New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-05

Discovery, Science, nave ueNeIOpeu; Liberty mas
erected her From the lakes to the Isthmus
OF Darien Republics stretch in unbroken array. Only in
the farest portion OF land only IN the Islands OF the
Caribbean sitting away among the hazy siences alone
with faith and fate remains there vesge OF despocs
a. n stren0ihen Their waning rule but against such
effnrs we have eyer lifted the brazen shield No Euro
pean power shall subvert Republic, or estaDish mon
archy on these American shores Such was our policy,
such doctrine defense against European diplo
macy and lust OF rule Such sentiments shaped our for
eign intercourse. And why should we not as Amer
leans rise equal TO our possbtesf why not develop
this grand idea, and show to European Governments
that they shall IN wise rule any American people who
chose such rule The powers OF Europe conspre
assist each other n fastening totterng crowns upon
their pased heads. Why should not we combine in
sistng liberty TO achieve the just limits Of her Kingdom
Are less parioc or less strong Of purposel Shall
sit in apathy and unconcern while the appealing cry
for help OF brave infant American nation is borne TO
by Southern breezei Or shall thunder
from the Sinai 10 which we have climbed the warning
shout 10 the oppressor. Let my people GOT"
Spain garrsons her legons as yet In Cuban cities, but
dsaect0D and ambition, and cOntending factions are
eating away with mohke silence and 1erceness at the
foot of the reconstructed Spanish throne Behold
morning will crumbe into dust mpOtent to maintain
itself in Madrid. and with power to protect it's SOL
ders in Cuba The winds and clouds contend against
the invaders and disease wastes their ranks and
mbece their strength And beyond all this there is an
element and power which Spain do well TO heed
frutless effort TO subdue the insurgents la the noun
alns and canons OF Cuba spread than half
and eEcspped amid the ashes OF devastated fields there
is the nucleus OF nation the substance OF army the
spirit OF a neyerdyiDg revolution. There are women
who have sold their jewels for firearms, and who
nave pHgnteu uOtn 10 uehtD. Iher6 Is people
who have upon the affairs Of their faith Cuba
shall be free her children shall be exrpated peo
pie determined, animated by such q purpose, and
lighting for such cause never be conquered The
spirit OF freedom 80 begOten can never die Destroy her.
aud she cOnfronts Dave her into the and
rises like the Arabian GeDi In the mist. Bury her In
the soil In blood and IN every leaf she springs
uPhed and glorfed, and immortal. lApplanse.l
believe we ought to concede beigereDcy TO and rec
ognze the Independence Of the Republic OF Cuba. I
would be willing indeed TO further and tho
position that sound public policy, and due regard
the balances OF American power require
Cnbans with neets and armies throwing of yoke
OF spain But II the country is not ready such
advanced ground the Administration refuses to pro-
coed without instruction from Congress and Congress Is
Indifferent or unwilling ID at least In our power To
advance the liberty OF Cuba by means which will
produce no war and involve no taxation o
debt, and call the attention OF this vast, a.
earnest. ana freedom-lOving audience 10 the fact
aside from direct Intervention, there could be no M
ure so beneficial 10 the OF Cuban indepepde ,sa
the annexation Of San Domingo. The un worl ,ss
mines, unoultivated fields. and rich undevei "a 60
sources Of San Domingo would attract vast n onod =,
the Inoet adventurous OF our people, and ,iine,s
snail he wise enough and mindful enough Of Hnucr.
teIests OF tho country TO sustain Presiden' ~ ,,,
Don,Ineo .Iaii ~. h pI az" t,e an Grant III
" w "''o'no"n"e"' '"'hef .eIatIoD Of 81
~ Thirds