The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-06

s rCuld be 10 assume that self pressrraioa ns,essales
The aoqsaion u Cuba ~ the United States; thai Spain ha'
y1uSd, ard ul perss IN r.fuSn9, retoRaiioas for
svytes and wrongs isie,>d and thai she mA MAKE
'orgemea tor our future security against the recurrence y
Az " the first consideration will only remark, that
the acquisition OF Cuba by the United States would be
pre- cmnensy sovan ageous In ITSELF and OF the highest
importance - precautionary measure OF security.
Hoitevr much Ns might rSgrf Me want g sccess IN our
eGcrts to oasosn ne cesion f IT, Aat failure ued MT ih
ot material chang in ue co'sdpm Of the istdnd t,olre
iMmtneNa Tcl 10 ht ersst~roe Of government But
should The contingency suggested in your report ever
promptly me, BY the deliberate judgment and decisive
aston Of the American people
II the cesson Of the island Of Cuba has TO be hopeless
~ abandoned for the present. another very import nt
matter win come up for consideration. The United states
some security against the future misconduct OF the Span
sh au horities at Cuba Looking the past the reason
ableness oil tbs demand must be acknowledged by
Spain. compliance with Is but act of justice 70
the United states and Of prudent precauoa to herself
Giving Spain credit Tor the sincerity OF her repeated
and solemn assurances OF intention In all times pas
IN respect the rights OF this government and the
OF cissns the failure OF all her efforts to effect this
object mo convince her that there inherent de
feet IN her present system of governing Cuba and tina
its continuance will unavoidably lead TO new difficulties
II Spain persists in maintaining her despo,ic admins
raton over this dependency situated far beyond b.
Immediate SUPERVISION by vestng her Captain Genera
powers which have been often abused is in ,umben
upon her 70 provide for direct appeal BY the injured
cit zens of friendly Powers to him for redress.
There Is 40 local pub ic opinion to exercise restrain
ing influence him in where foreigners
cerned andDo freedom Of the press to expose and AM
madvert ulon his Misconduct In regard to such
foreigners the present arrangement imposes adequate
responsibility upon this officer, and just OF com
plant will continually arise they have heretofore
arisen, until change made in the present system
II the feelings Of Spain toward this country such
she professe- she desires to pcrpetuate the relations
Of peace witt the United Staes-she will yield 10 just
demands on this subject
Direct diplomatic intercourse by an agent Of the United
States with Captain General OF Cuba for the
purpose Of presenting grievances will not meet the ext
gency Of the The Captain General must be under
efficient responsibility to redress the wrongs 10
citizens committed by his subordnaes when brought 70
his notice.
have indicated what ought to be accomplished by
such angement Should there be hope OF opening
negotiation for the acquisition OF Cuba you will then
present 70 the government Of Spain tho importance OF
arrangement for future security in regard
trade and intercourse with Cuba and her the OBJ
jects 10 be secured BY It, she Processes willingness
TO make ouch arrangement. plan In detail will be for
warded TO ou for the purpose Of being laid before her
government
In resuming negotiations with Spain you WILL in Arm
but respectful impress upon her Ministry that
is determination Of the President have all the mat
controversy between her and the United State.
speedily adjusted He IL DESTROYS TO have done by
collation. and would exceedingly regret that failure
reach the end he has in view in this peaceful way should
devolve upon him the dut Of recommending resort
coercse to vindlcate national rights an,
redress the wrongs OF citizens. am sir, respect
fully, your obedicnt servant W. L. MARCY.
/ PIERRE SoJIE, Esq, &c &C. Madrid.