Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-02-06
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Carson City, Nevada ,!!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY s. 1902.
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
Mr. NewIands'' Questions Put
New Phase on Cuban
l'-i, Question

COl 00AOX 0&ASO VIC. SAAASS~ OS~sSO~ |
army omcer who has been collector OF
customs, 1t Havana for some years
was heard before the Ways and
Means Committee yesterday regard
ing the proposed Cuban reciprocity.
He outlined the depression in the SUI
gar industry at present and mention
ed the refusal of the banks to give
the planters further credit. He de-
clared that there was no distress just
now, but that the people of Cuba were
in the condition of a bank about to
break.
Some interesting questions bearing
on the annexation of the island were
propounded to Col. Bliss by Mr.. New
lands, of Nevada, a member OF the
committee. Il understand" said Mr..
Newlands, that the Cuban people
wish to come into commercial union
with the United States without being
subjected to the burdens that politi-
cal union would involve, such as res
friction of immigration, the pauper la
Dor of Europe, and the restriction OF
Asiatic immigration. The contention
YOU understand, on the American side,
on behalf of the beet sugar industry
and others, is that it would be unfair
to have a commercial upon when the
Americans are handicapped by res
trictive legislation as to immigration
and cheap labor and the Cubans are
not
Wiling to Stand on Equality.
Il ask you whether or not the Gu
ban people are willing 10 come into
political union with the United Sttaes
SO that they will stand upon an equal
ity in the production of sugar."
II think from my own personal &C.
uuaintance, judging from that alone,
replied Col. Bliss, land information
get from my personal acquaintance
the great majority of the Cubans are
ready.
From all those people who are il
any way personally interested in the
Island of Cuba, have never heard
but one statement-that they woulG
be glad to come in as a State. as &
Territory, as a colony, or remain un
der the present military administra
ton, or in any way so as to become
recognized as a part of the United
States"
Then" said Mr.. Newlands, if thu
United States government in thu
place of tariff concessions should, b,
a joint resolution adopted in Congress
invite Cuba to come into our politi
cal union, first as territory, with thu
assurance that in due time it woult
be admitted to Statehood, do you be
lieve that that invitation would be &C
cepted by Cuba?"
Il think it would replied Co
Bliss. Il think as matter of prid
at least, all of the leaders in the lat
war with Spain, the Cuban leaders
would prefer to see an Independent
Cuba. | think-in fact l know-tha
there are some who have no hesits
ton in saying that after their pride
the pride of their people, has bee
satisfied, they would gladly welcom
the next step in the solution Of thi
problem" The following colloquy ei
sued:
outspoken Class Against Us.
Mr.. Newlands-It is represente
here that there is intense hostilit
upon the part of Cubans to America
Col. Bliss-There is on the part {
a certain noisy element-weIl, l wi
not say that, but an outspoken ell
ment; yes, sir.
Mr.. Newlands-Is that a large DR.
portion?
Col. Bliss-I think it is a very sma
proportion, largely represented by tt
political men of whom I speak, who.
immediate hope is in the establis
ment Of their Independent cover
ment, the qualification of their prit
and their ambition.