The New York herald., 1869-04-12

vded for her unlawful cruise on our coast. BY this
and by her general policy and acts, Spain has made
herself willing party to the doctrine that rebels
are belgerents 1t Is to be observed too, that the
President Of the United States has distinctly ac-
cepted this mode OF constituting the terms of inter-
national law, by announcing in his address to
the country that the policy Of foreign nations
to the United States would stamp the policy
OF this country to other Powers. This. then.
Is 10 be our rule OF action pending the
present movement in Cuba. 1t was enforced upon
US as precept of international law, and neither
Spain nor France nor England can deny the appli-
cation OF their own Interpretation OF the CODE And
1t must be observed that in this nothing touches
the integrity OF Spain as in our case It'll the enort
of an American island to throw or yoke which has
borne on 1t for ages, to rid itself OF domination
from Europe which has drawn its life blood for CEN
turtles and which has no right but that OF conquest.
According to the Spanish exposition Of national lew
In our case the Cuban rebels are belllgerents, and
they are equally entitled with SPAN 10 be treated as
such by u.s. II one receives supplies the other must
Also. The rights OF blockade apply equally-and the
law or cOntraband. 1t remains then only Tor
the United States to recognize the existence
of hostilities between the people OF Cuba
and Spain ana the consequences that follow
from such condition. The Cubans will then have
equal right with Spain to procure military supplies
IN the United States which Is not the case now,
Spain alone having the privilege. This doctrine
Is questioned by any Power. 1t is fully expressed
by jurtsts Of unGuestloned authority. The preven-
ton lies with the belligerents themselves, who have
the right to capture contraband under any nag and
to condscate it. Spain has that right, and no more;
but has not even that unless state OF hOstillties
exists, and can be made responsible for the capture
Of every United States merchant vessel be the
cargo what 1t may which cannot fail OF itself to en-
br0ll us with Spain. In short, we cannot avoid
some trouble in this matter, and that which will
the least also comports best with the honor Of
the United States and Its recognized principles.
One of Mr.. Stewards Unfinished Real Estnte
Operations.
Cesare Moreno the great Asiatic traveller who has
nisand TO sell in part OF the globe has returned
here. 1t will be remembered Moreno had some nego-
tiatons with Secretary Seward about the matter but
before the sage OF Auburn could make up his mind
finally change OF administration occurred Moreno
comes here now to try his luck with Secretary
Fish. II he can do half what he promises, Moreno
and his island will be cheap bargain at $780, 00O or
even S., 100000
Senator Sprague Preparing his Speeches for
Publication.
Senator Sprague is engaged in revising his recent
speeches. with view to their publication in
pamphlet form for distribution all the country.
The series is lot complete as he might DESIRE but
he is satisfied there enough in his late utterances
to leaven the rejecting mind Of the country and
keep 1t seriously employed until Congress again
assemblies, when he intends to resume his exposures
OF the rotten timber that enters into the composition
Of the American body, social and political
Serenade rendered to Senator Sprague.
The workngmen Of the District of Columbia have
rendered serenade to Senator Sprague as mani
festation of approval of his in their behalf in
the Senate.
New Phase Of the Canadian Annexation
Scheme.
The project Of Canadian annexation in settlement
of the Alabama claims with the Joint consent OF
England ana the ColOnsts begins to attract attention
in governmental and diplomatic circles, and is by
some regarded as likely to become prominent fea-
ture OF General Grants administration. The views
expressed this subject by part Of the American
press, the favorable response OF the Eng
lish newspapers and the demand for an
nexation among the Colonies, especially in
Nova Scotia, have encouraged belief in the feasi-
blty Of the scheme, If managed with diplomatic
thct and careful regard to English honor. Obec-
tlons to the possibility OF its accomplishment and
doubts as TO the policy and safety of such an en-
largement Of the republic strongly urged by in
divduals but it is confidently asserted by others
teat pubic opinion is gradually setting in favor Of
our acceptance OF the Canadas should they be ten
dered by Great Britain. the surest mode of har-
monizing the interests and ending the jeaouses
between the two countries, and afYording the basis
of permanent and cordial peace.
Our Imports from the British Provinces.
The imports into the United States from Canada
and the other British provinces for the fiscal year
ending June 3O 1856, under the reciprocity treaty,
was valued at $685. 1887, on which duty OF ss3s7
was collected. For the fiscal year ending June 30,
1885, the value OF imports fell to $2s, 1885, but the
duty collected Qhere beng reciprocity treaty.
amounted TO $3.2s0,916.
Snow Storm in Washington.
snow storm has prevailed here greater portion
OF to-day, but the weather is now clear
Discharge Of Employees In the Post Once
Department..
Thus far twenty messengers and laborers, five
male clerks and twenty female clerks have been
discharged from the Post ONCE Department. Pre-
paratons are making for many removals in all the
departments.
Tax on Manufactured Tobacco.
Commissioner Deano has decided that any dealer
who converts plug tobacco into smoking tobacco,
either by cutting, rolling or in any other manner,
keeping the same for sale, is thereby constituted
manufacturer under the law and must pay tax and
man nuf