The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-22

men Of different color. contrary to the
spirit OF Christian civilization, would
supervene.
"The island OF Cuba has been exclu-
slvely Spanish since It's discovery; the
great normal development OF It's re-
sources whutcver II Is, whatever It's
value and whatever II represents in tho
community OF mankind. II owes IN its
entirety TO the mother country, and eV-
en- nt this day, among tho various
groups OF people that lnhnbit Il, what
ever be the standpoint from which tho
question be examined, the natives or
the peninsula are there absolutely uec-
ea5nry for the peace and advancement
Of the island.
The government OF his majesty and
the people OF Spain wish and even long
for the speedy paclficatlon OF Cuba. In
order to secure Il. they are ready TO
exert their best Efforts and at the same
time TO adopt such reforms as may be
useful or necessary and compatible, OF
course, with their innllenable BoVer-
clgnty as soon as the submission OF the
Insurgents be an accomplished fnct.
THE minister OF state, while direct
ing me to bring TO the knowledge OF
your eIcellency the foregoing views, IN
structs me to remark how pleased ne
was TO observe that his opinion on this
point also agrees with yours"
Minister de LOme's letter here refers
10 the proposed Cuban reforms promis-
ed by Spain. thanks the United states
for It's advice In regard to them: and
promises that they will be carried OUT.
He refers TO the encouragement given
the Insurgents by public sympathy IN
the United States. suggests that TINS
country can contribute TO the restorn-
tIon Of peace by the stOppaBe OF MI.
clustering, predicts the early suppress
sion Of the insurrectiOn. and continues:
ut may well happen that the declAr-
ntions recently made IN the most SOL
emn form by the government of his ma
jesty, concerning the Intentions for the
future, will also contribute In large
measure TO crafty the wish that your
excellency clearly expressed IN your
note, namely, that all the people OF the
United States, convinced that we are IN
the right, will completely cease TO ex-
tend unlawful aid to the insurgents.
''If. with that object In view, further
particulars on the Cuban question
should be desired. in addition TO those.
it already has. by the government OF
the United States which shows haelf
so hopeful that with Justice Spain
may be recognized by all. the govern
ment OF his majesty will take the great
est pleasure in supplying that lnIornla-
tlon with the utmost accuracy and de-
tail.
"when the government Of the United
States shall once be convinced OF our
being In the right. and when that hon
est conviction shall in some manner De
made public. but little more will be re-
uulred IN order that all those in Cuba
who are not merely striving to accom-
pllsh the total ruin OF the beautiful
country in which they were born, being
then hopeless OF outside help and pow
erless by themselves, will lay down
their arms.
Until that happy state Of things has
been attained. Spain will, in the Just
defense not only OF her rights, but also
OF her duties and honor. continue the
efforts for an early victory, which she
IL now exertTng regardless OF the great
est sacrifices.
"WhIle having the honor Of bringing,
bv order OF the government OF his ma
Jesty, the foregoing declarations TO the
knowledge OF your excellency, Inn
prove this opportunity for reiterutinE
Mr. Secretary, the assurance OF my
highest consideration.
ENRIQUE DUPUY DE LONE.