The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-17


allegations BY positive evidence.
In question OF opinion viii be conceded tia,
the judgment OF The Senate of tue United States is so6
tied 10 much orily the dician of the Tine.
newspaper. Now, the Senate, ia whose presence Al,
Scale delivered his eloquent speech Cuban anns.,.
ton. and who capable doubtless OF sppreeaus il,
language nothing offensive in lis sentiments, ana
nothing in the positions OF the speaker which would mali
him unfit representative al the Spanish court.
We cannot but suspect that malicious purpose IL .
ray the prejudces OF the Spanish government again.,
Mr. Soule is the occasion OF the unjust e,,icsm, IA
gross misrepresentation Of the wing press The anie,
in columns affords abundant evidence Of the iDao.
of this spirit The Times is not content to say b,,
MI Soue will not be received but attempts 10 conyn,.
the Spanish government that he is mortal enemy whom
il is compelled 10 reject by every consideration Of self
respect aud national safety la its unnatural zeal m
Times even undertakes to the Spanish goy.r,.
ment against any evil consequence from the nso, 10
this country implied in the rejection of its minister tn
bosom in which turks much of the poison Of peon,,
or party malignty feel but little regard for n.
honor and dignity OF the country. Never did journal
perform such a service OF base treason TO its country
The guilt of an Arnold is scarcely more revolving TN.
of faction in the struggles of domestic poif.
are no, without excuse. but there can be no apo
osy for him who carries his party resentmens into IN,
presence Of foreign powers. and invites them 10 hen,
insult and indignities upon his country.
The position which the Spanish journal-La Croni.
respect to the appointment Of MIR Souls !,
extraordinary as is utjusfabe. II has no, been m.
usage OF this government select its diplomatic function
aries in Difference the tastes OF foreign nations or ia
LII 4 L..
caprcious prejudces What is the demand OF the Cron
That statesman shall be suffered to reside at the court
of Madrid who is known to sympa.hise with the op.
pressed people of Cuba and 10 favor the policy Of tn.
acquisition of that island by the United States This e.
tfaordinary demand involves the additional claim Of |,
right on the part OF foreign government to dictate Tia
opinions and limit the freedom OF speech Of American
citizens Before American minister can be received
abroad, monarchy institute inquisition into hi.
pas, life and political opinions, and approval or con-
demna,on must determine his reception or rejection
This country could never submit 10 absurd demand
the government OF Spain will never make ii, 1t orie
mated in the superserviceable zeal OF parasitic organ
and will receive the sanction only of such American ouI.
mails ready TO sacrifice the dignity Of the country 10
party faction The Spanish government ia doubtless sui.
icenty vgiIant in the protection of lis honor bu, il
not so much the victim OF a morbid sensibily as 10
shrink from contact with every one whose opir.
ions are not strictly in accordance with it's own
ald TO demand of other nations send TO its court
none bat men whose devotion TO its interests makes
them traitors 10 their own country The very institution
OF diplomacy presunes antasonsm OF interest. and
yet the Crsnica would make this anagonism reason for
rejecting the credentials OF minister II is not pretend
ed that Mr. Soule has given offence to the Spanish gov
eminent by any improper and unjas,ifable act bal il is
commended that for speech uttered the floor OF the
United States Senate, and for certain opinions which be
ener,ains in Iespec, to the public policy Of this county,
he has put il beyond the power OF this government to
make him the representative of its interests the count
OF Madrid is contended that this government has 90
rig to send any minister 10 Spain who thinks
Cuba desirable acquisition for the United Slaes We
do say that the Spanish government makes any such
extraordinary and prepos,erous demand Il too well ap
prsciaies the dignity Of nations ii too well understands
the usages of diplomacy. and is too solcous for lhs
OF peace with the United States 10 MAINTAIN
any such ridiculous and offensive proposition. This il
the proposition, however for which reckless partsan
contend in utter disregard alike of reason, OF the law Of
nations. and OF national dignity.