Staunton spectator

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This statement was made to me to

night in response to questions by

Henry M. Smythe, the diplomatic

representative of the United States to

the Islands of Hayti and Santo Do

mingo. In the former republic Mr.

Smythe is Minister Resident and Con

sul General in Port aa Prince, and in

the latter he discharges the duties of

Chaige d'Affaires. He arrived in this

city late last night from New York,

which point he had reached by steamer

from Port au Prince, and called to day

at the State Department and conferred

with Secretary Olney and First Assis

tant Secretary of State Rockhill on

West Indian matters generally.

"It is well," continued Mr. Smythe,

"that we have at the head of our

government an executive who stands

like a bulwark against popular clamor.

The President knows the facts of the

Cuban situation, and hence he has

resisted the influence which has been

brought to bear upon him in favor of

the recognition of the insurgents.

Congress did not, or it would never

have passed such resolutions. And

the country does not, for if it did there

would be a cessation of the expression

of sentimental enthusiasm for rebels

who have no claim to consideration at

the hands of this or any other govern

ment."

"May I ask your reasons for making

this statement, Mr. Sinythe?" I inquir

ed.

"Do you know what the character of

the men is who are engaged in the

rebellion? They are principally ne

groes, brigands, revolutionists, adven-

I turers and others of that like. I be

lieve that Spain will crush the rebel

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Staunton spectator. (1896). Staunton, Va., 1896-05-27. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84024718/1896-05-27/ed-1/?sp=3

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Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Staunton spectator, 1896-05-27.