Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-26
CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
Senators Favorable to the Matter
Confer with the President
ROOSEVELT DETERMINED ON ACTION.
Ehe Administration VIII Continue Unre.
nitttngin IT. Endeavon to Bring About
Lower Tariff ON Cuban 0o0ds--The
Republican Conference To- Day

Washington, June 2O.-The presi
dent last night gave a dinner to
senators favorable to Cuban reel.
procity and discussed with them the
ways and means Of securing reduc-
ton of the duty on Cuban products
in order that the pledges made to
Cuba may be redeemed. Among
those at the dinner were Senators
Allison, Aldrich, Hale, Spooner,
Lodge and Platt. Secretary Root
also was one of the guests.
The president, it can be stated, is
firm and steadfast in his determine
ton that In some form or other and
at the earliest opportunity there
shall be secured to the new republic
OF Cuba substantial reduction of
the import duty on her exports to
the United States, so that her people
may feel this country has kept every
promise made them and has done all
that could be fairly expected to as
sure permanence and prosperity to
their newly-established government.
How or when the result will be OBJ.
tanned is matter that the presi-
dent must leave to future develop
ments, but it can be stated by au-
thority that the administration will
continue unremitting in It's endeav-
ors until 1t accomplishes Cuban reci-
procity in some form or other. II
has not been definitely decided
whether this can be brought about |
better or earlier by a bill or by a
treaty, nor whether good Judgment |
and sound policy require that the |
matter go over for time. The meth
ODDS and opportunities were can
vassed carefully last night. The
president will not content himself
with shelving the question now that
he has urged the matter on congress
In a special message, but will take
such further steps as may be calcu-
lated to secure the reduction he has
urged whether there will be an ex-
ira session or not, and II so, when It
shall be convoked Is altogether
problematical. For the present ef-
forts will be continued to secure CO.
operation in legislation at this SEES
sion on the part Of the 10 republican
senator's who last night opposed reel
procity with Cuba. II 1t appears
that treaty will accomplish results
one will be negotiated and submitted
to the senate whenever the occasion
seems opportune. The president will
not await authority from congress
to frame such document. The
treaty making power is vested in
him and decision has been reached
to exercise the power should that
appear the best method of obtaining
forward trade relations with Cuba,
The Republican Conference To- Day
Washington, June 2O.-It is ex.
pected by the leaders on both sides
u the Cuban reciprocity question in
The senate that to-day's republican
will be final and that
litter the adjournment of the con- I
ference it will be definitely known l
whether the Cuban committee will ,
'eport a bill or not. Some of the
reciprocity advocates say they still |
lope to accomplish something. 9th I
'rs admit the prospect is not bright I
[he friends of beet sugar say they !
lave announced their position and 5
Will not change their attitude toward 7
he proposed legislation They also |
generally speak in opposition to n i
reciprocity treaty and express the t
opinion that the entire question T
should be allowed to 90 over until b
iext session. They are not disposed )
70 pledge themselves to support A t
treaty in advance Of its negotiation. a