The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-30
OUR RELATIONS WIN SPAIN.

OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
Speech n ne Spanish Nasr Of Eorega Afairs IL
10 cali tor he papers he Black Hdrrior and NJ Do
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The Minister 81 State senior Luzuriaga then said
GENTLEMEN; In ordinary circumstances there would he
Inconvenience in presenting all the documents relative
to the affair Of the Black Warrior because p fact il set
tied and have the satisfaction 10 announce 70 The Cortes
that II has been settled In and good accord between
the two governments.
But the present circumstances in our relations which
refer 10 the island Of Cuba not ordinary
will understand without my saying it, Chance has dis
posed that with the conclusion Of this business the begin
ming of two other questions has conceded and although
they may appear independent they might nevertheless
affect in degree the documents which would be put
upon the table if the Cortes in It's patriotism, would
have the patience to await the conclusion of these two
which ought not 10 be long delayed then there would be
kind Of Inconvenience
Nevertheless the government win not oppose their pre-
senation The government has to give an account Of It's
conduct this affair and iii should oppose the presenta
ton Of these documents IL would appear 70 ahnn giving
That account
This consideration makes me not 10 insist leave il en-
trey to the patriotism of the deputies There Is another
consideration also for suspendng the examination of these
documents and is that the conduct of the public officers
at the Havana in this business about to be submitted 70
Judgment and it is web that the weight Of the
Parliament and Of the debate which is excited here should
be launched into the which prosecuted against in
dividuals.
full knowledge have difficulty in advancing
plantations. shall speak very little Of the vi Dorado
that question is still pending but think that il viii be
terminated soon and easily, and with good termination
because il at first the American government conceived
suspicion that the right Of visit repealed always W
that country had been sought to be exercised the part
of Spanish officers now, il ought to- be completely unde
ceved 1t is informed already Of the instructions which
cruisers had received beforehand from the governor
capanenera of Cuba which prescribed that they should
abstain from TINT class of acquisitions and should limit
themselves to observe those vessels which might
wards the Havana and to escort follow the suspicious
until they should the urisdiconal waters
onr territory right unquestionabe and unquestonea
Consequently the whole question to be reduced to
the appreciation Of the fact which may indeed be inter-
esng the officer Of the Ferroana, but which leaves the
government well covered The latter has not wished
intended to exercise the right of VISIT which is what might
have complicated the question.
The Sehor Ordax Aveca has spoken TO OF a peace
policy aud policy and of policy which in truth
have not well understood. This gentleman says that il
Is proposed 10 acquire the possession OF Cuba without
and by legitimate means and there legitimate
of acquiring it. for there is other right than that
of the Spanish nation, and that will give egt-
mate title to any for its acquisition for this would be
alienation; and have already said other occasions
tha the Spanish nation would ALLEVIATE the island
Cuba, for its honor is concerned Applause by many
deputies do not, then, understand the socalled Os-
tend policy rather it is we'll understood in giving it
the intention which it really expresses-an intention
which happily is far from that rightly attributed by Senior
Ordax Ayecilla to the American people The American
people great noble and loyal and entertain these
ideas Of usurping the property Of others No it does
entertain them but in the American people as every
where else there are ambitious who showed their pr-
waite retensons beneath the veil Of public interest of the
interest Of the people whom they feign to
Her Malestys government which has, respected the
American people, exactly the opinion Senior Or
dax Ayeca which sympathizes with this people and
ognise in them the elements of sympathy although
sometimes couded by those who act in the same--her
Majcstys government in this conviction has proposed
follow with respect TO the United States this policy Of
peace, the gentleman styles t-ths policy Of justice as
call III for find no greater foundation for maintaining
good relations with other countries than usteeno other
foundation for insuring the interests OF this country than
Justiceno title better for being strong than TO be just
Well, gentlemen when took charge Of the Ministry Of
State did 50 resolve to carry into all international ela
tons this principle Of strict morality, convinced, am
that that policy that diplomacy which is called adro
ness may sometimes puff up the seloye OF persons but
the end i neither deceyes anybody the great in
terests OF the country thus assured Among these relations
with the American people the question which in
teresng at the moment that Of the Black Warrior
tor although il has been said by those who are ia oppose
ton to the government that this affair already forgot
ten, they much mistaken
At that time the government Of the United States was
represented in Madrid BY who took good that
this question should not be forgotten who not only re-
newed 1t very often but who gave oil the characters
tics Of question Of national honor question Of indie
pendence insinuating in manner NOT 10 be misupder
stood that the end might be Observation-Disclosures OF
The most serious misunderstanding that exist between
two nations and he making the rupture almost necessary
or making u appear necessary because il was not one o
those which presented acceptable solution There hap
pened then, gentleman event worthy Of notice
The government Of the United States had addressed on
the 22d June last communication to their representative
m Madrid which he thought proper keep in his bower
until the 9th December when he made il known 10 me- HI
this note this communication the Secretary Of State 81
the United States made reclamation in very vehement
terms-in very strong terms. He manifested With auch
ylyacy and much force of argument The reasons which he
hed Tor reparaon but at the time that he employed
Tins Language he LEFT the question entirely reduced within
the limits of justice.
lie did not elevate II TO the rank OF question OF peace
OF war Of decorum Of independence Nothing Of The
KIND e streng arguments ofusee but brought
u on THIS ground manfeting clearly that he aid not ssh
any o'her character TO be given il; and do not know
tins will explain why the communication Of the 22a ~
june was not presented till the 9Th Of December
lhere another circumstance which may contribute A.
explain TINS, and that Is that IN the interval the eonfr
ence a. ostend, alluded . BY the Seor Odax Aveclla
took place. N's0iiia'
Inc object Of this conference the principles there p,
claimed the tendencies there manifested are mbc A.
cordingy, this conduct absolutely aud dispcric
opposed 70 the pacific and fiendy spirit Of the note az XIV
"a q June Perhaps here the explanation NAV ~ s
10 me presentation Of this note followed several $3.50
eonefrncss between the representative az the rn;ta
states ana me minister who has TIE honor 81 aS
me CorteS The hrst persisted ia Tie same sens = b
ner hajesVs government gave what answer 49, 49,
thought convenient Her lajestys government ~. ~
solvea 70 40 justice, but would not have il imro.ea
AZ this time occurred the retirement az tbat un..r