The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-07

sentiments according strikngly with the 4utlmations r.
pesiediy thrown out In your dispatches 10 me
do not know il shall be found sufficiently expclt
ia the language through which we have at,esA ~,
yey impressions trust however that Il viii be
found sufficiently free from ambiguity 70 leave no room
even for a doubt as 70 lis true meaning
Very respectfully, yours,
PIERRE SOULE
To the Hon. ws l. NANCY
Secretary Of state
AK Ia CHAPxrES October is 1854
SIR The undersigned IN compliance with the wish ex
pressed by the President Ia the cveral confidential de-
spaohes you have addressed 10 respectively that e.
feet have met in conference first ostende In Belgium
on the 9TH loth and llth Instant and then al AK la
Ghapeie IN Prussia on the days next following up to the
date hereof
There has been fun aud unreseryed interchange Of
views and sentiments between us which most happy
70 inform You has resulted in cordial coincidence OF opn
ION on the grave and important subjects submitted
We have arrived the conclusion and are thoroughly
convinced that an Immediate and earnest effort ought
oe made by the government OF the United States pur-
chase Cuba From Spain any price for which il can be
| obtained not exceeding the sum of s.
The proposal should in opinion be made in such
manner as TO be presented through the necessary dpo
matte forms to the Supreme Constituent Cortes about
assemble On this momentous question, in which the
people both of Spain and the United States are SO deeply
interested ali proceedings ought open frank and
public They should be Of such character as 10 challenge
the appreciation of the world
We firmly believe that in the progress Of human eyeuts
the time has arrived when the vital interests OF Spain are
as seriously involved in the sale those Of the United
States in the purchase Of the island that the rAnsac-
non will prove equally honorable to both nations,
Under these circumstances anticipate failure
unless possibly through the magn influence Of foreign
powers who possess no right whatever to interfere in the
matter.
We proceed to state of the reasons which have
brought us to this conclusion and for the sake Of cearnes
we shall specify them under two distinct heads
l. The United States ought IL practicable 10 purchase
Cuba with as little delay possible
The probability is great that the government and
Cortes OF Spain will prove willing to sell it, because this
would essentially promote the highest and best interests Of
the Spanish people.
Then, II be clear TO every rejecting mind that
from the popularity of its geographical position and tho
considerations attendant it, Cuba is necessary the
North American republic any of its present members
and that It belongs naturally TO that great family Of States
OF which the Union is the Providental nursery.
From its locality 1t commands the mouth of the Mssis-
pp and the immense and annually trade which
must seek this avenue to the
On the numerous navgablc streams, measuring ag-
gregae course of thirty thousand miles which dis
embogue themselves through this magnificent into the
Gulf Of Mexico the increase of the population within the
last ten years amounts to than that of the entire
Union Mt the time Louisiana annexed to it
The natural and main outlet 10 the products Of this
tire population the highway Of their direct Intercourse
with the Atlantic and the Pacific States be
cure but must ever be endangered, whilst Cuba is de-
pendency of distant power in whose possession II has
proved to be Of constant annoyance and embar
rassment to their interests.
Indeed the Union enjoy repoe possess
liable security as long Cuba is not embraced within its
boundaries.
immediate acquisition By our government is OF para
mount Importance, and doubt but that ii Is a
consummation devouty wished for by its Inhabitants
The intercourse which its proximity to begets
and encourages between them and the citizens of the Uni
ted States has, in the progress of time united their in
eres and blended their fortunes that they look upon
each other AS If they were one people and had but des
tiny
Considerations exist which render delay in the acquis
ton OF this island exceedingly dangerous to the United
States.
The system of immigration and labor lately organized
within its limits and the tyranny and oppression which
characterize It's immediate rulers threaten nsurrecton
at every moment which may result in deu consequences
to the American people.
Cuba has thus become to unceasing DANGER and
permanent cause of anxiety and alarm
But we need not enlarge these topics
scarcely be apprehended that foreign powers in
violation of international law would interpose their nu
ence with Spain to prevent acquisition Of the island
Its inhabitants are now suffering under the worst Of all
possible Of absolute despotism delega
ted by distant power irresponsible agents who
changed at short Intervals and who tempted 10 im
prove the brief opportunity thus afforded to accumulate
fortunes by the basest means.
As long AS this system shall endure humanity may in
vain demand the suppression of the African slave trade in
the island This is rendered impossible whilst that nf-
nous traffic remains an irresistible temptation and source
of immense profit to needy and ayareous officials who, TO
attain their ends scrupe not TO ampe the most sacred
principles under foot
The Spanish government home may be well disposed
but experience has proved that it cannot control these
mote repositories OF its power.
Besides the commercial nations Of the world cannot fail
would result to their people from dissolution OF the
forced aud unnatural connexon between Spain and Cuba
and the annexation Of the latter to the United States The
trade of England and France with Cuba would in that
event at important and profitable charac
and rapidly extend with the increasing population and
prosperity of the island.
But if the United States and every commercial nation
would be benefited by this transfer The interests of spain
would also be greatly aud essentially promoted.
She cannot but what such Of money as we are
willing pay for the island would effect In the develop
ment Of her vast natural resources.
Two-thrs Of this sum- If employed in the construction
of system Of railroads would ultimately source
greater wealth the Spanish people than that opened
to their vision by Cortez Their prosperity would date
from the ratification Of the treaty of cession.
France has already constructed continuous lines OF rail-
from Hayre Marseiles Valencennes and Sasbourg
Paris the Spanish frontier and anxously awaits the
day when Spain shall find herself in condition extend
these roads through her northern provinces Madrid Se
vie Cadiz Malaga, and the frontiers Of Portugal
This object once accomplished, Spain wond become
centre Of attraction for the travelling world and
permanent and profitable market her various produc
tons Her fields under the stimulus given to industry By
remnneraing prices, would with cereal grain, and
her vineyards would bring forth vastly guam
tty of choice wines Spain would speedily becoIee what
bountifu Providence intended she should beone Of the
6rst nations ofconnenal Europe rich powerful and con-
tented.
Whilst two-tbras OF the price of the Island would be
ample for the completion OF her most important public
improvements she might with the remaining forty nil
lions, satisfy the demands pressing heavily upon
her credit and sinking fund which would gradn-
ally relieve her from the overwhelming debt now p"rh1z
ing her energies ~
Such is her present wrctched financial condition, that
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