The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-28
view. of Spanish officials.

Madrid. December 2i.--El Liberal pub
fishes letters from leading political per-
soneges on the relations between Spain
and the Unitci States
Senior pidal, president of the chamber Of
deputies, said in his letter that 1t was
necessary 10 understand the American
nationality. which, through the errors OF
the Latin races and the selfish Anglo
Saxon policy. seems destined to transfer
and absorb in an embryonic union Of a
people without history. the future des-
tnics Of the American continent.
Some writer's considered that the Amcri-
can union is a prototype of the world 5
domocracies. Signor pidal continues.
Wiser thinkers have reckonod up at Its
true value this gigantic agglomeration o.
new peoples. Serious statesmen are aware
that strife. especially economical is ine..
liable between Europe, whose champion
now is Spain, and the American colossus.
which was forcseen by the prophet Daniel
with head OF iron, u breast OF silver, a
belly of bronze and feet of clay"
Proceeding then to compare America will
wealthy bankers, Senior ridal argues that
he will think twice before attacking IN,
poor Hidalgo. whose only defense is his an
oestral's word.
spain must not display bravado' Senior
pidal continued. "hut calm determination
to preserve her colonies. confiding In the
justice of her cause and leaving the result
10 providence. Those who once shoute,
Berlin established later the horrors OF the
commune, Spain is not invncihlc. but she
is not dcsplcable enemy and history shows
that in many instances small army has
routed superior forces"
General pando writes that he knows
thoroughly the offensive and defensive pow
er of the United States. and he knows the
Americans themselves. and is convinced
| they are inferior TO the Spanish. Therefore
| America would be the greatest sufferer at
! first.
Though this is my opinion MS military
man. General Pando adds, las citizen
| do not desire war Who knows how the
conflict would end?"
| General Pando proceeds TO urge the i'm
portance Of immediate diplomatic efforts
| between Madrid and Washington TO end
difficulties and il possible to terminate the
rebellion without lighting to The bitter end
Let America have chance said Gen
| era Pando. Ito show by her acts whether
her friendship is sincere Nothing is sc
dangerous as delay But whatever comes
the Spanish army is ready to repeat The
deeds of her forcfathers on American sol
in defense of country and honor"
Senior Moret the democratic liberal
writes a letter pointing out the safety and
correctness of President Cleveland and MI
Olney's policy. and the danger of a depart
ure from II for the United States internal
aifllrs.
Spain" he says, "can benefit by The
| American constitutional dispute by Wisely
pushing the war to a rapid end ana estab'
fishing reforms by appeal
The Spanish government may accept The
good offices of President Cleveland after de
spising the warning of National poiitica
parties The governments policy is incom
prehensiblc 1t is capable Of granting au
tonomy in Cuba while establishing the in
QUESTION on the Philippines. You can no
toll whether the government will arrive a
an understanding or will declare war VIII
the United States, Perhaps after Captain
General Weyler. with forty battaiions, MAJ
cleared the province of Pinsr del R'o
rebels. the government. with stroke
the pen. viii establish autonomy In Cuba