The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-25

thus her means Of resistance would prevent negotiations
OF the ncriptionn and that Spain would thus beco me
victim OF the reliance placed upon nsglsnd. He VAS
land and had thought that the United states know.
ing best howto vsue the island Of Cuba would be most
likely to engage in speculation resting spon its re
whether the the United States would favor
such loan, II attempted answered that could not
tell what would be the Of offer OF this kind 20
the United States that there shapes in which
It would meet With great and perhaps ipsurmountsbie
objections that there were others where the difficulties
would be less; that II appeared to me, however, 70
be subject 81 so much Importance TO spain ~
this moment, that / should be astonished IL ste did
what sbs could expect in reference to it BE asked
then what stems could be taken / snsvered that
saw no ether way but by sendng to the United states
a perfon possessing the entire confidence OF TINS
government calculated to gain that Of mine and fur
nlshfd with ample powers. He observed that ne had
thought Of The expcdent and that he thought the
was diepo,ed to send minister the United
States Let Of vessels Of sdded he, come
into this port and will assure his appointment for ne
would ihep have the Of getting TO his destina ION
IIeped that would let Mr. Mellon know what he had
told me- that be might II he found 1t practicable, send
under any pretext Of vessels here; bst that
feared it would be difficult TO arrange the opportunity he
desired and should be sorry II the government waited
for il, as in affairs of the Importance Of those In
question despatch was everything. The gentleman
with whom / had this convers alton though not
friendly 10 England, has always felt the i'm
portance Of securing her good will. IL not her
assistance and has in consequence been one OF the
eons through which the oortes have il may say con-
yersea with the English minister and upaccredted but
confidential agents OF Mr. Canning IT this court His
coming to under such circumstances has impressed
with the idea that here but litts hope Of
gagpg England to enter in the speculation which he
poses the United States That she has been sounded
this analogous point have but little doubt
that e has been found cold and distant in consequence
Of her engagements to other powers and her little conf
dence in the stability OF the government from which the
overures proceeded is also not improbable What how
you rely upon certain is that up to this day
ha beer fDvO he o he
island of )Cba
DIR j. j. APPLETON TO Mr.. ADAMS.
CApIz. July 10, 1923
StR-The contents Of the letter Of which herewith
enclose duplicate, are substantially confirmed by all
shall say nothing of the official declaration Of England
they documents which must long since have reached
you have it. however in my power to say. upon the
best authority that the sentiments she Processes in
relation to the acquisition Of territory at the expense Of
Spain have not always been entertained by her Mr. Qua
ORA Dow deputy OF the Coltes had when Minister of Ultra
Marine in the year 1880 distant overtures made 10 him
for ceson Of the eastern ride Of Cuba to England These
overtures treated with great coldness and it is sup
inundated to in confidence by Mr.. Gener, deputy
from the Havana, who, being European by birth has
had more access to the secrets OF the cabinet than his
companions and has lately received distinguished proof
Of the respect in which he is held in being called to pre-
side over the Corss during an epoch Of particular diff
Guilty. This gentleman hss moreover, assured me that
theae overtures the only that had to
kis knowledge. though before leaving Madrid he had
made Il subject Of particular inquiry The deputies Of
vnciai Populations in which, after acquaintng them
with the events which have lately occurred here,
who have to tRs I
critics and independence Of the Peninsula should
be obliged to cross the Atlantic, they will find
is, as am informed by one Of the signers intended
to prepare the people Of Cuba for the worst that hap
pen here They suppose and no donbt correctly, that
the invasion ofbe mother country will elicit much speeu
aon a. to the future fate Of the island among It's inhab
taDs and that the impulse which they have received in
they salsmies therefore breeding their leland
These deputies, who in common with their colleagues,
voted for the removal Of the regal family to this place
are now declared traitors by the regency ut Madrid and
will il the Of the constitution fails be exposed
cruel prosecutions Under these circumstances it not
Astonishing that they should wish to themselves
asylum among their friends, and their particular
provinces nom the depotim with which these Of Europe
are threatened Great however rs is their horror Of
de,pom does mot exceed their dread of becoming in
dependent too soon In their anxiety they cast their
towards the United States, and inquire whether
IaDgement could not be made for the Of the
islsnd against the evils with which it Ia threatened in
hDgr 80 badly here Is there remedy say they
but hocipg .gsin our nseks to the yoke there no al
If unsupported We attempt to resi- t. have not dared
to suggest any though sbould suppose that the United
States the United states and England jointly might
end one in guaranty of the Island to Spain while in the
enjoyment OF the provincial government lately decrsed
for it BY the Co7tes The present rs the moment when
sueh cement might be made with Spain; all br
influential men look to the chance Of being driven from
their country and would PROBABLY rejoice in having it in
sstty. Should Mr. Nelson come provided with adequae
instructions he viii arrive in the best possible TO
FL the fate Of the island in the way that viii best suit he
interests Of the United States
JehS Quincy ADAMS Secretary Of State.
HUGH fELsoN TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE
EApKID July 10, 1915
SKI hsye the homer TO enclose copy Of my LAST
to the Secretary Of state Of his Catholic Majesty in which
his request state what have been instructed 10
to this government in reference to the aversion Of
the American government TO The leland Of Cuba
intc the hands of any other European power and
disclaimer Of al views part in reference TO the
,pbiect. This was written the request Of
the Secretary and on his stating that it would extre
from th.n en- answer in writing on The application which
had made for the privilege Of sending Consuls to these
hlshds. 1t has produced such effect and although
have called repeatedly in person and urged the subject
and have delayed depa ture ran Madrid WEEKS
would be given As presumed from its delay tina.
.suld not rrobsby be very favorsbe have concluded
to leave it to my successor.
Hon HENHY CLAY, Secretary Of State.
DON SAN FRANCISCO he YEA BgRAuDHz TO Mr..
NELSON.
PALAcn. July IL 1875.
Sin II had the honor Of laying before the Kisg, my
august master the note which goa pleased 10 adj
dress to the sd ultimo. His Majesty has With
the grsa,tat sasfaetsn confirmed in the friendly
dispositions OF ysur government and firmly persuaded
Of their continuance. will always take pleasure in
sIonong them With that athfupess and noble frank
meas which are characteristic Of him;
His Aajesy has ut time thought OF soding to any
power the iflsAds of Cuba and Porto Rice and far
from such purpose is firmly determined to keep them
under the dominion and authority Of HE legitimate sove
rsignty
hi: formal declaration viii be satisfactory to the
wifhes Of your government you have been pleased to
state with respect TO the intentions Of SPAIN and
the equally explicit declaration which yen make that
the United States will not suffer, sr less take part
afford their assistance to any plan which by Of
petitions ornaments ofsny other mode Is intended
TO foment intel nal dsco.d in said islands to disturb their
tranquility attempt their separation from the Spanish
empire has been in the highest degree grateful to the
hing. my master. Wherefore his Majesty doubts not
thai Jour government duly apprecatng the just
yatsns which had the honor Of mskag TO verbally
will particularly apply with respect to the said posses
fons all the amplitude to the assurances and
guarantees which you mention TO and that in filth.
full Observance IL the srcsst neutrality it will be please
to take the most prompt and ecscious to pre-
vent the rebelious subjects Of his Nsety in Ameros
from ayaiBg Themselves OF tortuous aud secret Ia
having in the ports and on the coasts Of United States
arnaDeBts intended to hsrass the OF Spain in
the American to attack said islands TO introdsc
into them revolution promote their separation from
the mother country His Majesty s stil further per-