The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-05-17
The AfricanizatiOn Of Cuba

duced in the United States Ssnate by Hon.
John SlidelI of Louisiana, which was agreed
to-:
RESOLVED That the Committee on Foreign
Relations be requested to inquire into the expe-
diency of authorizing the President OF the United
States, during any future recess OF Congress 70
suspend by proclamation. either wholly or par
TALLY, the operation of the act g in addition to
an act for the punishment OF certain crimes
against the United States approved the 10th OF
April, 1878, and also of the act supplementary
thereto, approved 10Th of March, 1888, should
in his opinion, the public interest require such
total or partial suspension such suspension not
10 exceed the period of twelve months; and the
cause which shall have induced the President to
proclaim it to be communicated to Congress
Immediately or its first meeting thereafter.
One of the most important features of our
policy is contained in this resolution, and one
which especially at. the present time, consid-
cring the condition of the old world, demands
the immediate attention of Congress and the
Nation.
Our relations with Cuba are of the most
delicate character and the unsatisfactory po-
sition in whichthe Black Warrior affair stands,
and the apparent failure Of successful negoti-
alton, forces the conviction on every reflect
ing mind, that the time for prompt and ener-
getic action has arrived 1t is evidently the
settled policy of Spain, dictated by England
and France, to place Cuba in any situation
that may be devised to prevent her from ey-
er becoming one of the United States.
Mr. Slidelps speech in support of the reso-
luton was a masterly effort, and for compre-
hensiveness and force, brings to mind the pow
erful exposition of our external relations as
laid down by Calhoun and Webster. lie re-
counted a series Of facts establishing beyond
doubt the existence of an understanding
between these two powers, to oyerrun Cuba
with negroes, and thus pave the way for the
establishment on our immediate Southern
frontier of a black confederacy, under the pro-
lection of nations hostile to, and jealous OF
these United States, that would be constant
source Of annoyance and difficulty in time o.
peace, and afford to our enemies dangerous
facilities for attacking us in time of war.
The speech of Mr.. Slidell viii, we believe,
command the unqualified approval of the ma
ton. The Herald is glad to find that speech
has been delivered in Congress, worthy of a
statesman, in view of the present momentus
crisis in the affairs of the world, and adds, that
+" it is conceded on all hands that Europe is
npon the threshold of the mightiest events
ant! most radical changes, which, amid all
her revelations from the remotest ages, she has
ever undergone 1t has been declared that
the alliance of The Western powers compre-
hends not only the European, but the Ameri-
can, balance of power. 1t is undeniable that
this balance of power hinges upon the island
of Cuba. It is manifest tl+at deep laid
scheme is on foot to render Cu5a forbidden
fruit, and utterly repulsive, to the United
States. 1t is evident that the colonial author
tiles are possessed of the secrets of taelr
masters, and have been endeavoring to fo-
ment rupture which would compel England
and France to hasten to the rescue. All
these facts taken together, show that the role
we shall be called upon TO play in the grand
crisis which is upon us, will be of the great
est magnitude, and involving the mightiest
influences upon the future destlnles OF our
country and our institutions. Hence we are
happy at this timely and appropriate exposi-
ton Of American policy from Mr. Sidell.
We trust that the Senate Committee, the
Senate itself, and the House, will second the
movement with that courage and decision
which the subject and the time demand
The day has come for positive and conclu-
sive settlement with Spain concerning the
island of Cuba. We may have it now, and
avoid war; but if We hesitate and postpone
the work upon bubbles and explanations
with every recurring colonial outrage, till the
European war is over, we may be driven, from
our security and rights in the Gulf of Mexi-
co, into collision with England and France.