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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
DISCHARGED SOLDIERS WHO WANT WORK

The Soldiers Comfort Committee OF New-Yorf.
announces that situations wanted by discharsei
soldiers as follows: Ono hundred and fftee,
clerks 10 collectors 10 drivers 10 remen q Jan!-
tors q lahorers Is machinists u painters Is
plumbers 26 porters q statesmen and 26 watchmen.
The committee Is engaged in useful and admira-
bic work and everybody who is able help |.
find places FOR the hundreds OF discharged
soldiers seeking situations should DO so AT
once. The committee will secure references and
offer every facility 10 employers DESTROYS OF OBJ
tanning efficient men. The telephone call OF tn
employment department Is No. 1857 Eighteenth-st.
Letters should he addressed: Employers Depart
Fifteenth-st.. New-Y York"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
FOTR OVERCOME BY GAS.

Four persons were overcome by gas In the apart
ment-house at No. 2,465 Eighth-ave. early yester-
dav morning. All were resusci,ated and now
out OF danger. They members OF the Cronin
family The elder Cronin when he went 10 bed.
instead OF shutting off the from the stove In
The kitchen OF his fiat unconsciousy turned tho
stop ali the way round. allowing the 10 escape.
He went 10 sleep ignorant OF the bunder. but was
awakened by the fumes Three members OF his
family were then unconscious. and CrOnin himself
feli While getting on, Of bed His nephew. how
ever who had also been aroused. managed 10 reach
the fat above and apprise the inmates that some
thing was wrong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
Selected by f. VI. Harrison

Live for something. DO good and leave behind
you a monument OF virtue that the storm OF time
can never destroy. Write your name In Kindness
love. and mercy on tho hearts OF thousands you
come IN contact with year by year you Will never
he forgotten Your name your deeds will be as
leghie on the hearts you leave behind as the stars
on the brow OF evening. Good deeds will shine
the stars Of heaven Chalmers
Selected by f. NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
EY AND BY.

Down tho stream where the tide IS clearer.
Further whore the shores fair.
Are the gracious forms We would fam he nearer
The names breathe in the voice Of prayer.
Be the voyage long. they will be- the dearer
When after while "" shall greet them there
Further on. where the tide IA clearer.
Down tho stream whore the shores are fair.
BY and by when the sun Is shining,
After a while. when the skies bluA
When the clouds unfold their silver lining
And the peaceful Isles drift into view.
We shall free our tongues from dull refining.
And our hearts with the joys OF youth renew.
After while when the sun IS shining
BY and by. when tho skies are blue.
Nixon Waterman. Chicago Journal
Con, ~, r rnernhor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
TE OLD TINE INVITATION.

The Young Women's Christian Association Of the
City Of NewYork issues a unique invitation I'm the
form Of a poster or book-cover. On a rough-edged
parchment sheet u inches by TO- with antique
border and lettering-the whole composition the
work OF F.. Trow bridge Habit reads as follows
You desired 10 meete many other Ma
tives OF this Place Tuesday the Is December
present at the House Of Elizabeth Trowbridge Mar
tin, web Is Numbre IA in East Thirty Sixth Street
then and there with full Purses and good HUI
mour to improve e. make laftng that Harmony
and Frlendfhip which have 70 long reigned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
ALTERATIONS AT BELLEJTE HOSPITAL

The city filed plans yesterday. drawn by Horgan
& Slattery. for Il new one-story morgue be built
for the Willard Parker Hospital for Contagious
Diseases. The new morgue Will be erected north
Of Sixteenth-st. and adjoining the East River, at
cost OF $500 Plans We're also filed by the city for
alterations TO the Insane Pavilion and for a stable
and laboratory and dOrmtory on the Bellevue
Hospital grounds and for alterations 70 the disin-
fecting plant OF the Willard Parker Hospital. at
Sixteenthst and the East River. The total cost Of
the alterations VIII be ahollf go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Some OF the cabin passengers on the French
liner La Champagne. which arrived yesterday from
Hayre were John Preston Beecher. the Countess
de Spottlswood Mackin, Jose Fernandez Castro,
Mile Lila Noetzli and the chief rabbi OF San
Francisco.
Among the passengers booked 10 sail to-day on
the North German Lloyd liner Saale are Count Won
Rebene- Paschwtz. an attache Of the German EN-
bassy at Washington: Or. Pus,am, OF Wash
ington. and Captain C.; G. Flach and family. Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
FOTND DEAD FROM STARVATTON.

