The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
CUBAN SYMPATHIZERS.
ALiRGE IND ENTHIsf4STIC MEET.
ING HELD ~ CHICAGO.
Addresses by Promine mt Men Resolutions
Asking for the Recognition ofCuban
Independence Adopted.


ence. There could scarcely have been
more enthusiasm mad tie meeting been
in Cuba itself. Central Music Hall
was not big enough TO hold al the sym
pathizers. and there was an overflow
meeting in the auditorium OF the Young
Mems Christian Association building
At both meetings, the same resolutions
were adopted. and speeches were nude
BY men prominent IN civic affairs. ali OF
whom uncompromisingiy favored the frcs-
dom Of the little island in the thrall-
dom OF Spain.
The resolutions express sympathy tor
the reyolutionists; call on the United
States 10 recognize them as belligerents
and ask other countries TO Join In maxi
ing this demand. They begin with the
best-kuown paragraph OF the Declaration
of Independence. and end with a deter
mination TO continue the work begun
at to-nIghts two big assemblies.
sYmPArHFIic MESSAGES.
Messages OF sympathy were read from
Senator CullOm Governor Altgcld, OF
Illinois; Russell a. Alger Mayor Pin
gree, Of Detroit; Senator Cali, OF Florida;
Mayor Bostwick. of Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayor Caldwell, Of Cincinnati: Mayor
Salmonson, OF Tampa. Fla; and others.
Nearly every prominent club and organ
izauon in the city ives represented on
the list OF vlce-presidcnts which included
ASA tho best known business and pro-
icss.onal men.
Among the associations represented
were the Royal Legion G.. \. r.: Con-
iederate associations. Sons OF ReyOlu
tioh, state Federation Of Labor. Irish
American, Scandinavian. German and
Afro-American Associations.
Aay or swift presided at the Central
MUSIC Han. In opening the proceed
lnss, ne made no speech, but took occa-
SION to express himself as in full accord
with the movement
The first speaker, Rev. Or. Gunsaulus,
sald ne was Spanlard. but he could not
DC true 70 ms own country in the face
OF ITS action toward the oppressed
Dr. Gunsaulus was followed by Thomas
y. Bryan.
Judge William j. Hines spoke next.
1 am mere tonight" he began, neither
as Spaniard nor as a Cuban, but as an
American, and TO voice the sentiments
or every American who wishes suceess
| 10 cuba IN this struggle to be free. For
ten years she has made this struggle
without an expression OF sympathy Let
us give expression of sympathy now as
early as possible in this last fight. and let
them know that Chicago at least is will
ING TO 10 all in its power"
CONGRESSMAN MASON.
Congressman ". f. Mason did not
think IL was much use TO hold meet
ing passing resolutions of sympathy with
tine cubans when the United states turn
ed its back on them. He thought as to
the opinion so frequently Expressed that
CUBA could not rule itself, If IL could not
DO 50 now IL never would be able 10.
should Spain be allowed to pinion It's
victims Tor another hundred yearsI"
This was followed 10y the reading by
the secretary Of the various letters and
telegrdlns received expressing sympathy
with the movement no rhe Rev Dr
Earrows was entrusted the reading Of
Or. BarroWs followed the reading or the
resolutions with an appeal FOR their adop-
ton.
I'VE are told" said ne. that we must
keep on goods terms with Suauu. but there
IS limit even 10 good fellowship. I nope
these meetings Will arouse "A new feeling
OF Independence and patriotism.
Il don't believe that cut-thrOat ma
ton has any right to be honorec with our
silence here tonight"
Mayor Swift introduced Bishop Samuel
Fellows, VINO spoke briefly.
Are we 10 wait until tho process of
suhlugatiOu and cxtermiuatiOn is COM
plete and every patriot has been given her
passport 10 better land and their muir
dcrers run riot where their presence Is
known 10 more?
Now Is the time | would be In favor
or, myself, raising an army TO help these
people 10 win their independence. and
| planting the flag of Cuba on their shores
l 90 not want annexation / want Cuba
| To hNe her independence"
These sentiments were received with
manifest approval by the audience.
The proceedings closed with the sing
| ing OF two verses Of America"
THE OVERFLOW MEETING.
The meeting at Association Hall was
no less enthusiastic or crowded.
Judge William 4. Vincent made a few
| remarks as presiiins oiticer, saying he
was a believer I'm the independence of
Cuba. but did not wish 10 see "A violation
Of national laws. The audience was deep
| ly interested. and any good point made
was taken up at once.
After the Rev. Y. >. Henson had
spoken ey-Corporation Counsel John
Mayo Palmer explained the intent and
effect OF the laws OF nations.
He thought the people OF the United
States should speak through the news
papers 10 their brother Americans OF
Cuba, and should urge our own Gov
ernment to recognize the Cubats as beiig-
Grants.
W. J. Hines followed Mr. Palmer. after
which the resolutions were read by the
Rev. Or. Thomas ana adopted with great
enthusiasm.
The Hon. W. T. Mason's talk closed
the meeting and the audience sung,
America" while leaving the building
The audience applauded every sentiment
expressed by the Speakers suggesting the
recognition OF the Cubans, as beiiigerents.
TWO Of the speakers ceiied the law OF
nations ana MI. AldSDn MdHLru All llii-
mediate repeal OF that law, which, ne
said. was only intended TO prevent one
nation from interfering, while another
nation was committing deprciations Of
some kind against another nation.
DO Nol FAVOR ANNEx,TIoS.
The sentiment for the organization OF
Cuba was not strong. The speakers
wanted the inhabitants Of the island
to determine their own course by popu
lar vote, after Independence was gained
LONDON, Sept 3O.-The Spanish om-
bassy here authorizes the following state
ment:
The Spanish embassy has cOmmuri-
Gated by telegraph with the Foreign Of
fee at Madrid in regard 10 the rumors
in the American papers 10 the effect that
Secretary Olney mad warned the Spanish
Minister at Washington that the insurrec-
tion in Cuba must De crushed within
three months OF otherwise the United
States Government will adopt different
policy from the one hitherto observed
TO this communication the Spanish
Foreign Office has replied that the news
paper statement is pure fiction
The relations with the United States.
the reply adds, are smooth and harmon!-
Gus. and there are not the slightest signs
OF friction.
THR MUNITIONS STOLEN.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-On the little
British steamer Antilia. which arrived
this morning from Nassau, New Proyi-
dence, were eight CuDaus, in the second
cabin IL was said on board the steam
er that the party went to Nassau from
this port on the Antilia, with the in
tention Of taking charge OF quantity
OF arms and ammunition for the Cuban
insurgents which had been stored aud
left on Grassy Cay. When they ar
rived at Nassau, however, they found
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