The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-03
SUBMITTED TO PRESIDENT
TEN PROPOSITIONS IN BEHALF OF
CUBAN INSURGENTS.

Three Wars Within Past Century Quoted
rs Proof of a Genuine Movement for
Extension of Democratic Principles and
Attainment of Liberty From TyranicaI
Government.
Washington, Dec. 2.-Mr. Berkeley
Hatch, secretary Of the Cuban league,
appeared to-day before President Nc
gument in behalf of the Cuban insur-
gents:
"Mr. President: We appear before
you in the name of those who have
died for the cause of freedom in Cuba
and for those who are still ready to
give their lives for this cause. Also
representing, as we claim, majority
of the people of the United States who
believe in that cause and demand that
their wishes shall now be translated in
to efficient action by their chosen rep
resentatives. Thanks to the power,
honor and patriotism of the American
press the people to-day know the es-
sentiSl facts Of the Cuban situation.
We submit to you, therefore, these ten
propositions for your consideration:
First, The three wars in Cuba with
in the century are proof of genuine
movement for the extension OF demo-
cratic principles and the attainment of
liberty from % tyrannical, corrupt and
alien government.
Second, Without the Indirect aid
given by this government to Spain, the
patriots woud be further advanced in
their struggle.
Third, Spain has lost Cuba as far
as the present population is concerned.
If, however, she is permitted to con-
tinue the cruel work of eXterminating
non-com mbatants she may possibly re-
conquer and and re-populate the is
land.
Fourth, If with our passive aid she
unfortunately succeeds in doing this,
when another generation comes, the
revolution will suddenly begin again.
The governing classes in Spain Of all
parties have regarded Cuba for 800
years as an orange to be squeezed.
They are unable to consider it other
wise. The other classes are ignorant
Spain has held all her colonies with an
iron hand until forced to let go.
Fifth, Autonomy Is a foolish dream.
1t is evident that neither side under
stands it, wishes it, or can administer
it. Spain clearly offers it, to amuse
this government and to gain time.
sixth, A majority Of the people of
this country dsire to see a free and in
dependent Cuban republic. An oppos-
ing factor Of great force is the money
power. 1t is fair conclusion to urge
that a majority Of our people believe
that the assistance of our government,
until now has been given to Spain, and
withheld from the republic, on account
of the influence that emanates from
great financial interests, usually afraid
of patriotic aggressive movement
Seventh, Our people have hoped for
favorable action for Cuba from the
present administration and have pa
tiently waited to give the administra-
tion time for consideration of the wise
road to this end. That patience is now
exhausted.
Eighth, Very few Cubans and still
fewer people Of this country desire i'm
mediate annexation, but independence
Is CiGdIiS due " CuUdH fttlOI anu SctCll-
fees.
ninth, 1t is of supreme Importance
to our future defence that Cuba should
pe in the possession of friendly power.
This Spain has never been, and prob
ably can never be.
Tenth, The friendship Of the repub-
lie of Cuba is worth vastly more to us
than that of Spain, for reasons Of
business and defense. It is our duty
and self-interest to recognize the bel
Igerency and logically following this,
the independence of the republic, and to
conclude with it defensive and often
sive alliance. If this is not compatible
with a continued friendship with Spain,
so much the worse for Spain. If Spain
attacks us, we can take care Of our
own"