Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-12-10

eminent was constrained to seriously In
Quire II the time was not ripe when SPAIN
OF her own volition. moved by her own IN
urests and every sentiment of humanity.
should put stop TO this destructive war
ana make proposals of settlement. honor
able 10 herself and just to her Cuban col
ony; ~ was urged that. as neighboring
Hdtion with large interests in Cuba. We
Couio De required to wait only reason
able time for the mother country to es-
aaphsh Its authority and restore peace
and order within the borders OF the ISL
ana that We could not contemplate an
indefinite period for the accomplishment
OF these results.
IN; No solution was proposed 20 which the
sisntest idea OF humiliation TO Spain
could attach. All that was asked OF ex-
pected was that some safe way Nigh; be
speedily provided and permanent peace
restored. 1t so CHANGED that the cons'd-
Grafton of this offer, addressed to the
same Spanish administration which had
ueciined the tenders Of my predecessor
and which. for more than two years. had
poured men and treasury into Cuba. in
me 1ruitless effort to suppress the re-
volt. fell to others. Between the depart
a ur, OF H., General Woodford. the new envoy.
VINO had shaped the policy OF his coua-
Try fell by the hand Of an assassin, and
although the cabinet Of the late premier
sun neld Office and received from our en-
Voy the proposals he bore. that cabinet
gave place within a few days the,eofs
70 new administration under the leader
The reply to our note vas received on
the 2Srd day Of October II Is IN me di-
rection OF better understanding. Ii APP
government: 1t admits ihat GU, country
Is deeply affected by the war In Cuba ard
mat Its desires for peace are just. IL &C.
r clare thai 18th the present spa",;h ae,srn
change Of policy that should satisfy the
United States and pacify Cuba within a
reasonable time.
spain's Promise.
To this end Spain has decided 20 put in
to effect the political reforms heretofore
out hating for any consideration In the
path which IN its Judgment leads to
peace. The military oper ariors. 1t Is SAID.
conducted with all resa-ls or private
rights. being accompanied by political
action leading to the autonomy Of ''nta.
while guarding Spanish sovereignty, Th.s.
It is claimed. viii result. in investing Gu.
ba with distinct personality, the island
TO be governed by an executive and by p
local council ,n or chamber. reserviny to
the army and navy and the Ju1icial add
mnistration.
To accomplish this the present govern
ment proposes to modify ax's.ing ieg.s,a-
ton by decree. leaving tn Span cor. ss
with the aid of Cuban senators and depu-
ties, to solve the economic problems and
properly distribute the existing debt. In
the absence of a declaration of he meas
ures that the government proposes TO
take in carrying out lis p-oirer Of god
offices. 1t suggests that Spain DC left free
20 conduct military ope;ltio1s ard grant
political reforms while the rnital States
for its part. shall enforce IT'S neutral OBJ
legations and cut on the assistance which
1t Is asserted the insurgents receive from,
this country. The supposi,ion of an in
definite prolongation of The war i, ue.
MED. 1t is asserted that the western pro-
that the planting of cane and ,obacco
| therein has been resumed. and that, by
| force of arms, and new and ample re-
forms. very early and complete pacii'ca-
The immediate amelio-ation OF existing
conditions under the new administration
Of Cuban affairs Is predicted and there
with all the disturbance and all occasion
for any change of attitude on ;he part OF
the United States. Discussion OF this
question of international duties ari ie'
Spain understands them. IL presented
| with an apparent disposition 10 charge Us
with failure in this regard This charge !:
SaVe been any maa ss il Spain had See cos
infant of the constant effort this govern.
ment has made at the cost of millions nnc
by the employment of administrative ma
chinery at the national commend 70 per
form lis full duty according 20 the law o.
nations. That 1t has succ essfIliy pre-
vented the departure OF single miiilai }
shores in violation OF our laws wouit
| seem to be a suflcient answer
Blu: on this aspect Of the Spa nlsh note
It is not necessary to speak further now
Firm in the conviction of wlo'ly rsf
formed obligation. due response to thi
charge has been made in diplomatic IL
sues. Throughout all these hoi-,ls AM
| dangers to our own peace this govern
ment has never In any way abroga ed y!
sovereign prerogative of reserving 10 II
self the determination Of its policy an
course according to Its own nign Sense o
right and in cOnsonance with the dear
est interests and convictions Of our Ow
people. should the prolOngation CT IN
strife so demand.