The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-05

the c.iy Of Maine. Thus would q monn-
rnent OF imperishabie nature be erected
TO the victims of Spanish treachery. and a
landmark be set up for all history 20 the
rstr.bGtion which the United States has
brought upon the Spanish monster"
This utterance was made yesterday by
Joan s. acMslin. or Roche Harbor. In
conversation with Post-inteiiigencer re-
porter al the Hotel Seattle. Mr.. McMil-
In IL a close observer Of public Affairs and
has been particularly interested In the
foreign policy OF this country IN relation
10 Hawai and Cuba. as II has been de-
veioped during the past two years.
1T Is my belief that when the new gov
eminent Of Cuba shall have been estab-
ished on tbs island-fhat garden spot OF
the Western hemlsphere-its first pur-
pose will be 10 oblitsrate and remove all
traces OF Spanish sovereignty" said Mr..
McMiilIn. II hope that IL Will he animated
By determination to eliminate the prin-
ciplss which are OF Spanish origin and
which have caused the inhabitants of the
Island such unutterabie woe for centuries
past. I; seems 10 me that such ii course
VIII. Of necessity. be adopted by the new
government. Its stability and perma-
Renee will necessitate a broad gauge, CIV
tiiged policy such as viii commend the
rev republic to The civilized nations OF
the world.
II spefk OF this phase OF the Cuban
question with view 10 the probable set
tlefnens OF questions Involving property
rights or the island II Is possible. os
course. thar The radical element In the
Cuban government. viii advocate the con-
nscation % the property Of the wealthy
Spanish lard holders. There may be even
chaos and anarchy for brief period be-
fore conditions become again settled and
property rights are recognized and con-
served. Until such time ,he strong In
fuence Of ths United States will be used
20 preserve vested rights and to prevent
the condition OF things which has been
predicted by those who have little faith
in the ability OF the Cuhsns TO govern
themselves
lit should not be supposed that after
the war with Spain Is ended which now
seems bat matter Of a very short time
the duty OF the United states IL ended
This country ia destined 20 become the
big policeman % the Western henaiE-
ihsre. and she must be ever ready 20
exhibit the brass buttons. egnbiems OF au-
ther!ty, and II necessary the means 10
make her position respected by the coun-
tries % Europe. America - pledged 10
the establishment % stable and pergna-
nsnt government Ia Cuba We cannot
AFFORD 10 tolerate turmoil, confusion and
anarchy.
The changes that are Ia - wrought in
cuha when the war is ended win. % MS
csssity. be % thu most radical tyne.
Havana IS 10 be made a modern cttv TIE
rich ard productive plantations are 70
be- rehahglltstsd. the people are n be en-
Outraged TO practice the arts Of bus
handry aud industry. and TO civil
ICED Institutions are TO BE established an
the ashes az the harharcus customs that
have prevailed so long. In all this work
the influence and the people Of the United
States are. In my orsnion. TO play a most
conspicuous part. Spanish influences ard
customs Will - eliminated It is not 20
he considered that the population OF Cuba
= capable % organizing such govern
msnt as will meet with the respect and
RspfOVal % the civilized powers Of the
world The Cuhans are nos equipped for
such a task. II they had been. they could
rot Rave remained 50 iorg dependency
OK Spain, s'omps rattyely speaking the
task ~ regenersting Cuhs and the Cuhans
WIZ De loug one. bat frosn a historical
ro'ns az view Il VIII b. short, And as I
ssid, American influences. American brains
AID American capital will III The very ma
sure o. 'asngs ne Called anon 30 werk
this CONFORMATION sgt tire Pearl Of the
Antilles
Ned Harrigsn. one ~ Americas great
ers Character actors. VITO has created
more sSp@s for ire American stage than
al Of the native niaywrixats put togesh-
er- arrived In Seattle last evening and to-
night Will present for the sssst tine In this
CITY hts play OF Old Lavender" IN which
IL - said he has tire hest character he ever
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