The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-05
r S. c., Jan. 5, 1897.
Does the South Want War?

q NExcept In o few communities, widely
sfparated, the South shows less inter
eSNn the Cuban troubles than any sec
tionof the country, meaning the
terrAory covered by this republic
assuming however that there is in
epse interest throughout this country
I'm behalf Of the revolutionists it is
4usturafS Md follows upon the conditions
surrounding us. The island is hard by
Ipnr Southern borders; 1T is a perfect
gem; and the commercial intercourse
between the two countries is large:
nd second should the island become
dependent it Is beyond p~eradventure
nat q republic would be established and
20e expectation Is well founded that it
f0uid Q admission into this Union
an independent State. Whether
Fleyeland or the Congress has the
rerogative to accord belligircnt
sgFts to the insurgents or recognize
ne independence of a government on
e island IN the teeth OF SPANS
pyereignty, in either event we must
ave trouble with European Powers
independence Of Cuba has little
2ynifcance, but recognition by the U.
4 acting singly, will certainly provoke
Pstilities from the great European
covers. If the Cuban revolutlonists
Five out the Spaniard without assist
pee, In due time this country could
t and justliably. 1t o unfrc-
3iently happens that II great section
" people establish q DE FACTo gov.
emit and yet fail to find their way into
q family of nations. 1t would not be
In the case of Cuba. Upon no de-
mt pretext could the Great Powers
tpld that her independence affected
cir interests, and upon their inter
renee, this Government could right
lily 60 to war, cost what it might
at we should follow ]prcccdcnts and
right. Great Britain and the u.
y co-operated in acknowledging the
Independence of the Spanish American
IrOvidenccs. The United States has
3Iot acted singly except in the case Of
exas and Texas had fought IL pitched
Hhttle with Mexico, captured u great
fmy n Its leaders, and was mistress
* a vast territory and had an cstab-
'lished government. OF all people in
the world the South does not want
war. A war with European Nations
means two thousand millions to the
manufacturers OF muitions of war, cloth.
Ing, shoes, and rations, with q pension
roll to last to the crack of DOOM
Bacon, flour, and clothing and all arti-
Giles not produced at the South would
be advanced in price; cotton could not
cross the ocean and would rot in the
fields or under the gin sheds. War
with Europe would be disastrous to
the South. Fortunately for the coun,
try Cleveland is at the helm. There is
one view OF the case constantly pre-
sented that may mislead the senti-
mental good christian people, and it is,
that the inhuman b%utchcry should
stop. AS to this the great Christian
Powers of Europe are alike situated
with us, and If the war should stop for
humanity's sake, all should join to put
an end to the strife. But this is not
what is wanted. The rcvolutionists
and those at their back want autonomy
lad will not be contented upou any
her adjustment. 1t Is all stuff about
Z rance helping our colonies against
2hgland. 1t vas to her interest to
seaken England and hence her sympa-
ny and aid to Washington and Frank
and their compatriots.
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THE General Assembly Of this State