The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-09

THE sLIDELL REsoLUTI0N.-cUBA AND THE UNI
TED STATES


Spanish officials at Havana has met with the steady and
scrupulous opposition Of the wing press la every section
Of the Union When the outrage committed upon the
Black Warrior these journals Immediately espoused the
Spanish side OF the question, and characterized at
tempt at hbusterng any and every measure suggested
by the government 10 vindeate the national honor
force from the spanish government PREPARATION for the
wrong inflicted by their agents upon the property Of Amer
can citizens Foremost among this class OF an-naonal
journals is the North American of this city, and hence
were prepared for the il has adopted with reference
TO the resolution offered by Mr. Sde in relation TO au-
thorzing the President suspend the neutrality laws
any time during the of Congress which, in his
Judgment the national honor safety may require such
suspension This resolution of Congress is stgmatized
AS undoubtedly settled purpose in the dominant party
OF introducing new and dangerous change ia the
pacific policy Of this government This is the AS
sertion OF the North American but il be recoected
that II the pacific policy Of the wing party explained by
that journal had been pursued the port of Havana by this
Time, would have been closed 10 American vessels the
property OF our citizens con6scated and the dungeons
that island filled with victims Of the intolerance and bigoy
OF the Spanish authorities The arguments that
used by the North American against the adoption Of
the Slde resolution formed the basis Of its elaborate de-
fence and justification of the Spanish officials Havana for
their seizure OF the Black Warrior The pacific policy
Of the American would not in the estimation
OF this wing Journal permit bold manly and American
view 70 be taken Of this outrage upon our nationality
ouSH COURSE De the estimation
wing panderers TO the rotten and decrepd government
which hold sway the island of Cuba and hence our
nag must be insulted vessels detained confscaed
and that too, without even the shadow Of national
protest
But the recent discovery Of design the part OF Spain
to enter into negotiation BY which Joint protectoratc Is
to be established the island Of Cuba has made it ne
cessary decided steps should be taken by the
government to protect interests and enforce the spirit
and meaning of the Monroe doctrine To effect this pur
pose Mr. Shdells resolution proposes that in the event Of
an attempt being made during the of Congress
reyoluonze Cuba pass into the hands of any of
the European powers the President shall have the power to
suspend the neutrality laws and allow the citizens of the
United States to prevent this catastrophe which every
statesman from John Quincy Adams to the present time
has looked upon raught with incacuabe Injustice to
this Union. This is what the resolution Of Mr. Slidel
means and this only 1t is not intended that il should be
competent for the President allow the fitting out in our
ports of armed bands Of attack authorities OF
Cuba while there proof that foreign aid is being OPEN
~ used TO transfer the island other parties or to csab
fish over il protecorate the sole object Of which is TO
make that island depot from whence the trade COM
merce Of this nation be annoyed well internal
peace and tranquility ineriered with This the whole
meaning Of the power which the resolution OF Mr. Slde
proposes confer the President The powers are SIM
ply precautionary and relate to emergency that may
arise during the of Congress If that body al
all times in session. such discretionary provision would
not be needed but il is not the suggested by the
resolution of Mr. Sidell is wise and prudent one.
With all these facts in possession of the North American
and with its confession that "as regards the alliance be-
tween England France and Spain there sufficient evil
dence Of its having been formed and the probabilities seem
to be that il embraces in its design purpose to control
TO certain extent the political relations of the New Ms
well the Old World still when the proposition is made
to the country through the agency of the President
with power 10 meet this triple foe that Journal cx-
hbits its by nduging in the following TRADE Of
abuse both the means suggested be employed and
those who the movers and supporters Of the measure
What is this but a scheme legitimate national piracy
and maraudngto convert the population Of the republic
into army of freebooers-to rob, say and ravage in
obedience TO the impulses of the basest cupdty and In
utter contempt Of all the obligations Of human divine
authority Can !, be supposed that any state Of facts
could arise which would induce the people 10 sanction
and tolerate resort to dishonorable and ubiquitous
method Of redressing wrongs or repeing aggression IL
the administration or its friends in Congress IMAGINE the
thing practicable they grossly insult the intelligence and
virtue Of their constituency. Strong party influence
may be low political morals may have fallen there
enough Of justice, pride, patriotism and humanity left
among the masses 10 the country from an act which
would justly deprive il Of It's title to be ranked anon
civilized and Christian States
Is this not open ayowal Of infdey towards the gov
eminent and Institutions Of this country? After fly aa
hitting that league has been formed between England
France and Spain, for the purpose Of controlling the po-
tcsl relations Of the New World yet when the Senate Of
the United States the guardian Of s peace and honor
propose 70 take 10 nip the mischief before Il rr
duoes fruit the North American calls such proposed action
"a scheme TO egaze national piracy and maraudnr and
stipmAtizes those Of citizens who would uphold the
flag Of the republic against such combination Of tyranny
az frecbooters who win hesitate TO rob slav and
rvage In obedience the dictates Of the bases cupidty
These the doctrines promulgated BY the leading whe
journal in this State with regard to any attempt being
made by the United States % prepare for crisis which the
North American Acknowledges may arise from the forma-
ton q . European alliance 10 which Spain Il party
with the avowed intent ofcontrong the political relations
Of the New World Fleets may be sent into our southern
waters their headquarters established at Havana troops
may be landed there the scheme Of Afcanlznq that colo
ny may work into fraon before our eyes and vet with
All these evidences Of foreign interference the
Of this country Is 70 remain silent under the operation Of
our neutrality laws Such was not The intent az those
laws and " II was the time hiss when fresh ppirit
should be Infused into thena spirit that win guard the
liberties OF the New World with the same care and crcur
pecton with which the absolute and tyrannca laws and
regulations Of the monarchies Of the Old World are
guarded
While therefore the North American but pursn.s IL, w.
cation in espousng the side Of the Spanish alliance and
abusing Mr. Slidel and his resolution st the peole are
prepared 70 endorse any calculated 10 enable ,e
President % meet with promptness and efficiency sucb
emergency as may arise from attempted transfer of the
Isle OF Cuba the consummation Of the plans pronoscd
by the alliance lnger until the adjournment Of Congress
where should the power to administer the foreign olcv ~
the nation be lodged but in the hands Of the President
His inaugural gives The fullest assurance that No hos ~
I rneI M Il ha made nfsn Al