The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-27
The Coming Struggle for Cuba

digous progress which their maritime commerce k
produces sbundany the richest harvess such
indispensable to the necessities OF the European people;
on the sopogsaPhica position iney SCC.py wnco PsOseC
tons finally the particular advantage, thai the
products Of other part Of the globe can stand Tn Gem
As the last point must claim exception for tho
island Of Cuba to say rather that all and each Of hs
can people Ara and opposed 6y tS
fertile and arderty desired island-the most beautfm
Jewel in the crown Of spanthe last legacy Of the gre
Columbus, which still remains the protection and
guardianship Of the Spanish flag
In fact In strategetc point Of view Is tho key Of tho
Mexican Guf-the channels OF the Antilles and the prno
pal COATS Of Mexico may from its easily accessible shores.
be visited and watched by Of steamers o few
hours outpost perpetual sentinel with regard 70
the Of the people ana the rock which
TO crush all the projects Of invasion that may planned
by North America for accomplishing her great destiny
destined TO check the mpeuous torrent of that people
shich covet dominion the Whole continent another
1hermopy lac, where handful OF valorous Spsnards may
defy the North American eagle
In commercial point may BIO affirmed that the island
of Cuba lays tribute the American people, Its pro-
ducts cannot be rivaed its civil organization furnishes
ii the means to sell It's staples s better prices than
ether country of America; the protection accorded to
Spanish commerce gives the latter Immense advantages,
al CT which result the detrment Of North American
trade To these conditions must be added many others
which be and which
easily be conceived. II mention only the moral
iLueuce exercised in ose by the military force Of
Spain her support OF the Independence Of the S9anish
American continent and Of the political stability of tnose
republican influence which DAY may throw It's
sword into the balance aud check the plans Of absorption
foserto by the United Statesn will be Of what
high that island must be In the eyes
of Americans greedy for territory.
Frem all these premises II may be safely concluded
tina, the United States WILL by a means in their power,
try TO make themselves master Of the island Of Cuba.
However, 1t will be objected that the commerce Of the
United States With very Influential portion OF the popu-
aiioD WILL for Of self preservation, always op
pose rupture with Span. This consideration doubtless,
would guarantee peace these people ruled
bV a INDEPENDENT
autt oTty net subjected ana subofdnaed 70 tho
eUpestuous sway Of unbrided populace who know
other law right but toeir own fury, and who armed
with their bounoess privileges without any control, ut
invading expeditions 70 attack in full peace friendly
Yankee baucs will not carry out expeditions against
our coasts, or that they will not invade,
Of The spsnspds TsudnR amongst sSsm oaxnS By
CODY attack cur fsg, ~ they already have done,
under circumstances sl fresh In our memory And VIII
which avails itself Of all 70 treat
In the provoking and naughty way which charscterzes
Of the last messages Of their President TO Congress-
when speaking OF toe question: pending with SPAIN Can
there DE imagined yhirg more offensive 70 national
honor tSso scoring the always patriotic conduct OF our
easy perceive, through the fegned susceptibility
Of The Yankee President, the disgused design TO
stan;iy keep awake alarm ana spirit Of hostility
gs his people against the Spanish nation, reservDs
10 hmself the part OF actor Tor the moment, when
another walker MAJ present himself Claiming his pro.
the OF what have 70 expect from American
ath, look 70 toe famous adventurer who, without the
sion undcr the snelter Mexican flag Fortunately
he would find himself sufficiently sheltered under It
against the shot Of our war ships
Therefore be convinced that war with the United
s.a.ss snayodA9'e snd nay perhaps IN its aus time
evo useful ard which the true object OF this article
The nation which wants peace must be prepared fer
war, ins p,nopi H,,s wesl ,osnasd ana generally
come must nsAntaneously break out tho bad faith Of
that people their proximity 10 the coast Of Cuba and the
sons enough for supposng that enemies
Will no, give room for those formsities which preceie
fined civilization Therefore il becomes spain 70 be pre-
pared IN advance, rot only 10 drive back vigorously
sudden attack, but also to pay the enemy the u
one hundred for the dAmsges which he may inflct
Wba; are the measures 70 be resor,ed to- What
the resources TO be kept ready and to be employed
Let briefly expose general ideas vithou. On.
