The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-25
THE ADMINISTRATION OF MIR. PoLK.-THE CUBA
QUESTION Nh FAULKNERS SPEECH

QUESflONf-Mh. FAlLhNfho SI n1Nhs
The valuable services rendered to the democratic party
in the last presidential contest by the Hon Charles
Faulkner Of Virginia. fully known To- and appreciated
BY democrats in every section of the Union Al the close
Of that contest his immediate neghbors and friends deter
mined TO manifest their Of gratitude 10 him by ten
derng him the compliment Of public dinner lie ae-
ceped the invitation and attended the dinner which was
given on the 10th Of November 1882 The following sent-
menl was given and enthusiastically received;
"Hon. ohOs ome. FaHttne, In the hour Of his coan-
ys peril he rushed boldly 10 the rescue OF the constitution
the Union The statesman win never hesitate 70 40
what is right. His reward is sure"
The response of Mr. Faulkner one Of the most eo-
ouent and saesmanko addresses that have read
We rccur to it now for the purpose Of reproducing pas
sage in regard to Cuba which strikes peculiarly APP
proprate to our present relation That island The com
plimcnt which he pays to the administration OF Mr. Polk
will be heartily responded to by every democrat whilst
his views as to policy in regard to Cuba win find
an enthusiastic approval throughout the confederaey We
room only for the following eloquent and patriotic
extract; u
No American statesman look with indifference upon
the relations which, providence of God must exist
between island of Cuba and this republic Queeny and
beautiful as she rises the of the seaposessed OF
every the cupidty Of man. am sure have
island existed where it does southern Atlantic coast
there she is almost in sight Of the capes Of Florida
stretching for hundred miles the Gulf of Mexico
in position annoy the of onehalf OF the
Union and embracing her bosom elements OF mischief and
disturbance the peace and security of the South Far
reaching and comprehensive tho policy which prompted
Mr. Polk seek peaccabe acquisition by purchase lsa5
That single of itself has achieved for the author
it reputation for bold and sagacous craftsmanship
thy of our highest admiration. But it was but single
~ n
that whole Administrations administration which,
have hesitation in expressing the opinion, was, il
look all the results of its foreign and domes
tic policy the most brilliant and dazzling in the annals
of this republic Baed in tina purchase by the bgotry
the seryiy of SPAIN !, American citizen, content
that shall continue her dependency until time shall
its unnatural connection with that kingdom, and throw il
into its appropriate political relations to this conederacy Ii
the time, it is to be hoped and expected that the
administration will adopt efficient steps place upon
more liberal footing than exists the commercial inter
between that island and this country and
mate practicable, satisfactory guaranty by which
be protected from the possible it, of tina
ruinous emancipation policy which has marked the
Denmark England and France their West India pos
sessions In this lies the fearful power of Spain, ant
her capacity, in her present weak and iinbeci
condition, to inict serious wound upon the peace
this country single Of her sovereign will is capa
BILE of converting important territory, lying congu
to coast from blessing into this nation
And whilst enlightened have with great popr
ety. assumed the position that attempt to transfer the do
mnon OF that island to England France should be resisted
by the whole power of this government in like
in my judgment should any attempt from motives Of falls
philanthropy Difference European power
to to transfer the island to the black race the
result of emancipation be resisted with equal vgor and de
termination. An honorable and peaccable purchase
true policy; it win add immensely to the and
of this nations will relieve the South of
of bitter and corroding anxiety and deep
than myself would depore condition of things which wou
lead to its acquisition under any other circumstances"