The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06


bound to US by ties Of singular intimacy
and strength II its enduring welfare is
to be assured. Whether those ties shah
be organic 0 conventional, the destinies
of Cuba are, in some rightful form and
manner, irrevocably linked with our own;
but how, and how far, is for the future
to determine in the ripeness of events.
But Must be Free in Reality.
Whatever the outco2ts, We must see TO
it that free Cuba be reality. not a name;
a perfect entity, not a hasty experiment
bearing within itself the elements Of fail
ure. Our mission, to accomplish which
we took up the gage eof battle, Is not to
be fulfilled by turning adrift any loosely
framed commonwealth to face the vicis-
STUDIES which too often attend weaker
states whose natural wealth and abund-
ant resources are offset by the incongru-
tiles of their political organization and
the recurring occasions for internal rival
ries, to sap their strength and dissipate
their energies. The greatest blessing
which can come to Cuba is the restora-
ton of her agricultural prosperity. which
will give employment to idle men and re-
establish the pursuits OF peace. This Is
her chief and immediate need.
Census of the Island Taken
On the 18th of August last an order
was made for the taking of the census
in the island, being completed on the sOth
OF November. By the treaty of peace the
Spanish people of the island have until
April II, 1900, to elect whether they will
remain citizens Of Spain or become citi-
zens Of Cuba. Until then 1t cannot be
definitely ascertained who shall be emit
tied to participate in the formation Of the
government of Cuba
Elections at the Earliest Moment.
By that time the results of the census
will have been tabulated and We shall
proceed to provide for elections which
will commit the municipal governments
of the island to the officers elected by the
people. The experience thus acquired
will prove Of great value In the formation
Of q representative convention OF the peo-
PIE TO draft constitution and establish
a general system of independent govern
ment for the island. In the meantime,
and so long as we exercise control over
the island, the products OF Cuba should
have market IN the United States on
as good terms and with as favorable
rates of duty as are given to the West
India islands under treaties of reciprocity
which shall be made.
Supplies to Destitute Cubans
For the relief Of the distressed in the
island of Cuba the War department has
issued supplies to destitute persons
through the officers of the army, which
have amounted to 5,493,O0O rations, at a
cost of $1.417, 554.G.
The Disarmament Of Cuban Troops
To promote the disarmament of the
Cuban volunteer army. and in the inter
est of public peace and the welfare Of the
people, the sum Of SIS was paid to each
Cuban soldier borne upon the authenti-
Gated rolls, on condition that he should
deposit his arms with the authorities
designated by the United States. The
sum thus disbursed aggregated $2,547, $50,
which was paid from the emergency fund
provided by the act of January 5, 1899 for
that purpose.
Disposition Of Cuban Revenues.
Out of the Cuban island revenues dur
ing the six months ending June 80. 1899,
SLIP, 014.2O was expended for sanitation;
s293 SS1.7O for charities and hospitals. and
SIS, 4.03 for aid to the destitute.
RELATIONS WITH SPAIN RESUMED.
Following the exchange of notifications
of the treaty Of peace the two govern
ments accredited ministers to each other.
Spain sending to Washington the Duke of
ARGOS, previously stationed at Mexico,
while the United States transferred to
Madrid Hon. Bellamy Storer, it's minister
at Brussels. This was followed by the
respective appointment of consuls, there
by fully resuming the relations interrupt
ed by the war. In addition to Its con-
sular representation in the United States,
the Spanish government has appointed
consuls for Cuba who have been provis-
ionally recognized during the military adj
miinstration of the affairs Of that island.
Judicial Intercourse between the courts Of
Cuba and Porto Rico and of Spain has
been established, as provided by the
treaty of peace. The Cuban political
prisoners in Spanish penal stations have
been and are being released and returned
to their homes, in accordance with Article
Of the treaty.
COMMERCIAL RECIPROCITY.
Negotiations are about to be held for
defining the conventional relations be-
tween the two countries, which fell into
allegiance by reason of the war. I trust
that those will include a favorable ar
rangement for commercial reciprocity IN
der the terms of Sections 2 and 4 Of the
current tariff act. In these. as in all
matters Of international concern. no effort
will be spared to respond TO the good dis
position Of Spain and to cultivate IN all
practicable ways the intimacy which
should prevail between two nations whose
past history has so often and in so many
ways been marked by sincere friendship
and by community OK interests.
THE TREATY INDEMNITY.
would recommend appropriate legis-
lation in order 10 carry into execution
Article 7 Of the treaty OF peace with
Spain. by which the United States as
sured the payment OF certain claims for
indemnity Of its citizens against Spain.
TURKEY
AN ANCIENT INDEMNITY CLAIM
The United States minister TO Turkey
continues. under instructions. 20 press for
a money payment IN satisfaction OF the
just claims for injuries suffered by Amer
lean citizens IN the disorders OF several
years past and for wrongs done 10 them
BIZ the Ottoman authorities. Some Of
these claims are Of many years standing
This government Is hopeful OF general
agreement In this regard.
STANDARDIZATION NOT RESPECTED.
In the Turkish smDirs. the situation OF
our citizens remains unsatisfactory. Our
efforts during nearly forty years 70 bring
about a convention of naturalization