The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-23
THE OSTEND MANIFESTO.
what Ought ca have been Done In 49, and
should he Done I'm 1858.

aespaohes you have addressed TO us resp vey TO that
sfct have met in conference first at os aud in Belgium,
On the 9th 10th and 18th Instant al then at AK Ia
Cape in Prussia on the days next blowing up 70 the
date hereof.
There has been full and unres( rived interchange Of
views and sentiments between us, which We are most
happy 70 Inform you resulted N cordial coincidence
q opinion tho grave and ip subjects submitted
consideration,
We haye arrived AZ the conclusion, and thoroughly
convinced That immediate and earnest effort ought 70
Dc by the goyrnmeut OF the United states 70 par
obtained not exceeding the sum Of -.
The proposal should opnion, be made in such
r.aapor be presented through the necessary apo
mail for,s 10 Supreme Constituent Cores about 70
assemble on this momentous question, IN which the
people both Of Spain and the United States are so deeply
Interested all our proceedings ought 70 DC open ,A
aud public They should be Of such character as to
challenge the appreciation Of the world. .
We firmly believe thai, in the progress OF human
events the time has arrived when the vital interests o.
Span are as seriously involved IN the sale as those u the
United States in the purchase, OF the island an That IN
transaction viii prove equally honorable 70 ooth nations
Under these circumstances we cannot anticipate
failure unless po siby through the malgn uluence
foreign Powers who possess no right Whatever 70 nter
sere IN the matter.
brought this conclusion, and Tor the sake Of clear
mess, shall specify them under two distinct heads
J. The United states ought practicable, to purchase
Cuba with as little delay as possible.
The probability is great that the government and
sortes OF SPAN w prove willing TO sell H. because this
would essentially the highest and best interests
of the Spanish people.
Then l. II be clear TO every rejecting mind that,
from popularity Of It's geographical position and the
considerations attendant it, Cuba necessary TO the
Eofah American republic as any Of present members
and that belongs naturally to that great family States
Of watch the Union is the providental nursery
From It's locality commands the mouth Of tho Msss
sTsi and the immense aud annually increasing trade
which must seek this avenue 10 the ocean,
In the numerous nayigaoe streams, measuring an ag
gregate of thirty thousand miles, which dis
embogue themselves through this magnificent river into
abe Gulf Of Mexico tho increase Of the population within
the last years amounts to more than tina, of the entire
Union at the time Louisiana was annexed to i.
The natural and outlet 20 the products of this en-
Ee population, the highway Of tner direct intercourse
with Dr. Atlantic and the racac States can never DO
secure but ever be endangered whilst Cuba is de-
penderey of distant Power, in whose possession it has
proved 20 be source Of constant annoyance and embar-
basement to their interests.
indeed the Union enjoy repose, nor possess
Peable security as long IS Cuba Is not embraced within
ne boundaries.
I.n immediate acquisition by government Of para
MONT Importance, and we cannot doubt but that IS
contamination devcuaiy wished for by its inhabitants.
TIE intercourse which It's proximity to coasts oegets
and encourages between them and the citizens Of the
Omitted States has N the progress OF time 50 united their
interests and blended their fortunes that they look
upon each other els they people and had bat
destiny.
CONSIDERATION exist which render delay the acqus
Of this islead exceedingly dangerous TO the United
States.
The systeyn.of immigration and labor lately organized
within its limits and the tyranny and oppression which
characterize s immediate rulers threaten an instruction
AZ every moment which may result II dlreul consequences
~ the American people
Cuba hr thus become tous an unceasng danger and a
permanent cause Of anxiety and alarm.
But wcaeed not enlarge on these topics. II can scarce
fr be aphepied that foreign Powers in violation OF in
sernatioaal law would nterpose their influence with
spain t. prevent our acquisition o. the sard is in.
6shtass Are now suffering under the worst ~ an poss
bio governments that Of absolute despotsm delegated
ny distant Power % irresponsible agents, who arc
changed at short intervals, aad who are tempted to
prove the brief opportunity thss afforded 10 accumulate
fortunes By the oascst means
AZ long as this system shall endure humanity may IN
vain demand the suppression Of the African slave trade
The ISLAND This rendered impossible whilst that infa
traffic remains an irresistible temptation ana
source OF IMMENSE profit TO needy and avarcoas officials
Who To attain their ends scrupe not 10 trample tie most
sacred prncipes under foot.
