The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-12-10

ccdur-s I felt Il my nrsf duty 10 make
instant demand for the release OF speedy
trial or an American citizens under ar
rest. Before the change Of the spauish /
cabinet. IN October. 2 prisoners. citizens
Of the United States, had been given
their freedom.
For the relief Of our own citizens SUI
fcrin1 because Of the conflict. the aid 81 /
congress was sought IN special mes
rage. and under the appropriation 81 April /
4. 1897. effective AID has been given 70
American citizens ia Cuba. and many Of
them. al their own request. have been
returned 10 the United States
Instructions 90 Minister Woodford.
The Instructions given 70 our new min
larer TO Spain. bof0-e his departure for
his post. directed him 10 impress upon
that government the sinceSe wish OF tho
United States 20 lend is AID toward end
ing the war In Cuba. By reaching peace
FOL and lasting result. Just and honor
able alike 10 Spain ard the Cuban people.
These Instructions recited the character
and duration OF the contest. the wide
spread losses II entails. the burdens and
restraint IL imposes upon u. with con-
slant disturbance OF national Interests
and the injury resulting from an indefinite
continuance OF this state Of things II
was stated that az this Iuncture our gov
eminent was constrained TO seriously IN
Quire II the time was not ripe when Spain.
Of her own vo.ition. moved By her own in
terests and every sentiment Of humanity.
should put "a stop 10 this destructlN war
and make proposals Of settlement honor
able to herself and just 10 her Cuban
colony. II was urged that. as a neigh
boring nation with large Interests In
Cuba. We could be required 10 walt only
a reasonable time for the mother coun-
try 10 establish its authority and restore
peace and order within the borcers OF the
island. THAI we could not contemplate an
indefinite period for the accomplishment
Of these results
No solution was proposed 10 which the
slightest idea OF humiliation TO spain
could attach. All that was asked or ex-
pected was that some safe way might be
speedily provided and permanent peace
restored IL so CHANGED that the consld-
Grafton OF this offer. addressed 20 the
Spanish administration. which had de-
ciIned the tenders OF my predecessor and
which Tor more Than IVY, years had poured
more treasure into Cuba In the frulti-ss
effort 10 suppress the revolt. Tell 10 9TH
erz. Between the departure OF General
Woodford. the new envoy and his arrival
IN Spain. the statesman who had shaped
the policy OF his country fell BY the hand
OF an ASSASSIN. and although the cabinet
OF the late premier still held Office and re-
ceived from our envoy the proposals he
bore. that cabinet gave place. within a
few days thereafter. 10 a new admlnlstra-
ton under the leadership Of sagasta-
spaiB's Friendly Reply.
The reply 10 our note was received on
the I'd day Of October. Il IS Ia the direc-
ton Of a better understanding. II appre-
clates the friendly proposals Of this gov
eminent. IL admits that our country Is
deeply affected by the war In Cuba and
that our desires for peace are just II de-
ciares that the present Spanish govern
ment Is bound by every consideration TO a
change OF policy that should satisfy tbs
United States and pacify Cuba within q
reasonable time. To this end Spain has
decided TO put into effect the political re-
forms heretofore advocated b. the pres
ent premier. without hating for any con
, side-ation In the path which. In its judg
ment. leads to peace
The military operations. Il Is said. vii
! continue. but will be- humane and con
Quoted With all regard for private rights
being accompanied by political actor
! leading TO the autonomy OF Cuba Will
I guarding Spanish sovereignty. This. IL d
I claimed. will result IL investing Cuba Will
a distinct personality. the Island 10 b
. governed by an executive and b. loca
= council or chamber reserving 10 Spaii
: the control Of the foreign relations IN
: army ana navy and the judicial admins
trations.
To accomplish this. the present govern
T. ment proposes to modify existing leeis
& iation By decree. leaving the SPANS
T. cortcs. with the aid OF Cuban senator
/ and deputies. TO solve the economic prob
d debt
Give spain n Chance.
4 In the absence OF a declaration OF IN
e measures that this government propose
d TO take in carrying out its proffer OF goo
Il offices. Il suggests that Spain be LEFT IRE
a TO conduct military operations and graz
n political reforms. while the United State-
l. for its part. shall enforce its neutral obi
10 cations and cut Of the assistance whicl
n Il Is asserted. the insurgents receive froi
J. this country The superstition OF an u
definite prolongation OF the war IS d
~ MED. IL Is asserted that the Wester
~ provinces are already well-nigh r
claimed. that the painting OF cane ar
- tobacco therein has been resumed ar
= that by force Of arms and new and amp
reforms very early and complete pacii
" cation is hoped for.
The Immediate ameiioration OF existir
~ conditions under the new Administrative
r. OF Cuban Affairs Is predicted. and Their
!, withal the disturbance and all occlsi,
"a for any change OF attitude on the part
y the United States.
Discussion OF the question OF intern
y tioral duties and responsibilities OF u
=. United States as spain understands thei
Is presented with an apparent dlspusiti
- 70 charge us with failure In this regar
g This charge Is without any basis in IA
Il could not have been made II Spain III
d. been cognizant OF the constant effort n
In government has made az the cost OF m
at lions and by the employment OF the a
Sc ministrative machinery al the nation
&c command. TO perform its fun duty accor
ed ing 10 the law OF nations. That IL h
he successfully prevented the departure OF
TO single military expedition or armed Nesi
ns from our shores in violation OF our lar
- would seem to be a SUFFICIENT answ'
ed But on this aspect OF the Spanish note
no is not necessary 20 speak further no
ne Firm in tho conviction OF a wholly %
iot formed obligation. due response TO q
n charge has been made In diplomats
n sues. Throughout an these horrors q
o. dangers 10 our own peace, this sovei
- mert has never tn any way aorogatcd
70 sovereign prero-ative Of reserving to
81. self the determination % its policy q
~ course. according 10 its own high sense
~ rlcht and in consonlncc with the dear
interests and convictions Of our own ~
car pie. should the proiongation Of the str
50 demand.
IN OF the untried measures there REM
only.
Recognition Of the Insurgents as bell
~ erents. recognition OF tire Independence
Cuba. neutral Intervention 20 end the v
~. hy imposing n rational compromise
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