The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-06-07
THE CUBAN
STATUS QUO
Public Opinion on
Convention
Work.

NEW YORK, May "a dirpatch to
the Tribune from Havana says
Acquiescence IN the will OF the I'M jori-
~ IL dominant, but the conventions ac-
ceptance OF the Platt amendment has
been quickly followed by pleas for har-
mony. The minority OF the rabid Radi-
Gals were bitter against the supporters
Of the amendment, but their bitterness
finds little popular support. especially
since It has been shown that the major
ty Of those who voted in the Affirmative
were of the class OF revolutionists who
did some lighting
General Dacrets bellCose telegram
about death and independence Is ridi-
culed, and he Is advised that 1t is better
to live and to make the most possible
out of life.
AS an Offset to the violent messages,
General Manduley, one of the Santiago
delegates, who voted against the amend
ment, telegraphed to his constituents
that the country should respect the &C
ton of the convention and should strive
for peace and good order. He condemn
ed agitation and announced that ne
should cooperate with the majority in
making an effective acceptance of the
American conditions. Others OF the mi
nority made similar statements and pro-
tested against ultra Radicals criticislng
the majority, when the controversy had
been mere difference OF opinion.
The Spanish press voices its relief at
the end of the uncertainty but makes
little further comment.
Mendez Capote, the presiding officer
conferred with General Wood on the fu-
ture work Of the convention and was
told that the American authorities would
like to have the making of an election
law expedited as rapidly as possible.
since 1t Is the policy of the Adminstra
ton to encourage the early formation OF
"A Cuban Government.
The committee on phraseology, which
performed a similar work on the oonsti-
tuition proper will review the language
of the appendix and its report will then
be formally ratified by the convention
and transmitted to General Wood.
Commercial circles express great salts
faction at the outcome. The Merchants
Union, which includes the leaders in the
commerce of the entire island has held
n meeting and has taken steps to urge
upon the delegates the Importance of in
innate commercial relations with the
United States, following the termination
of the political uncertainty.
NEW YORK, May 3O-A dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says:
In the matter of the acceptance of the
llatt amendment there is general dis
position to abide by the decision of the
majority of the convention, substantially
accepting the American terms.
1t cannot be said however, that those
terms We're acceptable Numerous tele-
grams have been transmitted by dele
gates to the interior of the island.
Senior Lacret says that Cuba has vol
unfairly chained itself.
Senior Portuondo accuses the revolu-
tionary delegates who voted for the
amendment, of dsloyalty to the princi-
pies of the revolution.
Senior Quilez says he was always IA
vorable to the amendment
Senior Villuendas considers the amend
ment an ultmatum-
Juan Guzlberto Gomez says II dicta-
torship by Maxine Gomez would bring
independence to Cuba he would aid the
movement Internationally.
Senior Robau said he voted for accept
ance because he was revolutionist.
Jose Miguel Gomez thinks the accept
ance of Americas terms saves the po-
litiCal personality of Cuba.
Delegates from Santiago and Puerto
Principe voted solidly against the ac-
ceptance of the amendment. The Union
Democratic party had one vote, that of
Delegate Giberga. The vote of the Ma
tonal and Republican party delegates
was about equally divided,