The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-28
-I9fS FIRST MESSAGE
| !, ;. Bs,-ypt. !, lie Cuban Sen
,ie al ioday's Session.
|,,,,Fful FOR AMERICAS ASSISTANCE.
o,os Endeavor to Secure Tariff
wv H. TO, Cuban Suears--faNors
Extensive School System

Il n, MAJ 27.--Presidcnt Palma's
D. ,,e Is published here tonight ana wlli
yrSasv "a the cuban senate tomor-
o' rsa message op ms by giving thanks
MA umIshty for His assistance In car
W. ~ the work Of obtaining cuban
t'lns S,,cs and asks Divine hid In the
,.sl.huent Of a firm aud stable govern
80. dld neople fight with more per.
a ,,ocer says the message, ''and sacri'
I. nara lor liberty than have the Cobans.
4 u. oeople. therefore, are more lifted to
d ,s,y inst efforts crowned with sue
4 Toretber with our own heroisn was
q" ,ttlfude of the great people who
smnelled by their own love OF liberty
M themselves on our side in our ten0c'
ssht for the Independence of the
-,,rr Their motive was one of gener-
~ sfntiment, The powerful republic OF
~ north recognizes through its iilustrious
,,Ssnt. the republic of Cuba. The
'srIse formally made has been carried
y. In this moment when we feel our
4 s,st as an independent nation, 1t Is Inn
nsible to suppress our gratitude to the
@ va recognize this debt of gratitude to
4 a. vrtst nation is an art which exalts us
n M makes us worthy Of the consideration
a IA respect Of the other nations OF the
soTh
,as laid down In the constitution. We
~ capable OF fulfilling all the obligations
4 ,si compromises which have been contract
4 d, aud we should prepSe the budget with
M greatest care
4 President Palma recommends the encour.
,,srTnt Of the agricultural industries of
n land the raising of cattle Athe estab-
rrSye the culture OF sugar cane and tobacco
Ird he Introduction of varied agricultural
Industries
while the question of reciprocity is still
4 s,dlng," the message goes on, ut Is inn
4 sisslbe 10 state now what measures should
adopted to meet the pending crisis.
"a nh crisis is due In the ruinous price Of
sataf caused by excessive production Of
a III sugar In Europe
q An Immediate remedy would be the re-
81 srron Of the American tariff on sugar, to
y tAial which the executive will at once de-
yt,p bis efforts and will negotiate a treaty
q h order to obtain benefits for the Cuban
a slrir producers
q Resident Palma declares 1t is the pur-
pef Of the government to devote its ar
81 i'ntlon especially to primary schools. lie
Hr the government Of intervention de-
II asfes great credit for the educational sys-
IN Il established. but that there is a
a ned for still more schools, as the future
"a The republic depends upon education. 1t
"a vii he the duty Of the government to en-
T.. torige the construction Of the railroads
ID u The island and 10 protect the capital al
ready invested in railroad enterprises.
a 1t Is satisfactory to us, SAYS the presi-
a dsni, that the republic Of Cuba has been
cflclsllv recognized by the United States,
Great Britain, France, Mexico, Guatemala.
Nicaragua, santo Domingo. Ecuador and
lsraguay, and We hope that other coun-
ii@ viii also recognize our republic We
rr,t cultivate cordial relations with all
l,ilons and make tho realities OF amnesty
int commerce favorable to Cuba.
We.muS also take especial care that the
ffP6ls between Cuba and the United
kiitfs hc most friendly In order that there
10 no difficulty in arranging sle political
iad commercial questions which AFFECT both
Countries
1t is also of extreme Importance that
th're should exist uninterrupted concord
lrEeen all the people of Cuba, and that
leeS should resolve TO preserve the Cuban
r'i,nnality."
uNEAsINEsS AT WASHINGTON.
NtH York May IA special To the Mai
'hi Express from Washington says; Tn,
a'reSS is felt in Washington by tho
llends Of Cuba over the financial slt atlol
= ine new republic Among those VIII,
aye expressed anxiety are mon who's,
NJ aot lluaestS arc on the island and VIII,
81 n'e spent years there. they Chlfc a
+ leay IN granting relief by congress
n H,uGh tallli concessions.
NJ i@S IMAM S2O,WOcNO Is received IN Cub;
saE through customs and internal rev
.N, YET thcI shy In viii be impuSslhll
iqe new government to sustain tsel
r. Az issS tnah H-1lm,UuO, Taxation is now
IL w declare. rs high as the peOple car
,s.@ even With market for their prod
Srss MAllc the Cuban import tariff /
~ ro.6l revenue only. 1t Is practically
,s.rlNr uitY, Those hero VINO are per
pseV Interested say they can not So,
w additional money necessary {,
lSn. Wv government VIII CONF
ne new government is pledged to th
III Srrot 81 tho Cuban army and in ~
MI Et.ent internal trouble. this d cdr
iief.o ood dulnded 70 pay the army som
'TT""Wo will be needed.
fps,s t v question Of the redemption of tn
H.. 'n y. ponds which were issued by Pres
h,r.hu.a wv, .a must he met These bonds wer
rgisS S IN good faith by people OF tn
tss ,, slaIes ana the money secured iron
k,pssr Wls used TO keep aE'c the wa
NS 10 1893 """ NP"uiurus lrou
s,!n believed that the holders of thes
rs sNill demand their redemption nj n,
" puaIe. Just what they Aggregate onl
, tisllhh and few advisers know. hut
g,sii naPn NJ from two to five millions.
nj, Nc, Shese Obligations. the new govern
"o called upon to make many an