The times., 1897-09-30
~ Compremise with spalu

Tie American people ought to be thank
rh that there are few Journals worthyor
th- saric national designation who are
not ~abSerrient to the sOrGid ana maligu in
flurnces that have blindfolded tie authori
ties Of this Government to the voice of duty
and the cries OF humanity in the case Of
Cuia.
Readers Of The Tines VIII remember hat
q considerable portion Of the native press
has teen for months suggesting, il not ad-
voce;iny, tha idea tliat the Cuban people
wo'.Id l'e willing and glad to accept a soIu-
ton OF tl,eir Troubles with Spain, submit
ting 81 Spanish suzerainty and the sad
ding OF an enormous debt upon the Island.
THIS pTeS.ntuent, without any doubt, has
leen inspired by the combination OF Ad-
nlnistration and private influences in
tcrest5i in The settlement Of claims and
investments for The benefit of the British
holders Of Spanish Cuban bonds and the
Sugar TrIst. Whatever may be the pres
en- or future Spanish Cuban policy Of the
present Administration, it is beyond caviI
that its past policy and purpose has been
90 conserve these interests no matter at
what cost or innocent blood or national dis
honor. Therefore, it is wei for the people
orfres America to know atrirst hand. v hat
the patriot>orCuha thinkof these autonomy
an Spanish Debt schemes and to realize
how small a chance they have Of s1cceed-
ing, II We are to consult the wishes ana
denominations Of the people who Of all
men are most Interested.
A. hitherto detailed in cur news col
uinns through the enterprise OF Times
correspondent in the field, the clief com
mauders OF the army Of free Cuba have
written letters to the American public,
psirly and with much self repression ana
conservatism. assuring us that they VIII
die ard let their devoted country become
wilderness rather than accept anything
from Spain, or from Us, short Of absolute
BI'd unqueaioned political liberty. Gen.
Maxine Gomez writes from sebrocaI under
date Of September 10:
! have often expressed nav opinion that
america Is morally under obligation 10
give Cubans bellgerent rights. Presi-
Gent Cleveland, when in power, knew my
opinion concerning this, and President Nc
Klnley knows IL also. What less can the
great American Republic 10 for an
American people fighting FOR its independ-
ence against the most cruel and most
bao ANdrd OF European nations?
but II America decides To interfere AMI
stop thiS war IN the name of humanity
and civilization, there is only one way
10 do IL, and that is To compel Suain
= acknowledge Cuba's indepcnaence.
What other kind OF interference is nos
kiDles We VIII never accept anv con-
cesslOn from Spain short Of absolute free
dom Men may be thrown into dungeons.
feltered and killed; armies NAV be an
nlliiaied on the field OF battle. but fhe
spirit OF freedom VIII never be OueIled.
Tor % II rooted in the hearts of our en- !.
shaved people. The fact is known TO the
whole world that 200, coo Spanish soldiers
nave failed 10 conquer Us.
Gen. Calik;o Gar1a, writing from Santa
Catalina. September Z. So ys: IF the ques-
tien or home rule is discussed between
Washington and Madrid then, In my
opinion. the best service America could
render Hs would be 70 let us alone to