The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-19

and also as an opponent of the treaty. AS
a part of his address the point Of an
nexation he presented the following amend
ment: THE Republic of the United states
recognizes the intimate relationship be-
tween the Republic of Cuba and itself, ana
being desirous OF still further promoting
freedom of trade and commercial union, OF
strengthening the bonds of amity and
friendship between tho people of the two
countries. cordially invites the Republic OF
Cuba to become a State Of the Union uncer
the Constitution and laws Of the United
States"
In support of this amendment Mr.. New
lands said the Democratic party should
stand for traditional expansion or the re-
public by promoting the voluntary annexa-
tion of Cuba through the free expression OF
her people, and IL should emphasize this po-
effect. We should, he declared, give Cuba
clearly and unequivocally 10 understand
that If she wishes commercial union with
this country and conditions OF nSace eommeece
nations, she must seek political union with
US in the form of annexation as part or
the republic. He contended that the theory
of reciprocity Is wrong In principle because
1T leads to favoritism both in our dealings
with foreign nations and among our own
people. Furthermore, he declared, the
adoption of a policy of reciprocity would
lead to retaliation on the part or nations
which might fail to secure the establish
ment Of reciprocal relations. What, Tor IN
stance, he asked, would France, our tradi-
tional friend among nations, think If we
should enter into reciprocal trade relations
with Cuba and fail to ratify the treaty with
her looking to the same end? He also con-
tended that Cuba is now prosperous and IL
is not necessary that her industries De en-
couraged by us.
Senator Spooner replied briefly to Senator
Newlands. and sharply criticised his policy
of annexation. He said that under the Tel
Ter resolution the political independence OF
the Cubans had been guaranteed. and that
under that pledge and in respect to our
own obligations this country could take no
step looking to any other result He also
argued that the United States Is under
moral obligation to assist the people or
Cuba, and added that on account or the
close relationship existing between the two
lands, also because of their geographical
proximity. the United States should lose no
opportunity to strengthen the ties of COM
merce and of friendship. Our good deeds
should not cease with the close or the
war and the establishment of Cuban inde-
pendence.
Senator Newlands challenged several Of
Mr.. Spooners statements, and the two en-
gagged for time in a spirited controversy.
In this Senators Teller and Nelson particf-
pated, both attacking the treaty, and the
latter replying pointedly to Mr. Spooner.
During the day Senator Nelson offered
an amendment placing flour imported TO
Cuba in the 40 per cent. reduction schedule,
and Senator McEnery an amendment strik-
ing out the article of the treaty providing
against any reduction on American to-
bacco imported into Cuba. The Senate at
o'clock adjourned until IL o'clock to-mor-
row.
1t is said at the State Department that
the sharpest kind of work will be required
to save the Cuban treaty from total fall
ure If Ii is ratified tomorrow by the Sen
ate with amendments proposed. The
slightest amendments will require the con-
vention to be again ratified by the Cuban
Congress- and while there is little doubt
that small opposition will be offered there
ii is pointed out that the period allowed
for the exchange of ratifcations expires on
the 31st instant. This is very short space
of time in which to complete formalities
in Washington and have the treaty acted
on by the Cuban Congress. If there is any
failure on this point new treaty will have
to be drawn, or have additional articles I'm
the initial protocols adopted, which would
require fresh action of the legislative
branches of both governments and involve
as much work as drawing a new treaty.