The other matter beating upon the situation is this: After granting to Cuba autonomy in government Spain asked the United States not to interfere in the island until after a fair trial. President McKinley acceded to the request, but it was understood more or less clearly that the success or failure of the plan should be decided by the 1st of March.
IN VAIN, The first of March has come and the scheme has proved a failure as far as bringing an end to the rebellion or giving Cubs astable government is concerned. Now it remains with McKinley to say what he will do. The suffering in Cuba is terrible in its extent. People are dying by hundreds and by thousands of starvation. By order of the Spanish authorities the people from the country have been forced to come into the fortified towns and there is no means of supporting them, It is felt that such conditions are intolerable to this country. But any action, such as the recognition of the independence of the island or direct intervention, it is sure will bring on war with Spain.
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