Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-10
IB[ PRESIDENTS
PEA FOR CUBA
Roosevelt Sends a Message to
Congress Supporting Reci-
procity Treaty
couNrars HONOR PLEDGED
Not Only Our Duty. but the Best In.
forests Of the Country Demand Rati-
l;eaaion Of Trsaty-Republicans Re.
esive the Message With Applause
oshsr Nsws.

washington, Nov. 10.-Following the
reading Of the journal In the house to-
day . Joint resolution, making imme-
diately Available an appropriation for
mileage for senators and members of
the house, was passed. The presidents
message was then read and received
with applause from the republican side.
The Message.
.4To the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives:
.I have convened the congress that
Il MAY consider the legislation neces-
sary to put into operation the CONNER
cial treaty with Cuba. which was rati-
fled by the senate at its last session and
subsequently by, the Cuban govern
ment. / deem such legislation de-
manded not only by our interests but
by our honor. We can not with propriety
abandon the course upon which we
have 80 wisely embarked. When the
acceptance Of the Platt amendment was
required from Cuba by the action of
the congress Of the United States.
this government thereby definitely
committed itself to the policy of treat
ing Cuba AZ occupying unique posi-
don a. regards this country. It was
provided that when the island became
{ free and independent republic snei
should stand In such close relations
with us q In certain respects to come
within our system Of international
policy: and 1t necessarily followed that
she must also to certain degree be-
come included within the lines OF our
economic policy. Situated as Cuba IS
It should not be possible for this couH-
~sry 10 permit the strategic abuse OF tns
plan by any foreign military power
IL for this reason that certain limita-
lions have been imposed upon neT
financial policy and that naval stations
have been conceded by her to the
United States. The neEotiations as 10
the details OF these naval stations are
ON the eve OF completion They are 50
aituated as to prevent any idea 'na3
there 10 the intention ever to use Their
against Cuba, or otherwise than io'
thn protection Of Cuba from tne as
eaults OF foreign foes, and for the pet-
ter safeguarding OF American Interests
IN the waters south OF US.
.sThsss interests have been largely
Increased by the consequences OF tns
war With Spain. ana will be stiil fur-
ther increased by the building OF the
isthmian canal. They are botn mill
tary and economic. The granting to US
nv Cuba Of the naval stations above az
luded to is Of the utmost importance
from military standpoint and IS PROOF
Of the good faith with which Cuba IS
treating us. Cuba has made great
nrorress since her, Independence was
established. She has advanced stead
ily IN every way. She already STANDS
hish among her sister republics OF the
nav world. She Is loyalty observing
her obligations to US: ana she IS en-
titled TO like treatment by US.
.The treaty submitted to you for ap-
proyal secures to the United states
economic advantages as great as those
9tyen to Cuba. Not an American IN
tereet is sacrificed. BY the treaty
large Cuban market is secured to our
producers. II Is a market which lies
at our doors. which 10 already large,
which IL capable Of great expansion
and which Is especially important 10
the development of our export trade.
II would be indeed short sighted Tor
us to refuse to take advantage OF such
opportunity and to force Cuba into
malsing arrangements with other coun-
tries to our disadvantage.
.sThis reciprocity treaty stands by
itself. It is demanded on consideration
of broad national policy as we'll as by
our economic interest. It viii do harm
20 no industry. II will benefit many
industries. 1t is in the interest OF our
people as q whole. both because OF It's
Importance from the broad standpoint
Of international policy and because
economically it intimately concerns US
70 develop and secure the rich Cuban
market for our farmers, artisans, mer-
chants and manufacturers. Finally 1t
Is desirable as q guaranty OF the good
faith of our nation towards her young |
sister republic to the south. whose vel
fare must ever be closely bound with |
ours We gave her liberty. We are
knit to her by the memories OF the
blood and the courage OF our soldiers
who fought for her in war; by the
memories OF the wisdom and integrity
OF our administrators who saved her |
In peace and who started her so well
on the difncult path Of self government
We must help her onward and upward;
and in helping her we shall help our
selves
"Ths foregoing considerations caused
the negotiation Of the treaty with Cuba
and its ratihcakion by the senate They |
now with equal force support the leg
islation by the congress which by the
terms OF the treaty is necessary to rem
der 1t operative. A failure to enact |
such legislation would come periously |
near reputation OF the pledged faith
of the nation.
az transmit herewith the treaty. as
amended by the senate and ratified by |
the Cuban government.
White house. November 10, 1903.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Resolutions OF respect to the memory
Of rordersr, OF Pennsylvania, and Dore- !