The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-15
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be accomplished by the strong a-m Of the
United States alone. Obeyin9 -she stern
precept OF war which enjoinS the tvercom-
ing of the adversary and the extinction Of
his power wherever assailable as the speedy
and sure means to win peace, divided
victory was not permissible, for no parti-
ton OF the rights and responsibilities at
tending the enforcement Of just and ad-
vantageous peace could be thought Of.
The message continues with review OF
the entire land and naval operations. He
does not treat them at length, but refers
the public to the departmental reports for
details. He Estates that with the destruc-
ton of Cervera's s fleet Spain's efforts on the
ocean virtually ceased, and ends this part
OF the doeum ent by relating how the last
scene Of the war was enacted at Manila,
the place whore it started. He closed his
references to military and naval matters
by tribute 20 the fighters.
Praise For All Our Fighters.
It is fitting that should bear testimony
to the patriotism and devotion OF that
large portion OF our army which, although
eager to be ordered to the post OF greatest
exposure, fortunately was not required
outside OF the United States. They did
their whole duty, and like their comrades
at the front have earned the gratitude OF
the nation. In like manner, the officers
and men OF the army and OF the navy who
remained in their departments and stations
faithfully performing most important du-
ties connected with the war, and whose re-
quests for assignment in the field and at
sea was compelled to refuse because their
services were Indispensable here, are en-
titled to the highest commentator. 1t is
my regret that there seems to be no pro-
vision for their suitable recognition.
In tracing these events we are constantly
reminded Of our obligations to the Divine
Master for His watchIul care ever US and
His safe guidance, for which the nation
makes reverent acknowledgment and Of
fers humble prayers for the continuance OF
His favor.
Spain Sues For Peace.
Spair, having realized that she had lost,
the President states, now sued o. Tor
peace. The signing OF the protocol is re-
ferred to, and then the Message relates the
details OF the negotiations which ended in
a suspension OF hostilities, the appoint
ment OF the military commissions to
superintend the evacuation Of Cuba, Porto
Rico and the adjacent islands and the
peace commission. Continuing, he says:
Peace Commissions Work.
Pursuant to the fifth article OF the proto-
col, appointed William r. Day, lately
Secretary OF State: Cushman X. Davis,
William P. Frye and George Gray, Senators
Of the United States, and Whitelaw Reid
10 be the Peace Commissioners on the part
OF the United States. Proceeding in due
season to Paris, they there met on the 1st
Of October five Commissioners similarly
appointed on tho part OF Spain. Their
negotiations have made hopeful progress,
so that ! trust soCn to be able to lay q
laO MI w ~ hafnra
with q review of the steps leading TO its
signature.
Government of New Possessions.
lido not discuss at this time the govern
ment or the future OF the new possessions
which will come to US as result or the war
with Spain. Such discussion will be ap-
proprate after the treaty OF peace shall be
ratified. In the meantime, and until Con-
gress has legislated otherwise. it will be my
duty to continue the military Governments
which haze existed since our occupation,
and give to the people security in life and
property and encouragement under Just
and benefcient rule.
Independence Alone For Cuba.
As soon IS we are In possession OF Cuba
aud have pacifled the island. 1t will benec-
essary to give aid and direction to its
people to form government for them
selves. This should be undertaken at the
earliest moment consistent with safety and
assured success. 1t is important that our
relations with this people ghall be of the
most friendly character and our CONNER
cial relations close and reciprocal. 1t
should be our duty to assist in every prop
er vay to build up the waste places or the
island, encourage the industry OF the peo-
pie. and assist them to form u government
which shall be free and Independent. thus
reahzinG the best aspirations OF the Cuban
peopla Spanish rule must be replaced by q
| lust, benevolent. and humane Government,
created by the people Of Cuba. capable oi
performing all International obligations,
and which shall encourage thrift, industry
and prosperity, and promote peace and
good will among all OF the inhabitants,
whatever may have been their relations in
the past. Neither revenge nor passion
should have place in the new Govern
ment. Until there is a complete tran
uuillity in the island and a stable Govern.
ment inaugurated military occupation will
| be continued.
Friendly Relations With All Nations.
With the one exception OF the rupture
with Spain, the intercourse OF tho United
| States with the great family OF nations has
| been marked with cordiality, and the close
| OF the eventful year finds most OF the is.
| sues that necessarily arise In the complex
relations OF sovereign States adjusted OIL
| presenting no serious obstacle to just and
| honorable solution by amicable agreement
The President dwells at some length on
| the long unsettled boundary dispute be-
tween the Argentine Republic aud Chile
and expresses pleasure that his efforts tc
| induce them to resort to arbitration have
been successful. He also refers to the
strong hope he has that the rates charged
| on the cables Of American corporations IL
the transmission between Buenos Ayre:
and the cities OF Uruguay, Brazil and the
Atlantic cities OF South America may bt
freed from an almost prohibitory discrimin
alton. He favors an international agree
ment for an interchange OF messages oVeI
| connecting cables.
Then taking up home topics he says:
Austria and the Lattimer Strike.
On the 10th day of September, 1897,
conflict took place at Lattimer, Penn, be
tween body Of striking miners and the
Sheriff Of Luzerne County and his depu
ties in which twenty-five miners were
killed and forty-four wounded, OF whom
ten Of the killed and twelve OF the wound
ed, were Austrian and Hungarian subjects
The deplorable event naturally aroused
the solicitude o. the Austro- Hungarian
| Government. which, On the assumption
that the killing and wounding involved thu
unjustinable misuse OF authority, claimed
reparation for the sufferers. Apar
from the searching investigation ant
peremptory action OF the authoritie:
of Pennsylvania, the Federal Executiv