Fair play., 1900-09-01
CUBA FOR fHE CbBANs,
laovernor- General Wood OmclalIy bef
quetted -Conndence In the
Eulted 1tatea

United Statea
Santiago de Cuba, Aug: e7:-Gu~:'
Geh: Wbbd t-as officially banqieted
Saturday night; bs the republican and
parties. Tie civil gat:
crnor. the archbishop Of Cuba, the
principal judicial and civil dignitaries
and a hundred representative mer-
chants were present.
Time for Peace Has Arrived.
The archbishop said the time had
arrived for peace, and that he be-
lievcd consolidation of political par
ties would be of greater benefit t5Cuha
in the future than q house divided
against itself. He said he was happy
to greet the people of the United
States in the person of Gen. Wood.
Senior Tamayo, secretary Of state,
said:
Important Epoch In Cuban History.
This is one of the most important
epochs in the political history of
Cuba. A constitutional convention,
where the fundamental law OF the
land is to be framed, is about to be
held. In that convention the people
of Cuba are to prove themselves capa'
BILE of constructing a government, 81
guaranteeing life and property and
of preserving order. They are also to
prove that Cuba is a land open to all
men not only to those who are Cubans
by the accident of birth or who par
ticipated in the revolution, but also
those who can claim the privilege un-
der the treaty of Paris.
Political RancOr should Cease.
This is n momeIt when political
contentious should be set aside. The
issue is national. Cuba is about to
obtain what three generations bled
for; and if the constitutional conven-
ton is not what it should he the noble
dead will rise to demand that their
blood shall not have been shed in vain.
The curse of the mothers, wives and
daughters of those who fell, would
he upon us. We should bear in mind
that the sea of tears Of Cuban women
is far deeper than the sea which
bathes our island shores.
The Blood of Ell Caney and San Juan
"If we fail in this convention we
shall be unworthy of the blood that
was shed at III Caney and on San JuaE
hill. Gen. Wood is the true friend ot
f,- IN
United States government is sincere
In the promises that il has made.
| appeal to you all I" send to the con-
vcntion the best and most capable
men among us. and thus to show to
the world that Cubans are worthy Ot
the confidence placed in their capaci-
" for sclf-government."
vivas for Gov.-Gen. Wood.
Gov.-Gen. Wood. on rising, wos
greeted with shouts of appreciation
and "vivas." which were taken up by
some 1000 people assembled outside
the clubhouse on the Parque de
Ccsredes. He spoke in part as fol-
lows:
The Friend of the Cuban People.
II am here as your friend, and in
no other capacity. Others, those who
remember the ten years war can have
as full knowledge of the conditions al
this province as ! have myself. When
l first saw III CaEey matters were in
L most dcplorable condition. The
road to Santiago was marked with
dead and dying. In the improvement
one sees everywhere we have proof
of the friendly interest shown by the
American people.
The United states Astonished.
Everybody in the United States
was astonishcd at the satisfactory
way in which the municipal elections
passed off. President Mckinley per
s.,nally asserted that he thought the
ti.nc for the next step had come
Whatever the ultimate destiny ol
Cnaa may be, its immediate future ID
Independence. This is no political
mo &c on the part of the United States
bul a sincere desire to do what is
ripnt. Therefore, l beg you. as n per
so,.al favor to me and to the United
States government, to sink your po
lit.cal differences and passions and tC
se;d men to the convention who are
renowned for honor and capacity, &c
that the convention may mean more
than the Cul,ans even now anticipate
Should select Their Rest Men.
"Again. ] say. send the best men
The work before your representatives
is largely legal work. l care not wha
your party politics are, but whatever
they are, for the present party con
kidcrations must he suspended for the
sake of the great end in view, the end
that will make history and affect the
welfare of all Cuban people. Your
delegates must he competent to draf,
n constitution, and it is n duty you
owe yourselves and your fellow pa
triots to see that your representa-
ton is without party prejudice. Bear
in mind that no constitution which
does not provide for a stable govern
ment will he accepted by the United
States. / wish to avoid making Cuba
into second Hayti, although 1 dc
not think that possible.
Must Secure Liberty for All.
"iou want liberty for all and fol
no particular party. The United
States insists that you shall have it
This is possible and easily possible
We have said it to the world. 1t liei
with you to help us make our wore
good. Your enemies predict failure
The people of the United States and
their representatives hope to see yor
defeat these predictions. 1t we wera
not your friends we would not seel
the best men you have, but would
seek the disturbed and the malcon
tent to represent you in the conven
tion. We seek and demand the bext
you have. Again, I say. send people