The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-13

be attained. II not, the exfgency OF
further and other action by the United
States will remain to be taken. When
that time comes that action will be de-
termined In the line of indisputable
right and equality. 1t Will be faced,
without misgIvIng or hesitancy In the
light OF the obligation this government
confided to II the protection OF their In
terests and honor. and to humanity.
"'Sure Of the right, keeping free
from all offense ourselves, actuated
only by upright and patriotic consider
ations, moved neither by passion nor
selfishness, the government will con-
tinue It's watchful care over the rights
and property of American citizens and
will abate none Of Its efforts to bring
about by peaceful agencies a peace
which shall be honorable and enduring.
If 1t shall hereafter appear to be duty
imposed by our obligations to our
selves, to civilization and humanity to
intervene with force, II shall be with
out fault on our part and only because
the necessity for action should be so
clear as to command the support and
approval of the civilized world
"The long trial has proved that the
object for which Spain has waged the
war cannot be attained. The fire of in
surrection may flame or may shoulder
with varying seasons, but IL has not
been and Il Is plain that IL cannot be
extinguished by present methods. The
only hope of relief and repose from a
condition which can no longer be en-
dured Is the enforced pacihcation OF
Cuba.
USE OF ARMS III NEEDED.
"In the name of humanity, In the
name OF civilization. in behalf Of en-
dangered American interests which
give us the right and the duty to speak
and to act, the war In Cuba must stop.
'In view of these facts and of these
considerations, 1 ask the congress to
authorize and empower the President
to take measures to secure full and
final termination of hostllitles between
the government of Spain and the peo-
pie Of Cuba. and TO secure In the island
the establishment OF a stable govern
ment capable OF maintaining order and
observing its international obligations.
ensuring peace and tranquility and the
security of It's citizens as well 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
starving people of the island ! recon-
mend that the distribution of food and
supplies be continued and that an APP
preparation be made out of the public
treasury to supplement the charity of
our citizens.
1.-THE issue Is now with the congress.
II Is a solemn responsibility. I have
exhausted every effort to relieve the
intolerable condition Of affairs which Is
at our doors. Prepared to execute every
obligation imposed upon me by the
constitution and the law, I await your
action.
Yesterday. and since the prepara-
lion of the foregoing message. ofIlciai
information was received by me that
the latest decree of the Queen Regent
of Spain directs General Blanco, in or
der to prepare and facilitate peace, to
proclaim a suspension OF hostilities. the
duration and details OF which have not
yet been communicated to me. This
fact. with every other pertinent con-
sideration, will, / am sure have your
Just and careful attention In the solemn
deliberations upon which you are
about to enter. If this measure attains
successful result, then our aspirations
as a Christian. peace loving people will
he realized. II II fails. 1t will be the
only another justification for our con-
templated action.
civilian MCKINLEY
Executive Mansion, April IL, 1898"
The message was referred to the sem
ate committee on foreign affairs.