Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-11
CUBA.


The London Morning Post of tn
22d ultimo observes
The West Indies, with the exception
Of Hayti, which is independent, pertain
to several European Powers-to Grea
Britain, France, Spain and the Neither
lands, and one of the Islands (St. Bar.
tholomew) belongs TO Sweden. 1t il
quite apparent, therefore, that a blow
struck by the United States at one o.
the group would practically be struck al
all, and it would bono unreasonable pre-
sumption that if Cuba was wrested from
Spain, Jamaica might in turn be taken
from England ard Martinique from
France. The question, therefore, Of a
possible combination presents itself
But " hateyer community Of interest has
existed between Great Britain and
France in dealing with European affairs,
Spain, although geographically West
ern Power, has for a variety Of reasons
long been thrown out of account.
1t is impossible (the Post continues)
10 shut our eyes as to what is passing on
the American c )ntinent or to the obvious
bent Of American policy. The recent
acquisition of the Danish possessions in
the West Indies, and the purchase Of the
prOttless and barren territory which per-
tanned to Russia in Northwestern Ameri-
ca, are evidences of desire on the part
Of the United States to acquire piecemeal
all possessions on the mainland or ad-
joining it which belong to European
powers The only matter in doubt is
whether, when the American government
is unable TO induce a sale, il will endeav-
or 10 effect an annexation. That, if such
should be the design Of the President
and his advisers, they should begin with
the Spanish possessions is natural
enough. Spain is the weakest Of the
three Powers holding substantial possess
sicns in the West Indies, and peculiar
circumstances furnish something like a
pretext for the appropriation of Cuba.
Where pretexts are desired, however,
pretexts are easily found, aad it may be
for France and Great Bfftajn to deter
mine whether, in the event Of these de-
signs on Cuba being carried into execu-
ton, they will aid Spain IN retaining her
colony or calmly look on.
The London OIL makes the fellows
ing comment
We understand that the subjeined in
formation from New York is correct.
Since it was received the assertions have
been SO far verified that the Spaniards
having seized the Mary Lowell, which
was towering suspiciously on the coast
and attempting to communicate with the
Insurgents, the American GoVernment
have sent large iron-clad feet to demand
her restitution. The Spaniards will, no
doubt, make a brave fight for their pos
session, but it may be snatched from
their grasp before a tripartite alliance
can be formed for the Joint defense a
European West Indian possessions. In
these days the fat GccOmpH is q
triumphant answer to all rSmonstrance,
and if Gen. Grant seizes Cuba, it is more
than questionable whether England and
France would make it a cGSuS beLi,
and seek 10 wrest his prey from
his grasp Grant is new run
mad on the subject of Cuba, and
will unlouItedly give aid ID some man
ner to wrest tat island from Spain.
Whether that would be complaCently
looked upon by France and England,
you have better opportunity of judging
than have But the complications
which would arise might involve this
country in war with European Powers
The feeling against EnglanG and France
and Spain is being carefully worked up
in Congress and in the pubic press, so az
to prepare the people for the steps which
Grant desires to take. lie and his init.
mate friends ardently long for a foreign
war. This will not only give Acquisition
Of territory, but will afford ample Gclt
for honor ana give a new lease of powol
TO the Lreseat administration. The en-,
tire feeling perTading the high officials il
one Of hatred to England, and TO Franc,
IN a less degree. /
Ia DAY or two a yacht viii leave her,
fol Cuba, ostensibly for the purpose Of 8
pleasure party. Its real mission is B,
learn the exact condition of affairs an,
o. communicate with the leaders of tn,
Cubans,. Tho persons on board will b
informed what to do by this Government
The coast of the island is so guarded b,
Spanish cruisers that it is impossible FL
larger vessels to run in, aud several cx
peditiuns have been run off lately an,
Jailed in landing Tie Fonian organiza
ton is active and in readiness to NOV
against the British possessions as soon a
any difficulty arises, and the highes
officers of the army and navy look to
serious quarrel at an early day. Wit
these views you may look for fresh de
mands on the Alabama question. Know
ing what do, fOrcwarn you that thsF
is heavy storm brewing ahead.