Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-11

government enormous expense. These
elements OF danger and disorder have
been strikingly illustrated by the trag-
ic event which has deeply aud
Justly moved the American people. l
have already transmitted to congress the
report Of the naval court OF inquiry In
the destruction Of the battleship Maine
In the harbor vt Havana during the night
Of the 18th Of February. The destruction
OF that noble vessel has tilled the national
heart with inexpressible horror. Two
hundred and hfty-eight brave sailors
and marines and two officers Of our
navy, rep0sing in the fancied Sc.
curity OF friendly harbOr, have been
hurled 10 death-grief and want brought
70 their homes and sorrow 10 the nation
The naval court OF inquiry, which, IL ls
needless TO say, commands the unquali-
iied confidence of the government. was
unanimous In the conclusion that the de-
struclion OF the Maine was caused by the
exterior explosion Of a submarine mine.
II did not assume 10 place the responsi-
bility. That remains 10 be fixed. In any
event, the destruction Of the Maine,
BY whatever exterior cause, IL patent
and impressive proof Of state OF things
In Cuba that IL int0lerable. That con-
dition is thus shown 10 be such that the
Spanish government cannot assure
safety and security 10 q vessel OF the
American navy In the harbor OF Havana
on a mission OF peace, and rightfully
there.
A dispatch from our minister to Spain,
OF the 18th ultimO, contained a statement
expressing the readiness OF Spain 70 sub
init 10 arbitration all differences which
can arise In this matter which Ia subse-
quently explained by note Of the Span.
ish minister at Washington Of the 10Th
instant as follows: "As 10 the question Of
fact which springs from the diversined
views between the report OF the Amefi-
can and Spanish boards. Spain proposes
that the fact be- Ascertained by an impair
tial investigation by experts, which de-
cision Spain accepts In advance. To this
have made no reply.
Long trial has proved that the object
for which Spain has waged war cannot
be attained. The FIRE OF insurrectlon
may flame or may shoulder with varying
reasons. but II has not been, and Il Is
plain that IL cannot be, extinguished by
the present methods. The only hope Of
relief and repose from the condition
which cannot longer be endured Ia en-.
forced pacifcation OF Cuba. In the
name OF humanity, In the name OF
civilization, In behalf OF endRng-
cred American interests which give
US the right and duty 10 speak and 10
act; and the war In Cuba must stop.
In view Of these facts and these con-
siderations. ask congress 10 authorize
and empower the president 10 take meas
ures 10 secure full termination OF hos
Utilities between the government OF Spain
and the people OF Cuba and 20 secure In
the island the establishment OF a stable
government. capable OF maintaining
order and observing Its international
obligations, ensuriDg peace and tran
guilty and security OF Its citizens as
we'll az our own, and 10 use the military
and naval forces OF the United States as
may be necessary for these purposes and
In the interest OF humanity. and 10 aid
In preserving the lives OF the starving
people OF the island, recommend that
the distribution Of food and supplies be
continued and that an appropriation be
made out OF the public treasury TO sup
plement the charity OF our citizens.
"The issue Is now with congress. II II
ed every effort 10 relieve the intoleFable
0OIuitAVn VI Nhltu 10 Nv Uul
doors. Prepared 10 execute every 0bliga-
tion imposed upon me BY the constitution
and law, await your action"
Yesterday, and since the preparation
OF the foregoing message, official inform
alton was received by me that the latest
decree OF the queen regent OF Spain di.
rects that General Blanco, In order 10
prepare and facilitate peace, TO proclaim
suspension. Of h0stilities, the duration
and details'0f which have not yet been
communicated 10 me. This fact, with
every other pertinent consideration, will,
am sure, have your just and careful at
tenti0n Ia the solemn deliberations upon
which you are about 10 enter.
III this measure attains a successful
result then our aspirations as a Chris
tian, peace loving people will be realized.
II II fails IL will Oe only another justia-
cation for our contemplated action"
"hMLIAM MCKINLEY"
Executive Mansion, April H."