Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-15

shall not occur again, and in the third place. that
she shall establish, as q sina qna non, tribunal
In Cuba, with power TO settle disputes which may
arise hereafter IL Spain should refuse these pro-
positions, so Just and reasonable in their charac-
ter, he would be in favor Of bringing all the power
Of the United States 10 blockade every Cuban
port and to take possession Of the island. In con-
cusion he adverted 10 the social and political con-
ditIon of the people of Cuba, in connexion with
their personal grievances, and asked whether il
was the duty of this government to attempt 10
conciliate Spain, when we all know that the only
hope OF The Cnbans is in the chivalry Of the citi
zens Of the United States England, he said, is
engaged in controlling the affairs Of that island,
and ne protested against suchan interference, He
mentioned some reasons why the island should be-
long TO the United States and predicted that the
time will come when the inhabitants thereof will
be free.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Mr.. LATHAM said that, in the midst Of the
general prosperity Of the country, the business
community has been startled by various resolu-
tons introduced in this House by gentlemen who
have paid attention 10 our foreign relations, and
TO whose keeping and overriding providence has
been confded the doctrines Of this great republic
Our new leaders give their inspiration the form Of
inquiry; they do not even make suggestions, but
prefer the Socratic method Of question aud an
swer. There is unfortunately one thing which
acts a drawback. There are too MANY teachers.
who slightly vary in the doctrines they would in
cucate; apd, therefore, il is difficult 10 determine
who are the 6xihodox and who are the false
teachers AS believer in manifest destiny
he wanted II marked out clearly and explicitly.
He not only wished TO see the point arrived al,
but the way which leads 10 il.
After inviting attention TO the prosperous con-
dton of the country. its wealth, population, and
resources, he said he saw no reason why, be
should assert to the world what we intend 10 do
hereafter If the world has not sagacty enough
1919 ia haNn niucr in IN Iots
He proceeded TO speak of resolution, hereto
fore offered. in relation to rights as neutrals.
There are but few thinking and rejecting men
who do not perfectly understand those rights.
We have always acted up TO our professions, and
the world has given US credit for it, We have
acted out the principles of our forefathers, and
the world has applauded us for it. England and
France know we will wipe out any stain which
may attempt TO put on our national escutcheon.
Why affirm that which nobody doubts? He be-
lieved that country will continue to stand high
in the estimation Of foreign nations, and that we
will always maintain our rights at all hazards.
All we ask is q strict observance Of our rights as
neutrals.
ing Cuba, he admitted that our relations with
Spain are delicate. We have no idea of any
other country holding Cuba but Spain. Cuba,
however, was like plantation, badly worked for
for the proprietor. In the course Of time il must
come under the hammer. We can pay sufficient
amount to lift all mortgages; but, at the same
time, we have no idea that any power but that of
the United Sthtes shall bid for the estate In case
ofaccident or death Of the present owner, we will
enter as administrator But he did not wish to be
understood as Jnstifyng forcible entry, so long
as the proprietor remains at peace and maintains
friendly relations without Inconvenience IN our
property. Let Spain do with Cuba as she pleases.
We have no right to interfere but if she shall at
tempt TO lay waste, to spite us by making the
island nuisance, we should abate the nuisance.
If we must acquire Cuba, let US do it without
noise and buster, but peaceably If we attempt
10 acquire Cuba in an unjust war, Spain will en-
deavor 10 render the island valueless by violent
change in its social condition. She may determine
TO set the slaves at liberty TO revenge itself he
creoles who desire annexation to the United
States. All possible means should first be resort
ed to for the purpose of obtaining Cuba peaceaby,
and we should not resort 10 force until we shall
be prepared to do so, and when we do strike, let
us strike not in vain. He was opposed to filbus-
tering in toto.
WATER FOR THE DISTRICT.
Mr.. CHANDLER gave notice that at the
proper time, he should move an aine ndment to
the bill making an appropriation for the continu-.
ance OF the construction Of the wafer-works for
this city. He urged that this appropriation should
be made, as well for the cleanliness of the people
as for the health of members. There were mar
row streets in this city, whose impurities were so
great that nothing but river turned upon them
could clean them and keep them clean.
He then replied tovarious objections heretofore
made against the plan now being prosecuted
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
Mr.. FLORENCE, in allusion 10 something
which had been said in the newspapers concern
ing his official conduct, remarked that he should
continue to vote for such appropriations for the
District of Columbia which commended them
selvest 10 his Judgment; and concerning the intro
duction Of water into this District as one Of the
objects which falls under this rule, he should give
his support to an amendment for that purpose.
y Mr.. J. C. ALLEN asked and obtained permits
sion to print speech on the subject of the Paci-
ic railroad. ea
Mr.. STANTON, of Kentucky, said he opposed
Captain Meigs's plan for supplying this District
with water, because there were,other better and
economical plans recommended to the govern
ment by its own officers. Nor would he be OPP
posed to the first named, if the works could be
constructed for $2,3O0,O00; but he did not think
that they could. He condemned military super
intendency over civil works. pointing out the evils
of the system.
Mr.. KElTT, as member of the select COM
mittee on the subject of military superintendency,
said he intended to submit minority report in