The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
SOME OF THEM HAVE AN EN-.
ALTED OPINION OF THEIR
TOTTERING NATION.
BEu|TTuvG THE AMERICAN PEOPLE,
Senor Pidal Intimates the American Re
public is an Artificial Growth-Pando
is Convinced the Americans Are
Inferior to Spaniards.

Madrid Dec. 21.-El Liberal publishes
letters from political personages on the
relations between Spain and the United
States.
Senor Pidal, president of the chamber
of deputies, said in his letter that it was
necessary to 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 a peo-
pie without history and not connected
with the future destiny of the continent
Some writers consider that the Amer
lean union is prototype of the worlds
democracies."
Senor Pidal continues: wiser think
ers have reckoned up at its true value
this gigantic agglomeration of new peo.
pie. Serious statesman are aware that
strife, especially economical, Is inevita.
ble between Europe, whose champion
now is Spain, and the American colossus
which was forseen by the prophet Daniel
with head of iron, breast of silver
belly of bronze and feet of clay"
Proceeding, then, to compare America
with wealthy bankers, Senor Pidal ar
CUES that he will think twice before at
tacking the poor hidalgo, whose only de
fense is his ancestral sword.
Spain must not display bravado
Senor Pidal continued "but a calm de-
termination to preserve her colonies con
iiding in the justice of her cause and
leaving the result to Providence. Those
who once shouted Berlin. established
later the horrors of the commune. Spain
is not invincible but she is not despica bic
enemy, and history shows that in many
instances small army has routed SUI
perior forces"
Gen. Pando writes that he knows
thoroughly the offensive and defensive
power of the United States. and hc
knows the Americans themselves. and is
convinced that they are inferior to tht
Spanish. Therefore, America would be
the greatest sufferer at first.
Though this is my opinion as a mill
tary man." Gen; Pando adds, 'as a citi
zen do not desire war. Who knows
nw~the. conflict would end?'
,Vscm. Pando proceeds to urge the i'm
Fportance of immediate diplomatic etfcrt,
between Madrid and Washington to end
difficulties, and if possible to terminate
the rebellion without fighting to the bit
ter end.
Let America have a chance" said
Gen. Pando, ito show by her act'
whether her friendship is sincere. Moth
ing is so dangerous as delay But what
ever comes, the Spanish army is ready
to repeat the deeds of her fOrefather>
on American soil in defense of country
and honor"
Senor Moret the democratic liberal
writes letter pointing out the safety
and correctness of President Clevelanc
and Mr.. Olney's policy and the danger
of departure from it for the United
States in international affairs.
SPAIN he says, "can benefit by the
American advice to end the dispute by
wisely pushing the war to Il rapid enC
and establishing reforms by April.
The Spanish government may accep
the good offices of President CieyelanC
after despising the warning of natlona
political parties. The governments poll
cy is incomprehensble 1t is capable OF
granting autonomy in Cuba while estab
fishing the inquisition on the Philippines
You can not tell whether the government
will arrive at an understanding or vii
declare war with the United States. Per
haps after Capt. Gen. Weyler. with forty
battalions, has cleared the province OF
Pinar del Rio of rebels the government
with stroke of the pen, will establish
autonomy in Cuba