New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11

begin the arduous and difficult task OF establishing
be the legma tO Expression OF the free VIII Of
It's people and shall constitute real guarantee 0i
S 9r1fT P Tsb and liberty "nic" the
Even If there be no direct relation between the
American Government and this Government Coun-
ell. there be no denial that there is a tunda-
mental agrement as to our u ends phe Il 9fI n o or
line Of action. The Cuban revolution since rs m
for It's aim the Independence OF Cuba, so as 70
establish in Il > democratic republic. For long
20 give final and convenient solution 70 the prop.
lens arising out OF the interests OF CUBA without
The Spanish domination was that insurpassabe OBJ
stacle the origin and root Of all the misfortune
could q be studied and resolved For that reason
independence was our foremos; aspiration and the
The evacuation OF Cuba by Spain was and is
end S1 esr ana bV tho FIAT M to be fe e
our affairs and 70 direct our public interests
INDEPENDENCE THEIR SOLE AIN.
The complex labor in which have been and
are engaged has been but in part realized. The
people and Government Of the United States In
torestei for many in ;he condition OF az
fairs in Cuba understood also that for the solution
OF the Cuban question 1t Indispensable that
Spain should abandon the island forever. and the
United States when It decided intervene In
ence And they understood. also. under
stood, that tie independence only the first
20 the Cubans 10 constitute respectable govern
mont capable Of fulfilling its internal as well as
None others have been our aims. They have been
ized to speak in the name OF the Cuban revolution
This be verified by reading our public docu-
ments. such as the Constitution OF the Cuban Rev
tho constitution OF September g. 1885; the consttu-
ton Of Octoser 30 ls97; the manifesto signed By
the congress OF representatives of same date and
tne one signed by me on April - OF this year by
resolution Of the Government Council over which
We can say that the American people and its
Government nave recognized our flag. as they have
recognized the independence OF Cuba. have decreed
the cessation OF the sovereignty Of Spain over the
island. and haze asserted their determination 70
pncfy the .sland and when that is accomplished
70 leave the government and control Of the island
For these reasons the Government Council
the supreme authority Of the revolution, has IN
ing the policy Of the American Governmen t A
Srdin began il directed the leaders OF the Cuban
forces to cooperate in he campaien Of the Amer-
pended 1t has ordered the Cuban army 10 suspend
We arc now face 10 face with series OF prob,
lens cntaing the final pacitication OF the stand
and the establishment Of a government chosen by
We bclleve It our duty to lay before the Amer;
can Government the c9nduct We are 10 looH So e
and Spanish rule being denied us ana ignored %!
mains in force. we have resolved 20 maintain it
and strengthen 1t so that II shan comsulsuoes ~
country shall concentrate In order that II shall No
the legal starting point for all the future oe'e'op
ment Of Cuban politics.
OBJECTS OF THE CUBAN ASSEMBLY.
Complying with our Constitution. the only legal
laws which to-day in cuba have force. We have
called for an assembly OF representatives TO meet
on October 10 so that the urgent questions dealing
with the presen- and future OF cuba shaN ne as
cussed and determined. The reason Of our resolu-
ton can be easily understood When the repre-
sentatives Of the Cuban people in arms assembled
hey
and voted Constitution in conformity 70 the hecss
stiles OF the war this Constitution was to ast lot
two years unless the ended before. These TWO
years having terminated ne stio1S organzing
the present Government according 20 the eNlSences
Of the revolutionary period. This constitution states
that when the independence OF Cuba snail nav nav
been attained a new assembly OF representatives
rniristya,ion and g6vernment Of the republic until
which We have called together and which is not to
facilitate its accomplishment by work for when
MI The SiovernmNn Gounci was cons,f,u,ed for the
war period It's sphere OF action ends with the
basis Of a rule for all the elements which must
participate in the public affairs or CUBA. our call
can reach. wihou, distinctions differences OF ex-
illusions. And as our aims have never been 70 de-
liver cuba to a victorious faction which shall con
slider the island as its prey but TO establish lib,
eral political system. based on liberty. order and
respect for all legitimate Interests. relying as We
rely upon the decisive support OF the immense ma
situation capable Of tuy meeting ali the necess-
ties OF this period ad interim which has already
begun.
Thus the hnal government in Cuba Will be born
OF laws and institutions genuinely Cuban. and
there Will exist in the island A legal entity which.
with the cooperation Of the American Govern
ment. will attend TO the settlement Of grave ques-
lions relating the reconstruction and reorganiza
ton OF people who are suffering from the disas-
trous effects Of war that has brought them 70
most critical condition
PROMISE TO AID THIS GOVERNMENT.
Following this lire Of conduct. shall give our
most efficient aid TO the American Government. Its
task is our task. and the policy OF the United
States inspires with fun faith. and We have
absolute confidence in rs intentions We are n
duty bound 70 keep united the revolutionary ele-
ments 20 direct them FOR the best interest
intrusted US. In that way. while We give prac-
tical proof Of our gratitude 10 the American peo-
pie and its Government. We also take pains 70 fulh
the mission imposed upon
We Will stand by those men who have sacrinced
everything for the welfare Of their country, ana
ready TO answer for our conduct This does
not mean tina, the American Government shall not
provide for the immediate guarantee OF order ana
tranquility Of Cuba. The United States Will attend
20 these directly. and FOR that purpose VIII occupy
with rs troops certain garrisoned towns OF the
island. But this Will not prevent the free working
o. the civil institutions tor the period ad interim.
The natural development OF events VIII neces-
sarily bring about a practical understanding be-
tween the American Government and the people
II Cuba upon a common oasis. And no one will he
authorized 70 speak IN the name OF cuba but those
persons who with the aims and ends heretofore
expressed. nave been and may be empowered by
the Cubans Thus We shall have 'he full assurance
that the American policy will attain It's high and
noble object without any conflicts or difficulties
timable boon object OF all her desires TO
constitute a serious government, the asylum Of lib
the rights Of all it's inhabitants. and which shall
perity. BARTOLOME MASSO.