Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-21
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE
VIEWS OF CoNanEssMEN ON THE
SUBJECT.

Special Dispatch to The Star
CHICAGO. H.. September 2l.-The Chi
caso Tribune publishes q number Of inter-
views obtained by telegraph with prominent
public men. notably members Of the Sem
ate and House committees on foreign rela-
lions and the judiciary. as to whether the
interests involved would not be better con-
served II the United States at once effected
the annexation Of Cuba. The replies of the
congressman. because of their public posi-
ton. naturally are extremely conservative,
but show q practically unanimous senti-
ment In favor Of annexation at some time
The replies summarized are as follows:
John A. Sterling, Illinois representative,
seventeen district. Bloomington: Il am of
the opinion that the authorities should send
to Cuba at once sufficient force to secure
peace and to maintain It. do not mean by
that we should forciby annex the island UNI
der present conditions. If after the United
States has restored order the people of that
island prove themselves incapable Of adj
ministering the affairs or their own govern
ment then 1t win be time enouh to cgonsider
annexation
The Right Course.
George A. Pearre, Maryland representa-
tive sixth district. Cumberland: II would say
that believe the President is pursuing the
been ascertained and the existing situation
really understood. then, and not until them
will 1t be necessary to take more definite
action.
Henry Cabot Lodge, senator from Massa-
chuSetts, NahaIft a member of the Sen
ate and of the foreign relations committee,
before whom this Cuban question may
come: Il prefer. for reasons which 1 am
sure you will understand, not to enter upon
public discussion of relations with
the island at this time
Moses e. Ciapp. senator from Minnesota.
st. Paul. Mimi: There is a marked differ
ence between interfering in the Cuban sit
uation for the purpose of enforcing law
and order and protecting life and property
the hand, and the taking over of
the government of Cuba on the other hand.
1t may be that some time the experiment of
self-government in Cuba, by it's failure, will
demonstrate the necessity of taking over
the island but let us hope that. under
American guidance, with patience on our
pal {. they will be abe to work out the
problem.
Situation Should Be Probed.
Knute Nelson. senator from Minnesota.
Alexandria. Mimi: Have a strong sus-
picion that certain great American interests
in Cuba are back of the Instruction, hoping
thereby to create such a condition as will
lead to annexation. The source and basis
of this Instruction should be thoroughly
probed and until the true facts are made
known drastic action should be taken
beyond preserving the peace.
Martin B. Madden. Illinois congressman,
first district, Chicago: IF President Roose-
welt decides that 1t Is the duty OF the
United States to intervene and take posses
sion of the island l shall be one to support
him without reservation
William B. Mckinley, Illinois congress-
man, nineteenth district. Champaign. ILL.,:
Personally l will uphold any action Prest-
dent Roosevelt may take In the matter.
Should Help Cuba.
Albert ]. Beveridge, senator from In
diana, Indianapolis: Intervention can only
come. and must only come. at the hands
Of the Cubans themselves. 1t 10 our first
duty to help them keep going II possible.
Failing in this, 1t is our duty to take
charge, of course. Whether at the end OF
this year. or" fifty years from now. the
American flag over Cuba is a certainty
Henry 8. BouteH, Illinois congressman.
ninth district Shicagon sssrst hsyca tar r.
merely temporary and that order can be
restored and effectually maintained. the
American government should be In DUTY
bound to give the Cubans another chance
Taft reports that there is no prospect OF
restoring permanent order, we should take
possession OF the island without delay and
| inaugurate q safe and peaceful govern
ment."
Nicholas Longworth. Ohio congressman.
| first district, Cincinnati: AT a time when
conditions in Cuba are being investigated
| by this government I do not deem it wise
to express an opinion as TO what our DOL
| Icy should eventually be-.
Henry M. Teller. senator from Colorado.
Denver: II believe the people Of CUBA are
capable of self-government l am opposed
| to the government of the United States tax
ing control of that government at this
| time"