New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-11
STRONG APPEAL FOR CUBA
APPROVAL OF MESSAGE.
General Commentator for the Presi-
dents Plea for Reciprocity.

Washington. Nov. 1O-Meubers Of the Hons.
gave their undivided attention 70 the reading OF
the message OF the President to-day manifest
ing their deep interest in the only subject IL dis
cussed. that Of Cuban reciprocity When The
brief exposition Of his views vas fully before
the House expressions Of approval were every
where INDUCED in Il was the general opinion
that the Presidents message was one Of the
strongest documents that he has sent TO Con-
gress. and the friends % the legislation contend
that the arguments advanced we're absolutely
unanswerabls and must prevail It VIII unques-
tonabiy have a tendency TO dispose Of whatever
opposition Cuban reciprocity legislation may
have in the House
The message. according so thoroughly with
the late President 3IeKiney's Cuban policy.
again emphasized Mr.. Roosevelt's rugged sin
cerity OF purpose and strict adherence 10 the
pledges he gave at Buffalo. Z also served %
bring forth an interesting anecdots from a
prominent member Of the House. showing that
the inception Of the Cuban reciprocity treaty
was dated at White House dinner given short
" before the adoption Of the PIatt lmendnent-
The story is as follows.
President Mckinley gave this dinner 70 rep
resentatives Of the Cuban government and sew
eraI members OF Congress After We left the
table Mr. Mckinley took the Cubans aside and
assured them that if their government would ac-
influence Of his adm. nist-ation 20 secure rscip-
rocal trade relations between the two countries.
He pointed out that IL was not within his power
TO guarantee the enactment OF such measure
but that he had every reason 20 believe that II
could be accomplished at the proper time and
In the proper way. Mr.. Mckinley also explained
that the accsptauce or the PIatt amendments
would necessarily subject Cuba 20 certain lin
itations. but that IL would eventually iuure 70
her economic advantage.
"Other men present expressed similar views.
and Secretary Root corroborated his chief. As a
result the Cuban visitors were convinced that
the interests OF their country could be best
served by adopting the suggestion OF the Presi-
dent. and the bright outlook for reciprocal trade
relations indicates the sOundness Of Nr- McKin-
Iey's judgment and the wisdom OF their choice"
Republican leaders were unit in their COM
Tnendati5l OF the message. Representative
Payne, c. New-YorI chairman OF the Commit
tee on Ways and Means. said.
The message Is brief. but admirably strong.
and fully covers the Cuban situation"
Representative GrosvenOr. OF Ohio The dOcu-
rnent is exceptionally strong. and argument
need be added for il states the whole case"
Fepresen'a tfve BabcOck, OF Wisconsin. chair
nan Of the Republican Congress COMMITTEES:
The message is brief. but goes right 70 the
heart OF the subject. 1 am heartily in favor %
Cuban reciprocity
Representative Powers. Of Maine As usual.
the President handles his subject we'll His mes
sage is strong, well written document"
Representative Hit. OF Illinois chairman ot
the Committee on Foreign Affairs: The Prssi-
dents message. though b-ief covers the ground
thoroughly. he makes mis- statement OF the case
his argument IN IT'S favor
Representative Cooper. Of Wisconsin a
strong ably written document. and one that
viii command the approval OF every thinking
man"
Representative Barthold. OF Missouri The
best document for It's purpose ever presented 70
Congress. The whole question is covered II
brief but unanswerable manner. and no arsu-
ments are needed 10 support it
SENATE NOT LIKELY TO DELAY.
The message ELECTED almost unanimous sx-
pressious Of approval from the Republican mem
bars Of the Senate. and was generally character
ized as a strong and able document Immedi-
ately on the conclusion Of its reading the Senate
adjourned for the day. but not until the Presi-
dent pro TEN had referred the message and
the treaty which accompanied it TO the Com
1nittee on Foreign Relations. which Is taken 70
indicate that similar reference VIII be made %
the enabling bHl when it comes over from the
House. Senator CuIlom. who as chairman OF
that committee reported the treaty. has eN-
pressed his conviction that the enabling act
should be referred 10 his committee. and wh.-s
the form Of the oil which IL Is proposed 20 IT.
troduce in the House would naturally result u
its being referred 10 the Finance COMMITTEES. II
Is probable that Senator Frye viii yield 70 the
wishes OF the Senator from Illinois
The opinion among the Republican leaders
that the Cuban legislation bill De disposed o.
during the special session IS almost unanimous
II the Democrats undertake 20 discuss the gen
erai tariff question in connection WITH the pass
axe OF the proposed act they VIII have ample
oppcrtunity but the indications are that under
the leadership OF Senator German the present
senate viii be relieved Of the dilatOry tactics
which proved so exaspsrating last spring. and
yvbfcb IN the opinion OF the cooler headed Dem
ocrats. has had damaging eject On their party
IN the public estimation