New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-24

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Admitting that these imports have increased TO TWEEN
ysX millions OF dollars since lS4i, and estimating the
average rate OF duties under the ext ting tariff az %
per cent which the Secretary OF the Treasury informs
u correct within small traction the revenue from
imports would amount TO So 500 600 but from tins sum
must be deducted that portion OF it which arises on
productions OF the United States imported into Cuba
TIE total value of these during the year ending the 3Oh
june le46 according 10 the books OF cutom house,
was s47l3966 Estimating for their increased value at
the custonhOuses IN Cuba IN consequence OF freight and
ether charges would approximate the truth 10 state
that onehih Of the imports into Cuba consists OF Amer
can productions. Then, in order to show what revenue
we would derive from imports into Cuba, we must de-
duct oueffh from Sc 800 0O0 and the balance remain
ing $500 eco would be the amount.
l. may be remarked however, that our acquisition Of
the Island would doubtless considerably increase the
annual military and naval expenditures OF the United
States But these calculations all refer to Cuba in its
present condition. Were possession OF the United
States ts population and industry and consequently its
exports would rapidly increase and produce proper
tionally increased imports Indeed, il l. highly probable
that during the very FIRST year the duties would amount
to asum not less than S6000.000.
In regard to the quantity Of public lands still remain
ing in Cuba the Department does not possess accurate
nfol nation From all that have learned, il Is be-
eved that the Crown Of Spain has already granted by
far the greater portion OF the whole territory of the
island 10 individuals. We need not therefore, calculate
upon deriving much from this source Upon
the whole the President would not hesitate TO stipuste
f0F Il @ payment OF -, in convenient instaments, OR
cssson OF the Island of Cuba, if il could not be pro
/ cuTtd tor a less sum.
The apprehension which existed for many years after
the OTign OF this Government that the extension of our
fldeal system would endnuger tie Union, seem 10 have
posfed away Experience has proved that this system
Ct cCniederated Republics, under which the Federal
Government has charge OF interests common 20 the
whole while local Governments watch over the con
OF the respective States u capable Vi almost
definite extension with increasing strength This how
ever is always subject the qualification that the
.ff gr.ttif tsuF p. ofQ
have been educated in the school OF civil and rel gous
liberty With this qualification, the more increase
the number OF conederated States the greater will be
the strength and security OF the Union, because the
dependant for tler mutual interests viii the
eTal prts be upon the whole and the whole upon the
several parts.
lii tue that Of the 4ls 29l white inhabitants which
Cuba tanned in lsil avery large proportion is OF the
Spanish ace still, many OF citizens have settled on
the island ard ~ them are large holders of proper
~ Under our Government it would speedily be Amyi
cGRlSd o. Louisiana has been Within the boundaries
o. such federal system alone trade exempt from
duties and absolutely ree be enjoyed With the posses-
sion OF Cuba should have throughout the Union
trade more extended scale than any which the world
has ever witnessed arouns an energy and activity of
competition which would result in most rapid improve
ment IN all that contributes the welfare and happiness
OF the human What State would forego the adyan-
tsgos Of the vast free trade with all her ssers and place
herself IA lonely isOlat.onl
But thu acquisition of Cuba would greatly strengthen
cur bond Of union IL possession would se ,ure ~ all
Wihln hlieY OF tts Nlsfl-5pp dn1
q Mexico free access 70 tie ocean but ths security
could only be preserved while the ship building and
navigating Saies Of the Atlantic shall furnish navy
tufcienr 10 keep open the outlets from the gulf the
ocean Cuba Justly approaching the advantage OF
ncxafo- l. Low ready 70 Us ito our arms. Once al.
uIcd sic would be entirely Dependent for her pros.
perty, and even existence, upon her connexOn with
the Union, while the rapidly Increasing trade between
her and tie other States would she'd it blessings and 10
beHohts The whole such state OF mutual
dence, resulting from the very nature Of things the
world has never witnessed This Il what vii insure the
! rerpeiuiy OF cur Union.
With al these considerations in view, the President
believes that the cTss Las arrived when effort should
be made purchase the ISLAND OF Cuba from Spain and
be hiss determined 10 entrust You with the performance
q this most delicate snd important duty. The attempt
should be made, IN the hTst nstance, y confidential
Conversation with the Spanish Minister for Foreign AZ
an a ritz otter might produce absolute refusal
ia wIhirr which would cnlbarrsss us hereafter in the
acquisition OF the Island Besides from the incesssn
changes in he Spanish cabinet and policy our desire 10
mske the purchase might thus b. ma ie known in an
cfcial oim " foreign Governments, and N ir
lcslcry iLd active opposition. Indeed even if the
pTeert Cabinet should think avorably I'll the propo !
ten, they might ne greatly embarrassed by having IL
placed record for IN that event il would almost Ger
isiny through some chnnnel reach the opposition aud
become nc subject CT discussion in the Ccrtes Such
delceie neeotAil1ns, et least IN their ncpient tage
ought always 70 be conducted in e0nhdent converse
tim, an with thc utmost secresy anu dispatch.
AT your interview with the Minister f1r Fereigz AZ
itirs YOU Nigh introduce the subject by referring 10
tic present condition Of Cuba and the danger which
ezsts tina; Il population win make an attempt TO
ccmllish revolution This must be well known 10 The
Spanish Government In ordeT 10 convince hun Of the
coed faith ud friendlhp toward pain wiki which this
Government a. acted, you might read 70 him the fret
part Of my dspatch 70 General Campbell and me or Ter
issued BY tie Secretary Of Wsr 20 the Commanding
General in Mexico and 70 the cceT having charge Of
Tie eInbsrkaiion q cur troop II VeFo Cruz You may
then ,cuch decateiy upon tie danger thar Spain may
Ice Cube rs revolution IN the islnGd, or tia, il may
b. vsesic0 from heg . Cree B-...n, SHOULD a rgg,are