Milford chronicle., 1903-11-13

honor We cannot with propfleJy
abandon the course upon which we
have so 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 as occupying q unique posi-
ton as regards this country. II was
provided that when the island became
a free and Independent republic she
should stand IN such close relations
with US as IN certain respects to come
virhir our system OF international pol
lev. and Il necessarily followed tnat
she must also 20 a certain degree be-
come included within the lines of cur
econo.lic polioy. Situated as Cuba IS
ii world no. BE possible for this coun-
to hermit the strategic abuse OF tie
Hshby any foreign military power
~ for this reason that certain linl-
IONS have been imposed upon hsr
atncial policy, and that naval sta
~ have been conceded by her to the
I'd TED States. The negotiations as to
the details Of these naval stations are
on the eve OF completion, They are so
situated as 60 prevent any idea that
there is the intention ever to use them
AGAINST Cuba. or otherwise than for the
protection OF Cuba from the assaults
of foreign foes, and for the better safe
Guarding Of American interests in the
waters south of us.
These interests have been largely IN
creased by the consequences OF the war
With SDaiu. and wiz be still further in
creased by the building Of the ist.uaian
canal. They are both military and
economic. The granting to us by Cuba
OF the naval stations above alluded to
Is of the utmost Importance from a
military standpoint, and is proof OF the
good faith with which Cuba is treating
us. Cuba has made great progress since
her independence was established. She
has advanced steadily in every way.
She ALREADY stands high among her sis
ter republics OF the new world She is
Loyalty observing her obligations to us;
and she is entitled 10 like treaJement
by us.
The treaty submitted to you for ap-
nrlcval secures 10 tie United states
~, .ornic advantages as great as those
"A to Cuba. Not an American inter-
= sacrificed. BY the treaty large
oman market is secured to our produe-
ers. It is a market which lies at our
doors which is already large, which ia
capsble CT great expansion, and which
Is Especially important TO the develop
ment of or export trade. 1t would be
indeed short sighted for rs TO refuse tC
take advantage of such an opportunity
andto force Cuba into making arrange
ments with other countries to our dis
Advantage.
THIS reciprocity treaty stands by it.
self. 1t is demanded on considerations
III broad national policy as well as by
our econc-nic interest. 1t will do harm
to no industry. It will benefit many
industries. II is in the interest of on
people as a whole, both because Of it:
Importance from the broad standpoint
81 International policy, and because
Economically it intimately concerns us
Cst,develoD and secure the rich CubaI
ffsrket for our farmers, artisans, mer
chants and manufacturers. Finally, i
Is desirable as guaranty Of the goo'
faith of our nation towards her youni
sister republic to the south, whose wei
fare must ever be closely bound Will
ours. We gave her liberty. We ar
knit to her by memories of the bloo'
and the courage Of our soldiers wh'
foneht for her in war; by the memorie
of the wisdom and integrity Of our ad
ninistrators who served her in peac
and who started her so well on tn
dificult path of self government. W
must help her onward and upward
and in helping her we shall help our
selves.
yThe foregoing considerations cause
negotiations Of the treaty wit
ha and it's ratification by the sen
hte. They now with equal force sup
mort the legislation by the congres
witch by the terms of the treaty !
eocessary to render it operative.