The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-04-16
nee and the former SOVEREIGN.

is not independent beyond peradyen-
ture.
Nor, from the standpoint of experi-
ence. do I think it would be wise or
prudent for this government to recog-
at present the independence Of
the SO called Cuban republic. Such
recognition is not necessary in order to
enable the United States to intervene
and pacify the island.
To commit this country now to rec
ognition of any particular government
in Cuba might subject us to cmbar-
RAISING conditions Of international OBJ
legation towards the organization SO
recognized. In case of intervention
our conduct would be subject to APP
proval or disnpprovsl by such govern
ment, aud we would be required to
submit to it's direction and to assume
to it a mere relation of a friendly ally.
When it shall appear-hereafter that
there is within the island a government.
capable of performing the duties of
discharging the functions of a separate
nation, and having as a matter of fact
the proper forms and attributes of a
nationality, such government can be
promptly and readily recognized and
the relations and interests of the Unit
ed States with such nation adjusted.
Forcible Intervention.
The president said there remained
intervention to end war as Il neutral,
or as the active ally Of one or the other
party. AS to former, he pointed out
we have been practically exercising
friendly intervention for some months,
although the acts were tending toward
the eNertion of a potential influence to-
ward IN ultimate peace with Il result
just and honorable to all concerned.
An earnest desire hes been for peace
and prosperity for Cuba, u~ntarnishcd
by differences between lis and Spain.
unstained by the blood of American
citizens.
The president then points out that
forcible intervention as a neutral to
stop war on the dictates of humanity
has many historical prccedents and is
justifiable on n rational ground. ut
involves a hostile constraint on both
parties to the contest as well as enfor-
ces n truce, as a guide to an eventual
settlement. The grounds for interven-
ton are summarized as follows: First
the cause of humanity; second the pro-
lection of IL citizens in Cuba; third
the serious injury to commerce of our
people.
Fourth, and which is of the most inn
p%ortance, the present condition of nf-
fairs in Cuba. The constant
to our peace entails on this government
an enormous expense. With conflict
waged for four years in the island near
us, with which our people have such
trade relations-when the lives and the
liberty of our citizens are in constant
danger, their property destroyed,
vessels are liable to seizure and are
seized at u very door by the warships
of II foreign nation, the expeditions of
filibustering that we are powerless to
prevent altogether, and the irritating
questions and entanglements thus arts
ing-all these and others / need not.
mention, with the resulting strained
relations and constant menace to our
people, keep them on a constant. semi
war footing with a nation with Which
we are at peace.
Speaks of the Maine.
The president then says: "These ele-
ments of danger and disorder are strik-
ingly illustrated by the tragic event
which has deeply moved the American
people" He says this event was the
of the Maine, the report of
the naval court of inquiry on which he
has already sent to congress, says:
'The destruction of that noble vessel
has filled the national heart with in
eNpressible horror"
The message says the report of the
Maine court says the vessel was de-
stroyed by n mine and leaves the re-
sponsibility to be fixed, but holds, in
any event, that the the destruction Of
the Maine, by whatever exterior cause,
is patent and impressive proof that the
state of things in Cuba is intolerabie,,
since Spain cannot assure the safety of
a vessel of the American navy in her
waters on a friendly mission even.
Concerning the differences between the
Spanish views of the cause of the dis
aster and the American, and the sug-
gestion by Spain that the matter be
submitted to experts, Spain to make
any PREPARATION they find just, the
president says he made no reply.
Duty to Intervene.
The president then quotes from the
message of Grant in 1875 and from that
of Cleveland in his last annual mess
age, to the effect that when Spanish
sovereignty in Cuba should become so
weakened as to be hopeless of final
maintenance, a duty would devolve on
this government to intervene.
Mckinley then quoted from his own
message of last December looking te
intervention with force as a last resort
and says: "The long trial has proved
that the object for which Spain waged
war canno be attained. The fire oil
instruction may flame or shoulder
with the varying seasons but has not
been and it is plain can not be extin.
'guished by the present methods. Tho
only hope of relief and rcpose from tho
conditions which cannot longer be Ell,
dured is to enforce a p%acification il
Cuba. In the name of humanity, il
the name of civilization, in behalf o.
endangered American interests whicl
give us right and duty to speak and act
the war in Cuba must stop"
Asks for Power.
In view of these facts and considera:
tons, | ask congress to authorize and
empower the president to take meas
ures to ecrlre 4 full termination of the
hostilities between the government Q
Spain and the Cuban people and to Sc
cure peace in the island. the establish
ment Of a stable government, capable
of maintaining order, observing inter
national obligations, insuring peace
md tranquility, the security Of its cit
zens as well ms our own and to us
the military and naval forces of the