The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
MASS0'S MESSAGE TO CUBANS.
SENIOR QUESADA RECEIVES HIS AD-
DRESS TO THE ARMY.

He Recites the SufTerfngs of the Pa
trfots, Their Determination to Win
or Die - Spain's Arrogance and
EgOtIsm Forever Eaaced From the
IsIand-A Heavy Punishment for
Her FauIts-ExpressiOR of Greatest
Gratitude for the United states and
n supreme Confidence of "a Lasting
Friendship, OF Which Cuba VIII
lie Worthy.
Washington Sept. 16.-Senor Quesada of
the Cuban junta has received the follow
ing address to the Cuban army issued by
President Masso OF the Cuban republic:
ITO the Army of the Republic: 1t Is a
pleasing duty, which the government coun-
ell could not but fulfill. and which at the
same time it deems as the highest of for
tune, to announce to the army of liberia
ton the end of the struggle carried on in
these heretofore rich, but now devastated
fields. before all the world between dig
nifty and injustice.
There Is no need to say whose is the
victor. Cuba panopied by a feeling of
honor and the defense of right was aided
in its weakness by the magnitude OF the
necessary sacrifice, and went into the
struggle with the firm and serene resolu-
ton of one who faces death, to conquer
death itself. seeking refuge in lmmortal-
ity. The stubborn resistance had to resuIt
in our complete destruction or triumph.
And as there remains Cubans In existencc
success cannot belong TO Spain.
"All the vigorous efforts of the nation
that discovered this new world and was
It's mistress made during three years and
half of dire war carried on by combined
arrogance and egotism, have not been
sufficient to prevent the final effacemcnt
from this hemisphere of the graspIng and
proud people, TO the external shame Of its
name and material ruin of its power, ex-
plating finally its grave fault by such
heavy punishment.
It's honest and implacable Judge was
another nation-blessed by fate, youthful.
pushing, generous. just.
"The United States OF North America
from the moment the cry of Feb "a, was
given, rose all armed. casting ite eyes
across the small sea. which separated us.
toward this bloody and agltated land.
Moved by our convulsions, the United
States could not continue to live
the pleasant life which their prosperity
guarantee them ana which other countries.
Indifferent to our misfortunes, have con-
tnued to live.
THE United States gave In their cities
hospitality to our people; IN their manu-
factories our rifles were made; from their
shores came numerous expeditions; their
press, with immense and constant clamor,
called for justice, praislng our triumphs,
publishing our sufferings, encouraging us
with their sympathy and promise OF help.
while it protested against and condemned
the atrocities of Spain.
american diplomacy drove the infaEn-
Gus Weyler out and terminated the criml-
nal 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, consti-
tuting themselves the executioners of their
verdict by which the empire of Spain is
forever extingulshed in the Antilles and
Cuba becomes sovereign in the enjoyment
of her independence
Every Cuban heart, therefore, instead
of bitterness and sorrow must be proud OF
having done its duty, and grateful to its
protector.
"And the army of the revolution should
also receive the congratulations of the ris-
Ing republic; IL deserves our boundless
gratitude. The government council, there-
fore, salutes the Cuban soldier who has
been model OF abnegation and heroism.
He has shown a perseverance equal to his
bravery. The 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 win be worthy
Of the friendship of the United States.
The Cuban army will do it's part: IL has
fought under the motto embodying our
ideals: Country and Liberty We have at
last and wen deserve liberty. Our love for
Cuba win cause us to have little trouble
In establishing a calm present harbinger
of prosperous future. Neither interest nor
hatred were motives which impelied us to
this war. No one who gives up his home
and suffers hardships and misery is capable
of such basepess.
"rhe Cuban flag so gaF1antly defended
and stainless win not be in The hour oe
peace soiled with crime or violence or re-
venge. The good Judgment and magnani-
nifty of the Cubans viii gain for them the
admiration of the world, they will deserve
a place I'm history for they will have seen
their work accomplished and their coun-
try redeemed and triumphant.
The President, Bartolome Masso."
"Camaguey, Sept. o. 1885"