The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-17

or ouesada, OF the Cuban junta, has
received the following address to the
Cuban army. issued by President aiaso,
of the Cuban republic:
To the Army OF the Republic:
1t is a pleasing duty which the gov
ernment council could not but iul1ll and
which at the same time 1t deems as the
highest gift of fortune, to announce to
the army of liberation the end Of the
struggle carried on in these heretofore
rich, but now devastated fields, before
all the world, between dignity and In
justice.
There Is no need to say whose is the
victory. Cuban panoplIed by feeling
OF honor and the defense Of right was
aided in It's weakness by the magnitude
OF the necessary sacrifice and went into
the struggle with the firm and serene
resolution OF one who faces death, to
conquer death Itself, seeking refuge In
ImmOrtRlitV-the stubborn resistance
had to result in our complete destruc-
tIon or triumph. And as there remain
Cubans in existence, success cannot be-
long to Spain.
"AlI the vigorous efforts Of the nation
that discovered this new world and was
It's mistress, made during three years
and a half Of dire war, carried on by
combined arrogance and egotism, have
not been sufficient to prevent the final
effacement from this hemisphere Of that
grasplng and proud people, TO the eter.
nal shame of Its name and material
ruin Of It's power, explatlng anally It's
grave fault BY such a heavy punish-
ment.
Praise for this County.
"Its honest and implacable Judge. was
another natlon-blessed by fate, youth
full, pushing, generous, Just
"The United States OF North America,
from the moment OF cry OF February "a
was given, rose alarmed casting its eBes
across the small sea which separates
US. towards this. bloody and agitated
land. Moved By our convulsions, the
United States could not continue 10 live
the pleasant life which their prosperity
guaranteed then, and which other cou1-
tries, indifferent to our misfortunes.
have continued to live. The United
States gave In their cities hospitality TO
rifles were made;f from their shoers came
numerous expeditions; their press with
Immense and constant clamor, called for
Justice, praISlng our triumphs, publish
Ing our sufTerInEs, encouraging US with
their sympathy and promise OF help
while II protested against and condemn
ed the atrocities Of Spain.
American diplomacy drove the infa-
nous Weyler out and terminated the
criminal policy OF concentration; the
United States have continued their
great work Of humanity and Justice,
sacrificing their own peace, offering
their own treasure and giving their own
noble blood, constituting itself the eX-
ecutloner OF their verdict by which the
empire of Spain Is forever extlngulshed
In the Antilles, and Cuba becomes SOW
erelgn in the enjoyment OF her inde-
every Cuban heart therefore In
stead OF bitterness and sorrow, must be
proud OF having done Its duty and
grateful to Its protector.
snIGisS the Army,
"And the army OF the revolution
should also receive the congratulations
of the rising republic; 1t deserves our
boundless gratitude. The government
council, therefore, salutes the Cuban
soldier who has been q model OF abne-
CATION and heroism; It has shown per-
severance equal TO It's bravery.
"T'he American people, our ally OF
Yesterday, our host OF to-day, our friend
always, Is contemplating Cuba and Will
witness our constitution. Let Cuba be
worthy Of herself and she will be
worthy OF the friendship OF the United
States. The Cuban army Will do It's
part; It has fought under the motto
embodVlnE our ideals-country and
liberty. We have at last country and
will deserve liberty,
"Our love for Cuba will cause US 20
have little trouble in establishing a
calm present harbinEer Of a prosperous
future. Neither interest nor hatred
were the motives which impeiled us to
this war. No one who gives up his
home and suffers hardships and misery,
Is Incapable OF such baseness. The Gu
ban flag so calamity defended and
stainless, will not be in the hour OF
peace soiled with crime or violence or
revenge. The good Judgment and mag
nanlmlty OF the Cubans Will gain for
them the admiration OF the world. They
will deserve a place in history, for they
viii have seen their work accomplished
and their country redeemed and trium-
phRnt.
'CamaEuev, September, 1888.
"The President