The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-27

Haven took the ground and was opposed 10 any ac
ton until after report had been made by the Kansas
investigating committee. The House then resumed tie
consideration of territorial business with which it was
occupied until adjournment
MIR. BUCHANAN AND THE OsTEND MANIFESTO.
writer in the National IntcligeRcer, who addresses
himself to the odne wings in regard to their course in
pending presidential contest recommends them to with
hold their support from Mr. Buchanan mainly upon the
ground of his sentiments contained in the Ostend
Manifesto The objection is stated by the writer fol-
lows:
"And, especially, how support Mr.. Buchanan,
whose celebrated Oend has committed him to an
transeendng the limits of the Cincinnati plat
orm In that manifesto he does not hesitate to say that we
Cuba all risks He advises government to
purchase it and if Spain should refuse to sell, then
take il ny FORCE. Such is Mr.. Buchanans position"
it fortunate for Mr. Buchanan that his real position
the Cuban question is susceptible of an calculations so GER
tain and clear that apology for misconstructon or
Misrepresentation exist The "Ostend manifesto itself
furnishes triumphant answer TO any Misrepresentation
on the subject Without travelling out of the record we
will proceed to expose the injustice done TO Mr. Buchanan
in the foregoing extract.
The writer says that Mr. Buchanan "does not hesitate
to say that must hare Cuba at all risks" Again he
says that Mr. Buchanan advises government f Spain
should refuse SELL then take (Cuba) roncK" Thee
are presented by the writer in the Tngenc Mr. Blu
chanan's positions in the Ostend document We under
take TO prove from the document itself that its true Ian
guage and Interpretation materially qualify and modify
the positions attributed him entirely to relieve him
from the imputatons of fibustsm contained in the
ticle to which replying
On the importance government of the acquisition
of Cuba the osend document holds this language
must be clear to every rejecting mind that from the
REGULARITY geographical position and the considerations
attendant IT, Cuba necessary to the North American
republic OF its present members, and that II belongs
naturally that great family of States Of which the Union Is
the proydential nursery.
From its locality commands the mouth of the Msss-
sppi and the immense and Embarrassing trade which
must seek this avenue to the ocean.
"on the numerous navigabe streams, measuring ag
gregate OF thirty thousand miles, which dsem
bogue themselves through this magnificent river into the
Gulf Of Mexico the increase of the population within the
last years. than that Of the entire Union
a the time Louisiana was annexed to it.
The natural and main outlet the products Of this
tire population, the highway of their direct intercourse
with the Atlantic and the Pacific States be
cure but must be endangered whilst Cuba Ia de-
tendency OF distant power In whose possession IL has
proved be Of constant and embarrss
ment to their interests.
Indeed the Union enjoy repose, possess
reliable security long Cuba Is embraced within its
boundaries.
dts immediate acquisition by government para
mount impor lance, and cannot doubt but that 1t
contamination devouty wished for by its inhabitants
The intercourse which Its proximity to begets
aud encourages between them and the citizens Of the United
States has In the progress Of time united their interests
and blended their fortunes that they look upon
other they people and had but destiny
a. Considerations exist which render delay the acqui-
son Of this island exceedingly dangerous the United
States.
The system OF immigration and labor lately organized
within its limits and the tyranny and oppression which
characterize its immediate rulers, threaten nsurrecton
every moment which may result in dre consequences
to the American people.
Cuba has thus become TO uneessing danger and
permanent OF anxiety and alarm"
Can any successfully conroyer the
of these for the policy of proposing an immediate
acquisition of Cuba2 Their force be increased by
argument the conclusion which they lead be re-
sisted.
After arguing to show that Spain would consult her
own interest by agreeing to sell Cuba to the United States
the document proceeds discuss the question in the alter
native Of her refusal to sell, as follows:
Bu IL Spain, deaf the voice of her own interest," and
actuated by stubborn pride and false Of honor should
refuse sell Cuba the United States then the question
will what ought be the Of the American gov
eminent under such circumstances.
cpreservson ia the first law Of nature with States as
well as with individuals All nations have at different pc.
RODS acted upon this maxim. Although II has been made
the pretext for committing fragrant injustice in the par
ttion Of Poland and other similar which history
Cords yet the principle ITSELF though often abused has
ways been recognised"
We desire ix especial attention upon the proposition
here laid down the foundation OF the suggestions which
win be quoted proceed Is true of nations as Of
individuals that srLr-rRrsERvAuos IL nn FIRST LAW on
SruRr7 The government which has to decide the proper
time for resorng to this law must necessarily
heavy responsibility but that in extreme the law
lists and may be righfuly enforced do not suppose any
one will deny To show that the 0stend commissioners
had proper appreciation Of the decacy and responsible
iy Of the resort TO the law Of sepreservaon quote
further;
"our past history forbids thai should acquire the
island Of Cuba without the consent Of Spain, uniess sd
by the great lac 81 sfprssergation We must, in any