The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-05

doctrine finds its recognition in those nrlnoT
pies OF international law which are based mr.
the theory that every nation shall have a..
rights protected and its Just claims cnforcod ;,
Mr.. Cleveland then called the attention -,
Congress to the fact that the arbitration n,o.
posed by hin had been declined by the British
Government " upon grounds which, in the cir
cumstances. seem to me far from sntistoc-
tory" He added: 1t Is deeply iisappoip.r.
that such an appeal, adjusted 10y tirs r,n,,
friendly feelings toward both nations directlv
concerned. addressed to the sense Of ius,ic.
and the maRnanimity OF one OF the great now
ers OF the world. and touching its relations n
one comparatively weak and small. should
have produced nc better results" NJ, Clevo-
land then proceeded to say: me c,ur,.
to be pursued by this Government in
view OF the present condition. does not appear
to admit OF serious doubt. Having laGSr"d
faithfully for many years to induce Great
arbitration. and having been now finally M
prised Of her refusal to do SO. nothing remains
plain requirements and deal with Il accordipSsss
ly. Great Britain's present proposition has
by Venezuela, though any adjustment Of ~ ths
boundary which the latter country may deem
for her advaptage and may enter into OF her
that the attitude OF Venezuela, will remain un..
changed, the dispute has reached such a stage
as to make 1t now incumbent upon the United
States to take measures to determine win
the true divisional line Between e the r %ma M, Is
of Venezuela and British Guiana. The inquiry
carefully and iudicially. and due weight should
be given to all available evidence. records and
In i2e Srd IL s tRat such Sf a ahe e slaImS Gi both sbd parties s;
prosecuted in a thorough and satisfactory man.
ner. l suggest that tho Congress make an ade-
mission. to be appointed BY thes Executive a Which ShRa,
shall make the necessary investlgation and re-
delay; When such report is made and accepted
J. will. In my, opinion. be the duty Of the United
a wilful aggression upon it's rights and in.
terests. the appropriation BY Great Britain Of
ahS ItRas over Sf rh Mn s1 terriior oi W S6SIyshrn amen tai ju-
tig9tion. we have determined of right belongs
to Venezuela" The concluding, words Of tie
q recognition Of the fact that a war with Great
Br,taln ma maiEh6t be be tn the P SqtG9mS OF the course
these recommendations | am fully alive to the
responsibility incurred. and .keenly realize all
ertheless. firm in my conviction that, while il
isa grievous thing to contemplate the two great
ing otherwise than friendly competitor in the
onward march Of civilization and strenuous
which equals that which follows a supine sub.
mission TO wrong. and injustice, and the con-
beneath, which are shielded and defended
a peoples safety and greatness, It is
hho"u bHhJ jill TtbS promptly and
ALMOST unanimously conformed to Mr. Cleve-
lands suggestion. and authorized the. appoint
eastern boundary Of Venezuela. and that Lord
stSa Sal, ; although he had previously declared
British Guiana to Arbitration. p pre- e3tIGI aFgee ID
to do that very thing. To this fortunate solu-
ton Of a CHRISTENING CRISIS: however. MI. Cleve-
nnai message NV Which " was d dated ted i aboue AVE- AVE-
months after the Democratic National Convene
S etR% nan land d'}e or a Third sh ter laes q @T R6S%Vpe enezao MT;
question has ceased to. be a matter
United States, their respective Governments
having agreed upon the substantial PROVISIONS
uela submitting the whole controversy to ar
1t The proyisIons q the treaty are 50
S%aeeasis tR6ss soo m iS1r be en cond lac 1s' sntis 81
pated."
It was in this message that Mr.. Cleveland
proposed to put an end to the war in Cuba by
Inducing the insurgents to accept q plan O,
which should be offered by Spain
and guaranteed by the United States. We ap-
pond the passage in which this method OF paci-
deation is advocated: 1T would seem that e
Spain should offer to Cuba genuine autonomy
"a measure OF homo rule which. while pro-
serving the sovereignty OF Spain. would satisfy
rational requirements OF her Cuban sub
should be no Just reason why the
paciacation Of the island should not be effected
IN that basis. Such a result would appear to
be in the true interest Of all concerned. It
would at once stop the conflict which
Is now consuming the resources of the
and making It worthless for
party may ultimately pre-
vail. 1t would keep intact the posses
lions OF Spain without touching her honor.
which will be consulted rather than impugned
BY the adequate redress of admitted grievances.
It would put the prosperity Of the island and
he fortunes Of its inhabitants within their own
.ient ties which bind them to the mother coun-
and would yet enable then, to test their ca
7orable conditions. It has been objected on the
'ne side that, Spain should not promise au-
heir arms on the other side. that promised
autonomy. however liberal. Is insufficient. be-
;anI1 Ti1 B1t tb ass seasoSs b 81 5ae promise pr IN seo 1eine
nent 6ySpain Of an unconditional surrenderon
mt. 1t ignores important features OF the stu
.tion.the stability two years duration has
prolongation in the nature OF things,
and. as shown by. past experience. the utter and
strife is speedily composed: above ali. the rank
buses which all parties In Spain. all branches
men concede to exist and profess a
iesire TO remove. Facing such circumstances,
parties demanding them Il eG put t lesnr%T esa at
'pain's mercy by throwing down their arms. has
ne; n en- s ppS r. HIfi, Of i nsGlsctin !, g the gravest Of
Of any protested, willingness to grant reforms.
The objection on behalf Of the Insurgents that
promised reforms cannot be relied upon must.
course. be considered. though we have no
light to assume. and no reason for assum-
no =. that anything Spain undertakes TO do
or the relief OF Cuba. will not be done accord
ne, to both the spirit and the letter Of the
undertaking."
In view Of the un%willingness evinced BY the
Willingness justified by the glarinR breach
faith which followed the cessation OF the ten
GLOWING suggestion: Nevertheless. really
ng that suspicious and precautions on the
lyays natural and not always unJustlnable.
'eing sincerely DESTROYS In the interest of both.
IS we'll az on IT'S own account, that the Cuban
should be solved with the least posi-
lie delay. 1t was intimated by this Governments
Q the Government OF Spain some. months ago
hat. II q satisfactory measure OF home rule
we're rendered the Cuban insurgents. and
would be accepted by them upon a guarantee OF
is execution. the United States would endeavoP
n find n Uav nnf nhlaCfinna hla 10 Qnaip ~