[Inclosure.—Translation.]
Resolution of the Cuban House of
Representatives.
To the honorable President of
the Republic of Cuba.
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that
the House of Representatives, in its session of the 21st instant,
unanimously resolved to sanction the proposition which I transcribe
below, to the end that you may be pleased to transmit it to the
honorable President of the United States:
“Whereas the Cuban people has now seen its aspirations for a country,
independence, and freedom crowned with success, thanks to its own
heroic efforts and to the noble aid of the glorious nation of the
United States of North America;
“Whereas the people and Government of the American Union have been
generous upholders of the Cuban revolution, and have afforded
assistance even greater than that which they themselves received
from the country of Lafayette and Victor Hugo in behalf of
liberty;
“Whereas the American Government proclaimed to the world that Cuba
is, and of right ought to be, free and independent, by a joint
resolution in pursuance of which it declared war against Spain, and
sent its Army and Navy to fight for the rights of the Cuban people
until a complete victory was gained, which culminated in the
evacuation of the island by the Spanish forces, the flags of both
American peoples being unfurled to the breeze;
“Whereas the Government and people of the United States have
faithfully carried out the solemn agreement which they spontaneously
made with the Cuban people and the world at large by securing peace,
establishing a Republican Government, and withdrawing after having
suitably organized the various branches of the public service
throughout the island, for which benefits the country is
grateful;
“Whereas it is the moral, political, and social duty of the people of
Cuba, being legally represented by this House, officially to express
its deep gratitude to the noble American people and its upright
Government in such a manner as will publicly show how greatly Cuba
appreciates the sacrifice made in its behalf by the descendants of
Washington, Franklin, and Lincoln:
“Now, therefore, the undersigned Representatives have the honor to
submit to this House the following proposition, which they think
should by all means be sanctioned. They propose
- “First. That a solemn vote of thanks be passed, a sincere
expression of heartfelt gratitude to the Government and
people of the United States of North America for their
earnest sympathy, their efficient aid, and for the
sacrifices made by them in behalf of the independence and
freedom of Cuba.
- “Second. That an expression of our heartfelt thanks shall
be conveyed to the officers and soldiers of the American
Army and Navy who have aided the Cuban cause with their
valor, their blood, and their lives, and who have shared
with the Cubans the perils of war and the laurels of
victory.
- “Third. That our sincere condolence be expressed on
account of the loss of those Americans who met their death
on the field of battle, at sea, and in the performance of
their duties during the American intervention.”
With sentiments of the highest consideration,
Very respectfully,
A true copy:
Carlos de
Zaldo,
Secretary of State and
Justice.
