Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-29

in his reply. Irepeated the interest which the UNI
ted States felt in the present and future condition
of Cuba, and the belief of the President that posi-
bly, the existing state of things might render it de-
sirable for her Majesty to enter into negotiations on
the subject. He said he had been informed by
General Narvaez of the nature oil my cummunlca-
ton to him, and Of my authority, thatlt wished to
press the matter further at this time, he should like
to hear whether proposed TO treat for the cesSlon
of Cuba to the United States OF for lis security TO
Spain; and, in the event OF difficulty winch Eng
land, whether Spain could rely for any aid from the
Unit ed States.
answered that it was from the fear of difficulty
with England, and the threat on her part to seize
on Cuba, which had, in part, induced the President
TO give the special authority he had done at pre-
sent; that, as hg EXceleney would See I'LL open
rupture between Spain and England-the allies OF
the United StateS-mght greatly embarass her rs
to the part which she, as neutral, might ma u
necessary to take; that, whilst preservation and
the interest of her might prevent her t:om
remaining passive in the event of any pressing dan
ger, she would greatly prefer direct purchase of
Cuba to involving herself in war with England
on that account He said he fully understood her
difficulty; that, from the present state of things, he
did not anticipate any thing of the kinds that twas
but candid in him TO say he could not hold out any
proSp ct at present of ceSSion; that possibly time
might bring it about. Cuba wns reported TO them
as biting secure, butthere was no telling how long
It might remain so. He was pleased to receive my
communication; should treat it as entirely conf
Dental; and if anything should occur to produce
different state Of things. he should not fail to inform
me of it. 4sa
The above is, in substance, what transpired.
did not deem prudent to urge the matter further
at this time but shall not fail to keep myself fully
informed ofeverything which may occur, and should
see the least prospect of success, shall OF course
avail myself of
Mr. Saunders writes again on the 18th of Noyem-
ber 1885, that as the subject had found way in
to the papers of the United States, he had called on
the Spanish Minister, and assured him that the pub
LEGATIONS were made without his authority, with
which explanation the Minister expressed himself
satisfied Mr.. Saunders says in this connection:
II is certain they regard Cuba as their most pre-
cious gem, and nothing short of extreme necessity
will ever induce them to part with it.
have had no encouragement To renew the sub
ject in regard to Cuba; so far as have been able
to collect the opinion of the public, is against
cession, and do not think the present Ministry
could or even would venture on such step; both
Pidal and Mon are against against it, and Marvaez
says nothing.
In another letter dated December IA, 1S4sI Mr.,
Saunders said he had another interview with the
Spanish Minister, and thus gives the result of that
interview:
AsIconsidered this favorable opportunity 70
renew the subject, IreInarked to the Minister he
must excuse me for again calling his attention to
the matter of the cession of Cubai that an impress