Cobwebs in So-Called International Law on Cuba
Several scholars say much of the international law cited on the Cuban question is outdated or unreliable. They argue that it rests on weak foundations and fails to address current realities.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1895
Page
4
Several scholars say much of the international law cited on the Cuban question is outdated or unreliable. They argue that it rests on weak foundations and fails to address current realities.
The city may not accept Professor Phillips resignation easily as the board weighs successors. Two locals, Professor J. C. Lange and Professor George Howell, head the list with strong qualifications. Both would uphold the high standard of Scranton schools, and the choice between them is delicate and requires fairness.
The piece argues that large New York City protests against Sunday alcohol restrictions are not liberty but anarchy. It says laws passed by elected representatives reflect the majority will and can be repealed via lawful processes, not through unofficial repudiation or lawlessness. It cautions against disregarding processes or relocating to avoid laws.
The article denounces violent agitation against law enforcement and urges citizens to uphold order. It notes a Syracuse convention backing tariff reform and predicts voters will correct the 1992 backward step next November. The piece frames peaceful reform as acceptable while condemning revolutions against enforcement.
The Cuban patriots proclaimed a new republic at Santa Maria del Puerto Principe with Bartolome Misso as president. They seek recognition from Venezuela and Mexico, while the Cleveland administration faces criticism for delay and hesitancy in supporting Cuba amid broader American moral concerns and legal reform debates.
The piece critiques courtroom inertia and political hypocrisy, contrasting Roosevelt’s austere image with German beer customs and mocking confrontations over national honor. It echoes sarcasm toward Senator Hill and President Cleveland while lampooning public tolerance of vice. Dave Hill is accused of embracing the beer keg as a symbol of conquest.
Ex Senator Sabin of Minnesota cites Reed as leading for the presidential nomination with Quay and Pratt endorsing him in Pennsylvania and New York. The Harrisburg Patriot notes Hastings Martins and Magee lines in a battle over state chairman and delegates. Widespread support for Reed is seen in New England and the Midwest as the likely convention choice.
A set of brief newspaper snippets discusses trimming the campaign season. The Chicago Record notes Palmer Quay and Farmer Pratt harvesting before a cold snap, while a rumor about Bons Croker’s return to New York is dismissed as unlikely. The Atlanta exposition denies bull fights under its auspices. Reading Times anticipates a campaign length reduction before the century ends.
The text denounces Spain and its prime minister Canovas del Castillo for planned executions and banishments of Cuban patriots. It condemns brutal repression, warns against incitement, and argues for restraint while calling for political reform and unity against corruption. It also criticizes campaigns promising overreach and stresses caution in Conventions and diplomacy.
The report describes jurors and court officials in a trial as they reassess motions and aim for impartial, profitable results. It notes concern over conduct and the need for proper deliberation and fairness in the process.
A Canton woman died at the age of 105, described as a simple life spared from the ravages of time by modest living. The Rochester Pont-Express notes the remarkable endurance of her longevity and calls her a beacon of resilience in the community.
Fragmentary Chicago text surveys social change with phrases about new trends and heiresses, then notes a lingering lynching pastime. It mentions revolutions in the New South context, industry growth, and fading past memories, conveyed in a dated newspaper tone.
Washington Star reports Mr Cleveland intends to resume his former occupation of groping around for the united storm bell rope after reseeding the Athinta exposition button.
There are fears that Cuba will in the course of time add to the deposition on the part of this administration to regret that islands were ever Invented.
The Altoona Tribune quotes a speaker arguing that a person who advocates protection should align his buying with his public stance, urging consistency between word and action in trade practices.
Chicago reports Feary completed a cold expedition and plans to return with a full set of lectures. Officials confirm the mission achieved its aims and will share insights from the arctic journey.
A collage of snippets from various papers mocks human nature and politics. Witty borders include Soctalliam in Altoona Tribune and a reporter from Rochester Post-Express noting Kentucky campaigns diverging. A Galveston News quote urges truth telling while a New York Herald reflection recalls gendered childhood lessons and parental accountability.
A poetic devotion laments a poverty stricken life and dignified death. The speaker invokes innocence modesty and beauty and contemplates afterlife under a willow tree. The verse ends noting at Getty Times Herald.
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