The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-22


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Nor do know whether in fact, any expedition which
can be regarded in the eye OF the law military expe-
diton, has been undertaken. may be so or not Ru:
mors tend that way, but the Information s various.
have received this morning information which may be
considered reliable, that what is alleged 10 be military
expedition is not such one, in fact as comes within
the purview OF any provision OF the law OF 1878 But
however this may be, regard II as mmaiersl to the issue
have in view think right further 10 state distinctly.
that regard il TO be high moral and political ooiga-
tion of this government 10 maintain with honest soci-
tude neutrality in respect the affairs OF other ma.
TONS and recognise the duty OF the Executive 10 use all
legitimate means preserve the public peace, and 10
force the execution OF neutrality laws by all the le
climate means appointed by the laws OF Congress.
But my object in moving this resolution Is partly call
very serious usupaton OF power on the part Of the Ex-
ecutve TO point the notice o this body and the country
to proceeding that TO me TO be designed to cover
up negligence OF administration within our jurisdiction
by usurpaiion OF power beyond iii TO cover up den-
quency at home by great wrong abroad; by wrong
which strikes at civil and individual right. which strikes
ates that policy adopted by this government from an
early date of absolute Intervention in the civil bfos
and commoons OF other parts OF the world. To under
stand the character Of his movement the part Of the
Executive will be necessary 10 refer to the announce
ment made yesterday simultaneously in two oil the papers
Of this city, which are regarded as the organs OF the ad
mnisation and the official exponents OF its current trans
actions We are informed that squadlon has been or.
dered-whee' Not TO any part q the Unel States 70
Inc law, alleged military expedition against friendly
foreign Power; bui wherei 10 the island Of Cuba.a
foreign dominion beyond our jurisdiction not 70 operate
upon the high seas, but upon the coast Of Cuba, and
within the waters and jurisdiction OF that island 10
do what there First prevent the landing Of any force
the carrying out OF any enterprise organized IN me
United States; this is bad enough but with further in
sructonsand is TO this aspect Of the case dese es
pecialy to invite aenton-wh this further remarkable
instruction. in the language OF the editorial in the lnte
gencer:
In the event Of mdiag haVing Effected prevent
the landing ANY Or ANY ARMS Or raovs
IoSs under the ag intended for such expedition
or enterprise.
Without intending to occupy much OF the time OF the
Senate desire present for its consideration otwo
PRINCIPLES seem 70 ms e es s
first place, consider be ins,Tuctons) TO be volaive
OF the personal civil rights OF emigration and OF expairia
guaranteed every citizen OF the United States by the
constitution OF the country not to be deprived OF e lib
erty. Or property, vtnom due process q tav i will %
understood that in this warrant has been ued,
no information filed, and there has been no Of law
within the contemplation OF the constitution and YET
squadron has been ordered the coast OF Cuba 10 arrest
persons and seize properly under the American dag The
discretion of the commander OF the squadron IT, within
our own jurisdiction violation OF the act of 1918 was
being committed, authority would dare 70 arrest the
suspected offender without due process Of law, con-
emplated by the constitution Of the United States; but
here find the Executive OF the country employing the
feet of the United States and sending II 10 foreign parts
TO arrest American citizens, and to hinder them ~ the
liberty, and violate the sanciy oil their property, without
any legal information and without any process =
But, passing IRON this inconsderaie violation OF per-
sonal and civil right there is greaier wrong TO the Dig
nifty, policy, and constitution oil the country.
come to the next, and as 1t seems TO me- material
ground The instructions direct that il landing had
been effected the feet should be employed to prevent the
arrival and landing OF reinforcemen,s and supplies OF
arms and provisions. contend that this s an outrage
on the freedom OF commerce and an outrage upon the
constitution and policy OF the country What Is the es-
tablished national law in regard to civil warss It's,
that whenever civil war shall rage in foreign country
each OF the parties to be regarded and treated as bel
Iigeren powers. say now that the moment landing
was eeeed contemplated by these instructions. and
two parties arrayed in hostile interest," and that war IS
in being Bellgerent powers are there and belongs TO
the freedom of commerce. aud neutral righta night
OF every citizen this countyto hire sell vessels and
send them there with provisions and arms for either party
able and willing to pay for them Yet here we hnd d.
and the revolutionary flag may have been raised, and
there two begeren powers acting on the island IN
contest for lis government our nset s 70 oe %
the American aag intended for one OF the par
lies
contend that this is not only violation OF the right
full freedom Of commerce, but is also in violation Of the
rules Of neutrality. as recognised BY all nations and as
norced by this government from the commencement OF
its history the present time. The PROVISIONS arms,
and uniton there under the circumstances will
be regarded agree. contrsband OF war; and liable to
the risks which belong to such enterprises. Bat the
commerce is not unlawful IL is lawiul commerce, and
the vessels or cargoes subject to confscaon II they
fall into the power oil the adversary party. wish 1t,
therefore, TO be understood, and 80 declare disuncuy
that according TO my apprehension OF the law. Il the
/ flag of revelation is raised IN the island oil
Cuba, from that moment is the right OF every Ameri-
can citizen TO hire his vessel to sell IT, 10 the rev.
olunonay party, equally to the other party, and 10
send under the American flag provisons and arms and
whatever else the revolutionary party may require and
can pay for And further that every person who chooses
to emigrate the Island, and TO take pau with either
sde has the full right TO do provided he chooses
to incur the hazards OF the contest. And will say,
further that every American ship engaged in lawful
commerce entitled 10 be protected in ts pursuit by the
public force say then, that the instructions. Tar
| from being consistent with the rights OF American ci
zenship and property, in violation oi those nghs
20 further and say that the acts ordered TO be done are
acts of war say that the President has undertaken to
involve the country in the danger OF hostile collision
without the authority OF Congress- and therefore IN vo.
ation OF the constitution. In support OF this position,
have to refer back to the ground which took just now
that the moment revolutionary flag has beea raised IN
the island civil is begun and that BY the laws OF
nations the respective parties the struggle are TO be re-
rarded Nv all other people bellgerent powers say,
then that the order given TO fleet 10 go upon the coast
OF Cuba where this raging, TO take part IN that war
by preventing renforcements and supplies for one party
and not the other is participation the war; and II
be revolutionary party should be successful il will jus
fy them in treating the United States enemy and
in treating those engaged in such acts OF hostility to-
wards them with all the severity due to those taken with
| arms fdgranfs beiio.
understand, Mr. President that there occurred during
the last summer-and have only learned II this morn
ing-much which did not meet the public eye with ref
erence to what supposed to be al the time move
ment looking 10 the revolution of Cuba shall desire
10 modify this resolution 10 all that uanspred