Cuba was not to make decisions impairing her independence or to permit a foreign power [e.g., Germany] to secure lodgment in control over the island. Cuba pledged herself not to incur an indebtedness beyond her means [It might result in foreign intervention]. The United States was at liberty to intervene for the purpose of preserving order and maintaining Cuban independence. Cuba would agree to an American-sponsored sanitation program [Aimed largely at yellow fever]. Cuba would agree to sell or lease to the United States sites for naval or coaling stations [Guantánamo became the principal base].
Cuba was not to make decisions impairing her independence or to permit a foreign power [e.g., Germany] to secure lodgment in control over the island. Cuba pledged herself not to incur an indebtedness beyond her means [It might result in foreign intervention]. The United States was at liberty to intervene for the purpose of preserving order and maintaining Cuban independence. Cuba would agree to an American-sponsored sanitation program [Aimed largely at yellow fever]. Cuba would agree to sell or lease to the United States sites for naval or coaling stations [Guantánamo became the principal base].