The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-18

uncomfortable pretence OF navy That could easily be
enedied That Is not the idea Nor is IL the deencelsss
condition oil the Atlantic coast, and OF our harbors and
navy yards, nor the absolute want OF any deienees
i whatever on the Pacific coast though that would be
something 10 be considered Some English statesman is
said 10 have stated in Parliament that Great Britain IN
possession OF the island OF Cuba could in the event OF
with the United States, cut commerce in two
doubtless she would, Tar regards our coastwise
trade between the Gull and Lower Mississippi States and
the States on the Atlantic Bat Great Britain looks TO
effective mode oil warfare than the breaking up OF
our coastwlse trade II the United States shall attempt
TO enforce the Monroe doctrine TO offensive extreme
should they go beyond mere menace and brsyado, and
attempt by force 10 drive her out OF Central America,
IN any other way under any pre,ext provoke war,
she considers that she holds IN her hands key with
which she can unlock an element OF OF such potency
as to cut the Union in TWO.
Great Britain sapposes that she holds key with which
she at pleasure unlock an element OF public sen-
ment by which she stir the blood OF her subjects
to such feeling OF hostility to The United States will
reconcile them all 10 the consequences OF Interrupted
trade and industry incident war think sir that we
must be little blind if we do not already perceive that
the natory steps have already been taken To prepare
the people OF England for any future contingency which
may possibly give rise 10 war between the two coun-
tries-however sincere British statesmen may be IN de
string that no such contingency may ever happen |
repeat that is impossible that any sagacious American
statesman look and consider the current OF things
only in England but the continent, IN reference to
American affairs and institutions, and not be impressed
with the idea that there Is much OF State policy OF
sentiment at the bottom Whence the obstinate persist
ence OF Great Britain Whence the increased sensbi
lies oil English statesmen 10 the atrocities OF the slave
trade Whence the more than usual enacly, not only
OF The two late cabinets but the present also, in
forcing the treaty obligation OF Spain in regard 10 the
slave trade Does any one believe that IT is phan
ihropic impulse only which prompts Great Britain to
menace Spain and send her dozen war 10 pre-
vent the landing OF slaves in Cuba! Or does any
now doubt that has become settled point OF English
policy the correspondence OF Lord Palmerston and
Lord Howden has to light, that Cuba shall become
like Jamaica; a there shall be no slave-grown sugar
in the islands; ~ Cuoa, with the abolition OF slavery,
shall become worthless. and burden and
i we know the sequel
II is Tor these reasons, in part. Mr.. President, that
gard the idea OF an exemption from in future,
either with England France, delusve Not, repeat,
that see any immediate prospect OF war; but | would
not, IN considering the temper OF people and the
present unsettled condition OF Europe, and OF rela.
tons with Great Britain and Spain, TO say nothing OF
Fiance) be surprised if we should be involved in
al any time
AS for this road. we are told at every turn that it is
ridiculous TO talk OF war IN connexon with IL, Tor
i will have no wars except those with the Indians
Both England and France dare not go to war with
us. say this course OF argument is not only unwse
and deiusive, but il such sentiments take hold the
country, they will be mschievous; they will almost
certainty lead daring and reckless policy on ouI
parts and as each government labors under similar de-
fusion as to what the other will not dare TO do what is
more probable than that both may get into such posi-
tion-tbe result oil mutual mislake-tbat must en-
sue II is worth while TO reflect upon the difference be-
tween the policy OF Great Britain and this country ia her
diplomatic correspondence and debates in Parliament
When make threat Great Britain does threaten
in turn We hear of no gasconade on her part II we
declare that we have just right 10 latitude 81 deg 40
MN, and will maintain our right at all hazard she does
not buster, and threaten and declare what she will do
If We dare 10 carry out threat When talk about
the Mosquito king and the Belize, of the Bay Islands,
and declare our determination 10 drive her from her poll
icy and purposes in regard 10 them do not hear OF
angry form OF expression from her We employed very
strong language last year in regard TO the rights OF Amer
can fishermen but the reply OF Great Britain scarcely
suned the tone OF remonsance against the Incorporate
i tones OF our debates Her policy upon all such occa-
slons one OF wisdom Her strong and stern purpose is
seldom TO be seen IN her diplomatic Intercourse in the
debates OIL her leading statesmen but II you were about
her dock yards, or IN her oundres, her timber yards,
and her great engine manufactures, and her armores,
you would ind some hustle and stir. There all is life
and motion.
have always thought that the proper policy OF this
country IS TO make no threas-to make no parade OF
what we intend 10 do. Let put the country a coBdl-
ton TO defend It's honor and interests to maintain them
successfully whenever they may be assailed-no matter
by what power, whether by Great Britain, France, or
both combined Make this road ; complete the defences
OF the country, of your harbors, and navy. yards
strengthen your navy-put il upon efficient footing
appropriate ample means for making experiments TO
certain the best model OF ships ofwar 10 be driven by
steam or any other motive power the best models OF the
engines 10 be employed in them 10 inquire whether
large complement OF guns, or few guns OF grea, cabre,
Is the better plan. We may well, upon such questions,
take lesson from England AT recent period she has
been making experiments OF this nature in order TO give
increased efficiency TO her naval establishment How cid
she set about II Her admiralty board gave orders for
eleven OF the most perfect engines thai could be built By
eleven OF the mos, skliul and eminent engine builders
IN Tue United Kingdom, without limit as 10 the cost any
other limitation, except TO class Or AT the
time orders were issued for the building OF thirteen
igaes OF medium class by thirteen OF the mos, skilful
shpbuilders in the kingdom, in order TO ascertain the
best models the best running lines and the best OF every
other quality desirable in vessel This is the mode
IN which Great Britain prepares for any contingencies
which may arse. She cannot tell when they may
yet she knows that she has no immunity from those
chances which, at some time other are seen 10 happen
TO all nations Ia my opinion, the construction OF this
road from the Mississippi 10 the Pacific essential to the
protection aud safety OF this country IN the event OF a
war with any great maritime power. Ii may take ten
years 10 complete but every hundred miles OF II which
may be finished before the occurrence OF war will be
Just so much gained-so much added 10 our ability 10
maintain our honor. In every view OF this question
can take, persuaded that ought at least prepare
\ TO commence the work, and do II mme diaely
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