The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-12

| some sort OF positive Intervention on
the part OF the United States; u was a
| De accorded 10 the insurgents-a propo-
sltion no longer urged because untimeiy
and lnjdrious 70 onS ow1 interests Ra,
| since been and r. now sometimes contended
that the Independence OF the insurgents
restricted as the Spanish government OF
Unless uni The VIII OF the or military r' ooe srs in
trict can n be dignIaed as a species o. gov
eminent, IL IL now also suggested that the
United States. should buy the island-a sug.
gestion possibly worthy OF consideration
II there we're any evidence OF a desire OF
Willingness on tho part or Spain to eater
hat s ali other methods failing sSe eassns
internecine strife In Cuba should be ter
minated by our Intervention, even at the
and spain-a war which its advocates con-
hdently prophesy could be neither large
In It's proportions nor doubtful in It's issue.
Right, Not Might. Must Ruie.
Tho correctness OF this forecast need be
neither affirmed nor denied. The United
states has nevertheless a character TO
maintain as nation, which plainly die
the rule OF It's conduct. Further. though
the United States Is not nation TO which
peace Is necessity. IL Is In truth the most
pacific OF powers. and desires nothing so
much as 10 live In amity with all the world.
Its own ample and diversified domains sat
isfy all possible longings for territory. pre-.
any casting OF covetous eyes upon neigh
boring regions. however attractive.
Spain should Grant Autonomy.
IT is In the assumed temper and dispo-
sition or the Spanish government TO rem
edy these grievances, fortified by indica-
tions OF influential public opinion In Spain.
that this government has hoped to discover
the most promising and effective means OF
composing the present strife, with honor
and advantage 70 Spain and with tho
Of the insurrection. IL would seem that
n Spain should OFFER 10 Cuba genuine
autonCmy--a measure OF home rule which,
would satisfy all rational requirements OF
her Spanish subjects-there should be no
just reason why the .paeiiication OF the
island might not be effected on that basis.
objections Answered.
II has been objected on the one side that
Spain should not promise autonomy untll
her insurgent subjects lay down their
arms; on the other side, that promised nu-
tonomy however liberal, Is insufficient. be-
cause without assurance OF the promise be-
Ing fulhlled, but the reasona bleness OF a re-
quirement by Spain, OF unconditional sur
render on the part OF the insurgent Cubans
before their autonomy IL conceded. IS not
altogether apparent. II Ignores important
two years duration has given TO the In
surrection the feasibility OF its indefinite
prolongation In the nature OF things,
and as shown by past experience. the
utter and imminent ruin OF the island. I'M
loss the present strife Is speedily composed;
above all the rank abuses which all par
ties In Spain, all branches OF her govern
ment and all her leading public men con-
cede 20 exist and profess desire 10 re-
move. Facing such circumstances 10 With
hold tho proffer OF needed reforms until
the parties demanding them put them
selves at mercy by throwing down their
arms has the appearance OF neglecting the
grayest OF perils and inviting suspicion as
20 the sincerity OF any professed Willingness
The objection on behalf OF the insurgents
that proposed reforms cannot be relied
upon-must OF course be considered, though
we have no right to assume and no reason
for assuming that anything Spain under
takes 10 do for the relief Of Cuba VIII not
be done according TO both the spirit and
the letter OF the undertaking.
offered our services.
Nevertheless. realizing that suspicious
and precautions on the part OF the weak
er OF two combatants are always natural
and not always MISUNDERSTANDING sin
cerely DESTROYS In the interest OF both, as
well as on it's own account that the Cuban
problem should be solved with the least
possible delay, IL was intimated by TINS
government 10 the government OF Spain
sumo months ago that, " a satisfactory
measure of home rule were t,ndered the
Cuban insurgents. and would be accepted
by them upon guaranty OF It's execution,
tho United States would endeavor TO find
a way not Objectionable 10 Spain OF fur
nishing such guaranty. While no definite
response 10 this intimation has yet been
received from the Spanish government, ie
- bcncNtu 10 DC not ullobtAiti hhNeitoAie'
A Limit 10 Our Patience.
whatever circumstances may arise, our
policy and our interests would constrain as
10 object TO the acquisition OF the Island or
an Interference with It's control by any
other power. IL should be added that IL
cannot be reasonably assumed that tho
hitherto expectant attitude OF the United
States will be indefinitely maintained.
While we are anxious TO accord all due re-
spcct TO the sovereignty OF spain, we can
not view the pending conflict In all its
md AVlU N rE haF mr. In
eVitaby close relations TO II and It's pos
sible results without considering that by
the course or events we may be drawn into
such an unusual and unprecedented con-
dition as will fix limit TO our patient
waiting for Spain to end the contest either
alone and In her own way, or with our
Deferring the choice OF ways and meth
DDS until the time for action arrives, we
else conditions then existing; and they
should not be determined upon without
giving careful heed to every consideration
involving our honor and interest, or the
international duty we owe 10 Spain. Until
we face the contingencies suggested, or
the situation Is by other Incidents impera-
line OF conduct heretofore pursued, thus
In all circumstances exhibiting our obedi-
ence TO the requirements or public law and
our regard FOR the duty enjoincd upon us
by the position We occupy In the family OF
nations.
Venezuelan Question.
The Venezuelan boundary question has
ceased TO be a matter OF difference between
Great Britain ana the United States. their
respective governments having agreed
upon the substantial provisions OF treaty
between Great Britain and Venezuela. sub
hitting the whole controversy TO arbitra-
ton. The provisions or the treaty are so
emincntly Just and fair. that the assent OF
Venezuela thereto may confidently be an
ticipatcd.
General Arbitration with Great Britain.
Negotiations for a treaty OF general ar
bitration for all differences between Great
Britain and the United States arc far adj
vanced. and promise TO reach successful
contamination at an early date.
our Finances.
The secretary or the treasury reports
that during the fiscal year ended June 30.
1896. the receipts OF the government from
all sources amounted 20 $409 475, f0S.7S. Dur
ing the same period it's expenditures were
Si3t. 67S. 654.tS, 10 excess OF expenditures
over receipts amounting To SO, 203. 246. ~.
The ordinary expenditures during the year
were A,ol5.ss2.2l less than during the pre-
oeding fiscal year. or the receipts men
TONED, there were derived from customs
the sum OF slSo02l. I5l.67 and from internal
revenue Nl5. 06lb.66. The receipts from
customs show an increase OF s.. 1874 q
over those from the same source for tho
hgSal year ended June 30. 1895. and the re-