The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-05
ENGLAND AND CUBA.

The London Times, of December 10th,
contains an elaborate article on the sub
iect of Cuba and the United States. Some
weeks since Cuban refugee in this coun-
try, wrote an articlein behalfof the Cuban
-Junta, repelling the charge ofmarauding,
with which the Times has endeavored to
stigmatize Unfortunately the friends Of
the freedom of the Island.
To this article the Times replies. 1t is
worthy Of note that this organ of British
opinion, confesses that the Cuban question
derives its chief Importance from its politi-
cal bearing. 1t is admitted that Cuba is
suffering deep wrong and misery at the
hands Of Spain, and that her condition
calls loudly on the Court Of Madrid for
mslioration. But that has ceased to be
within the bounds OF either probability or
hope.-What then! Will foreign nations
England among them-stand by and
permit her to revolt, and "get up from be-
meath oppression" without putting their
fee, upon her neck? The Times SAYS no.
And why1 Not because Cuba deserves
Independents, but because she may be-
come, after attaining it, State of this
Union. That is the plan purport of the
objection. '''
1t is, after this. somewhat more than
amusing, that the Times should make pa
rade Of its disinterested regard for the
principles Of the question. aside from the
political concern Of foreign nations. II
will strike every one as piece Of hypoc.
risy peculiar to the English government,
that her exponents should gravely admon-
ish the United States against encouraging
the overthrow of Spanish rule in Cuba. in
view Of the possibility that she may follow
in the footsteps Of Texas. when the English
are this day forcibly annexing territory in
Asia by thousands of square miles-taking
it by the sword. holding it by the sword,
!. and threatening every day to extend
such conquests still farther.
No one proposes the forcible acquisition
Of Cuba. No one dreams of the slightes,
active participation by this nation in her
revolution. The title Of Spain to Cuba. is
spoken of and treated by this Government
and will continue to be, with perfect res.
pect. We cannot be induced to wage O
war for her conquest against Spain, and In
no event will ever obtain her. in that man.
nsr, as long as Spain is disposed to pur.
sue such line Of policy towards our citi
zens, as the comfy of nations plainly
demands. If Cuba can achieve her owr
independence, il is her own concern after
-e,do uhothor eha rhal ha ono ol ns nj
not; and the influences bearing upon suci
contingency, cannot be exclusively exer
cised by any party. They will be open te
oil on her soil who are opposed to it.
Upon such grounds, the action of this
government cannot be questioned by Eng
land or any other power, and if she choos,
to act as her public press speaks. her offici
BUSINESS must elicit such protest from thi
eide OF the water. as will show her that sh,
cannot cover up her sinister designs be
meath professions Of anxiety for our vel
iars, which she has never yet practically
evinced.
Ofthe fitness Of Cuba for an American
State, the Times entertaihs no favorcbl
opinion. That is anticipating secondary
consideration. which does not very wei
comport with the English journals profess
Cd Indifference to everything but the inter
national policy Of annexation. The mali
! iting Il whether Cuba shall be allowed /,
! ftss herself first, which il is very plain tha
Z England would be reluctant to allow. Il