The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-12

ment of free institutions in place OF the desposm that
rests with crushing weight ON its energies, annos -
doubted that in short time the United Stat oud con-
troll the sugar market Of the world comp ast es
do the cotton market And who un that the
are demanded there would stimulate TO an in en- acsvi
y all the industrial interests OF this country WY sir
even now under all the disadvantages 10 which roo
is subject by Spanish rule, her ports visit
annually by 1850 steamers and 500 sailing vessels from
shores 1t is hardly possible to represent in too glow
ing coors the advantages that would result our com
mercal, agricultural and manufacturing interests
from the acquisition OF this rich and beautiful
island To the Northern aud Middle States especia.
ly, would such an event open sources Of wealth
and prosperity richer and more permanent than
have been opened BY any addition we have ever made
TO original territory. Another why the acqu
siton OF Cuba is desirable to is that would enable us
entirely and at to suppress the foreign slave trade
pended from sl3 900 to SIS 900 in maintaining
squadron the coast Of Africa to suppress the slave
trade and England has expended for the same purpose
some SIS 600 900 annually and We all know how utterly
futile their united efforts have proved The Infamous
trade has gone according to the demands Of the market
The slaves shipped from Africa exclusively for
the two Spanish Islands of Cuba and Porto Rc0-from 80
COO to 1000 year. The moment Cuba ours this
trade would cease-a which has disgraced the his
tory Of almost every nation within the circle Of Christian
civilization, but at present is tolerated by no power but
that Of SPAIN We as nation, have declared this trade
this undoubtedly is the real sentiment of vast
majority OF our citizens Now, II we can annex this
Union subject it to the laws Of our government by that
act shall do more towards annihiatng this traffic IN
human blood and human souls than can be done by
the expenditure of twice the amount Of money
it will cost in maintaining fleets the African coast
But sir there is another The acquisition Of Cuba
by honorable negotiation and fair purchase, Mr. Blu
chanan proposes, regard the only Of preserv
ing undsturbe peaceful relations with Spain, and
perhaps other European Powers About forty years ago.
John O. Adams after representing in strong language the
political importance Of the possession Of Ou0a by the Unit
ed States predicts that within half century will be
ours He says-"In looking forward to the probable
course Of events for the short period of half of a
century, it is scarcely possible to resist the con
deral republic will be Indispensable to the
continuance and integrity Of the Union ITSELF" We
need no stronger evidence OF this than the fact that
almost every administration for fifty years has given
Spain distinctly to understand that this government
never will quietly permit her to transfer Cuba TO any
Power but the United States This taking high ground,
sir towards independent State in the disposition Of its
territory; but its propriety from the very relations Of
all her Casan pride ard national constituencies has
that am aware of resented this position OF our 60
vernment This position, sir, is sustained by the unver
attempt transfer its possession TO another Power by
negotiation should there arise danger OF its being
secured by conquest to any nation with which Sphn might
become involved in war, with one voice we should
take it, even If 1t brought US into conflict with the
highest Powers OF earth Spain is a decayine
proud and lofty position. She lies entirely at the
mercy the present ruling European governments Those
governments regard advancing greatness and
with anxiety-with jealousy They entirely conscious
the importance Of Cuba 10 u.s. This appears from their
attempts draw into trparte treaty to
Spain forever which attempt Mr. Everett met and defeat
ed with such cOnsummate skill and irresistible argument
in their power they will prevent our acquiring Cuba.
