New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-14
no MERCY FOR REFOLUIlONIS1S
JIMINEZ IN DANGER OF RUNNING uP
AGAINST AMERICAN GUNS.


pbi,adephia Aug 10 (SpecaD.-A prominent
PENNSYLVANIA Representative Of large experience III
international questions. only as Envoy Dut az
member OF the National House Committee on For
eign Affairs, referring to recent conference AT
the Department Of State upon the changed atti-
,ude OF the United States toward the late provinces
of Spain in the West Indies. said:
"The attempts to get up outbreak In san
Domingo will in all probability bring to Crisis
a problem which / have been anticipating sooner
or later and upon which l have had several In
formal talks with Secretary Hay.
"The revolutionists OF San Domingo, or any other
island in the West Indies. should not omit to real
lie one fact-that the late Spanish possessions are
now under the Jurisdiction control or the united
States. and any persons making those ISLANDS
base Of a revolutionary movement against gov
ernments I'm friendly relations with the United
States will be apprehended and punished. The
United States Government recently used its Navy
as a patrol against hibustering and violation OF
international obligations toward Spain at cost OF
millions In the case OF Spain there was great
public unrest on account Of this course, but the
Government steadfasty did It's duty until Spain by
it's own acts made the situation intolerabe to any
self-respecting nation. Then came the issue, and
the results known.
Now If Mr.. Jiminez with Cubans and few
native San Dominicans starts crusade against
the Constitutional Government In San Domingo
from Havana. he will be amenable TO American
law the Government of the United States, and
Spain. is the responsible party.
"Our Government is advised that the Haytian
authorities have also determined to prevent any
hostile expeditions crossing It's borders to make
war upon its neighbor In the East.
NO CAUSE FOR THE OUTBREAK.
III Jlminez should land in San Domingo and
pick up enough turbulent and idle inhabitants TO
overturn the established Government, it would be
the duty OF Government to investigate the
methods by which the instruction was launched,
so far as American territory and interests
cerned. So far l have learned there is
casion for trouble. Heureaux, the late President.
was not assassinated for any fault Of govern
ment, although, 1t is said, he tyrannical, but
primarily from motives OF personal revenge, and
doubtless part of political plot His attempt
put the finances upon commercial basis was
commendable. ] cannot present what just-
fication there would be in overturning the Gov
eminent.
American interests in San Domingo are impor-
tant have doubt the President will that
they are properly cared for. and particularly that
they not disturbed by adventurer. who
have no other end in view than his selfish am
bition and advancement.
II think Government should put its foot
down firmly and put a stop TO these incessant
buttons the moment something happens to the head
OF the government. The new President was for
mally elected, under the provisions of the Domin-
can Constitution and should be held there until the
end OF the term. Our war vessels should remain
If engaged In fomentng a revolution from Ameri-
can soil, should be Overawed by the guns OF our
Navy"
WANT AMERICAN INTERESTS PROTECTED.
number OF the commercial men Of this city
are largely Interested in export and import trade
with the island. one OF them, particularly far
ing, drew the comparison between Hawaii and
San Domingo lie thought that in the latter
history would before many years repeat itself.
Years ago" he said, American missionaries
went to Hawaii. They civilized the people, intro
duCed machinery and agricultural industry, and at
last took control Of the government as measure
of elf-protecton. What gem Of "A possession
that is now with a stable government under the
strong arm OF the American Government,
Compare Hawaii to-day with the same country
under President Ceveland's great and good friend
Lii. who demanded not only restoration TO her
the heads of the American citizens who upset her
and her throne Think of Paramount Blount and
the mischief he created and look at the island to-
day II If even Mauna Loa Is celebrating
the change by exceptionally tremendous demon
stration of subterranean force
THE almost unanimous sentiment In san Do
fury ago gave an impetus to American interests on
the island which should not be forgotten. Many
OF the finest plantations belong to Americans; pro-
ductons OF the island are carried In American
company, and the fiscal operations of the govern
ment so far they relate to the outer world, are
managed by Americans.
"Sh0ud any adventurer who might happen 10
osnJro 70 tho nettv honor of the chief executives
place and strong pull AT the islands treasury he
permitted to sail out of Havana, or any other
American harbor to set himself up over American
citizens interests? think not. The Depart
ment Of State is I'm touch with affairs on the ISL
and and the Navy is available for active opera
tions"