Life and Labors; A Collection of Writings Showing Some of His Efforts in Behalf of His Fellow-Man

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 Excerpt: ...Therefore, I believe in this struggle of Cuba for freedom. I do not call it a revolution; I say it is a reaching for, and demanding of what is a birthright. Cubans, if you desire to win this prize you must be ready to pour out your life's blood. I am uot speaking wildly, for I know what war is. But my case was worse than yours, for I was called upon to fire upon that flag under which I had been born, and I tell you that the bitterest moment of my life was when I had to give the command fire upon those who were still my brothers and my countrymen. I do not speak these words to discourage you, I hope to live to see you, sir, (turning to Quesada) crowned with the reward of your country's liberty. I am glad to see many women here to-night. Let me tell you, Cubans, that when God and the women and the United States are on your side, evil itself cannot prevail against you. But above all, I ask the blessing of Almighty God on your cause. Ask Him to aid you and then use your powder and ball, the cloud will pass and the sun will shine the brighter for the short obscurity. Tuesday, May 28, 1895. EXCURSION TO PABLO BEACH--FRIENDS OF CUBA. Major A. J. Russell has promised to participate and will raise his voice as only Florida's silver-tounged orator can, for the cause of Cuba Libre. His speech was one well calculated to stir up enthusiasm for Cuban liberty. He commenced by saying that one question of the hour was, Is it right that we should sympathize with the Cubans? Is it right that we should extend our hearty sympathy with these patriots? He paid a high tribute to the patriots who for ten years fought for the freedom of Cuba and who are again the leaders in the present movement. He said he believed this country o...