The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-26

the NORTH In TINS dilemma Gov. Causey shows himself
worthy member of the and secret party. lie says
nothing
THE CUBA QUESTION IN THE SPANISH CoRTEs.
We published some time since the proceedings in The
Spanish Constituent Cortes in which resolved by
that body that they approved the sentiment of the Minister
Of State who had declared that the Spanish
would to the sale of Cuba considering
sale of the national honor 1t our purpose now to
revive the discussion of the Cuban question that SUBJ
ect have spoken our mind with earnestness and we
know for modifying any Of the positions have
advanced Our present purpose is to bring to the aen
ton Of readers few extracts from speech delivered
the 9th December by Don Luis de Marategu representa-
tive of San Sebastian which called forth the declaration
the Minister of State to which have already referred
There passages in this speech which might well
make the subject of comment but orbear do be-
we know that the proper comments will readily
TO the reader Perhaps the most important declaration in the
speech is that which discoses the hostility Of Louis Napo
leon to government and the further opinion that Eng
land could not be induced to make upon
count of Cuba But without comment we make the follow
ing extracts:
Although the majority of the representatives in this
semby beginning their political career they ALL
feel Of it, with the of colonial
politics. and know what the dangers that threaten
maritime POSSESSIONS especially the iAnd Of Cuba. Those
dangers not from the discomfort Of the Cuban popaa
o though must agree that they have right ask
political well administrative and economical
forms those dangers grow from the existence elsewhere
ambitious democracy, proud of its absolute sovereignty.
democracy, when it has attained such height
TALLY tyranncai imagining that there be obstacles
the accomplishment Of its ambitious schemes.
cannot being the existence those
Al
panons the founders Of the greatest of republics Neither
do their worthy only that Eu
ropean democracy which, that its hour has
yet come, perhaps will come, in this continent,
seeks like Kossuh refuge there and throwing away the
legacy the great Washington, breaches only and de-
vasation.
What were the elements which entered in the organa-
ton expeditions which in 1850 and 1851 left the
American shores invade the island of Cuba? Only fill
and other similar characters led by unfortunate
Spanish general who abusing the confidence of his superb
ors honored with commission in Cuba and afterwards
dishonorcd himself and the Spanish uniform. These expedi
have, nevertheless had most important resultthat
showing the elements of resistance have Cuba and
impressing the conviction that it be conquered
easily the Mexican territories The punishment
which followed those expeditions indeed terrible though
UNJUST and the energy of the Captain General Concha
preserved unmpared rich Cuban empire rendering at
the time easy for his defence
island
But now ask have those dangers disappearedg On
the contrary gentlemen perhaps they than
before The States the south of the Union also those
in the NORTH the of Cuba each differ
purposes and they take every subject which is likely
to misunderstanding between and the
American government The question of the Black Warrior
claims present to your minds and affords sufficient proof
Of the truth of these assertions.
Now gentlemen, will say few words concerning some
which have read in foreign newspapers but of
whose exac,ness have nowhere found proof
stated government adopting the
,rl
affair." had only in view the acquisition Of Cuba unw
ling opportunity of the of France
and England being engaged in gigantic struggle which
would render them unable to render any assistance to
was agreed that the American should send an
energetic note Madrid stating that owing certain po
geographical considerations the possession of Gu
ba had become to the security of that republic
duty made it necessary for them to propose to
friendly of right of sovereignty Cuba
to guarantees in future the renewal of
these disagreeabc differences
Perhaps those not known by some OF the
and must add that If they true, the
the annexation party in the United States will
not be less disappointed in these attempts than it
hiss been already in the failure of the busterng exped
tions.
In respect to the intervention Of foreign In
this question: acknowledge with pleasure the position
by the Emperor OF the French when, last spring.
he sent one Of his admras cooperate with
forces in repeng any attacks upon Cuba though know
perfectly well that then far from being In danger OF
losing that colony. besides, firmly convinced that
France be able to induce England declare war
against the United States neither during the contest in the
East nor Of the present England has
all prestige America since the battle Of New Orleans
when General Jackson said For you, industrial nations we
need neither power bullets is enough Some
time the question OF Texas and Mexco and agood
many others, confirm that truth.
II the United States possess strong Of inuring
nation also possess the same, and to Coru
ma Ferro Parages sansnder the Philippine islands, &c,
look for the elements for the defence Cuba. We
not like Russia shut up by two straits and must de-
clare that disposed TO avail ourselves Of all
Of defence against any dangers.
81 should advise government towards the gov
of the United States policy firm and amcsbe at
the time, in order to promote and encourage rea
tions with that prosperous country"