The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-30
RECOGNITION OF CUBA.

Chicago Times-Ieyald: The Cubans are
In n position at this moment to strike "A
faal blow Tor freedom They heed guns
and cartr lges. they need money, but most
OF all they need the outspoken sympathy
and assistance Of the American people.
Public NEE tings in the larger cities OF
this country would vastly help in holding
them face front 10 the enemies of liberty.
Aud the movement could start nowhere
with greater force than 81 Chicago.
Chicago Tribune 1t is high time for
the United States goyernm mt to wake up
and see what these Spanish atrocities in
Cuba mean. Cuba is our ncighbor. She
is a good deal nearer than China or Ar
menia. Her mountains are visible from
Key West OCr commercial relations with
hcr are very close, as we buy hundred
millions from her. chiefly in sugar. ucsidrs
tobacco ana fruits. If ever brave Hattie
band Of patriots deserved recognition and
help il is the Cdbuns struggling against
their ccntury-old prosecutors from across
the water.
Philadelphia Record: Surprising the gov
ernmcnt We're urged TO recognize the Gu
hans as hclligcTcutS-What then? There
would naturally be a howl from certain
quarters, but that would not make the Hc-
ton in favor OF Cuba any the less decd
of justice and equity. The sentiment grows
that the Cubans IN arms should not be
looked upon bN us as re r. bc4S. ana
It. IS within the range Of the possible that
this sentiment may be crystailizcd before
lCtE. spain has quite enough on her
hands al home. She has little business TO
be bothcring about IN these regions.
Indianapolis Journal: a revolutionary
movement which is not losing ground is
gaining, and every Increase of strength
adds 10 It's momentum. IL the Cuban in
sureeHts are gaining ground now, as I'M
doubtcdly they are, they Will be gaining
will not be long before the insGrrection
viii have gained such head as 10 make its
speedy success inevitable. The present
situation is such as to justify this govern
ment in giving serious consideration TO
the question of recognizing the insurgents
as bclngcrcHts.
Chicago Record: There comes a time
when the struggle is recognized and the
rebel is no longer a rebel. but a bellIgerent.
In other words. the public is at liberty to
cheer him ON. as indeed it may have been
disposed 20 DO from the outset IL WcUld
seem that the rebels in Cuba are steadily
advancing towards this point Whatever
may be the exact rights in the matter, the
pluck and pcrSiStcnCy of the little band Of
Cuhans have awakened throughout the
civilized worli that sympathy which al
ways attends the struggle OF the under
dog.
Rochester Democrat! What duty does
the United States owe to Spain that
should stand in the way of the duty that
tho first and greatest OF American rcpup-
lies owes TO the last ana weakest OF
then? None. We recognize the obligation
imposed on us by International lav to
strict neutrality when a nation with which
we are at peace has a war or a rebellion
on its hands. But International law i'm
poses upon as no obligation TO refuse bel
hgerent rights to the Cubans.
st. Faul Pioneer Press: The outrages
that are committed in the name of Spain
are too fragrant to be ignored by enlight-
rned nations so near at hand as the United
States and the republics Immediately south
of MS 1t is time. for the sake of civ!liza-
ton. il not for that of liberty. that the
cause OF Cuba received at least such a
formal recognition by those to whom she
has a right to look for sympathy as at
least to place those who are fighting for
her liberties under the protec ton of the
laws of war.
Philadelphia Bulletin: There Is a strong
popular sentiment IN his country in favor
of the Cuban cause. The so ycrnment will
have to take notice of IL soon as oppor-
tunity offers.