The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-03
IN BEHALF or cUBA's CAUSE.
ZEN Propositions Submitted to the Presideur
49, By the Cubai League Of America.

ZEN PFOpOaittouo Submitted to the President
49, By the Cuban Lensu" Of America.
WARRINGTON. Dec. 2.-President Mckinley
to-day gave a hearing to Berkeley Bnlch, Sec
Rotary of the Cuban League of America. Col.
Ethan Allen, President of the League, was un.
able to come to Washington with tho Secre.
tary, who submitted to Mr.. Mckinley the fol-
lowing written argument in behalf of the Gu.
ban cause:
mr.. PRESIDENT: We appear before you in
the name Of those who have died for the cause
of freedom in the island OF Cuba. and for those
who are still ready to give their lives to-day or
tomorrow for this cause: also representing,
as we claim. a majority Of the people of the
United States, who believe in that cause and
demand that their wishes shall now DO trans
lated into efficient action by their chosen rep
Tesentatives. Thanks TO the power. honor, and
patriotism Of the American press the people to-
day know the essential facts OF the Cuban stu.
alton. We submit to you, therefore. these ten
progosilions lor, Your considcratton:
century arc proof of a genuine movement for
the extension Of democratic principles and the
attainment, of liberty from a tyrannical. cor.
Eupt, and alien Government.
"Second-Without the indirect aid given by
this government to Spain, the patriots would
"'Third-Spain has lost Cuba as far as the
present population Is concerned. If. however.
SIter9minatinS on.combniants sbn NAV w1 noss ~
bly, Teconquer and repopulate the island.
"Foprth-f. with our passive aid, she unfor-
generation comes the revolution will surely be.
gin again. The gov erning classes in Spain Of
an orange to be squeezed. They are unable to
consider IT otherwise. and no amount OF .diplo-
matte effort on our part is likely TO change
rant. Spain has hold all her colonies with an
Iron hand until forced to lot go. The war Of
liberation In Venezuela lasted fifteen years,
And during the Ia st Two years of tho struggle
no quarter was given by either side.
%FifthntAutonomy L. a foolish dream. i is
It. or car. administer 1t. Spain clearly offers it,
q. amuse this Government and to gain time.
Try ys asslro 70 % sse q fi,s 81 a 1nf RSdGP1s Si shlS c SHnn,
republic. An opposing factor Of great force Is
the Srss Money aSns P SSinritr II II y on a 1 fair ,c0Sn silaS. Ibt to
the assistance Of our Government till now has
been given to Spain and withheld from the re-
mates, from great financial interests, usually
afrraid Of patriotic aggressive movements.
bio ,s sstion for 9uB BsolR rom hf tEs P present to Ad aaHGls:
tration, and have patiently waited to give tho
Administration time for the consideration of
the wise road TO this cnd. That patience Is now
Eighth Very few cubans and stil fewer
alton. but Independence is clearly due to Cuban
"Ninth.It is Of supreme Importance to our
OF . friendly power. This Spain has never boon
and probably can never be.
'"Tenth-The friendship Of tho republic Of
Cuba 10 worth vastly more to us than that Of
Spain, for reasons Of business and defence. It
10 oursduty and self-lnterest to recognize tho
bolligerency, and, logically following this, the
Independence. Of the republic, and to conclude
with IT a defensive and offensive alliance. IL
Ahip with Spain, 80 much the worse for Spain.
IL Spain attacks us we can take care OF our
OVID;
the study OF over twenty years, this league
asserts that these ten propositions arc true,
and that their right understanding leads to the
only action which will solve the problem.
And now, Mr.. President. In behalf OF those
to present their views. We hope for such nc.
ton on your part as will bring a correct soIu.
ton. We desire to state that this league and
our sympathizcrs have enlisted for the war
Or until such time MS the republic OF Cuba shall
become a fact in history"