They desire to retain the possession of the West Indies
clusively under European CONTROL They unwilling
divide with this republic the command Of those waters
which floats the richest part of our mighty com
and the control Of which is Of vital momen. to the
protection Of that commerce. Now, sir this state of
things cannot last There is no prospect that Europe will
long remain in state Of peace. The elements evil
IDENTITY gathering for terrible conflict The muttengs of
volcanic fires heard beneath the surface Many the
present dynastes feel that they stand abyss
the hearts of men fail them for fear of approaching
events Now sir, is not desirable that before Spain Is
pean Powers, should by fair purchase possible,
quirc this island and thus avoid any complication with
European aarsY But sir, II any shall say this pacific
view of the subject there is another 10 which desire to
call your attention. Cuba herself will not long in
queude under the despOtc rule Of Span Her proximity
to shoresthe daily and constantly increasing inter
course between our citizens and her inhabitants
the multiplying social, educational and business re-
aticns between US, making her perfectly
familiar with the institutions of this republic and the
allied rights and privileges of our citizens. There
thousands now among the active and influential OF her
people who received their education in America and thou
sands Of her youth to day found in schools and
| colleges. Everywhere-n marts of trade and COM
MERGE in our political gatherings in our social circles we
| meet with Cubans and We find them intelligent, and be-
coming more and more So in regard to our republic and
we find their admiration and awakened for
our free land influences flowing in upon Cuba which
are calculated tU weaken the bonds Of tyranny that
are upon them. With the light Of American freedom
hus radating upon them in increasing brightness you
upon the glorious sunlight and 60 down aud dwell
depths darkness to expect the Cubans to
quietly under the crushing weight Of Spanish despo
tsm Sir If popular vote could be taken to day in Cuba
on the que of annexation to this country and the
be fair indeed, believe large majority would vote
in its favor With the royal power supported by army
of 80 900 and strong naval force in her ports and
penetrating stem OF espionage reaching every de-
partmept Of life, public and private, men, is true
very cautious in giving expression TO any opinion
tment that should prove dsagreeabc to royal ears and
the point of the bayonet submission and apparent peace
| DIT dir k,a hat otr,,o
ment Of that island u.s. We know from past outbreaks
of feeling the part OF its inhabitants; know from
and the representations Of intelligent highminded Cubans
| who have taken refuge amongst US from pur-
suing tyranny; we know it from the ox.
crush every rising sentiment of lberaly and Of favor
towards republic. The censorship of the press has
1 been made and tyrannica; the army has
been increased the police strengthened and the vigilance
of officials stimulated by regal commands and by regal
powers But sir this all in vain There never will be,
there be contentment in Cuba until she enjoys
the blessings Of American freedom Thousands there
that Island eagued together in secret but solemn bonds,
rest till Cuba is Free till the yoke upon their
broken till the sceptre Of tyranny them
is beneath their feet. In this sentiment and purpose
they have the sympathes OF free Americans These sym
pathes will find expression, and s right they should
1t is part Of great mission as free people TO give
sympathy and aid to those struggling for freedom against
| oppression If 1t right for to sympathise with
Poland and Greece in their struggles for delverance from
tyranny If right for Henry Clay TO lift his clarion
voice in support Of the Spanish colonies continent
when they against that despc throne and prostra
ed its cruel power, then especially is right that we
should sympathse with Cuba in her aspirations for free
DOM She is naturally part Of this confederacy neces
its proper development and strength and security
In her dclverance should rejoice, only another
triumph Of liberty but furnishing another guarantee
of growth and perpeuity n every effort Cuba
shall make for freedom che Is certain to have support
fro SO strong and universal is the sentiment among
in favor of her freedom that federal government
would probably find itself powerless to prevent if it
| desired to do 80, expressions Of that sentiment in
such forms az 10 settle the question Of Spanish rule
|
almost inevitably be that unless acquire Cuba by
fair negotiation and Purchase shall become long
involved in war with Spain, and not unlikely other Euro.
pean Powers advocate this measure, therefore, one
ofpcace-one which successful will prevent what other
wise regard unavoidable the disturbance of our rea
tions Of amity with Spain and consequent war Such
then some Of the why think purc
Cuba and s annexation TO our Union desirable to Mr..
Andrews continued, at great length TO show the advan
ges TO be derived from the annexation of Cuba and forc
bly, urged ts acquisition, either by purchase, If need
be, the republic must go TO war for IT, Well IL Is said
continued be that Erance and harn