Word: cuba
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...primarily at the abolition of corruption, but who still had remained faithful in their belief in statehood, put in a plank to that effect. The nationalists also received recognition, for the party pledged itself to independence under the protectorate of the United States, identical to the present status of Cuba; and, thirdly, it declared itself for home rule somewhat similar to that which Canada enjoys. It is clear that this platform is an expression of the most conflicting interests. However, the Unionist Party carried the people with it and controlled absolutely the branch of the Government responsible to the voters...
There is no doubt that if Porto Rico could view the status of Cuba, the bond between this precious Antille and this colossus would be one of the deepest affection. Although these wishes are not realized, gentlemen, let me assure you and the American people of our loyalty to the United States. The original charter of Porto Rico was granted by Spain because our loyalty had been tested, and it remained unbroken through the many vicissitudes that she had to suffer. We have seen our coasts bombarded and invaded by all her powerful past enemies, England, Holland, France...
...entry of the United States into the world-war and the quick response on the part of the gallant little republic of Cuba naturally places the people of Porto Rico in a difficult position. It is especially embarrassing for us Porto Rican students in this country, who are enjoying the hospitality of the American people and who cherish highly the personal friendships of its citizens, to have to lie idle while our classmates and friends are making war preparations. Our apparent indifference is so apt to be misunderstood and hastily labelled ungratefulness, especially as contrasted with the action taken...
American intervention in Cuba transformed a Spanish colony into an independent nation. American intervention in Porto Rico changed a Spanish colony into an American colony. The difference is too obvious to need further explanation, but if it should be urged that although the form of government is different, Porto Rico has enjoyed as great a degree of material prosperity under American domination, as Cuba, my answer would be that the descendants of Don Quixote think more highly of their honor than of their bodily comfort. For myself, I say that I prefer a thousand times self-support with...
...have always gone to war for the utmost just causes, for our national freedom, for the freedom of the high seas, for the freedom of the Lone Star State, for the freedom of the slaves, for the freedom of tyrannized Cuba. We go to war now for the freedom of the German people. We are true to our history. We have kept our national faith in freedom. We go to war for a cause no less just...