The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1870-12-15

her Britanic Majesty's Minister at
Washington, who undertook the labo-
rous task Of examining the volumnious
mass OF correspondence and testimony
submitted by the two governments, aud
awarded to the United States the sum Of
one hundred thousand aud seven hun
dred dollars and nine cents in gold,
which has since been paid by the Impe-
rial government. These recent exam
pies show that the mode which the
United States have proposed to Spain
for adjusting the pending claim, Is just
and feasible, aud that itsnay be agreed
to by either nation without dishonor.
1t is to be hoped that this moderat e
demand may be acceded to by Spain
without delay. Should the pending
negotiations unfortunately and unex-
pectedly be without result, 1t will then
become my duty to communicate that
fact to Congress, and invite its action
on the subject.
The long deferred peace conference
Spain and the allied South American
Republic has been inaHgurated in
Washington under the auspices Of the
United States, pursuant to the recom'
mcndation contained In the resolution
Of the House Of Representatives Of the
18th Of December, 1866. The Executive
Department Of the Government offered
1t. friendly offices for the promotion of
peace aud harmony between Spain aud
the allied Republics. Hesi,ations aud
obstacles occurred to the acceptance OF
the offer. Ultimately, however, a con-
ference was arranged, and was opened
in this city on the 10Th Of October last,
at which l authorized the secretary to
preside. 1t was attended by the Minis
ters of SPAIN Peru, Chill, and Ecquador.
In consequence Of the absence Of
representative from Bolivia, the confer.
ence adjourned until the attendance Of
plenipotentiary from that Republic
could bs secured, or other measures
could be adopted toward comprising its
object. The allied and other Republics
of Spanish origin on thiscontinont may
see in this fact q new proofof your
| interest in their welfare, Of our desire to
see them blessed with good govern
ments, capable of maintaining order and
preserving their respective territory in
tact, and of our sincere wish to extend
our own commercial and social relations
with them.
The time is not far distant when. In
the course OF events, the European
policy in connection with this continenl
will, in case our policy should be shaped
in view of this probability he such u.
to ally the commercial interests of the
spanish American States more closely
to our own, and then give tn" United
States the prominence and all the advan'
tages;w hich Mr. Monroe, Mr.. Adams
anl Mr.. Clay contemplated, when
they proposed 10 join to the Congress u
Panama.
During the last session Of Congress, I
treaty for tho auncxation Of the Repub
lie of San Domingo to the United State
failed to receive the requisite two-third
vote Of the Senate. l was thorough,
convinced then that the best interest
OF the country commercially and mate
rally demanded its ratification. Iim'
has oulv confirmed me in this view.
now firmly believe that the moment !
ia known that the United States hav
entirely abandoned the project OF accep,
ing as a part Of its territory the 's'ah"
San Domingo, a tree port Will bo ne
potiated for 10y the European nations II
the Bay OF Samana, and u large com
mercial city will spring up, to when )"
will be tributary without receiving
corresponding benefits. The govern
ment of San Domingo has VoIuntafl'.
l .oupht their annexation. 1t is veal
power, numbering probably less lha'
=, 100 900 souls, yet possessing one OF III
> richest localities under the sun, capaoi
, of supporting population OF lo,ooo,oo
q Of people in luxury. The people OF ga
= Domingo are not capable of maintaln'n
!, themselves in their present CONDITION
:, and must look for outside support. The
. vearn for the protection of our ire
:, institutions aud laws-our progress an
civ,I,zatlou, shall we refuse them
- Th. ACQUISITION of San Domingo is des
y rahle. because of its geographic
,osition i, can command the entran'
" to the Caribbean Sea and the lsthm'
transit of commerce. 1t possesses Il
- richest soil, the bes: and most capaclo'
,o harbor the most salubrious climate al
., the most valuable products OF the iore'
-. mines and soil OF any Of the West ina
~ islands. Its possession by the Unlt
:, states will in few years build up
=, coastw;se commerce Of immense masI
tuae. which will go far toward restori
to the United States our lost mercha
=. marine. 1t will give to Us those artic
:, which we consume greatly, and do
-, produce. Then equaiizins our expo
n and imports, in case Of foreign war
:. will give Us the command OF all
-. islands referred to, and thus prevent
i, enemy from again possessing INNS
.;s of rendezvous upon our coast.
=, present our coast trade between