The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-11
AGAINST RECOoNI TION.

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Aftsr quoting from previous message
and from message by President Grant
to show that the recognition OF Cuban
Mckinley goes on 10 say:
Nor from the standpoint of expedience
do i think IL would be wise or prudent
for this government TO RECOGNIZES at the
present time tho independence OF the So
called Cuban republic. such recognition
is not necessary In order TO enable the
United States Go intervene and pacify the
island. 10 commit this country TO recog-
milton OF any particular government In
Cuba might subject us to embarrassing
conditions OF international obligation
toward the organization so recognized.
in the case Of Intervention our conduct
would be subject TO the approval or disap-
proval OF suoh government: We would be
required to submit TO its direction and to
assume to it the mere relation or
friendly ally. When 1t shall appear here
after that there Is within tho island
government capable OF performing the
duties and discharging the function OF
separate nation. and having, as matter
of fact the proper forms ana attributes OF
nationality, such government can be
promptly and readily recognized and the
relations and interests az ths United
States with such nation adjusted.
WAX MUST SlOP.
After reviewing Spsin's futile struggle
to put down the insurrection in the
Island the president goes on TO say:
The long trial has proved that the
object for which Spain has wnged the
war cannot be attained. The fire of In
surrectlon may flame or may shoulder
with varying seasons, but it has not been
and it Is plain that Ii cannot pe extin-
suished by present methods. 1he only
hope of relief and repose from condition
which can no longer be endured is the
In the name OF humanity, INF. the
name of civilization, in behalf of en-
dauRered American interests which give
us this right and the duty to speak and to
act. the war In Cuba must stop.
THE RECOMMEN DATIONS.
In view Of these facts and these consid-
erations, ! ask Congress to authorize the
PRESIDENT TO take measures to secure full
and final termination OF hostilities he.
tween the government of Spain and the
people OF Cuba, and TO secure in the
island the establishment OF a staple gov
ernment capable OF maintaining order
and observing It's international obliRa-
tions, insurinR peace ana Tranquility and
the security OF It's citizens as we'll as our
own, and TO use the military and naval
forces OF the United States as may be
necessary for these purposes.
And In the interest of humanity and to
aid In preserving the lives of the starv-
ing people of the island, recommend
that the distribution of food and supplies
be continued and that an appropriation
be made out Of the public treasury to
supplement the charity OF our citizens.
The issue Is now with Congtess. 1t Is
. solemn responsibility. / have exhaust
ed every effort to relieve the intolenbie
condition of affairs which Is at our
doors. Prepared 20 execute every obhRa-
and the law, await yonr action.
Yestrday and sincs the preparation OF
the foregoing messnge official Information
was recievsd BY nee that the latest decree
OF the Queen Regent OF Spain directs
ten. bfancos In order to prepare and
facilitate peace, to proclaim suspension
OF hositlities, the duration ana the details
OF which have not yet been oommuui-
Gated to me- This fact with every other
pertinent consideration will, l am sure,
have your just and careful attention la
the sol ann deliberations upon which you
are about to enter. If this measure at
tains successful result. then our aspira-
tions as Christian, pcacs loving people.
viii be- realized. II IL fails ID will be-
only another justification for our oontem-
plated action.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion. April IL, 1893.
In both Houses the message was read
and then referred TO the committee on
foreign relations.