New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-29
TOWARD CUBA.
WHAT THOSE WHO FAVOR HER INDIE
PENDENCE SAY.
INTERFERENCE BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERN
MENT Is ADVOCATED BY SOME AND oP-
POSED By oTHERs-THE ATTITUDE OF


PRESIDENT CLEVELAND MYs-
TITLES THE PEOPLE
There was a temporary lu in consolidation talk
In Brooklyn yesterday. and a leading topic OF con-
versation the probable result OF the discussion
in Congress Of the crisis in Cuba. That Brooklyn
ties since the outbreak Of the present rebellion in
Cuba have sympathizod deeply with the rebels has
never been doubted. Since Congress first showed
its willingness to express its friendliness toward
the Cubans hundreds of leading men in Brooklyn
have WED with each other in giving the most hearty
expression to their feeling for the patriots who are
giving their lives for the freedom OF their island
A wel-known and popular cubman said last even
ing that he knew Of scores OF Brooklyn who
would gladly purchase Cuban bonds as they
issued simply to help the cause along. regard
less of the chances Of getting back the money In
vested.
LOOKING TO CONGRESS.
Universal confidence was expressed IN the city
that the Senate and tho House would unite in TAX
ing a course OF action which would satisfy the de-
mands Of the people and at the same time take
due consideration of this countrys relations with
Spain.
The only doubt expressed was as 10 the stand
President Cleveland would take.
The following are opinions given to The Tribune
yesterday Icy leading Brooklynites:
THE MAYOR WOULD NOT INTERFERE
Mayor Internationally the Cubans deserve
freedom from foreign government But, for my own
part. l should hesitate for long while before al
vis!ng that the United States Government should
recognize the belligerency OF this people The more
republics there are tho better IT Will be for the Re
public of the United States. but we cannot AFFORD
to Involve ourselves IN a complication with any for
cign nation this time.
Postmaster SULLIVAN have no hesitation what
ever IN saying tina, think the time Is ripe when
"a he hell o'
these people In Cuba. who struggling for Cuba.
and have been making A great struggle for ten or
a dozen years past. They have been nghtinS one
OF the powerful nations and yet think II be-
hoves this Republic TO do all In IT'S power for the
freeing Of this people. The establishment OF
republican form OF government IN Cuba would De
Of great benefit to the commerce OF this country.
MORE THAN SPAIN To FIGHT
Deputy United states Commissioner Mor.e-I have
always maintained that tns country shDGl exer-
else supervision. or at least a care over other
countries on the Western hemisphere which may
be seeking 20 establish republican form Of gov
eminent. l do not tlnk that the TINE is opportune
for this country T. interfere between cuba ana
Spain. as the United states is not IN position to
combat a foreign foe especially should We make
any such demand upon the Spanish Government.
that Government would make reply possibly BY
open warfare. other foreign governments would
unite with Spain in a combat against tho United
States
United States Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
MISUNDERSTANDING | would Ike to the Cubans
assisted in every way In the hght they are making
for freedom | - not think 1t advisable at tai,
time for the United states Government to Involve
itse.f unnecessarily In complications with foreign
government
HOPEFUL FOR CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
General Stewart l.. Woodford-T am glad that
Congress has spoken for free Cuba. While hope
that Cuba w.l not be annexed 10 the United
States 7 DO hope that she VII be promptly freed
from the rule of Spain. In fact. believe that The
United States should interfere and end this war
and compel order and peace.
William Berri-Thc position o, Cuba at present
is much like that Of our own country when we
were struggling to free ourselves from England
II you viii take map OF Cuba and mark OFT the
section now protected by the Spanish troops. you
viii see that the entire ISLAND. with the exception
Of about twenty-five square miles. Is held by the
Cnhans The patriots have struggled bravely AMI
well for their freedom and ! firmly believe that
they deserve to be free, EyeTy true Amet h,I
ali success in their effort to gain Independence
c1bans Would Know how to govern themselves They
are A highly exctable race. ! believe IN the repub-
csrricd out OF course our Government VIII handle
the question IN diplomatic way.
DEFYING SPAIN.
Sheriff Huttlng-sure. Tie Senate has done the
right thing The Spanish Government will never
90 10 war with us We would blow them into the
eea I'm the first round. Cuba Is bound to be free.
William c. Redheld-iiisory does not furnish
more astounding revelations than The atrocities or
ub,ch the spaniarls have been guilty. The recog-
ni,ion Of Cuba by Government Is "A popular
measure and As just it Is popular. | hope the
strug,.e VIII be ended soon.
70 leave the discussion to the politicians at Wash
f,0ton whose business ii is to keep Informed
",ch matters viii leave IL to them to knock
their heads together In settling Il. II Is question
a. he settled BY persons who know all the ms and
onte Of the eltuaion, and do not profess 70 have
mar knowledge. / seriously doubt. however.
whether we should recognize begerency until
are ready and willing to take hand in the fight
ourselves.