The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-16
WASHING TON, August II

WAsHINGroN, August II, 1919.
The Presidents Proclamation Tie Buffalo Hum
for Cuba-Ihs Policy of the Government Rigid
for Peacs-1he Policy Of Annexation Indsf-
Niteiy Suspended
The proclamation of the President against the
buffalo hunt, believed 10 be organizing for a de-
scent upon Cuba, with view 10 the seizure of the
island, is another proof of the fixed determination
of the administration rigidly to stand to its treaty
obligations.
When, a few months ago, there were symptoms
Of the repetition III Canada Of the Instruction of
1887, the President and his cabinet unanimously
agreed that il proper at once to arrest, by all
constitutional means any violations of
traty with Great Britain, in the event of al out
break across the border, and, in effect, this resolve
was promulgated in advance, warning against
any movements of fraternity by our citizens,
which would compromrt the integrity of the GO
yemment The administration consented to the
publication of its policy before the necessity for
action, in order to admonish citizens Of their
duty, and to dlsembarrass the government OF any
possible degree OF connivance with the anticipated
rupture In Canada; for, in the absence of any de-
claration OF disapproval OF collision with the Ca
nadians, the government might be open to sus-
Plclon. 1t would be; for II Is notorious and
rational that our ciilzens OF the North do and
should desire the annexation OF Canada; and it is
pretty well ascertained from experience that the
speede ST method of etiectng annexation is by first
revolutionizing the country TO be Incorporated, and
then asking for admission into the Union.
In the case OF the war steamer the United States,
the policy of MIR. Clayton was consistent with this
rigid rule of neutrality laid down, although SUBJ
ject TO aHlmadverson, tending to operate against
the republican movements IN Germany, all of
which, however, have turned upon the pivot OF
old monarchical reservations, and have, therefore
frs N a rel n
cause.
In this case of the buffalo hunt, for Cuba, we
have more direct example Of the inflexible OBJ
servance OF treaty stpulatlons, as the rule OF the
administration. Here, AT least, all considerations
OF mere political capt are thrown out OF the scale
as unfit TO be entertained. II would be an easy
thing 10 overthrow the Spanish government in
Cuba for it is well known there some very
willing annexationists among the islanders. Ii
would be an easy matter Tor the government 10 be
blind to the organization OF the buliaie hunt, and
even to aid IN Its enterprise, without openly In
frnglng the faith of treaties. But in the event OF
a successful invasion aud revolution, while it would
be impossible for the govern nent to resist the
pressure tor annexation, the acquisition of Cuba
would inevitably bring with It large measure Of
popularity. Sull, not only do We know the cabinet
to deprecate this short cut TO the succession, but
we believe them to be opposed 10 the acquisition
of Cuba, by any means, pirarcal or legitimate,
while the slavery question In California remains
undetermined. tr, . -.,-
We understand that force Of |, 500 men are en-
rolled for this supposed expedition TO Cuba, at
New Orleans and in the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES they
expect 600 recruits from New York; and we
aware that agents of the enterprise in the re-
crultlng service In tks CITY, The men are required
TO enlist without being informed of their desiina-
ton I; but while Tampico Is held out to the public
fent, il is believed that Cuba is the OBJ ect of
the expedition.
Who are the ring leaders in this illegal enter
prise, we have not eiianed, but there
raj members of Congress in the Sdth suspected OF
being informed OF the organization. IL Is believed
the movement has been hastened, in order to have
Cuba On hand as an Offset To Canada, the prospects
OF acquiring which appeared TO be so very auspl-
cious two months ago. But for the present.. the
whole scheme has fallen through. The Canadians
hdyeresolved TO sing Long live the Queen, " in-
definitely and from the protest of the President
we may rest assured that no armed invasion will
be permitted to pass from the United States into
Cuba or Mexico, if ship Of war can intercept it
so that the policy OF annexation is indefinitely sus-
pended. w.
BALTIMORE, Aug. Is, 1919.
The Cuban 1Gan--7he President's Proclamation
The Steamer Allegheny.
The proclamation Of President Taylor does not
seem to attract much attention here, though there
can be no doubt that II lis serious matter. learn
that orders were given To Lieut.. Hunter, comman-
der Of the steamer Allegheny, now lying at the
Washington navy yard, 10 proceed at once TO Nor
folk, take IN COAL and prepare to sat at moments
notice.. She will reach Norfolk this evening, and
be ready to sail on Saturday.
(Fron the Philadelphia North American, August ISL
Intelligence has reached from reliable source
that force numbering between i've hundred and eight
hundred men, has recently been assembled Mt Round
Island, opposite Pascsgouls, under the command Of
Colonel White, who figured not long ago at Yucatan.
II IL raid that the Of S250o00 has been deposited
in Mobile, 70 promote the object Of this ncfarious
movement the particular direction Of which IL not yet
distinctly ascertaiDed, though from facts lately
to light, through authentic channels It's destination
supposed TO be Cuba where landing IL conten plated
at the south side of the island II IL Understood that
Tel dex youx n view of m 0n ebseu
opened at Baltimore New York, and Boston, we'll IS
at Mobile and New Orleans We have not been able to
discover that any attempt has been made In this city
10 collect force to supply aud ammunition.