The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-27


The Obstacles in the way of the successful opera
ti6n Of the blockade system have been rendered
euiic,utly obvious by the experiment that has been
made. The extent and indeutations of the coast,
the nsalubrty Of the climate, the paucity OF the
civilized sttteT nts, ami the want of cooperation
on tle part OF the native population together with
measures resorted to by the slave traders render
difficult, almost impractcable indeed, hermeticaE
k to close this hong margin, occupying the tro-
piCal regions Ot the continent.
But there are other IN operation tending to
effect the hopes her toTore generally INDUCED OF
the success G! bockading sqnadrons upon the coast
Of Africa. The same state OF things which has sti'
INFLATED this trade into renewed activity by the IN
creased profits attending it, has produced marked
effect upon public opinion in Europe, and may lead
TO relaxation IN the measures for it, suppression.
The deficiency OF labor in the tropical possessions OF
England and France. and the consequent falling on
in their valuable products now constitute subject
OF anxious inquiry 10 both countries.
The lamentab'c condition to which those once Il \
and flourish ng e lon'es have been reduced nnuJr
expectations which have not been realized, AID the
Incidence and distress OF the emancipited poplm
ton, present matter OF grave reflection as veil for
the statesman AS for the philanthropst Means are
in progress to remedy the evil by the importation OF
aborers, but If Their precise nature and Of the ex
tent to which they have been are proposed 10 be
carried the information which has reach me il not
as definite as il desirable independently OF the
supplies procured 4 Ulhtr quarters OF the gobe, II
is known that measures Gith this view have been
token in France. ara have net the appreciation OF
the government, for furnishing their colonies with
aborers by al lean n m ION "A it is called; aud
4 1t not only Green er nay oc engaged but those
a.. so no have been 20, ,o'.s'y slaves"
II is known that rar.c ~ ms upo ia subject
have passed betwtcn tire IS tis. and .Ich govern
ments and hat the fo'ler would moi object to the
French sch, ne wai'e tie wants of British colo
MES are borg erpl,ed by the cO0lie trade IL
is also know tia the British government, appre.
henJDg ;his rerrss Of supply might prove an
"ndir6ct ~ stace" TO the extinction Of the slave
fraf kn. IN no M IF RI
suhs.,Lie "lI dian emigration for African enigra
ton, and that this suggestion ~ now subject Of
discussion between the two governments. Whatever
guard may be thrown ABOUND this plan of ag.icul
tura relief il is still a doubtful experiment neces-
sariiy subject 10 great abuses And this apprehen-
sion Is confirmed tv recent events and among others
by statement made few days since in the British
House OF LOrcs, where IL was said that
rhis tys.oro meant noting more nor less thll ~ur
cha me negroes op the Cast of Africa AID pretending 70
stfp ibeca IS free n'c~oes.
u was also said, upon the same occasion, and by
| the same distinguished speaker, tina. there a
! fnghtiul mortality among these emgrants, aud
that they wer treated precisely the slave negroes
used 10 he treated the time OF the African slave
/ tIede The Earl of Mamesbury said:
Between tts nes Frsr;a plan of cay!ug free negroes
and the old slave trace there d ncton tlJJt
dfeIerce. ard be need no., he hope aslra as ooae
friend that ts oVu roDt would use al Ineir ieayors
! b a. courage tie pra tee
The inception and partial execution of these mea-
have led To tear in tie pub.t mind that the plan
will practically urove to be but another form of slave
trading Official reports have been received from
tie American. African squadron confirming this
opinion and the message Of The President of Liberia
IL the Legislature in December last presents TAGS
stu further lustiyng TIE apprehensions to which
this scheme has gwen rise lie states that it, ef
f.cis have alrCaoy been felt. and that The measures
hdre fTcfed rars among The natire tribes Nth i
ri,rr 10 the capture ct rrsonsTs and their safe 10 The
European adrtnfureTs. But IL is not NJ all 3siry
tb5t should enter INTO the consideration of these
