said he. that we
must keep on good terms with Spain, but
there is limit even TO good-feilowship.
L hope these meetings will arouse new
feeling of independence and patriotism.
l do not believe that cut-thrOat nation
has any right to be honored with our si-
lence here tonight"
Mayor Swift introduced Bishop Samuel
Fallows, who spoke briefly. The pro-
ceedings closed with the singing of two
verses of America"
ASSOCIATION HALL MEETING.
The meeting at Association Hall was
no less enthusiastic or crowded. Judge
William a. Vincent made few remar 8
| as presiding officer, saying he was a be-
lever In the independen of Cuba, but
did not wish 10 see violation of national
law. The audience was deeply Interested,
and any good point was applauded.
Dr. Henson then spoke, followed by
ex-Corporation Counsel John Mayor
Palmer, who explained the intent and
effect OF the laws of nations. He thought
the people of the United States should
speak through the newspapers to their
brother Americans OF Cuba aud should
urge our own Government to recognize
the Cubans as belligerents.
| w. J. Hynes followed Mr.. Palmer, after
/ which the resolutions were read by Rev.
! DR.. Thomas. They were adopted with
i great enthusiasm.
The Hon. William f. Mason's talk
closed the meeting, and the audience
sung America " while leaving the
building.
The audience applauded every senti-
ment expressed by the speakers, suggest
ing the recognition OF the Cubans rs be-
ligerents. Two of the speakers desied the
law OF nations, and Mr.. Mason wanted an
immediate repeal of that law. which, he
said, was only Intended TO prevent one
nation from interfering while another
! Il.
some Kind against another nation. The
sentiment for the recognition of Cuba
was not strong. Three speakers wanted
the inha bitants of the island TO determine
their own course by popular vote after
independence was gained.
FALSE STATEMENT.
| LONDON, Sept. 30.-The Spanish EN-
! bassy hero has authorized your corre-
! spondent 10 make the following state
ment: The Spanish En- bassy has COM
municated by telegraph with the Foreign
/ Office at Madrid in regard to rumors pub
lished in American papers aud repro
duced in London newspapers To the elect
/ that Secretary Olpey has warned the
/ Spanish Minister at Washington that the
/ instruction of Cuba must be crushed
/ within three months or otherwise the
/ L nited States Government Will adopt a
different policy from the one hitherto OBJ
/ served.
To this communication the Spanish
! Foreign Office has replied that the news
/ paper statement referred to is pure fiction
/ Tne relations between Spain and the
! | nited States, the reply adds, are smooth
/ and harmonious, and there are not the
slightest signs of friction.
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Flour Mills Burned.
RED CLOUD (Neb.), Sept. 30.-The Re
/ Cloud Flour Mills. two miles west OF the
city, were burned with contents to- night.
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