Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
RACK 10 ENGLAND.
Cubn Must BE Free.
OFrodericksburs StarO

! To His Excellency, Grover Cleveland:
President,-You are now apprised Of all
the facts regarding the Island of Cuba,
and the struggle being waged there by it's
people for freedom. What Will you Go?
You know this magnificent estate OF
80 10000 acres OF land has only about
10000 under cultivation; you know that
100000 Is virgin forest; you that in 1t Is
the most priceless deposits Of iron-ore in
existence: you know all Of its great and
Varied resources. that IL has only popu-
lation OF one and one half millions Of
Deople. when il will support five or SIX.
That It is the key to the Mexican CUR,
and 10 all the vast commerce OF the Nils
sissippi Valley. That it IS only four
hours sail from our shore. That f'OCWeO
of American money has been invested
there. That the last instruction iasted
ten years, and was not then qdelled ~
force
That the present one has gone on for
more than eighteen months; that there
IRE 10000 Spanish soldiers on the lsiand'
mat they have been so far utterly un-
obra ia cone with the insurgents, and
that while It may be true that the Gu
bans cannot drive out the Spanish troops
il is equally true that SPANS great
army cannot put down this reoeilion'
and that the present state OF anaiTs Is
likely to last indefinitely.
Won know that the trades, business
and commerce Of the island have been
ruined. that the American interests there
have been wiped out, that robbery, ar
SON murder. rapine, and every form
OF cruelty prevails there; that the pris-
ors contain numbers OF American ciu-
Ems who can get no Justice. All these
facts have been officially and authorita-
lively laid before you. You turther know
that. politically, geographically ana
commercially, Cuba should belong 10
this country, or. at least, be free, under
on American protectOrate. You have
baen advised that on the slightest move on
the part OF this country looking 10 the
recognition of the Cubans Spain VIII
declare war.
You have been officially advised by
competent authority that such war
will scarcely produce ripple In thls
country; that Weyler has not more thah
ten DAYS provision sent him at any
time for his army; that your meet -
amply able to blockade the Island OF
cuba: that were such blockade establish
ed. in ten days the insurgent army Wouiu
double in size; that Weyier' cut OH %
sea from outside communication, win
the Cuban army IN his front, would be
forced to surrender in ten days, ana
that II would hardly be necessary 10 IRE
"a shot TO bring abO.t this result
These matters have all been pressed
u,on vour attention. You know that Mr.
Olnev favors prompt action. You know
that Congress does. for 1t has sald So
You know that the American people are
at your back far more strongly thah
tbev were In the Venezuelan incident.
Humanity, watching these brave nien
draw bated and pcrllous breath in tais
STRUGGLE for their liberty, cries out TO
Won 10 act. The logic Of events demands
mat Won act. American interest calls
for some movement. Nothing, as you
well know. but regard Tor so-called
business interest, and the fear you VIII
nv onv move in favor Of Cuba, disturb
the alleged returning prosperity, IS hoid-
ing you back. ,,.,or,,
You have the chance to make history
You have the opportunity OF Hie''iIio'
You are certainly Informed that every a.
ouisition of territory by this country, save
onIv Alaska. was in pursuance Of Demo-
cratic policy and under Democratic al
ministrations. You know that the party
mat has twice elected you President
odded 10 these United States an ex-
pause OF territory far greater tnan the
original thirteen States which achlsEed
their independence. You know that CUBA
Is Of more importance 10 this country IMAM
was either Texas or Florida. why shouiu
YOU not heed the cause Of humanity anu
nut a stop 10 this war? Why should you
not answer the cry of a distressed ana
prosecuted people for aid? why should
YOU not act for the interest OF America
Why should you not obey the wishes Oh
the American people2 Why should you
not continue that Democratic policy
which has made so glorious record TOT
the past and redounded so TO the honor
of the country You are still Demo-
crat. are you not? Notwithstanding you
aided the defeat Of the party In the last
election; Notwithstanding you apparently
Cloat over that defeat; Notwithstanding
you are turning out OF office all Demo-
Gratis who dared TO differ with you-you
still have have not left the party; you
have not formally renowned your ale
glance; you are not yet ready to swallow
McKinleyism.
Do you not think you owe the Demo
cratic party some reparation? Are you not
under some obligations to the masses OF
How can you better make reparation?
How can you better show your gratitude
than by a strong and vigorous pursuance
OF Democratic policy that was good
enough for the fathers OF the republic.
and that will shed blaze OF glory over
the last three months OF your admins
tratIon: that win silence carplng and dis
arm criticism? You have had II pointed
out TO you by men you have confidence
In that you can settle this Cuban matter
before the 4th OF March. VIII you do IL?
VIII you send, as you have been advised