The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04
Cuba and the Triple Alliance.

forms us that II treaty has ben made between
England, France and Spain, guaranteeing to the
last, the possession Of Cuba When the prlncl-
pal sovercigns OF continental Europe formed what
was called the Holy Alliance about thirty years
ago, to guarantee their respective thrones and
possessions to each other, England refused
and repudated the connection, and in this coun
Try it was universally denounced, even by Mr.
Clay and Mr. WEBSTER.
The object of the new triple aliance'is the
same in principle and its design is to maintain Il
despotc government near the American shore
of the Atlantic. II is true that, as is reported,
Cuba is to have local legislature and repre-
sentaton in the Spanish Cortez. But in Span
the Cortez is almost nominal lIdng, AID rep
resentaton of Cuba in it would be The shadow
of a shade. The interests Of Cuba are rs DIS
tnct from those Of Spain. and as Incompatible
as those of tax payer and tax receivcr-and IN
less protected by an equal vote in the Cortez
with the mother country, would be OF no value,
except for speech makng-and the valae OF that
we have seen in the American Congress, where
the South has considerable corps Of speech
makers. As for the local Legislature OF Cuba,
it is not Of course permitted to pass any Ia"
without the sanction of the Spanish crown.
The ostensible or the avowed reason of this
sudden coalition in Europe, is rather too giar-
ingy inadequate Two expeditions OF some four
hundred men EACH have been fitted out in this
country; and after being watched and chased by
the navies of the United States and Spain, sue
ceeded in landing on the island. One of them
speedily made its escape, and the other was
speedily crushed Both events were proclaimed
as evidence of Creole loyalty. And yet now
although, as is asserted thu people Of the island
are unanimously opposed to all change Of gov
eminent. and to al fllblsters, and have thu
aid of Spanish force of twenty thousand mer
always on hand to help them, and the power
Spain to reinforce them, suddenly the two mos
formidable Kingdoms Of Europe come FORWARD
to guarantee the continuance of the SpaniSt
government
Now, the most conservative Of men in this
country and all the liberal party in Europe, have
always maintained the doctrine of non interven
ton in the affairs of one country by the govern
ments of others But here is an Intervention OF
two foreign powers not only to maintain an ex'
listing system Of government, but to modify the
institutions of people This movement is nc
doubt regarded by the parties to it as cunning
thing. But in our opinion it is like many othe
cunning things-it is not wise.
Our government and people have always &C
quirsced in the exclusive possession of Cuba b!
Spain-because, al hough Cuba commands In
Gulf of Mexico, and more lately our communi
cations with California and the Pacific, We knew
Spain was not strong enough TO endanger them
Cuba becomes u very diliereut thing, howeve
when it becomes a protogee or colony {
ENGLAND aud Franoo. IL is ttn'ir aiiy-and 4
such, will give them peculiar privileges and IA
vors in peace Or war. But there is another poir
of still more Importance. Whilst Cuba Wa
connected only with Spain, We had no reason I
apprelend change OF theiGstitu;ions Of Cub;
which are Identical with those Of our own STATE
in her neiyhborhood But with this new Freuc
and English connection, there is reason 70 fear
what We learn is already rrrorted-a change
the institutions Of Cuba, so as 10 make the.
hostile and dangerous 10 all the nrighbOrin
States Of the South, and 10 several Of those o
the Mississippi ii this new treaty provides f.
ultimate emancipation, then it is obvious that
we acquire Cubi by purchase, or in any othe
manner. whilst this Caion co ltinues. the NDr,
will enforce the emancipation slip IIation.-
Such is one Of the consequences of cOnnoC
ton Of the South with the North.
But whatever may be the fact as to this qnei
ton in this treaty, Cubs heaceforth becomes q
object Of Jealousy not only to the South, bu
TO the whole people, arI to any Administrative
Of comprehension and sagaciiy. Whilst ou
government was exerting is power 20 the N
most to prevent the fiiibusters from maxim
Cuba American England stepped in and mai
il EngIish-Engsh commercially, polite i..y
socially and -trar 'etically.
Now, with o. dercrenc, to the phari.a
conservatism ',ndsd the butchery Of III
fifty captive- l,es and robbers, We thin
they had Just as much right to interfere with Ii
institutions of Cuba as Queen Victoria and Pre-
sdent Bonapartc their ministers and cabinet
We think the fIlibustcr Intervention honest
intended more good to the people Of Cuba Tia
the European-aud We have no doubt, was mo
in accordance with their wishes. And We THU
that although some mischief may be done,
Immensely greater amount will BE- prevented
the peaceabe purchase Of that island by the IL
ted States In case Spain is willing to SELL
advise England 70 acquiesce.
Judge Br0nson's Decision.
We have received copy Of the decision