tering into details.
just in the same way the experienced gladiator pro-
pared himself for the combat by measuring hs adversary
with steady glance, and by covering HE membcrs with
an oily substance that the strokes OF his enemy might
to bis heart To give him the death wound at the rsl blow
Thus Spain, warned by her incautious enemy, may
tursly mediate on the means Of anuhil.Dg MIN, and
study the road " bis heart In order TO thro given
moment fire and devastation into hi, camp To this may
be reduced the whole amount Of thought to this end
must os directed all our Efforts. Happy We anongs
the different and various which may be proposed,
there is one which may prove useful 70 our country
10 order 70 rd Out the heart OF the American people
Ia Necessary TO study ,hsm in their cities. 10 fro
qusni them in their poris. ia the midst Of the
, los, Of 'he,, unsIiaiee masses, q. ,hey
IL indispensable 10 observe with cunnipgness aud cir.
orrspec1n what their thoughts, TO discover their
means Of ssc, and to End out the weak point the do
feet In their aror order carry death with security
AZ the first shot II In intention 10 sigr azo
nc point 70 search Tor the heel OF s ne.
In another manner Publicity In this matter not useful;
and % the other hand are net competent for such
In order TO carry out this enterprise we think the 70
vernmeni ought 10 entertain In North America comms
sion headed BY jealous and intelligent chief OF ne
navy The objec, Of this essiy 10 be under
sioo; from what We have just exposed-To examine
tie military points on the coast 20 find out the easiest
and ucs way OF attacking end invading their territory
10 Inquire in sslfu way the dispositions Of the dIf-
erent classes which compose the moustrous population
hsrs and in sight Of the hostile camp, Wat plans Of
vsr 10 learn tbs details Of their navigation their naval
construction and armaments 10 take full inventory q
the nsva force and equipments ascertain the number
OF foreigners who form part OF the crew OF their
shrs 1scqure with the greatest exsctness possible
knowlecge OF their mercaue expeditions and Their object
to STUDY The or the country the navga
tcb &c, &c. such would be the object Of the comms
II Is doubtless that By such means the way 10 the
heart Of North America would be found ou,
Al the same time Spain must have her navy ready and
prepared for war We do NOT say this a. our squadron
was not always on war footing Far be from US such
an lea We would only propose toe taking OF some dis
position calculated 10 strike and decisive blow q.
with the Thought that war with The American oonfede-
rston must be carried by Spain into the ste and
In no way accepted on our own territory under defensive
pan. Thus becomes her honor aud her sons, who vsh
70 present themselves the battle Geld al the great day
Of trial. at the not very dsant epoch when she win re-
conquer her supremacy and impose respect her enc
mics.
with reference 10 the armament Of the American war
ships We must point out some sngusrtcs which deserve
TO be studied.
Between the United States ana Spain there exists some
points Of affinity, which, with little attention. easy
to.perceive That republic, although rich IN su KINDS
esources, Ia wanting In unity This the pom, wherein
Essentially differs from our Spain and u oonseqasnce
CT which the conditions OF both States are counter
balanced. Tn FACT North America, ricn, nu, wanting In
unity and Spain, less rich, but more united ana oom-
pact for facing q national war, may pe considered as
balanced in resources The United States are able 10
reaze consderabe revenues for providing FOR their
cesses but want OF unity, and the predomlnsuce OF
interest over all questions OF national honor de-
prive their OF the cooperation OF the people
soan on the contrary at fixed day, may make mp her
want Of riches with what she possesses ofcnhusi-
asm union and patriotism AS aproof Of which, consider
what was the result OF the message OF the President