The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-27


pspce al the Spanish authority In the island of Cuba
not impossible that Spain in her present embar
sssed and dependant situation might be Induced to yield
Der assent 10 temporary occupation OF IL asa pledge
Tor the fament Of her engagements to part with her
right q property In II for other considerations sording
Immediate relief In the hour Of her distress IL Ia the wish
Of the President that the watchness which had
engaged the attention OF predecessors In relation to
this subject should be continued during your admin ira
on q the affairs Of the legation Of the United States at
Madrid and that you should take special to keep
this informed Of every occurrence whose ten
csncy direct or indirect might in Jour judgment, bring
about any change IN the present condition Of the island
20 that effect have awaited Themselves every oppor-
tuny 10 mate wishes and policy OF the United states
government Of HE Catholic Majesty, whom you will find
ALREADY possessed OF every information which you will
but u Is DOT nprobabls that the rame inqisitiveness
which has hitherto been manifested on the part Of that
In relston to IT, again be evinced by the
fpsnish ministers who affecting to construe the ayowed
snxou OF the United States into determination not
~ sur the possession Of Cuba 70 pass into the hands Of
other lowers have inquired how far this government
would 90 In sustaining that determination Should SINH
lar inquiries be made Of by the ministers Of his Catho
ie Majesty you authorized say that the long
tab khed aud well known policy OF the United states
which orbds their eBtangng themselves In tho
o, and .n.s Permits ,na their Ihy'a force
and the protection Of the persons and property Of their
eil equally their public agents to enter into
positive nis the performance OF which would
require the employ Of which the people have
retained In their own hands but that this government
sysrted the blow ready to fall upon the Spanish
Islands would again be found efctua on the recurrence
similar sysnt. and 'hs, the high preponas.:ncs IN
power the inusncs which they must at all times com
nsnd as great commercial nation, In all questions in
vosing the Interests Of the general commerce OF this
hemisphere would render tnsr essential pre-
lminAry 20 the execution Of any project calculated so
any degree engaged in the commerce OF America. The
kno-isdge you posses Of the public sentiment Of this
country In regard Cuba win enable you to speak with
confidence and effect Of the probable consequences that
might be expected nom the communication Of that sent
In the present political condition Of that island
MR. VAN BUREN, TO MR. VAN NESS
DgpsRrMrSr OF SrArE,
WAsHseroS October IL, 1880 !
fbe government he's also been given TO understand
that spain should pepevers In the assertion Of hope
less claim to domiaon her former colouss they will
fee 10 be their duty - well ~ their interest," to attack
her colonial possessions in vicinity Cuba and Porto
Rico Your general distractions full upon the sub
set interest which United States in
fate Of those Islands and particularly the former they
inform that content that Cuba should remain
European power Motives Of reasonable State policy
render desirable TO that II should remain sub.
Jet 10 pan rather than 10 either Of the South American
States Those motives will readily present themselves to
your mind they are principally founded upon an appre
hension that possessed BY the latter II would, n the
subject European power than in lie present con-
dition Although such are our own wishes and true In
mot sss On vna. ns
the SOUTH American States might think for their inter
Get In the prosecution Of defensive var to make .pon
the islands in question indeed attempt should be
made to disturb th.m by putting 10 the hands Of
Iron Of their population to destroy another and
ton Of the United states the case might Be different
Against tuch IN attempt the United states being In
tested and warmly remonsratsd in their communications
last summer with the government Of Mexco but the In
formation LATELY eomnunicassd to US In this g.rd vas
surs w In any event be re orted to- aud that the
test forced upon them, viii be carried their part
afr - .fctw
wAfare.
Nh VAN NESS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
LKGArIos THE UsIrEp srArEs
madrid, August TO- 1896
| SR-- person VIII has good means Of In
formation has this mons nj informed me that the agents
from the islands Of Cuba and Porto Rico, In Madrid
as well ~ other persons from there have secretly aided
in promoting the late disorders and changes here the
Of the independence Of those islands II said
ievsd by them that such state Of anarchy and oonfu
sion will exist here that the Of their pur.
viii be easy taxi and understand IL 10 be their
object to have the attempt made very soon. cannot
subject ss II regards the United states has induced me
not to io,e moment in giving you the information
Hon JeHs FoRrrH Secretary Of State.
MR.. VAN NESS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
sn-About twenty days ago / observed piece in one
o. the principal newpaper Of thi: city relating TO the
gard 70 the President Of the United States, whish
thought called fore prompt and efcis denial and
tsdictop especially ~ Mr. Calutrava not having been
in any political onoe until August sss ssd proosbiy
having the Presidents Last message might BE-
levs the statement alluded TO- therefore addressed TO
the editor Of the paper In whish the statement had sp
cured rcpublished In the official gazette Of this city
| LreArIo. OF rus y. or AsInIeA}
| To ne Editors Of nc Repisia Naeionai.
In Of this gh instant In An article undo, th.
hay. osssIysa in addition :. various unf0anded ninaa
There another fact Of tho sravess importance which
iarhes the proofs 81 the designs to
S.is:S ssss''i II
sns q cuba onnne united y tho Tra po
q;
sumsa. 20 a:. .,s% being IN su, Spin9p ia,
ips with the good sense Of our resdsrs snumersts
then and :: y. syslsins Of 4 not fable it with
.his q The sidns!y .rie.. which trsSu.n.Iy
a ;sss
s ne. 3. Il IS .ss .s rs
that Presto United states hiss made
& her casheS SsS and ss
s1slss ~ a S. sss ~ dns
public q ,s charge eGn.snsd
Seos. 1S .:s sH %
rom the Spanish ero~s nor even in any manner Al
aasd 70 n. aus:sn q such ~. only
ofhe kind imputed g him :. asserted
of SPAIN
this ss. . ss ,s s.r t
Ss 4. q The e, Ease s.m..,e:
ted States least occasion has avoid
allow which but for its friendly Intervention mg
ouy II not fatally Affected the jurisdetion %
over that Island But have said enough, since my
merely expose the foundaon charge
which has called forth this cemmub,s ton hare the
honor to remain your obedient servant,
When the Refsta published my letter, II done in
way not to call much attention. and the direction
paper ct the head left ~ to aord the infer.
that It might have originally been addressed 10 some
other paper ana consequsntly that other paper
might have promulgated the falsehood therefore took
the communication the director IL the ofciz paper
(Gaxee and requested him 10 publish II In s original
state which he promised to do Two days after
wards receive intimaton from person employed in
the Gazette ONCE that my Communication had been
risd Mr. Csutrsva and for the present retained
by him and further that he Cautrava had expressed
himself In terms Of dssatis faction with the President
Immediately went TO Mr. CalutravA carrying with me
the Preside nts last msssage and began by telling him
Of the statement had In ths Rersss and Of my
contradiction but adding that my letter had been
had hsd In h. De-. that h.a.