An unknown man. who had been begging in the
neighborhood OF Twelfth-ave and Fifty -second-st.
for a week was found dead from starvation yes
ferday afternoon In lot at that place RE had
been seen staggering into the lot half an hour be-
fore but no one had paid any attention 10 him.
Tha man had nothing In his possession by which
ne might be identified except thin silver ring
,ho LEST his left hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
THE UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENTS WORK.

The work of the University Settlement Society H
growing rapidly 10 January next the society will
enter its new building. at E.dridge and Rivington
SITS owing the change the running expenses
OF the Settlement for the coming Will be con-
slderably Increased. The society makes an earnest
appeal to those interested In its aims and efforts TO
join its ranks. fellows. associate members or
members. The annual dues for fellows are 800:
for associate members. s25: for members. s..
The present home OF the society is at No IS De-
lenceY-st James Speyer Is the treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
CRANK WITH 4 NEW CRAZE.
THE SNORING OF A ToMBs PRISONER
KEEPS HER AWAKE.

Cranks with all kinds OF manias daily appear NJ
the City Hal. and are turned away without rece'v-
Ing much attention. But a crank with an original
notion wanted 10 see the Mayor yesterday. Shs
said she was Mrs Annie Delaney. Of No. 22s III
lary-st.. Brooklyn. Her complaint vas that a ma
now confined IN the Tombs breathing no hari
that she could not sleep. She was told that the
hr.s hing would be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
,,pc UFLUTTH AND MISS GOID.

4, the regular business meeting OF the West
ohos,er Woman's club ~ Mount Vernon when -
~. leading ard most Influential womans organ
,va,,on In Wes,chester County and Is member
~ the State Federation Of "omans Gus TWO
nromi,sat women were elected honorary mmbefb'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
A VIEW LONDON HOTEL.

The new Clardges Hotel. London. n magnificent
structure which has risen In place OF the old
world-famed Claridges. IL in the most convenient
and fashionable part OF London. close to Grosvenor
SQUARE Every convenience and luxury possessed
by all the many famous hotels OF London and
Paris are combined In Claridge's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
WHAT IS GOOD.

What is the real good?"
! asked In musing mood.
"Order." said the law court:
acknowledge said the school:
Truth" said the wise man:
Pleasure" said the fool:
Love" said the maiden:
Beauty" said the page:
Freedom" said the dreamer:
Home" said the sage:
Fame" said the soldier:
Equity" the seer
spake my heart full sadly
THE answer Is not here"
Then within my bosom
Softly This ! hearl:-
Each heart holds the secret;
Kindness Is the word"
John BOYLE O'Reilly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

The following is an extract from n sold er's let
ter TO n comrade. who had been III with typhoid
fever and had been nursed for two weeks by this
solder friend This letter was written while the
comrade was Commissioning at the home Of good
T s $ member VINO had gone South with nurse
and brought the yOunS man North. TO b, nursed
back to life.
at Mrs Ms home under YOUR hide with hendsh
relish. Say. Frank You would have croa|fd II i
that there was something radically wrong WITH the
peculiar system employed by Or. and his ac-
rompiishcd assistant bui blamed II ] could tell
black put herself in authority and fred If | said
10 myself ITS all up \ budding che'ub has
been jerked from haven and some N'w-York
paper Will have cheap reporter hanging around
Mrs N. is peach. and when say ,,'p.ach" it
Is willing to give m" credit for. She Is one OF
those dear women who make a fellow Think what
an awful lot ~ che"rin'ss ana good INNS mere
are in the world. and wonder why he ever grcw
cynical over anything When used TO sec ger bob
bling around chock-ful Of GOODWIN ana tn'h"ss
for every on" that WAS willing 70 he decent. and
some that weren't used 20 think that 81, would
put courage into an Egyptian mummy II ne was
loaded y ihe nuzzle with typhod fever md ma,
laria I'll back her against any streak % sunshine
that ever came over the pike a. "a
Presiden, General Of the T. s. G incloie a 1T
H., Ginning from a mission paper that seemed so
appropriate for the Sunshine COLUMN YorT very
New-York city.
SPEAK LIKE YOT DO WHEN YOU LAUGH"
4 baby Of three years. says "a recent writr. once
preached me a sermon. and pass II on for the
benefit 81 other downcast and dcspondent ones who
need 20 learn 10 ''rejoce "vermore.'
"IIow Is the baby" | asked dreariy. sanding
q, the foot Of the staircase leading up to cham
her where the little lay H. | was tied un-
hopefnl. my mood cfme out In my tone
peak lite You DO when You laugh cisl'd inc
weak little voice upstairs and If ever felt re-
mixed by an angel that the moment. II has
UP 20 M a huhdred lW's since h"' am
the brighter and checrier for IT,
speak IKE You do when you laugh" Tha M ans
itnes at tho ruouth-cOrners don't come from laugh
Ing The weary ones around the eyes fhyc an,
az her ORIGIN But the plain'si. outward sign OF
dssnnn6.nry t. that the tone. The sicl feel II.
that is why "visitors ar forbidden l-irle chl!-
drer arr. infallble weather prophets they VIII not
"take To-" YOU And YOU and Just commn WORK
ing men and women. neither sick nor Yong nor
IA ~, busv and often fired-wc lOve-y.s that Is
~ uord-we love the bright. loving. laughing,
tnnnv voice Speak Ike you do when you laugh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
FAILED TO SUINDLE MRS. GERRY.
YOUTH WHO TRIED TO GET A CONTRIBUTION
FOR A FAKE FUNERAL DETECTED
AND ARRESTED

