The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-09
England and cuba.


York Times. which characterized by thai sineleness
OF American patriotism which will meet cordial re
spouse in the popular heart The Times is wing pa
per- but in regard TO questions involving relations
with foreign governments, have been happy 10
its columns a habitua Amercanism Of feeling, which
satisfies us that when the honor and integrity Of
country at stake the editors know distinction be-
tween democrats and wings. With the facts fully
thenticaed which already developed, unable
to understand how there be any division in public
tment consistently with true devotion 10 govern
men The policy Of Great Britain in regard to the slave
trade, about which she vaunts so loudly her philan-
lhropy and boasts necessarily Of her immense sacri
fees, has direct tendency change the present position
OF Cuba II she could succeed in arrestng the traffic in
African slaves and preventing their importation into the
island, the interests Of the Cubans would drive them 10
seek supply OF aboers from the United States. This
supply could be obtained under laws. and
der settled hostility to the slave trade, in any other
way than by the process of Cuban annexation II is this
obvious tendency Of British policy in regard 10 the slave
trade which engaging the attention OF her statesmen
and turning their minds 10 the apprentice system. To
break up the slave trade in Cuba accelerate her
nexaon 10 the United States and 10 prevent this latter
result Great Britain stands pledged in the most solemn
She is therefore, in The predicamen that she
either belle all her phanthropc professions OF hor.
ror for the slave trade, she mast prove her sincerity
on this subject by making up her mind to Cuba.
natural and irresistible way. uniting her destiny with
government II there is scinlla of truth candor in
her diplomacy she will submit 10 the latter altena
tive and least OF all will she ever consent accelerate
that consummaon That much we are assured BY the
rbo ~ katsu he
slave trade as il has heretofore existed and has been
denounced and abomnaed BY the sentiment OF the wor d.
or she must coun.enance il in some modified form. in
which the substance will be retained. whilst the OF
apprentice system will and hide extent, i;s
snormity. What her choice 10 in this category impair.
tial mind can doub, but how she will undertake TO
her choice is not quite obvious; but tina,
sufficiently paasbe 10 be by all who no, pur
posely blind.
Whilst Great Britain is thus embarrassed in her policy
ours is free from complication We have announced for
more than quarter OF century that will not submit
TO European interference continent. This sentiment
has been known OF all and al proved BY OF the
most eminent European statesmen. We stand pledged
by every obligation OF honor, OF humanity and Of treaty
stipulation, ress, the slave trade We claim right
to interfere with the internal policy of Spain regards
the Cuban posssssions-we bound by the first law
of Nature however, TO prefer own safety and preser
walton 10 those Of other nations II Spain chooses TO
tain Cuba in its present horrible condition. have moth
ing 10 say is her business but when she surrenders
the proecoraie into British hands. otherwise endan-
gers our safety, sand prepared to enoce those sres,
can principles which have been repeatedly enun-
ca,sd and so heartily responded BY the people OF the
Usiied States
The Times discusses this question with 90 much
efficient cooperation That journal says; The recent
movement Of English diplomacy to take the Cuban
interests OF Spain under it's most gracious profession
has aroused the indignation Of whole country
Nor ia this at all surprising. The conduct of England
il about as open and unblushing an assertion Of the
independence presumption and selhshness OF her dipo.
macy the world has lately seen. II is not an attful
maneuvrc Ii 10 not TaeyrandIsh. 1t is not even
worthy OF the sxiinc, generation Of Lord MaImesburys
Following the failure OF the upariie treaty, il is very
broad way placard her lofty indifference our parci-
pancy in her schemesa ford peforation TO her late
calm and dign6ed Argument BY. Lord Russell. Bur
England has forgotten the philosophy Of tactics She
ough, have recolected that negotiation defeated in
way prejaiices itself in all s other aspects. Sol
diers wise enough. II repealed al part OF for
tress 10 draw off. call the roll examine ammunition and
recruit, wasted before they attempt force entrance
at another quarter But English diplomacy wastes no
thought such TRIES The adven,urer on tickish ice
finds bis safety in hasy seps and perchance the wise
OF ST. Jamess may hope TO comfort themselves
with jus, such expedien,.
The delicate consistency Of the thing il beautiful FRS,
and foremost OF sufficient importance he solicited
enter into agreement with other pswes secure
Spain in what belongs her, and bind ourselves sac.
ramenally that we will never think Of an island called
Cuba Mercantile men will doubtless profit by this hap.
py piece OF invention and ere long shall have sun
other not to trade in certain articles, bat esteem III EN-
reverenally exempt from all competition. The proposal
met with prompt REFUSAL and to-day the whole coun-
try commends The genius and manliness OF ex Secretary
Everett for his vindcaion Of American sentiments in
this issue Bat the invitation, il now seems meant moth
ing than common ciyiiy and Jonathan declines
to unite with John Bull, !, is understood that John in
tends to settle things in his way II he could no,
ge, to help han fser limbs. he will undertake 10
do il himself. There some persons--bor,o sers-
whom refuse to lend anything knowing that il
they do not have The Of property they will sare
as shooting" steal i Bni John il no such roroc. All
that he feels his vesd diplomacy at liberty TO do i. 10
knock at door II refuse TO unlock i, and e, him
stride in. he will Just give IL q,.t kick and march IN.
70 The family rooms Now, Il IL rather sttanle that Ens