The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
America Set the ExampIe.

pies and the affairs OF the whole Western
Hemisphere.
America Set the Example.
It was her glorious example which in
spired the patriots of Cuba to raise the
flag of liberty in her eternal hills. We
cannot refuse to accept this responsible
ty which the God of the universe has
placed upon US as the one great power in
the New World. We must act! What
shall our action be? Some say the ac-
acknowledgement of the belligerency of the
revolutionists. As l have already shown,
the hour and the opportunity for that
have passed away.
Others say, Let US by resolution or Of
fetal proclamation recognize the inde-
pendence of Cubans 1t is too late even
for such recognition to be Of great avail.
Others say, Annexation to the United
States. God forbid! 1 would oppose an
nexation with my latest breath.
The people of Cuba are not our peo-
| pie; they cannot assimilate with US; and
beyond all that 1 am utterly and unal-
| terably opposed to any departure from
| the declared policy of the fathers which
| would start this republic for the first
| time upon career OF conquest and do
| minion utterly at variance with the de-
| clared purposes and the manifest destiny
| of popular government.
Let the world understand that the
United States does not propose to annex
| Cuba, that it is not seeking foot OF
| Cuban soil or dollar of Spanish treas
ure. Others say, Let US intervene for
the pacification of the island, giving TO
its people a Just measure of autonomy
consistent with the continued sovereign
I - In q rgG11lf long
er possible. 1t is enough TO say that 1t
would be resisted by all classes of the
Cuban population, that its attempt
would simply transfer the putting down
of the revolution and the subjugation of
the Cuban patriots to the armies of the
United States.
Not One Dollar.
There IS also said to be syndicate or
ganization In this country, representing
the holders of Spanish bonds. who are
urging that the Intervention of the United
States shall be for the purchase of the
island or for the guaranteeing of the
Spanish debt incurred in the attempted
| subjugation of the Cuban revolutionists
Mr.. President, ii is idle to think for
single moment Of such plan. The
American people will never consent to the
payment OF one dollar, 10 the guarantee
ing Of one bond, the price paid TO
Spain for her REIMBURSEMENT of the is
land she has so wantonly outraged and
| devastated.
Intervene With an Army.
Mr.. President there is only one action
possible, if any is taken; that is, inter
vention for the independence Of the Is
land: Intervention that means the landing
OF an American army on Cuban soil the
deploying Of an American fleet OF the Ear-
Dor Of Havana; intervention which says
TO Spain, Leave the island. withdraw
your soldiers, leave the Cubans, these
brothers Of ours in the New Worid, to
form and carry on government for them
selves. Such Intervention on our part
would not of itself be war. 1t would un-
doubtedly lead TO war. But if war came
il would come by act Of Spain In resist
auce of the liberty and the independence
Of the Cuban people.
Some say these Cubans are incapable
Of self-g government; that they cannot be
trusted to set up a republic. VIII they
ever become better qualified under Span
ish rule than they are today? Some
time or Other the dominion Of kings
must cease on the Western continent.
The Tyranny of spain.
The Senator from Vermont has done
full justice TO the native population OF
Cuba He has studied them, and he
knows that Of all the people on the island
they are the best qualified and fitted for
government. Certainly, any government
10y the Cuban people would be better
Z than The tyranny Of Spain.
Mr.. President, there WAS time when
"jineosm'' was abroad in the land
when seusationalism prevailed, and wher
there was a distinct effort to infiame
] the passions and prejudices of the Amer
lean people, and precipitate a war with
Spain. That time has passed away
''Jingosm' is long since dead The
| American people have waited and waited
AMI waited in patience yea in patienc,
b. and conHderce-conhdence in the belief
, | that decisive action would be taken il
due season and in a proper way. To
day all over this land the appeal come:
up - Us; il reaches US from every sec