Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-27
AMERICAN CONFERENCE IN EUROPE.
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The explanation Of the motive aud purpose OF a con-
ference Of American Ministers the European Continent
nte!igble-s consistent with the progress Of America
power aud naience, and with the present posture Of
f'r;. The Present must come to erd sooner or
lat There 10 expectation in America. any than
Epgland, that will terminate within a twelve month
from this period t may terminate sooner be pro rsct-
ed Indefinitely logger. At the conclusion there will
he congress settle the conditions Of peace and
the relations Of rgant and at that congress- America il
some way other intends TO DO present By tho pre-
uious conference pending will the American Govern
neut be assisted a preparing advance its claim in the
most conducive American iuhueace, and least
alarming offensive other parties engaged. There
trong feeling ic the United States that better under
Standing recproc ally Of the ea;eItausd in Europe
aud In America would obvsts interruptions friend,
feeling
As example of the subjects upon which Amcric, is
Misunderstood Cuba Is instanced and tie question OF
right and wrong 10 that is Of distinct from
the question respecting the nature oil American motives
and views thorough-gong patriot of the Republic is
proud 10 boast that aud has been annexed tue Ua
ted States without having beeu duly acquired under
~, aud even paid for. France paid for Louisiana,
Spain for Florida the indians compensated for their
ceded land; and Mexico, beaten she was,
ed price, with which she professed be contented for
CilorGia. "Llnless alton" de.ired-is dis
liked. During the troubles Of 1887 when the Canadians
declared themselves various grounds be progressively
treated by Great Britain there organizations along
the whole exen, Of the Western border for the purpose
Of assisting the colonists 10 stand-up fight conquer
their liberty and independence ]. not solely by ali
stract political principles that the Americans moved
very great number bad personal relations with indvidu
ais the British side Of the border Sprung from the
same stock, bearing the names, speaking the
language, they were sometimes literally cousins
aud WHEN Tom S yles the North OF the border
declared 10 the complaint that he wrougouy
treated, Jonn N0kes the South Side told his old
man that he was thinking ofakipg his rifle and being tG
ioF month or two TO help bis cousins In getting their
own. The Government At Washirgo felt anxiety on
that subject which couli scarcely appreciated in this
country since here our Government either absolutely
concurs III any ct supported by the popular acclaim,
or u possesses the power to suppress an irregular msnes
taion Of general opinion. ANY Government with espon
7ibtirs beyond the ron;ic would be desrous ala
the action OF n citizens upon foreign ground; but the
American Government subject To tho body Of citizens.
does not possess the imperial power put down" the
people, The gordian knot cut by the British CO.
vernment, which Instituted q liberal policy Canada,
superseded internal questions Of faction and dsaectou,
rendered Canals Tranquil, annulled the occasion for
American sympathy aud relieved the Executive at ash
ihgton from anxiety. No one hears Of Canadian an
HeIiton now; fears border troubles; aud the Elk
ecutVe appiud:d IN passing reciprocity treaties with
Lord Eigin.
Viewed in hi, manner from Washington, the case OF
CUBA appears strictly analogous to that Of Canada. What
ever graud distinctions, wo may see, the American
ct discns exactly the troubles in the
ID econ oil Cuba that escaped in the direction Of Cana
Ia There is FAR more widespread connection between the
Nays remember rvna Is agree ,be place in Winter
With sol er air than Of the Americ, boast
win varied entertainments aud pleasant society is IL
therefore much fequencd by Americans dread dis
Ike harsh Winter. On the other hand, unwhnesome
even for the Creoes Summer deserted by many OF
men, Hno rush to the watering places OF the Union. aud
thee form another round OF personal Acquaintance The
Aherc1ns III Cuba acquire strong sympathy for Euro
ptlu race under great and rnortfying subsection Offices
Oi fis' pIici power exercises VI authority, are mo
nopoLsd Tor Spiniards born. They alone trusted ;
thnv ul,,tIa notls md
theJ can insult thoo whom they oppress Again, the Gu
ban visiting the Republic acquires a strong liking for the
personal freedom winch he bnds enjoyed by everybody
With white skin. lie returns nbued With Anglo Six
GA view Of public policy lie becomes suspee aud proba
by there isipy instruction 10 repress the Spin lard
o'fh o;s who are anIous not TO subtract from the tr
DUO 'eht 10 the Madr Government which appoints them,
notifies to some three hundred Of those suspected
bbea that they shall be fined 70 pay for the expenses
OF defence Thus Gne5 Inflicted broadcast, withou:
c1ntr1i; aud wrong IL sustained which commercial
Aneficahs eau perfectly undersand which all Americans
resett by sympathy. THO feeling extends every day
rnere IL an idea constantly gaining ground that the gen
une Cuoaus'hc residents Of European extraction who
arc Ooh on The iss1dd,,i~ u join tbs Union. but are
prevented by foreign Royais,s distance. Every State
10 the Unon tympathJ, with that postion the individual
friends OF the Catsns feel political sympshies animated
ny PERSONAL rgNd and Thousands, whose numbers
are conuuilly increasing, ready volunee
auxiliary corps 10 Cubs. Thc'o thousands again posses
The sympathy OF tens of Thousands; aud the America
Executive would contrayeue public opinion " appeared
hg1,ng on the SIDE Of Absolute Spain against tbs Cubif
form Of Native Amercausn" Wcfo Spain free 70 cop,
the conduct Of the English Cove nnent the Executive
Washing 90 you'd be released pm urgeut anxiety,sn
would hnI no necessity to buy peacs a. u proposes
buy Il, IN purchasing Cnta from nsolyeut Spain with
large sum Of DOuey.
III the American view stating tho interests OF al
parties would be served BY such arrangement. Cab
OF courses - supposed snIi)us every ground po
lhta and aoiia Willie commercially IL woull share ih
property that extern a to the shOls Union. franco ant
bgspd who have comnitiei hcmselVe4 20 some sdyoa,
~ OF spin'h rghs, nfs b.lsvs - have mitefiaI IN
t'tst ~ sIrcWuD, ile rsea4e "f Cubi from sca' an
cdi'on sJsem which p'syoat' the large trade that msh
oac vice lbs e. yed ny the feh'n OF Western Enropc
SJI herself =, "t,hi ston thiuk, vouj not lose IL sh
hii ~ hand a SIN cf m,ney eq1ysont to lev 'u'nr
wear, U CubaB rsveuu AID zero release from those mil
III Il Incur.