The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-15


has been the action OF our government that we
have, under the most critical circumstances,
avoided oil oensure and encountered TO other
evil than that produced by transient estrnnge-
ment OF good will In those against whom we
have been by force OF evidence compelled to
decide II has thus made known TO the world
that the uniform policy and practice OF the
United states IL to avoid all interference
in disputes which merely relate to the internal
government of other nations and eventu-
ally TO recognizes the authority Of the pre-
vailing party without reference to our particular
interests and views or to the merits OF the orig
inal controversy, but on this. as on every other
occasion, safety is to be found in rigid adher-
ence to principle.
In the contest between Spain ana the revolt
ed colonies we stood aloof and waited not only
until the ability Of the new states to protect
themselves was fully established. but until the
danger OF their being again subiugnted had en-
tircly passed away Then, and not until then,
were they recognized Such was our course in
regard to Mexico herself.
Andrew jackson on Texas.
ut is true that with regard to Texas the civil
authority OF Mexico has been expelled, its in
vudinR army defeated the chief Of the republic
himself captured and all pres 3nt power TO con-
sole the newly organized government OF to-
days annhilated within its confines But, on
the other hand, there is in appearance at least,
an immense disparity of physical force on the
side OF Texas The Mexican republic under
another executive is rallvinR II forces under n
new leader and menaciug n fresh invasion to
recover its lost domain
Upon the issue OF this threatening INVASION
the independence Of Texas may be considered
as suspended. AMI we're there nothing peculiar
in the situation Of the United States and Texas,
our Acknowledgement of its independence at
such a crisis could scarcely be regarded as
consistent with that prudent reserve with
which we have hitherto held ourselves bound
to treat all similar questions
Thercupon Andrew jackson proceeded to con-
slider the risk that there might be imputed to
the United States motives Of selfish interests
in view Of the former claim on our part Of the
territory Of Texas and OF the avowed purpose
OF the Texans in seeking recognition OF indie
pendence as an incident to the incorporation OF
Texas in the union, concluding thus:
prudence therefore, seems to dictate
that we should still stand aloof
and maintain our present attitude, II
not until Mexico itself. or one Of the great for
eign powers shall recognize the independence
OF the new government. ut least until the lapse
OF time or the course OF events shall have
proved beyond cavil or dispute the ability OF
the people OF that country to maintain their
separate sovereignty and to uphold the govern
ment constituted by them. Neither OF the con-
tending parties can Justly complain OF this
| course BY pursuing IL, we ore but carrying
out the long established policy OF our govern
ment, policy which has secured respect and
influence abroad and inspired confidence at
| home"
These are the words of the resolute and
patriotic jackson. They are evidence that the
| United States, in addition TO the test imposed
| by public law as the condition OF the recogni-
| tion Of independence by a neutral state Uo-wit
that the revolted state shall constitute in fact
body polite. having government in sub
stance as well as in name, possessed OF the ele-
ments OF stability and forming de facto, III
| left to itself q state among the nations, rea-
sorably capable Of discharging the duties Of a
state)" has imposed for its own governance in
| dealing with cases like these the further con-
| dition that recognition OF independent state
hood is not due ~ revolted dependency until
the danger OF its being again subjugated by the
parent state has entirely passed away.
said In my message OF December last. 1T
is to be seriously considered whether the Gu
ban Instruction possesses beyond dispute the
attributes OF statehood which alone can de-
mand the recognition Of belligerency in its
| favor" The same requirement must certainly
be no less seriously considered when the
graver issue OF recognizing independence Is in
question, for no less positive test can be ap-
piled to the greater act than to the lesser,
while on the other hand the influences and
consequences Of the struggle upon the internal
policy Of the recognizing state. which form i'm
| portant factors when the recognition OF belliR-
| crency Is concerned, are secondary II not
rightly eliminable factors when the real Ques-
| ton is whether the community claiming recog-
ution is or is not Independent beyond perad-
| venture
AVerse to Recognition.
Nor from the standpoint Of expedience do I
think It would be wise or prudent for this gov
| eminent to recognize at the present time the
independence Of the so-cailcd Cuban republic.
Such recognition Is not necessary in order to
| enable the United States TO intervene and
pucify the island. 10 commit this country now
| to the recognition OF any particular govern
ment in Cuba. might subject US to embarrassing
| conditions Of International obligation toward
the organization 50 recognized. In case OF
| Intervention. our conduct would be subject to
the approval or disapproval OF such govern
ment; we would be required TO submit TO Its
direction and to assume to 1t the mere relation
| OF friendly reply When IL shall appear
hereafter that there is within the island gov
ment capable OF performing the duties and dis
| charging the functions OF a nation, and having.
as matter of fact, the proper forms and at
| tributes OF nationality, such government can be
promptly and readily recognized, and the rela-
tions and interests Of the United States with
such nation adjusted. There remain the al
tentative forms OF Intervention to end the war.
either as an impartial neutral, by imposing a
rational compromise between the contestants.
or rs an active ally OF the one party or the
other.
during the last few months, the relation to the
United States has virtually been one OF friend
~ intervention in many ways, each not OF itself
not conclusive but all tending to the exertion
OF potential influence toward an ultimate pa
cihc result Just and honorable to all interests
concerned The spirit OF all our acts hitherto
has been an earnest unselnSh desire for peace
ana prosperity IN Cuoa, untdrniSneu W diner
ences between us and spain and unstained by
the blood OF American citizens.
The forcible Intervention OF the United
States as a neutral TO stop the war, according
10 the large dictates OF humanity and following
many historical presidents where neighboring
states have lntertered TO check the hopeless
sacrifice OF life by internecne conflicts beyond
their borders, is Iustihable on national grounds.
IL involves, however, hostile constrant upon
both the parties to the contest as well as to en-
force truce as TO guide tho eventual settle
ment
Grounds for Intervention.
The grounds for such Intervention may be
briefly summarized as follows:
First-ln the cause OF humanity and 10 put
an end to the barbarities bloodshed, starva-
ton and horrible miserles now existing there,
and which the parties TO the conflict are either