The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-02
PRICE TWO GENTS.
Dangers Ia Cuba from Mr. BuchaDan's Cabs.
net-1he Monroe Doctrine and OsteDd
MaulfestO.
Prom the London Post, April 10.

appears from intelligence inst received from Madrid
that the dispute between Spain Mexico-in spite OF tho
earnest cndayos of the English and French ambassadors,
ami In spite 81 the anxious desire Of NJ Pdal Ia come 10
an amcable seulemenlstil retains disagrecabis and
threatening aspect The public in this country have
direct interest either way the other except tho
natural regret thai all friends OF peace must experience at
the probable occurrence of rupture between spain and
her former dependency Mexico But with this unsatS
factory intelligence there piece OF news-we
would hope rumorwhch II true, Is calculated IN
excite considerable attention not only in England but IN
Europe generally II Is stated that in the event OF
war between spain and Mexico, "thc United States in
tend TO make diversion on Cuba" Such diversion may
bc sport to the lbusters and slavery exensonss Of tho
south; but in Europe, whore the principles OF justice be-
tween nation and nation scrupulously Observed vii
be regarded great and urusable act OF spohauon-
as asross and fragrant crime II Il difficult Tor any per
on VI distance 60 understand the principles which reg
late s'e oregn policy of the United states During tho
revolutionary the United States very wisely contracted
alliances with the different Powers Of Europe but shortly
after the Declaration o1anderendcnce President wash
ipgton advised his fellow citizens abstain carefully
from all arrangements which might entange their country
IN the web of European politics. From that PERIOD
ndown TO the present the foreign policy Of the United es,
with remarkable exception has been OF ISOLATION
During tho great which at the commencement of tho
century was wagcd between England and France, the
United stacs-ahhough their commerce was almost ruined
blythe operation Of the Milan and Berlin decrees and tho
relatoy orders in Council which were issued by 6reat
hitain--prescrycd position OF neutrality, and twas
only towards the close Of that contest that they en-
gagged in hos ics against this country grounds which
exclusively American During the late war between
pursued by the United States. But with regard TO Powers
The continent OF America principles loss aDSneDs
have constantly Influenced the diplomacy Of the United
States. Amerca-tho whole Of North Amcrica-for the
United States is doctrine which acted upon long
before the celebrated declaration Of Mr. Monroe. LOU
sana-the last relic Of tint magnificent dominion which AZ
one time stretched from the s. lawrence, through the
valley Of the Mississippi to the Mexican guif-was pur
chased In 1902 from France Florida was subsequently
acquired from Spain and within the last few years the
United States at the risk OF with England obtained
large accession OF territory the Pacific and in Canada
The annexation of Texas and the forced surrender Of Cali
orna other evidences OF the chronic policy Of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In this purpose the United States have
Eospcrols aud loyal colony Of Canada has not been
exempt from tho sympahiing attempts OF the citizens Of
the United States. But the Monroe doctrine received Ia
fc deveorcmen when the present President OF The United
States put his hand 10 the Ostend manifesto. The acqui
ton OF Cuba by purchase by force, has been for
than thirty years cardinal point Of American diplomacy
What Lopez and his followers failed in achieving may now
apparently be accomplished by the United States, should
Spain and Mexico engage in The President QfuN Uni
par being ripe VM The responsibilities and oUtea0w Of
has Iree, gc stay his handP But the nations q Eu
rope the allies Of spain, TO remain mpassve spectators
while this act international piracy being consummated
We believe that their best excrons will still continue 70 be
applied 10 the high and worthy object OF arranging the ex
sing of difference. That this wise and judicou5
policy be successful must be the earnest hope OF every
person who wishes 10 maintain nvioate those great prin
Cplcs of public Justice which exist only for tho protec
ton Of the weak but 10 arrest the strong In tho pursuit OF
lawess ACCOMPLISHMENTS ~ is unfortunate hdi TIE OteDs
manifesto stouh aoad fore te oorld iser If Mr..
Bchaans policy but the greater will be the merit Of that
gentleman II h his more influential position he should now
openly di-avOw those principles which have attached
discredithle name 81 this act Of American diplomacy