New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27
PEACE UNIONS APPEAL.
SPAIN ASKED TO RECOGNIZE THE INDIE
PENDENCE OF CUBA.
THE LETTER WAS HELD UP BY POSTAL. OFF,
GALS But is NOW on THE WAY TO
MADRID VIA BFRNF
THE LETTER

fhiiadelphia. May 2s-It was learned here to-day
,ha' ne Universal Peace Union. through It's pres-
oent' Afkd II Love OF this lily prepared and
ma''ed 'o' The Queen Regent OF Spain and Premier
0"saS'a an appeal asking the Spanish Government,
20 acknowledge the independence Of cuba IN the
interests q peace. The appeal frs, sent on
April 2. four days before Congress declared that
state Of war existed between Spain and the
United States. Il held up however In New
lork. and after TWO weeks had expired was again
IN President Loves hands with the seal unbroken
and stamped with a notice that mail Is permit
led 10 go to Spain. Ex-Governor Hoyt. Of Wyo-
ming. ,hen took the communication to Washing
ION and laid It before the State Department, In the
nope that II might be permitted TO go. and at the
same time 10 she Government OF Its con-
tents II was not allowed 10 go through the mails
however. but Il was suggested TO Ex-Governor Hoyt
that II might be sent Of the European bu-
reaus OF the union. AS result 1t was sent TO
Berne Switzerland. for transmission to Spain ano
Is the way.
After referring 10 the union representing
many thousands OF friends Of peace In all parts
OF the world the appeal indicates that GIL the
pending difficulties could be disposed OF by peace
full means. Continuing 1t says:
our President Mckinley we have reason 10 b.
You know he is the Executive OF this Government
The Peace Union Is cosmopolitan We have we oe
lieve still in your Senate one or our Vce-proei-
dents. Arturo de Marceartu.
Referring TO the unions sincerity. tho appeal
SAYS. We would do what We now suggest for you
10 grant" and continues:
on how you would elevate your nation What
contribution 70 the age OF intelligence II YOU woulc
send a message to America, For the sake OF
peace humanity and your friendship we VIII hea r
terms for the independence OF Cuba, This woulo
open the way for three plans the Universal PEACE
Union is suggesting-hrst, coInnhselon 70
visit You; second. purchase and the Maine ma.te'
somehow considered: third. international arniua-
ton and international mediation.
Is /. TOO late? II there Is luH, II hefe DC
check II any way be open we can say IN az
frankness for your good and for the good or al
that tho feeling here IS opposed 10 war ana ass.'st
the annexation Of your possessions. nero rs IL
deep earnest desire .or the freedom or CuDa nov"
viii NOT cuba be worth moro 10 YOU free ihan as
colony II you hold II, Il Will always De resueso
expensive and trouble TO you
The remaining portions Of the appeal show re-
gard for spain's feelings in the existing dhicuues
and say that the union is actuated en'Fey oy
desire 10 bring about peace In one portion !" says
We have appreciated your several concessions !"
this Cuban trouble. 80
President Love explains these 10 mean inc VIII"
drawal OF Weyler the submission 20 the relusaI
bv the United States withdraw General Lee IN"
feeding Of reconcentrados by this country ne Aa
,onory scheme, and. last or all. me u". a"o.' ".
an arrnis,,ce Speak!ng OF the efforts or me union
~ hiring mi. latter step about President Love 20
night said that April the union cap'ru W AZ =,
Queen Regent requesting her 20 gran, an GicS ,,
,tcnal arnis;ice and also telegraphed 70 'hiulha'
c;IShons 70 have tho Pope use his enoeavors 10
Ynve said the armistice was granted He also
ssid ,hat he was SIN hopeful that peace may yer
be secured and IL awaiting some repy 'o"' "Pa'"
10 the appeal.