I understand that there is a treaty with Spain which prohibits in this country the organization of military companies for the purpose of aiding revolt in any of the Spanish possessions. but this treaty in no sense precludes our Government from recognizing the fact that a state of hostilities exists in Cuba. By the Chinese restriction act. passed a few years ago. Congress annulled a stipulation in the treaty with China regarding immigration to this country. and the Federal Supreme Court sustained this act. Hence the law is well settled that Congress has power to annul or modify an international treaty. I am willing to concede that such legislation is not defensible. except in extraordinaxy cases. but every nation has the undoubted right to selfpreservation so long as it is endeavoring to uphold and perpetuate good government.
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