The Red Cross : in peace and war . HOME CAMPS AND AMERICAN WATERS. 373 Fortunately, I know the Spanish authorities in Cuba, Captain-General Blancoand his assistants. We parted with perfect friendliness. They do not rej^ard me asan American merely, but as the national representative of an international treatyto which themselves are signatory and under which they act. I believe they wouldreceive and confer with me, if such a thing were made possible. I would like to ask Spanish permission and protection to land and distributethe food now on the State of Texas. Could I be permitted to ask to see
The Red Cross : in peace and war . HOME CAMPS AND AMERICAN WATERS. 373 Fortunately, I know the Spanish authorities in Cuba, Captain-General Blancoand his assistants. We parted with perfect friendliness. They do not rej^ard me asan American merely, but as the national representative of an international treatyto which themselves are signatory and under which they act. I believe they wouldreceive and confer with me, if such a thing were made possible. I would like to ask Spanish permission and protection to land and distributethe food now on the State of Texas. Could I be permitted to ask to see themunder flag of truce? If we make the effort and are refused, the blame withthem; if we fail to make it, it rests with us. I hold it good statesmanship to atleast divide the responsibility. I am told that some days must elapse before ourtroops can be in position to reach and feed this starving people. Our food and ovurforce are here, ready to commence at once. With assurances of highest regard, I am, Admiral, Very respect
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