The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-28

MADRID. Dec. 21.-El Liberal pub.
fishes letters from leading pcrsonugcs
on the relations between Spain and
the United States.
SIGnor a. PdNl, president OF the
chamber OF deputies, says In his letter
that II Is necessary to understand the
American nationality, which, through
the errors of the Latin races and the
selfish Anglo.SaNon policy. seems dcs-
tined 10 transform and absorb in an cm-
bryonic union OF u people without his
tory the future dcstinIcs Of the American
continent.
some writer's consider that the Amer
lean union IS a prototype OF the worlds
democracies," Signor pIdal continues.
Wiser thinkers have reckoned up NJ its
true value this gigantic agglomoratIon
OF new peoples. Serious statesmen are
aware that strife. especially economical.
IS Inevitable between Eunpe, whose
champion now liz Spain. and the AmcrI-
can colossus. which was Corcscen by the
Prophe: Daniel with 4 head Of iron. n
breast of silver. belly OF bronze and
feet OF clay"
Proceeding then 10 compare America
with wealthy bankers. ScnOr PIdal ar
CUES that she VIII think twice before at
tacklnS the poor HldLlgo. whose only
defense Is her ancestral sword. Spain
must not display bravado." Senor Pidal
continues, hut 4 calm determination to
preserve her colonies. cOntidinG In the
Justice OF her cause and leaving the re-
suit to Providence. Those who once
shouted Berlin established later the
horrors OF the commune. Spain IN not
inYinCfblc, but she Is not n desplcabie
enemy; her history shows tina: In many
Instances a small and desperate army
has routed superior forces,
General rlndo writes that he knows
thoroughly III. offensive and defensive
power OF IN" United States and ne knows
thr Americans themselves and IL con-
WINGED that they are inferior to the Span
lsh. Therefore America would be the
greater sufferer at iirst.
Though this Is my opinion, ns q
military man." General Pando adds,
"as n citizen I do not desire war. Who
knows how the conilic; would cnd?"
General Tando proceeds to urge the
Importance OF Immediate diplomatic
efforts between Madrid and Washing
ton 20 settle the difficulty and. X pos
s!blc. to terminate the rebellion with
out fighting 10 the bitter end.
Let America have q chance" Gen.
eral Pando Is quoted as saying. TO
show by her acts whether her friend
ship IS sincere; nothing Is so dangerous
as delay. But whatever comes. the
Spanish army IS ready 10 repeat the
deeds OF our foretathcr3 on American
soil IN defense OF country and honor"
Senor MOrct, the Democratic Liberal.
writes 4 letter pointing out the safety
and correctness OF President Clevc-
lands and Mr. Olney'J policy md the
| danger OF 7 departure from 1t for the
United States Internal affairs. Spain"
| he says. can benefit by the American
constitutional dispute by wisely push
| ing the var to rapid end md cStab-
| fishing reforms before April. The Span
ish government may now see It's way
| 30 accept the good offices Of President
Cleveland after IcsplsinE the warning
OF native pliticnl parties. The govern
mcnt's policy ~ incomprehcnsiblc. X
is capable OF granting autonomy in Gu
bn. while establishing ;hc inQuisition
in the Philippines. Who can tell
whether the government will arrive u:
nm understanding or will declare war
with the United States? Perhaps after
Captain General Wcylcr with forty
hatlaIions hns cleared the province of
pinar del Rio OF rebels, the govern
ment with "a stroke Of the pen may
establish autonomy In Cuba"