young man who pretended be collecting
money for the funeral OF Il messenger boy who had
been killed by a brewery wagon tried get
contribution from Mrs Eibrdge 7. Gerry the wife
OF Commodore Gerry yesterday Mrs Gerry de-
tanned him till she had communicated with the
office he said he had from She found that
the boy had never been e. injected with the office
and had him arrested
Joseph Roberts. nineteen years old. OF No. 225
East Twenty hfth-st.. is the boy. He asked for
Commodore Gerry yesterday when he went to the
house at Sixtieth-st. and Fifth-ave. Commodore
Gerry was out. the boy handed letter TO the
butler. who took It TO Mrs Gerry. It read:
American District Telegraph Company. District No.
Il, No. East Fifty-eighth-st
Madam. hereby inform you that one OF our mes
Senger boys was run by n brewery wagon and
give Clerk Frank Harmon the authority to try
TO get some collections together for the benefit Of
ne poor widowed mother. The messenger boy was
Charles smith, No. s03, and he was the sole support
OF poor mother. Please sign name and amount.
Yours respectfully.
WILLIAM. f. PAGAN Manager
Mrs Gerry doubted the genuneness OF the appeal
when she saw the paper. She ordered the butler to
detain Roberts till she telephoned TO the office
superintendent Segun answered the call and told
Mrs. Gerry that the boy swindler. He asked
Mrs. Gerry 10 detain the boy and she answered that
she was doing so. Superintendent Segun went 10
the house with Policeman McManus OF the East
SiXty-sevenh-st station. who placed Roberts under
arrest. He had nothing say On the list OF names
had been written the following Bristol So Still
well, 81 H. VI. Flagler. 81; Cash. 81: Mortimer
Johnson, 81
Magistrate Meade, in the Yorkville police court.
held Roberts in 5000 bail for examination this
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

An invalid member is DESTROYS OF obtaining
short poem with tho title The Poem OF My
Choice" II is said to be almost paraphrase Of the
hymn, Lead. Kindly Light" Can any member
furnish a COPY?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

The women Of the Classon Avenue Presbyterian
Church. Brooklyn. hold a sale this after
noon and evening In the chapel. 1t will doubtless
be interesting affair. great preparations have
been made. Supper will be served at O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

Mrs. Florence Jackson Stoddard will lecture this
evening Spanish America in Cathedral Hall.
Ffteth-st.. between Fourth and Lexington ayes.
This is Of the popular free lectures to the peo
pie given by the Department OF Education School
Board FOR the boroughs OF Manhattan and The
Bronx.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

Russia: 81. Petersburg to Bakou; the Caucasus
Mountains" will be the subject OF free illus-
trated lecture given this evening BY DR.. E o.
Hovey in the hall Of the American Museum OF
Natural History.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

er Union No tickets OF admission are required.
The doors Will he open from 7l5 p. m. until s.,
after which persons Will be admitted. This
course of lectures Shakespeare and some OF his
principal dramas is given under the auspices OF
Columbia University in cooperation with the
Cooper Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

The Fenelon Of Brooklyn will hold its December
social meeting this afternoon at the Pouch Man
sion. The speaker OF the afternoon Will be j.
Dupont Coleman. The address is the second in
the study OF the French Revolution. and
is entitled THE National Assembly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

lecture by DR.. l.. F. Bryson will be given
this morning at II o'clock In the lecture-room Of
Dr. Parkhursts church. Madison Square.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

