The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-20

der Spanish rule are still under an
archy and terrorism is RAMPANT Tie
result is a systematic war on the IN
dustries o. the island and upon all
means by which they are carried on,
and whereas the normal annual product
of the island IS valued at something
like $4,000, 900 or S100,OO0,0O0. its value
for the present year is estimated at not
exceeding $50, 600"
Further on Mr.. Olney calls attention
to the fact that capital is fast with
drawing from the island, frightened
away by the utter hOpelessneSs OF the
outlook. Why should il not be? what
can a prudent man foresee as the out
come of existing conditions except the
complete devastation of the island, the
entire humiliation of its industries and
the absolute impoverishment of such
inhabitants as are unwise enough or
unfortunate enough not to seasonably
escape it.
1T may we'll be feared that if the
present insurrection is to be of shorter
duration than the last it will be be-
cause the end is to come sooner or later
through the inability of Spain to pro-
long the conflict, and through her
abandonment of the island TO the he
terogenous combination of elements
and of races now in arms against her.
Such a conclusion, Mr.. Olney said,
would almost inevitably result In a
war of races. with the probable estab-
hshment of a white and black repup-
lie.
The situation thus described" he
says, lis of great interest TO the people
of the United States. They are inter-
ested in any struggle anywhere for
freer political institutions, but neces-
sarily, and in special manner, in a
struggle that is raging almost in sight
of our shores. They are interested, as
a civilized and Christian nation, in the
speedy termination of civil strife
characterized by exceptional bitterness
and excuses on the part of both com
batants. They are interested in the
non-interruption of trade relations,
which have been and should continue
of advantage to both countries. They
are interested in the prevention of that
wholesale destruction of property on
the island which. making no discrim-
ination between enemies and neutrals,
is utterly destroying American invest
ments that should be of immense value,
and is utterly impoverishing great
numbers of American citizens. On all
these grounds and in all these ways
the interest of the United States in
the existing conditions in Cuba yields
in extent only OF that of Spain herself
and has led many good and honest
persons to insist that Intervention to
terminate the conflict is the immediate
and imperative duty of the United
States.
lie said his purpose was not at that
time 70 suggest intervention, but the
United States could not contemplate
with ccsnplacency any ten years OF
Cuban instruction
His suggestion looked to finding
way 10 cO-oDerate with Spain in the
immediate pacifcatiGn of the island on
such a pan as. leaving Spain her r.sifts
OF s1VereicnfSf. shall yet secure 20 the
people OF the island all such rights AMI
powers CT local self government a hey
caa rsascCa blv ASK To that end tae
United States offers and VIII use hel.
coed offices ar such time and in such
manner as nav be deemed most adj
visable
Mr.. Cdney then suggests that neither
Spain nor the CubaHs can reasonably
object to this Intervention. and adds
tllat f anything is 10 be done it SHOULD
be done at once and on SPANS initia-
tive. In closing he says the communica-
ton is prompted by me fliendlies'- feel
ings towards Spain and the Spanish
people, and adds:
ITO attribute 20 the United States
any hostile or hidden PURPOSES would
VI Il grave dllb lltOSA leslilCai N12j4S q A'---
The United States has no designs upon
Cuba, and no designs against the SOW
ereigr'-v O. Srain-"
Mr. FoIal5er read only the following
extract from Mr.. De DOme's reply.
which WAS dased June 1. 1896:
In brief. there is no effeCtual way to
pacify Cuba. unless IL begins with the
&C .ual submission of the armed rebels
10 the mother country.
n -
le:ter are as follows:
THE constant violation of interna-
tional law in its territory is especially
manifest on the part of Cuban emf
grants who care nothing for the losses
suffered in the meanwhile by the citi-
zens of the United States and OF
Spain through the prolongation of the
war.
The Spanish government on its part
has done much and viii do more every
day. in order to achieve such a desir-
able end both by endeavoring to cor
rect the mistakes of public opinion in
the United States and by exposing the
plots and calumnies of its rebellious
subjects.
1T may we'll happen that the
declarations recently made in the most
solemn form by the government of his
concerning its intentions for
the future Will also contribute in a
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, viii completely
cease TO extend unlawful aid TO Ghe in
If. with that object in view, further
on the Cuban question
should be desired in addition to that
it already has by the government of
the United States which shows itself
so hopeful that the justice of Spain
may be recognized by all. the govern
ment of his majesty viii take the
greatest pleasure in supplying it with
the most accurate details.
When the government of the United
being in the right and that honest con-
viction shall in some manner be made
public, but little more viii be required
in order that all those in Cuba who are
now merely striving TO accomplish the
total ruin of the beautiful country i'll
which they were born. being then hope
less of outside help and powerless 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 right
but also of her duty and honor, con-
tinuc the efforts for an early victory
which she is now exerting regardless
Of the greatest sacrifices"
Against Hayes Estate.