Tue Span sh government AZ home may be well disposed,
hut experience has proved that cannot control these
mote depositaries OF It's power,
Besides, the commercial nations q the world canno, fail
" perceive and appreciate the grea, advantages whch
would result 10 their people from dissolution Of the
forced aud unnatural connection between spain and CUBA
and the annexation Of the the United states The
trade OF England and France with Cuba would IN that
event al important and profitable charac-
ter and rapidly extend with the increasing population and
prosperity al The island
would be benefited by IN transfer ihe interests ofspan
would also BE- greatly aud essentially promoted
She cannot hut see what such a u money
willing % pay ior the sand would effect IN the dcyeopc
mont q her vast natural resources
Two thirds Of this sum, II employed In the construction
Of system II railroads, would ultimately prove source
al greater wealth u the Spanish people than that opened
70 their VISION by CoTtcz Their prosperity would date
from the ratification Of the treaty Of oession
Franc has already constructed continuous lines 81 rail-
ways from Havre Narcotics, vacncenues, an stras-
hourr. Paris, the Spanish frontier and anxously
awaits the day when Spain shall nnd herself In conil.
extend these roads through her nothern provinces
o. Madrid, Seville, Iadz, Malaga and the frontiers Of
tbs Object once accomplished, Spain would become
centre Of for the travelling world, and
permanent and profitable market Tor her produc-
ions Her heds, under tho stimulus given industry by
remuDerang prices, would tom with cereal grain and
her vineyards would brirr forth a vastly increased
quantity Of choice wines SPAN would speedily become,
What bouu.ful Providence intended she should be- one
o the fret nations Of Continental Europe-rch powerful,
and oonteuted.
Whilst two thirds Of the price Of the island would be
ample for the completion Of her important public
Improvement she might, with the remaining forty mil
ioos sslfy the demands pressing so heavily upon
nfrc md wi
y relieve her from the overwhelming debt new paralyz
ng her energies.
her beet bonds sold upon Der Bourse AZ about
enc third q Their par value; whilst another class
which abe pays interest, have bot nominal value,
and qnoted about SIKH Of the for when
they were issued. Besides, these latter held prnc
ian iho elective intcrposit.on Of their government
CT The parpso Q; socrcing pay mcnt lnmafons that
enevs have been already thrown cot from high quarters
and unless Eew q revenue shall enable
SPAN 70 provide for such csirences, improbable
should SPAN reject the prcsen, golden opportunity for
developing her and removing her financial em
CHA IN lie panlcgt aays never yielded her cxchcqucr
after dcductng the expenses u lie government clear
annual income u more Than million and half Of dol.
krs These expenses have Increased 70 such degree
D. leave dehct cbargcabie on the treasury Of Spain "
~ amount ~ sr hundred thousand dollars.
In pecuniary POINT q view, therefore tho island
ncumhranco lnst.ad q source q profit TO ne mother
<ounirye
Under no probable circums,auces car CUBA ever Yield
- SPAN per cent on the large amount which the
tnte3 Mates are willing 70 ray Tor ia acquisition. But
SPAN imminent danger q losing Cuba without re.
muueraion.
Exircme oppression. universally admitted, gs
1hes an people N endoavorng " relieve themselves
from me yoke of their Opprcssofs The suerngs which
abe corrupt arbrery aud unreientng local adnlRsa.
tson necessarily entails aJn the ahsb of Cuba can.
not IA 70 stimulate aud ksp alive that spirit a resist
.anCe and revolution AGAINST Span which has. n lqto
years, beer - often nan Tested. III This con np III
xnars n vain - expcCt that the symtahicy of the 20
pc 81 ihe United States VIII not be warmly enlisted a
fAyof g tbcr opproesei ncighb0rs
w. knoS that the President Justly ufox bic 10 his do.
erfunAiu execute the neutrality laws but should The
GIhans themselves revolt against tho ogprcssop
Which they suffer human power could prevent eli 1ens
III n tnf.ed Stats aud liberal mihled OF other
count3as from rushing ~ Their assistance Besides ts
present age " adventure, IN which restless and
DAT lng spirits abound every portion Of the world.
II a improbable. therefore, that Cuba may be
0urraueful rewOutfOps