White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-18

clarel that DO American citizen could
have temporary legitimate business in
Cuba. He hal no sympathy with citi
Zeus who went there under existing cir.
cumstauces Their object seemed to be
nothing IS than to irrtate the Spanish
authorities into the commission Of an
overt act which might be made the pre-
text for war 1t they remained at home
whore they should ba, their liberty and
lives would not he placed in jeopardy
But If a spirit uf daring, reck Iessness or
adventure Induced than to visit Cuba
at this lin they should be pr cparcd to
suffer tue Consequences OF thor own
rashness
Warming to his subject, Mr. O'ney as
serted that ia his opinion, M Scovel
had given the Spaniards ample justiti
,ation for taking bis life, and that, too
with but s"ant ceremony. He called
attontion to the conditions prevailing in
the United States during ths civil war,
and said that such an act Of indiscre-
ilon as was com nitted by Mr.. Scovel il
Cuba would have caused him to be
promptly tried by drum head court
martial Rad summnrily executed
While making those declarations the
attitude Of Mr., Olnay WAS one OF pro
nounced determination. His incisve
ness and vigor approxlmated vicious
ness, He brought his teeth together
with snap at the end of every sen
tence.
Ills hearers were appalled, at the man
ner and language of the secretary. They
realized that an error had been made in
invoking his assistance.
Mr.. Mullins asked whether he under
stood that Mr.. Scovel was to be denied
the protection Of the government.
Mr.. Olucy replied that every treaty
right to which Mr.. Scovel was entitled
would be scared to hin. Those in
.luded the benefit of counsel and civil
rial. He wOull be tro ,tc fairly, bu
10 exceptil N would be IN ade in his case.
, Every thing possible had been done for
his relief. He had already been shown
more forbeardnce and courtesy than
conld reasonably be expected.
The secretary indicated that there was
nothing more to be SAID. Ho was i'm
patient to leave. He to TX couple o!
stops in the direction OF the door, when
Mc. Mullins heslaingly asked whether
he might not be given letter of intro
ducton TO the Spanish minister here il
order that he could flo an appeal for
release, or ut least reach an understand
irg o' the exact situation.
Mr. Oiney said the request was pre-
po,terous. Then, with hasty nod OF
his head, he passed out.
The mex day the gentlemen sent Il
note to Sener de Lone asking him to
sc them. They were courteously invit-
cd to call the uoyt day. They did So,
and were most cordially welsomsI,
Having explained their relationship
to Mr. Scov-l, and expressed fears fJr
his personal slfaty, they asked Sen3r dc
Lone to do what he could to secure Mr..
Scovel's release.
The spokesman Of tho little party Of
visitors showed his deep interest ia the
matter by hurried gush OF words aud
other evidences Of feeling. Scnor do
Lone frequently murmuroI syp atheti.
cally.
When it came lis turn 10 speak he
said lhat Mr.. Scoyol had his hearty
sympathy.
He ia brave young maH," he said,
"and is entitled therefore to the regard
Of every man who almires courage. But
/ it must b remembered that Mr.. Scovel
has violated all the laws that there are
in Cuba at present He Was captured
IS bile transgress!ng them, and it might
be said that his preseAt punishment is
his proper reward
The Senor smiled, Having diplomat
icaIIy expressed his opinion that Spuiu
had not acted IN an uuiusliliablc man.
ncr, he expressed sympathy for Mr.. SEQ
wells relatives and fricud..
Il can appreciate their anxiety" be
said, "and / siacercIy trust that it will
soon como 10 40 cud."
Scuor do Lomo'- visitors left him with
tlotenIing that he would DO what lC
could 10 secure Mr. scoyels sp.cjy re-
lease aud 10 protect him Until he IS ro
leased.
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