New-York tribune., 1896-05-26

dressed in the field uniform. She is going TO Cuba
with the next expedition a nurse for the sick and
wounded
The speeches that formally opened the fair began
at o'clock Fidel G. Pierra, chairman Of the Fair
Committee acting presiding officer. The feature
OF the programme was the vigorous and eloquent
speech OF Major-General Daniel F. Sickes, for
merry United States Minister TO Spain. General
Slckles's address great enthusiasm. and he
was constantly interrupted by excited "bravas"
General sckles said in part
What Is cuba hghting for? She demands the right
~ two o' continents of North and south America She
demands emancipation from the most despotc rule
suffered by any people outside OF Turkey, In Europe
America. She resists oppressive taxation without
representation. She demands the right TO cultivate
closer relations with the United states. with which
all her interests are identified. Cuba Is recognized
by all nations incudlng spain as "nn .ne y
"a vorld Wicnever his country has declared
lts purposes touching any matter affecting Ameri-
can interests It's wishes have been respected by
Within ton miles. Of this hall: whore We are now
assembled there are 10000 OF people who believe
that cuba has i right 10 govern herself; they see
with impaticnce the hesitation OF our Government
10 stop a waged by vast armies sent from
American colony they are eager 10 show their SYM
pathy for the patriotic and brave Cubans; what our
Government has fallel 10 do. our people Will do.
Al The Cuhans need Is arms and ammunition,
them money. II is lawful 20 DO So II IS lawful To
EXPORT arms nnd ammunition anywnere M SPAN IN s de-
legation of neutrality.
/ shall perhaps De told this would mean war
DO believe ~. Spanish history contradicts Il.
she has long since ceased 20 be American power.
II she chose war. her defeat would be signal and
swift The American feet would destroy the naval
power Of Spain IN thirty days Let them dare to
ir,at the captured men of the Competitor they
dli the men ~ the Nirginus. and you'll hear music.
t'nftr~D 10 not want 20 SEQ these men harmed,
hui the blood of The martyr Is the seed OF the
Church
Tho cuhins will win. They only need rlhes and
bullets The Spanish forces have been on the de-
frnslve ~ months The whole Island is In revolt.
except the towns which are only held down by
strong garrsons The enormous cost OF the
cXhiusts the Spanish eNchequer. The Cubans col
lrct more revenue IN the island than General Wey-
the one now terminated Her means are nos equal
- the strain. The days OF Cuban servitude
numbered. The American people have already
spoken through Congress. They will be heard from
again before long IN tones not to be misunderstood
-Four words from General Grant. Let Cuba be lnde-
pendent" would have broken oil her letters quar-
tor u a century ago Four words from President
Cuba tomorrow.
Marghcrita 4 Hamm also spoke. and General
Thomas Estrada Palma. Delegate Plenipotentiary.
declared the fair op.n
Governor Morton sent a letter regretting that
public duties prevented his attendance Previous
Congress OF Patriotism and Independence were In
stalled Invitations have been sent To Senators
Cullom and Morgan and Representative Suzer. and
they expected TO be present during the week
John RRmpOnc's old Guard Band and a chorus OF
children furnished music for the evening.