The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-04
THE DAILY UNION
To Tie Editor q The Union.


HAyAsA, March IL, 1876.
There is perhaps, no spot on the globe which
really engrosses more OF the attention OF statesmen
than this te island Its vast capabilities for pro-
duction, its uniform climate, 10 say nothing Of It's
close proximity to that colossal power m me West
10 which empire 10 rapidly approaching, render
il at once an object Of the deepest sollcitude In
| Europe and America Its destiny none fore
teIE but 10 me Il is evident that II cannot long
| main dependence OF the crown OF spain. 1 do not
speak as politician, nor use words idly, nor with
view Of exciting the jealousy OF the Spanish gov
eminent here or at home.
her position, and calculate with the eye Of phoso-
phy what great results she 10 10 work out In her
moral political and social history, ought to elicit
no pref udce against the author. 10 be told OF
ones errors-to be warned Of the inevitable results
Of ones conduct, is not always agreeable Out we
were truly wise, such advice and warning should
call forth our warmest thanks. Public opinion here
has little TO do with the government The enforce
ment of law the collection OF tax, constitutes It's
own full justification. Endurance has not Seen
fully tested, and until II shall be, the ultimate
power of public opinion will never have been made
known This state Of things will accelerate the
ooeration of that unseen but active principle
which is working out It's own great destiny IN Eu-
RON. in Cuba and the United States. IL Is vain for
politicians, here or elsewhere, TO dream even Of its
annihilation. IL cannot be- ] mean oy this TO cast
upon the administration OF Cuba no invidious CEN
sure. Errors here are but the type OF errors In
England, and in every other country where the
RIGHTS OF the mass are made subservient 10 the
whims and caprees ofthe few
II in impossible not 10 see that this siate Of
things is incapable Of perpetuauon. The only ques-
ton is one Of duration-ume; and IN discussing this,
no hard feelings should be elected: There are too
many Just causes Of complaint against the parent
goyernment-too much injustice, extorten, and suf-
ferng have been heaped up, mountain high, to an-
horize one 20 believe that existing relations can be
long maintained. What most aids the government
is the wealth Of the island, which always fears dis
turbance prefers submission and quiet TO revolution
and liberty II 10 the same spirit that would force
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of our own republic, rather than
risk in the maintenance Of its territorial integrity
disturbance Of our monetary affairs. In England,
il il said, the whole wealth Of the kingdom is en-
braced in less than so 600 fames-or, allowing i've
TO a family no more than $50 900 persons, including
merchants and bankers. This interest controls
England, and controls, too, for It's own benefit. IL
clamors for protection while ten millions ofthe mass
are feeding on less than one-third the amount Of
provisions which the free laborers Of the United
States receive. I cannot enter into details; but IL
has occurred TO that IL is the legitimate province
OF associated wealth to assa the principle Of unyer-
sal liberty Il seeks in legislative bodies for partial
and unjust laws-aws that insure an unequal dis
tribution between labor and capital IL is this agency
that sustans your tariff il was this that supported
the old bank, and now opposes the economical sys-
tenn Of collecting and Disturbing the revenue which
has been presented to Congress by your able Sec
rotary Of the Treasury; is the same interest here
that collects from population Of 300,0D0 whites
more than $4,000 900 annually-equa to two.
thirds Of the current revenues OF the United States
do not mean TO assert that this immense sum Is
paid into the Real Hacienda in Madrid; but il is
paid by the labor Of Cuba. The census returns in
deed may indicate a larger population than this !
IL =. liz, r,,k. =.
eminenty a country Of labor; II can scarcely be
said TO have social moral position. The strin.
gent character OF the government, complete bundle
Of checks and at the end OF every one OF which is
attached fee-bill, a tax, has doubtless contributed
largely to this end. Restrictions placed upon
social not less than commercial intercourse. party
or ball must assemble, perprisO del gObiunO, but
| not without charge.
Births and deaths are alike subjects Of ecclesiasc
tariffs the latter by far the most unyieding in
| ions The common law is a cumbrous and un
vieldy machine, too expensive and corrupt for the
uses Of the mass But the ecclesiastical authorities,
independent Of and in many respects superior to,
the government are privileged bodies in the courts
! of law-they pay costs. Hence il Is mot uncom.
mon for those who have ugly debtors, out OF mere
spite to dispose Of their notes to the church.
dition that they shall be prosecuted for It's benefit
The will OF that body Is the law; and like all other
incorporatons having soul, 1t has no charity no
| mercy! The government is u naked military des-
,otism and almost exclusively made up Of natives
4 Old Spain 1t feels that ntere for the industry
Of the country which creditor feels in the prosper
~ of his debtor Indeed, it seems to me that their
condition partakes, in many respects, OF the charac
er of this relation, or, perhaps, Of creditor and
.ignee Yet, even here, when new tax is imposed
Il is declared to be for the permanent protection
If the people, hose interest is the professed obec
If all their solictude. But this mountain Of in JUS
ice must be inaly thrown from its centre. tits i'm
possibIe that it should exist; and as in France when
! this terrible calamity shall come upon the people, il
will tear up the very foundations OF society.
| In connexion with this matter, l may say a word
| If the movement in the Congress Of the United
States having in view the purchase Of this island.
| I would not be understood as believing that this
| action has been in accordance with the views Of
/ your government / suppose it to be its wish that
east, is the understanding here 1t has not howev
err ESCAPED animal version. Its design is not under
soodnor generally, in this or any other matter, are
the motives Of your public men appreciated. 1t wa.
naked project for the surrender Of the sovereignty
| of the island and, naturally enough, became
| subject of general conversation. The mass of thu
| people embraced it as messenger of light. Uned
| ucated as they are in American affairs, they have
witnessed the march Of its institutions, the rapid
and incredible progress Of its government to its
present colossal dimensions amongst the nations o
| The world; and many Of them feel that their owr
sions of their government. 1t is due to the subjec
10 say that however enthusiastic they may be In ia
vor Of the States, they rest in profound ignorance
all the principles of a free government. SHOULD
doubt much whether there is here sufficient even o.
its elements upon which to build temple of free
dom.
You have heard much said in the States about TIL
movements Of Santa Ana. If my information II
correct, there is no truth in these statements. HI
may desire to fall back upon poor Mexico But 4
is said by well informed persons here that the pub
lie men most favorable to him while there are by
no means disposed to embrace his cause, now tina
|, he is away. He planetary star, circed roun
bv lesser orbs, whose beams from him were bor
rowed. That he may return is highly probable; bu
up to this time, he has received no such assurance
If favorable reception as would authorize him Il
| take that step.
The weather, for two weeks, has been exceeding
favorable to planters. It was feared that the rain
Of January and February would much lessen tn
crop of sugar. Some calculated the depreciation a
high as 81 per cent; but now again all is prosper
Gus, and full average production may be relied on
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