Gospel mission meetings being held every
evening at the Industrial Christian Alliance. corner
Of Blocker and Sullivan SITS. Manhattan The
speaker for this evening is the Rev. J. Sumner
stone; Wednesday, George II. Perkins: THURSDAY
the Rev; Charles W. Millard; Friday ne KEY
Daniel H. Martin: Saturday. the Rev. William r
Anderson and the Rev. William b. Tower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

An Interesting lecture The Bosporus' was
gwen last evening by the Rev. H. x. SaTuean
before the young women OF Mrs. J. c. Hazen'
School at Pelham Manor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

Mrs jeanette Robinson Murphy. OF this city, VIII
give her interpretntive lecture on Negro FOLK
Lore" ai,n Illustrations. this afternoon before the
New Century club Of Philadelphia.
fay for the sale Of useful and fancy articles
and Christmas cifts IN aid % The Blcomingiale Day
Nursory so lB West Nlncty-nin'h-st, VIII open
to-day IN Diamond Hall. No. Al Boulevard ana
continue through Wednesday and ThniSl"Y as
well Al the fair there win Dc many groceries,
domestic and fancy articles. a large FArleH "i GU
Nc,ous candy between two hundred ana mr. nun nun,
drod dolls elaDOratcly or Simply "'HHV' 1-,,rA.
flowers palrns and other pOttco PiiI'S. ~ ~
viii - n unisuc Oriental booth WIN y"ui's tss,s
pie In appropriate costumes. d',A i"' Z" 800
palrnist "a rejuyeuated goose. WIN 10 -
and Vaccinations for young ana "h " ', ,,u
rrot,o and every day delicious supper lHdI ~
anneaI ,rresistibiy 70 the most aDs"inlous nDSI
may send them 20 Mrs. Nelson Cc1't' - 30
west End-ave. or TO any mrnager OF inc Nu's''''
rho,e will be a reception this afternoon III nv
rooms Of the Society Of Decorative Ar'' 80. -
Fas, Thirty fourth-st. Tea VIII be se'Ne' I'm
until o'clock and the Christmas shie WI nix ip
neal r. purchasers Mrs. Lewis IL. * ,orr ~
feId &c he president OF the Board oi ddiirs ola
th;s nrac,lcal phanthropic enterprise iNo '
uiil he corfiuucd until December %
Henry A. clspp will lecture this evening Q" c.on.
Tirs, Part Of Henry Nv" In the great hal' o. e0oS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

At the meeting OF the Social Reform Club. Mt No.
Is University P,nce. this evening Miss julia H.
Chadwick Will discuss Camp Conditions at Mon
tauk Point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

Tue Development Of Russia" was the topic con
sideivd by Mrs. J. d. Van Hoerenberg yesterday
at tho meeting Of the Fortnightly Club. New
Brighton. Staten Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

woman. meeting. under the auspices OF IN
United Helpers Of the First Church Of Christ Sci
enlist. will be held this afternoon at o'clock a
ave. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

The st. Barnabas's Guild Club will hold n fair
Today and tomorrow at the clubrooms. No. ia
Flfth-ave. corner OF Nineteenth-st. II stormy. II
VIII be continued the next pleasant day. The pro-
ceeds will go toward establishing a permanent
clubhouse FOR graduate nurses from all good
schools Many curious and trinkets brought
by the soldier nurses curios from the Rockies.
9, chinese shawl over one hundred years old worth
sl.JO thc embroidery OF which represents the
legends OF China. and many other things which
VII make happy the hearts OF all ages will be
offered for sale. Special features will be the home
made candy and the dolls dressed soldiers. sail
ors and nurses. The Refreshments and music VIII
also commend themselves to the lovers Of each.
No admission will be charged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

libraries will be the subject OF the Kalmia
Clubs symposium to-day at Lambertville. n. j.
Miss Mary NJ. Wolch Will tell Of THE Ancient
Libraries" Famous Libraries OF To-day" Will
he the theme OF Mrs Clara Miller. and Miss Mary
l. Anderson will describe THE Stryker Library
and e Needs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

tcipate. Commander Booth-Tucker will deliver an
address on the farm colonies Of the Salvation Army
for the removal OF the poor OF cities to small home
stead farms OF their own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

reception in the interest OF the Woman's Elk
change OF the Hebrew Technical School for Girls
No DT Henry-st will be opened this afternoon
and continue through Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons from TO O'Clock Infants layettes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

special meeting OF the Standing Committee and
the auxiliary committees Of the New-York State
Association Opposed to the Extension OF Suffrage
10 Women Will be held to-day at II m. at the
home Of Mrs. Henry Dimock, No. % East Six
fh-ef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

a meeting In the interest OF peace and arbitra-
ton will be held this afternoon AT O'Clock In
Union Hall Orange, y. }.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