mean. of supply except 80 far a. they bear upon the
question Of the efficacy Of blockadng squadron,
fer the subject tas other interest Tor the United
States than a. "a general que ton, and however eX-
iensve in its operation still without peculiar appl
cation u them. They have no tropical colonies re-
duced from state OF prosperity to adversely, aud
which they seek 10 re leem iron their cn1diton by
the Introduction OF Involuntary emigrlpts O' any
color whatever for the purpose of carrying on the
lahois IT aericr ture. They have no necessity nor
any design "a resort To other countries Tor supply
of forced labrers, whether coolies or emigrants. or
apprentices. nr by whatever name denomiqatd, ~
Of any ahOrcr- who II not compelled by actual force
10 enter into distant s.rvtude are compelled theret,
by considerations little less voluntary anl in
utter ignorance Of the true condition into which they
are about 10 enter This state al things. Whale IL
offers - ju.tihclon for the African lave trade. in
dicatcs relaxation 81 public opinion which has al
ready made itself evident, and has led 10 mea- ires
which may impede the operations and ef
fccncy Of the squadron OF observation and
thus brought about and the efforts 10 repair IN some
way the evils that are iet, have produced tneir ef
fects upon public sentiment il unbeatable, and they
may have operated a-0 in som. quarters ~ diminish
that rcpuEDanre g. tho slave trad which ia nature
aid TIE cruel circumstance attending IL are % well
adaI 'cd to inspire. But inGe pendent ~ the olruc
lions, both physical aud political. Co which have
adycr'ed end which s'ard in The ssy OF the slcceSs
tul operation Of the gldrOns of Suppression there
orc important considerations nearly connected with
national right which offer It'll Craycr subjects Zoe
the consideration Of hts government. Inc slave
trade has been recognized b. he NATIONS ol the
earth a. lawful commerce Tom the earliest periods
Of history, When growing sense %, IL, injustice
became prNaltbt Ia more rcrrnt times aud Induced
a y,ty general desire for IL abolition mca-uNs were
proposed ~ the British government, and 10 @liue ex
tent caffifd into operation. which y permanently
established. might have DESTROYED the free CONNER
cial nterccur.e Of The world. Their character may
be unders, -pd hy the following remark OF that em
urnt Admiralty Judge Lord s:towe'l which are
eQu ally honorable 90 his wi-dOm ard his iuiepen-
dcncc In the decision Of the case " q Ffeuch YES
ttl t,i1,d upon the coast OF Africa. he 'lij:--
No ua,rn reiso rrhi % visi.aioa arl search
uIcb he COZ mr. a6d ma Trop-ed oats 81 toe esa
except ifcn the tsiccfont C.su'. No uatoo has the
ieht 20 icfce then way 20 TIE hDetg, Of Arica by
hampme uIcb he tbSercnd.nce ." Other - To-, % ,hs
pres me- a good BY tnV anlawfa,
or 70 ,rsst io'wa'd " grcd printiple bv bresx ns
ufoush o,ter goat rrmoplts snot s.od Va Tier Say.
The principle involved in this as.ump Ton Of
rower was Tar more extensive than the immediate
In ~ general Mt. IL Won a have enable every
government 90 denounco sny branch Ut commerce
tie slave trad the opium trade the trade in ardent
spiris or any other interchange Of commodities un
acccpiabe 10 it--and 20 taxi measures for lie sup
preston. The United states carly demonstrated
against this dangerous pre'tusinn. and they have
cu..iinu,d and made known their opposition %
he claim of any r.sti 81 search, what
ever fOim this has assumed, or under
whatever circumstances Il has hcen exercised;
and they v,re not alone. for the freedom of CON.
merce fOuid an earnest and able advOca,. in the
British Parliament IN the person uf the bake Of
Wellington who. in debate ia the House OF Lords
%. thc 10th of July, 1899. -aid:-
The susc ~ question mace risFFa W a.tsin any vcs
sells vtspvcr surilson TIE trh safe az de Maud
thcY raptfs: the persons tng sulh authority
were rtreoyer. ino.urGsd ior ~ tHo 11an,.ss
YES utendsd that The vosses aty pusef ir Eirlpc
r1rbt he fcaretso and aerwa-is ss8 70 r.oc~ci on
uer Noysse. whether 81 viii anch 10 rsrs
rrruf sui ae YOU'D b. a perfect tcvei,y in the
ltghnioD a ,tE country. an IN House ought we'd 10
pause before ity sioprd T.
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