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does not become an American Senator TO diminish the in
huence Of such proceeding by any doubts TO tn
course Of other countries, or as 70 his own
The Senator recommends course that contradcts al
own doctrine He is for 4 nrotest--by whom BY tia
President. Thirty years have gone by since Mr.. Monro
proclaimed his doctrine he protested, Mr.. Polk pro
tested and it is avoid the failure which attends
Executive protest that l introduced this resolution
wish put upon record the solemn protest of the Amer
can people by public act Of their Government. wan
this 90 before the world auhoritatyey, the declar
alton Of the sentiments and purposes Of the American
people Suppose the honorable gentemans recommen
dation should be adopted and the President should pro
test it is well known to Europe that Executive has
no power TO declare power in TRUTH to enforce
his act That power lodged exclusively in the two
Houses of Congress- and unless they the principle
the nations of Europe may continue to disregard Pre-
sidentia declarations for they well know that he who
makes them cannot give them effect. Are you going t.
protest without reference to what is follow Your pro
test in such con- uncture to be efecual, be fol
lowed by some indication of the you intend pur
in the event Of its being disregarded any some
declaration of your determination to meet the
with frmness and decision
The Senator says he is Tor giving pledges; yet ht
is for protesting the part OF the Executive relation
to the colonization of the Bay Islands, and he intimates
rather than states his willingness support by Con
gressonal action Such protest if it carries with il
pledge of action resistance, is Of words
unworthy of the American people. The only value Of
such national declaration consists in the determination
of the people making it to enforce it, and in the convic
ton Of other nations that it is pledge that will be
able Senator says this is awful threat. Well sir his
protest if any thing but waste paper is another
ful threat There is no view which you take of a
general protest which is equally applicable to spe
cia The history of the world is filled with such
ampes and declarations. Ii the honorable Senator is in
favor OF the principle what objection he have to
claiming it, and making it efficient at once by Congress
siona declaration? What objection there be to its
receiving sanction without first passing through the
Executive Department? Congress, If understand the
gentleman and am not do, is after the Pre-
has nrtpI and oil in vain hn-
tween US is that choose to go at to the great dcpo
STORY Of the power of the American people for that nd
cation Of national action which may be necessary
few words now with respect to Cuba Irepeat, and
the Senate all know well do, that the condition Of
Europe and the world is most extraordinary and from
day to day, from hour TO hour indeed tell
what is to happen 1t is therefore necessary for all ma
tons to be prepared 1t the very time when nations
should make known to foreign Powers the policy they
mean TO pursue in certain probable contingencies and
why That other nations, knowing the determination
may be induced to refrain from designs they might other
wise pursue 1t is one chance the of averng
rious consequences. The honorable Senator maintains
that the terms of this resolution dsclamng any designs
against Cuba convey an impression that there such
designs That is certainly far-feched conclusion Why
not make such disclaimer if it? The Senator
says It Is dlscaimg what there is just for i'm
putting. We say, rather intimate in the resolution
that Cuba would be acceptable but discaim be-
fore the world, what have repeatedly been charged
WITH the design Of taking orcble and unjust possession
It. We do it in the existing state of the world to put
an end TO those reproaches which eternaly made
against US; and suppose that a vast majority of the
American people heartily join in this declaration that
do not intend unjustly to seize the island Of Cuba.
did not exactly understand illusion of the Senator
but thought he ntmated that this resolution aimed
at him. can assure the honorable gentleman that
never thought Of him while preparing the resolution My
mind was turned very different quarterto the honor
and interest Of my country. had the remotest al
lusioDo him in drawing up the resolution and repeat
that my mind was upon vastly important subject
and say that without meaning any dsrespect to him.
| no rpfa to Nnunp Apopr iea
Old America. Such thought entered my head.
As to the attacks Of which he spoke dganst himself as
the lmpersonation of Young America, have nothing
TO say rs have had nothing to do with them. take it
that Young America and Old America have been pref
ty well abused and have had pretty good share Of one
the Senator thinks he has had Of the other do not
believe it has done either of much HARM nor do
think it IS worthy of the slightest notice. have no
doubt but that Old America, or in other words Old Fo
gyism, viii continue to be abused and Young America
as It passes in the journey of lfe expect
Old America ITSELF and share in the abuse which
that respectable condition is to bring with it.
Mr.. DOUGLAS. In reference to the last remarks Of
the Senator from Michigan viii do him the justice
that do suppose he intended the peculiar phrase
oogy Of that resolution to convey any injurious nsinua-
ton against myself any other Senators but he be
that efforts have been made give il such con
struction here and elsewhere.
Mr. CASS Does the honorable Senator allude to me
II Mr.. DOUGLAS. Certainly The Senator from
Michigan has informed that illusions Old America
and Young America not fit to be made in the Senate
Perhaps he is right in this respect but he will bear in
mind that have alluded Old America or uttered
the word in the Senate He has been in the almost daily
habit for the last year Of assuming himself the cogno
Of Old Fogy and seems to rejoice in the appellaon
lie has not unfrequently made pointed remarks about
Young Foges and Young America but has failed up to
this day. to provoke response from me- to induce
10 permit the word to pass my lips The Senator also had
opportunity the other day rebuke his friend from
Alabama Mr.. CLEMENS when he devoted great por-
ton of his speech denunciatons of what he pleased
to call Young america and its principles The venerable
Senator from Michigan will therefore pardon for having
been guilty Of the ndiscreton, in single instance Of
having followed his almost daily example
/ Mr. CASS The honorable Senator will allow me to
say word II from this time the honorable gentleman
will call himself Young America will allow myself 70
be called the Old Fogy, and shall have objection
\ his using the term as much as he pleases.
4 Mr.. DOUGLAS The penalty is too great for the
privilege conferred Although he has shown every dis
my tastes to call him by the to the
other to myself
Il But enough Of this. The Senator says have put a
wrong construction upon his resolution that il only
specs existing rights and therefore by implication con
dennis all existing wrongs Under this Interpretation it
is difficult to conceive Of European colony in America
which would be protected by it, What Of them is
righfuly held according TO ideas Of political justice?
Does the Senator propose dspossess Great Britain of
Jamaica because she holds ii by the title Of Cromwes
seizure, who according to English doctrine had right
full authority to WELD the power of that kingdom Does
he propose TO give England notice abandon the Belize
settlement, because she holds it by other authority
than mere permit to cut ogwood of older date than
our Declaration Of Independence, and an undsturbed
possession from that day TO ths Does he propose an
inquiry into the rghtu authority by which Great Britain
and all other European nations hold their colonies in
America If So he is several steps in advance of Young
america and his resolution caryes out more work than