The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-05
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Mr.. Lindsay Dem) of Kentucky then
addressed the senate on the Cuban reso-
lutions. He said the conflict in Cuba
was at our very doors and was being
waged with such desperation that only
one OF two result 5 could come, either the
complete independence of Cuba on the
one hand or the utter annihilation of the
Cuban people ON the other.
The senator said he approached the sub
| Ject from the standpoint of humanity
rather than of law. Declarations Of
sympathy would avail nothing to the
! Cubans. Declarations that they had
progressed to the state of belligerents
would avail nothing
IF the United States intends taking
any steps that will avail these struggling
Cubans, that step should be in the direc-
ton OF the ultimate independence of
Cuba" declared Mr.. Lindsay in his stem
torian tones.
In the past, he continued, the United
States has not hesitated to take the DO
sition of recognizing independence under
circumstances similar to those now exist
ing in Cuba. Quoting from internation-
al authorities the senator maintained that
a condition now existed in Cuba Justify
| ing the United States in considering n
proposition for active intervention to re-
store public order and in behalf of hui
manity.
But, said Mr.; Lindsay, the resolution
which he urged did not contemplate ac-
tive intervention. 1t extended our good
Offices to Spain with a view to securing
the ultimate independence of Cuba.
Ana such independence" added Mr..
Lindsay, sis the only basis which will
bring lasting peace to Cuba, judging from
the experience of 20 years.
| Tho VTnitnJ
itself from the responsibility of seeing
that Spain showed this island some kind
OF justice. Could we say to the world
that unless Cuba secured independence
by her own unaided efforts she must re-
main under the abject subjection of
Spain? Should we not say to Spain that
some sort of protection, some sort of JUS
tice and liberty consistent with an enlight-
ened age must be shown to these peo-
pie! Spain now contemplated the ami
hilation of all the able bodied men of
Cuba in order to crush this uprising.
Spain owed to Cuba as much as Turkey
owed to Armenia, or as the United States
owed TO venezuela-a duty of protec-
tion--and if this protection was not Civ
the United States should move for the
severance of Cuba from Spain.
AT l:l5 p. m. Mr.. Sherman began his
speech, closing the debate. He spoke
[ OF the keen sensitiveness of the Spanish
people and their tendency to quickly re-
sen; any act they regarded as injurious
to them.
But" said Senator Sherman. 1--WE felt
that the time had come when the United
states must intervene to put an end to
crime almost beyond description" The
senator said he would not re-enter on the
legal argument so fully covered by Mr..
Morgan, but he referred to several PAM
phlets presented by Senior Estrada Palma,
the agent and representative of the Gu
bans in this country.
MIR. Sherman said the 81 70
the stamp of authenticity
overcame the misapprehenl
Cubans were scattered, unorganized
bands. 1t showed the organization of a
legislature, of the army, of the president
the latter man of high character. 1t
was as complete an organization as the
United States had during the revolution
airy war. The rules of war observed by
the Cubans were humane and honorable,
showing none of the barbarous ferocity
of the Spanish troops.
The senator read from the orders of
General Maxine Gomez, showing the hui
name treatment ordered for prisoners. 1t
is in striking contrast with the murder
GUS course of General Weyler, the Span
ish commander.
The entire Spanish force now in Cuba
was distinctly Spanish. No trust was
placed in any man of Cuban birth. The
Spanish force today was greater than
the eatire British forces sent to the
United States to combat our struggle
for independence
While Mr.. Sherman was speaking Of
the character of the Cubans, Mr.. Morgan
asked to read letter just received from
an official of the National Capital bank
of this city, who, with the president of
the bank had Travelled through Cuba.
The letter described the Cubans as an
honorable, chivalrous, high-minded peo-
pie, brave to an extreme, ready to risk
their lives for patriotism.
Mr.. Sherman went on to speak Of the
bad faith of Spain in putting down the
former rebellion, when reforms were
promised and never executed. The rule
of Spain had always been one of iron,
of oppression and Of atrocities.
The senator paid q glowing tribute to
General Gomez, commander of the Gu
bans, who had been pictured as brigand.
"Gomez is a man of standing, of char
acter," said Mr. Sherman. HE is prob
ably an idealist. Born in SantO Do
ringo, he went to Cuba to. fight for the
cause of liberty. He ought to be and
will be considered patriot at some
speedy day."
Turning to the material interests be-
tween the United States and Cuba, he
showed that the trade from the island to
this country was $S2,000,000 annually
and the trade from the United States to
Cuba $19y000,000. "a,
"But. mark it." said Mr.. Sherman, II
do not favor the annexation of Cuba to
The United States. In my Judgment the
island should become part of Mexico,
being the same people, and | would be
glad to see that end accomplished.
Mr.. Sherman said he would now turn
his attention to the "saddest phase OF
this whole subject"
He referred to the recall of General
cession by General Weyler, who had been
we'll christened ''the butcher"
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