The regular meeting OF the Urban Club will be
held this afternoon at O'Clock at the home OF
Mrs A J. Perry. No so First Place Brooklyn
The subject TO be considered Is Taxation and
I-ra,cb,ses. Papers will be read by Mrs II. y.
ove and Miss Tower. a debate will follow on The
nuestlon rs municipal ownership OF street raii-
roods and gasworks advisable?" There Will also
he n suDnleTnental programme OF music IN charge
Of Miss NJ Louise Mundelh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Mrs Henry T.. wentworth. chairman Of the Com
tnit,ee on Education of european. Will give tea
and dramatic reading this afternoon NJ the Hotel
Andrews South Fifth-st., Brooklyn. Mrs Went
worth Will be assisted hy Miss Gertrude Andrews:
Mrs tierry Powell will read from 'Our Mutual
Friend" Miss Mary Downey Is to sing ana Mrs
Elizabeth Met. Dav viii T,naer t%o pidlo s"Ios,
The committee and all the officers OF european are
invited 20 oc present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

At 1890 o'clock this morning the Brooklyn Ladies
Class. conducted by Miss Marion E. Coppernon
Will meet at the home OF Mrs. Daniel T. Wilson.
No. lT Rodney-sr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

The Motley club. with the storytelers' VIII NEE
mis- afternoon with Mrs. f. T. sherman NO
.,,. work Mrs Moore will give IN
tiank-sl,, c,"iory F.. Wilkins and Mrs. Cemen
viii read Jerome. a Poor Man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

grand four days fair Will be opened TINS al,e'-
noon at o'clock In the washington ie's"'S
v..hoa,s, Enjscopal Church. Amsterdam-av ave.
CORNER NJ Onebundred- nd fftyt St. and con-
time through Friday. Major-G'neral W. X.
shafter. United States Army, accompaHie "a, by MS
80 tncluding Lieutenant Milcy. one OF the COM
rs3iI; w negotiated with the Spanish Cen
-ol Tnraj for the surrender Of Santiago Will speak
on the Cuban campaien ana ueciaie 'i'e IAN 'P'''
This evening at O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

The Women's Single Tax club OF Brooklyn whicf
is studving Henry Georges book Social froD
lens" VIII meet this afternoon al 'ne "e"u
r.x -, tho club no l10l Bedford ave. near
soaS % Ghapers III and XI on lmmigra
lion viii be discussed and papers on n 'sf
viii he given. All women intefcs'eu j" ''"e'e ~
uroblems are invited to be present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

Tho soc,etv Of the Daughters Of tho cross OF
prook,yn will open It's second annual fair TINS
afternoon in the De quincy Parlors NO o.,
-, IT, fair [vlll also remain open on wednesday
afternoon and evening
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
Oua NEW POSSESSIONS.
Discussion OF Their Future Govern
ment Is Deferred.

Discussion of Their Future Govern
ment IL Deferred.
do not discuss at this me the govern
ment or the future Of the lew possessions
which Will come TO us as the result Of the
war with Spain Such discussion viii be APP
proprlate after the treaty of peace shall be
ratified. In the meantime and until the
congress has legislated otherwise. it will
be my duty to continue the military gov
ernments which have existed since our &C.
cupation and guarantee the people Sc
eurity In life and property and encourage
ment under a just and benehcent rule. AS
soon as we are in possession of Cuba and
have pac1eG the island, 1t Will be necessary
70 give aid ard elton to its people TO form
a government them selves. This should
be undertaken the earliest moment con-
sistent with safety and assured success. 1t
is important that our relations with these
neople shan be Of the most friendly char
acter and our commercial relations close
and reciprocal. IT should be our duty to
waste places Of the island, encourage the
Industry Of the people and assist them to
form a government which shall be free and
Independent, thus realizing the best as
pirations of the Cub people Spanish
rule must be replaced a just, benevolent
ard humane government, created by the
people OF Cuba, capable Of performing all
international obligations and which shall
encourage thrift. Industry and prosperity
whatever may have been their win amon.e
all of the inhabitants. whatever may have
been their relations in the past. Neither
revenge nor passion should have place IN
the new government. tntH there is COM
rlete tranquility IN the Island and a stable
government inaugurateC military occupa-
ton VIII be continued.