The times., 1899-12-06
Peace With spain.
GOVERNMENT oF CUBA.
Americas Intentions Regarding the
Island Defined.

Anacrlca's Intentions Regarding the
Island Defined.
The withdrawal of the authority OF Spain
from he Island of Cuba was effected by
she Isl OF January so that the fun re-
establishment Of pesce found the reliE-
qulshsd territory held By US in trust for the
Inhabitants. maintaining. under the diTec-
ZION Of the Executive such government
ana control therein as should conserve pub
Ifc order. restore ths productive conditions
of peace So long disturbed by the instability
and disorder which prevailed for the greater
part OF the preceding three decades, and
build up that tranquil development OF the
domestic state whereby alone can be real
izsd the high purpose. as proclaimed in the
Joint resolution adopted by the Congress
On the 18th Of April, 1898 by which the
United States disclaimed any disposition OF
intention 10 exercise sovereignty, jurisdiC-
ti0n or control over Cuba, except for the
paciGcadon thereof and asserted its deter
mfuaGon when that was accomplished t0
leave re government and control Of the
island 10 its people The pledge contained
iu this resolution is Of the highest honor
able obligation and must be sacredly kept.
I believe that substantial progress has
been made in this direction. Ali the ad-
miuistrarivz measures adopted in Cuba have
aimed 10 fiji ii for a rsgeuerated existence
bv enforcing the supremacy Of law and
jus ice. by placing wherever practicable
The machinery of administration IN the
hands OF the inhabitants; by instituting
needed sanitary reforms; by spreading edu-
cation; by fostering industry and trade; by
ueulcailUg public morality and, in short,
BY taking every rational step TO aid the
Cuban people 10 attain TO that plane OF self
conscious respect and self-reliant unity
which fits an enlightened community for
government within its own sphere,
Hh hie enabling il 10 fulfill all outward OBJ
-sIous.
4 Grave Responsibility.
This nation has assumed before the
world grave responsibility for the future
good government OF Cuba. We have ac-
cep-ed trust the fulHllmeut OF which calls
ro- the s5eruest integrity Of purpose and
rhe exercise cf the highest wisdom. Thz
ueE Cuba yet 10 arise from the ashes OF
rbe gass must needs be bound 10 Us by ties
~ singular intimacy ard strength If its
enduring welfare is % ba assured Whether
those ei5s shall bc organic or conventional.
the lc=tiEies Of Cuba are ir some rightful
--4 manner Aaa.at A.eaifta -tLhe4 W lLl
cur 9al. bar how and how far Is for the
fulure 30 determine iE the Tipcness Of
events Whatever be the outcome We must
fo E that free Cuba be . reality. not a
raue "A perfect entity. not a hasty expert
UrlL bearing within itself the clements Of
lure Our mission. 10 accomplish which
ae 0Gk Eu ihe wager of battle, is not 10
f EjGlled by turning adrift any loosely
framed cammGnE eaItL 30 face the yicizsi-
ufe- which TOO often attend weaker states
eh9 lalural wealth and abundant re-
seurg are offset by She iucongruities Of
IrGlr political organization and the recur-
IHls occasions for internal T.va.Tils 10 sap
their Teugth and dis=ipate their energies.
The greatest blessing which can come 20
Cuba the lCrat0n OF her agricul, ,ural
and industrial prosperity which VIII give
employment 70 idle men and Te-es ablsh
1ae pursuits of peace This IS her CHIEF
al= immediate need
The Cuban Census
o. tEe 18th of August last an order was
made for he taking Of the census in the
island 70 De completed on The 3Jth Of No
slma.r By tie uea-y Of peace tho Span
isH people Oh the island have until April
H. 1aen 20 elect whether they viii remain
citizens cf spain OF become citizens OF
cuba Jut theu it cannot be definitely
szger-aiuel who shall be- entitled TO par
Tlc.Eafe Sd The formation Of the govern
mont ~ Cuba. by that time the results Of
5hc Census VIII have been tabuiated and
He halI proceed 10 provide Tor elections
which viii commit the municipal govern
msuf= cl The island TO the officers elected
hy Doc people. The experience thus ac-
qulreG Hiil prove o. great value in the
formation Cf a representative convention
al ns. -aHsi. q lion
establish q general system OF independent
government Tor the island. In the Flean
time and 50 long aE we exercise control
oFgg ice island the products OF Cuba should
have a ugIkcJ ia the United States on as
good terms and with as favorable rates Of
au-g as are given 10 the West India ISL
aHds under treaties Of reciprocity which
saail BE made.
For the relief of the distressed in the
ISLAND ~ Cuba lhe War Department has
ISSUED supplies 10 destitute persons
through the officers Of the Army. which
Rave amounted 20 s#93,oeo rationz. at
,gst Gf SI8l7,5JA07.
u promote the disarmament Of the Gu
Ian volunteer army. and in the interest Of
pubic peace and the welfare OF the people
he sum of 50 was paid 10 each Cuban
soldier LGrGe upon tha authenticated rolls.
ou coalition that be should deposit his
arms N.-h the authorities designated by
the United States. The sum linus disbursed
ssgrsealcl Sz.541,7s0 which was paid from
Ihe emergency fund provided by The act OF
January r. 1889. l0r hat pGIpose.
Out 81 The Cuban island revenues during
Sire SIX months ending June 3O 1892.
Sl.-l2eI4-29 was expended for sanitation.
$50 Nsl.IJ for charities ana hospitals and
SIS .G3 for aid TO the destitute
Following the exchange Of Publications
0l -be treaty of peace the two Governments
accredited ministers 10 each other Spain
sending 10 Washington the Duke Of ARGOS.
az eminent diplomatist previously sta
TONED Ia Mexico. while the United states