The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1897-12-16

'eryaniion upon humanitarian grounds
and h~ asked whether this step shouId
be takrn when II - appar, OF that q
hor@iu' change has sup.rversd IN the
policy Of Spain toward Cuba. He recalls
That nrw spanish government bas
pledged itself 10 reform and All aba g d.
crm-nf Of the bsyo,.t policy alone,
and fnds that the fret acts OF th. n. "
lie in these hoDors bic
path-. The policy 81 cruel rapine and
that has 40 long shoe K ed
The universal sentiment OF humanity
has been reversed. Broad cIenency il
preferred; measures have been taken
10 reiiev- the horrors Of starvation.
The power VI the Spanish armies. it
is asserted, Is to b. used not To spread
ruin aud desolation, bot to protect the
Of peaceful agricultural
pursuits and productive industries
That past methods are futile to force a
peace by subjugatiOn is freely admit
ted, and that ruin without Cancellation
muet inevitably fail tn win for Spain
the fidelity OF cOntent.d dependency
DEGREES in application OF the fore
reforms have already been
promulgated.
The President describes the reform
policy Of the Spanish government as
to Cuba, a. has already been set out in
the press, and says:
THAT the government Of Sagasta
has entered upon course from which
recession with honor is impossible can
hardly be questioned: that in the few
xrAaka hua ut .1 haa
est Of the sincerity Of its professions
is undeniabie. ! shall not impugn its
nor should impotence be
suffered to embarrass it in the task it
has undertaken. 1t is honestly due to
Spain, and to our friendly relations
with Spain, that she should be given a
chance to realize her expec-
tatiOns and to prove the asserted eff
cacy Of the new order of things to
which she stands irrevOcabIy commit
ted. She has recalled the commander
whose brutal orders intiamed the
American mind and shocked the civ
iliZed world. She has modified the
horrible order Of cOncentradiction and
has undertaken to care for the helpless
and permit those who desire to resume
The cultivation of their fields to do so
md as ,ures them of the protection of
he Spanish government In their law
'ul occupations. He also speaks of
The release Of the Competitor prison
RS, heretofore sentenced to death,
IF THE TIME COMES FOR INTERFERENCE,
TIKI UNITED STATES WILL NOT
HESITATE.
"NOt single American citizen is
low under arrest or in confinement in
cuba Of whom this government has
my knowledge. The near future will
demonstrate whether the indispensa-
'le condition of righteous peace,
ust alike TO the Cubans and to Spain.
10 well "a equitable TO all our in
erests so Intimately involved in the
Welfare of Cuba, is likely TO be at
aimed. IL not, the exigency OF further
nd other action by the United States
viii remain to be taken. When that
ime comes that action will be de-
ermined in indisputable right and
uty. twill be faced without mis-
living or hesitancy in the light of the
litigation this government owes it.
ELI, to the people who have confided
D it the production of their interests
nd honor, and to the humanity.
"Sure of the right, keeping free from
II offence ourselves, actuated by onIy
prIght and patriotic consideration
loved either by passion nor selfish
ess, the government will continue it's
atchful care over the rights and
roperty of American citizens and
i'll abate none of its efforts to bring
bout by peaceful agencies a peace
hich shall be enduring. If it shall !
GREATER appear to be duty imposed
= our obligations to ourselves, to civ.
!zatiOn and humanity, to intervene |
it'll force, it shall be without fault on |
II part, and only because the necessi-
for such action will be so clear as
command the support and approval
the civilized world"
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION FAVORED.
The President next takes up the sub
CT OF annexation of Hawaii. He re-
rs to this subject because the Senate
IS made public the treaty now pend
g and legislation is r. CURED to set
many details of the eventful union,
ould it be accomplished. as he be-
ives i'll should be. Rapidly review
Z the argument he has heretofore
ade in favor of annexation, the Pres
ent says:
If the treaty is confirmed, as every
nslderation of dignity and honor re-
Tres, the wisdom of Congress will
10 1t that avoiding assimilation of !
'ments perhaps hardly yet fitted to .
are In the highest franchises of citi- :
nshlp, and having due regard to the ,
ographical conditions, the most lust t
DIVISIONS for self-rule in local mat G
$, with the largest political liberties
an integral part of our nation. will c
accorded to the Hawaiians. No less
Tue TO people who, after nearly five
lrs OF demonstrated capacity to full r
the obligations of self-governinp s
tehOod, come of their free will 1o L
rye their their destinies in our BODY t
itics."
u the dispute between japan and !
wall, growing out of the labor i'm :,
grafton, the President says: =
The issue is now in q satisfactorv h
ge OF settlem mt by negotiation.
IS government has not been invited y
Mediate, nor has it sought to inter Fl
'e, except to evince its kindly dis.
ition towards a speedy, equitable :;
honorable settlement. 1t is also y
tify ing to learn that japan ia M Il
ger apprehensive, through annexa- f.
}, OF the loss or impairment of her o.
.lleees, but places confidence in the
lghtness of this government and u
purposes to deal with all possible !.
'rior questions in the broader snirit -
riendliness." -
ICARAGUA AND MINISTER Mrppx ri
ne resident next refers to the de. -
ation OF Nicaragua to receive Min. b,
Merry, because of the comnsct 50
'ting the Greater Republic of Cen. al
America. He said he could mt
edit Mr.. Merry to the diet. becanse
appropriation law did not permit Oh
meanwhile Mr.. Baker, the present m
lister at Mangua, Nicaragua. has in
oIrected TO present his letters of s ss
III: Mr.. W.. Godfrey Hunter in 80
wise situated as to Guatemala and ~ ~
louras. Guatemala is not a mem. eo
OF the Greater Republic, but Hon. m
Is Is, and should the latter govern. Ri
't decline to receive him, he will m
1t instructions. VIII &C
he President makes only , h,;.f SIS
renee to the Nicaragua Canal "a . -,
zee. OF large Importance to our an
atry and increasing appreciation to
ne part of the people. He SAYS at
tne last commission ia non DR.