Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
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| Disorder attending the preSldentlal
! campaign in Cuba has led thoughtful
people to a consideration Of the power
of the United States to pre- ent re-
newal of the conditions Of anarchy
that prevailed in the island during the
last years of Spanish rule. 1t is re-
| called that this country interfered in
the affairs of Cuba seven years ago
III order to put stop to disorder and
misrule, which produced such condi-
tons as brought infectious disease to
our Southern ports and required the
constant vigilance Of the navy to pre-
vent those ports from being used as
the base for filibustering operations
Cuba was occupied by American
troops, and Congress ordered that they
should not withdraw till government
had been established under cOnStitu-
ton which should give to the United
States the right to intervene for the
maintenance of q government ade-
quate for the protection of life, prop
erty and individual liberty" The Gu
ban constitution gives this right to the
United States, and it is still further
secured by treaty duly ratified and
proclaimed. The certainty that this
government would intervene in case Of
grave and widespread disorder has
had Salutary effect on the Cuban
politicians trained in the methods OF
the old revOlutiOnists. If they succeed
IN holding themselves in check during
the political canvass which closes with
the presidential election on Dec. they
Will have advanced far in the arts of
government. But, says the Youths
Companion, if the United States is
compelled to intervene to put an end to
the annoyances caused by a disorderly
nelgnbOr, the CubanS will have only
themselves to blame for the outcome.
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The Presidents forthcoming message
IS a matter of concern to those inter-
ests that have reason to believe they
VIII DE dealt with. Among those who
show greatest concern are the railroad
corporations of the country, because of
the Presidents known attitude toward
rates and rebates. Already these cor
pOrati0ns have begun to assemble a
strong lobby. Among other interested
parties are the great trusts of the
country whose concern extends in two
directions: First, toward the PrpSi-
dents enforcement Of existing law;
and second, toward his possible recon-
mendation of tariff revision. The pro-
tected interests, alarmed by the stand
taken by the Massachusetts Republi-
cans, fear that recommendations will
be made which will bring up the whole
tariff question. Then there are the in
surance companies, which fear some
suggestion OF Federal regulation and
control. Other interests may be cited
as being extremely anxious regarding
the Presidents forthcoming message,
but these are the more important.
One reason why all such interests are
more anxious than they would other
wise be is because President Roosevelt |
has no further political ambitions.
This idea regarding the matters above |
cited leads to the conclusion that |
whatever recommendations are made |
in his forthcoming message will look |
to radical legislation; that is, radical |
i'll the estimation of those interested. |
On the other hand, the Presidents |
forthcoming message causes the people |
very little concern, they having taken |
it for granted that existing evils will
be properly dealt with, and that the |
rights of the people will be upheld.