and the country will hear from. him directly for the first time in nearly nine months his views on the questions of current interest. Those who are in a position to know say that a large share of the Message will be devoted to foreign affairs, in which, naturally, Spain and Cuba fal fence. His advice, summatised, is expected ty be: ' Wait and see what effect the new policy adopted by Spain in Caba will have; until then, -hands off." Had it been necessary to have written the message a couple of months ago
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