The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12

DsYopssu Power theve win be security for commerce.,
nav be brought upon BY the desires OF democracy
which goes acquiring more strength IN the measure In
which increases popaiation without Undertaking 70
for that republic ought 70 observe that great repub
have always been excited by the illusions u shs futsre
-ib sne hoye Of some day ganios possession
Of the whsse OF Central America down 70
Pasans, placing the capital Of the republic in Mexico.
With the federal system they believe they obviate
dangers which brought ruin upon the ancient repub
hes How long this will last know not; but that govern
meat Ought forget has been shed Europe 70
check the mbton OF Rnssa and perhaps the time VIII
In which the marisin will unite TO check
tho ncoHsIderaie ambition Of republic which seeks 70
change the law Of nations and threatens US Win Iorcea
expropiati0p-as was said by mem ber-for the benefit
Of Ans American pteress Besides the ACQUISITIONS that
10 ertebsh proteciorate In Chihuahua and Sonora in
der " protect communication Win caliiorna Inc same
President asks authority 70 secure the transit oy Tenuan
tepoc Panama and Nicaragua, ~ TO secure commun
cations With the sea the Antilles Then he presents
CUBA BE confesses that the island OF Cuba threatens
ali Sides to check their acqnisitionsin manner gentle
mem mat the island If Cuba Is for Mr.. Buchanan q
police agent with a hundred eyes-a vexatious
neighbor over whom Il 10 necessary 70 rule or from
whom Il might expect 10 be undone. Gentlemen,
slavery being increased In those States Of the
Union which the President supposes threat
about four mions Of slaves; and II the increase con.
the proportion In which II has gone TO the
present tme Ut the ead Of the century the slave popua
lion will reach fourteen millions OF Inhabitants And not
WhstandDg the President, who IL not alarmed At this
increase horrlned and his hair aads end
the consideration Of the prohibited trade that might be
carried on Cubal But this 10 not alone the danger
winch threatens the United States. If Cuba preserved
a. che her Importance viii increase in an immense
degree ~ watch the differences that might arise
among the different races OF the United States
The Minister OF State replied in the name Of the govern
ent, .s folows-lt is more than month ago since the
dressed nerogaory 70 the government on this point
and the discussions which then took place IN the Two
bodies made apparent that the answer was not
urgent oDe after having heard him am confirmed In this
opinion have had great pleasure In hearing the honora
be Deputy who has his zeal for the good Of the
nation But ne has not confined himself the expression
OF his ideas; he has measured the policy OF the
United States and has made reflections on the necessity
Of improving the administration OF Cuba Ideas similar
those which his OrdhP has expressed in the last part
OF his remarks have certainly been expressed in the
sage Of the President Of the Uoed States show that
rs Spain has not well administered the government Of
Cuba the United States, by its greater intelligence,
has the moral duty Of acquiring that island. the
government allow this idea 10 pass without
ton Every administration has had under confederation
the Improvement of the administration Of Cuba and the
present constantly engaged in everything that
contribute give 70 those inhabitants the Intervention
which they ought to have in their internal ADMINISTRATION
without compromising the bonds which unite them 10 the
country The best To the accusations Of
some of Of the United States consists the
prosperity Of the island OF Cuba its respected
shey are admitted to Office; and s sought 70 give them
honorable Deputy has spoken OF the object OF his PROPOSE
tou without unfolding it, 1t is drawn up terms per-
As therefore, he has brought forward no reason which
jus6es it, The Minister might very well reply in very
few words Nevertheless shall make few but brief
peartd threatening and importing Tbere s no reason TO
deny it, The government Notwithstanding, declared that
at all the security which could not but be inspired by
great which this people had at their disposal
Il did not wsh however, to return insult for insult
course that would probably have aggravated the ques
dignity and did not Apply TO any foreign Power for aid.
any Of them had forward 10 offer assistance the
government would have been very thankful but il would
not IL. H.
ceesary.
AS therefore, no diplomatic documents exist on this
question: which happily is almost terminated the govern
could do than offer these explanations TO
Mr. Bada, and request him TO withdraw his motion.
In consequence OF these explanations Mr.. Badia ut
withdrew the motion.
CUBA AND THE UNITED STATES.
Under the above heading the Courier de Parts OF Mar Oh
"a, has article advising Spain as to what that Power
should do TO preserve her Cdban colony.
The writer by stating that the question Of
the purchase of Cuba has been ADJOURNED the Amer
a wei,
England the penury and weakness Of Spain. There
FORE Gays he they have recoed from the consequences
Of measure which, scarcely q month ago, they con-
sdered Indispensable the eafety Of the Union They
stl eagerly desire Cuba and willing to pay
NOUS amount to obtain it, but they do not want war.
The dollar and not the cannon their ultima ratio and their
bellgerent words only Brighten feeble and timd
tops The old Cas,an pride has raised its head In pre-
OF the American hghwayman policy, has repealed
with conteup, the propositions Of those traders and
has looked upon the eventually of war without fear
The prospect OF war has frightened the United states
government, says French contemporary, but Spain
should he confident for the American Ia tenacious
and obsnate be may get tired Of waiting aud overcome
the reluctance which be at present shows for beige
rent solution Spain Should therefore, take advantage
Of the respite which hesitation Of the Americans
leaves her. to do away with all plausible pretexts for the
annexation and to interest the European Powers In the
maintenance OF her dominion Cuba. She will
coed by entirely suppre ssng the slave trade by de-
ereepg the patton Of the slaves and by imposing
upon the white the Fame laws which rule the
Spsniards In the mother country
RUSSIAN VIEW OF THE CUBAN QUESTION.
The Russian G0sette OF St. Petersburg Of the 18th OF
March, contains article the question Of Cuba which
contends that the possession Of the colony s ndspensa
BILE to the security Of the United States. The article,
however, recommends the Americans to extend their in
uepce in the sland solely by means of their commercial
relations and their superior civilization, which it says
have thus far been their best auxares in making con-
quests.