The New York herald., 1870-07-30

South American Coalition Against Spain.
The republic of Colombia has long sincs
shown its unmistakable sympathy with the
struggling people of Cube. At an early stage
of the revolution the Colombian government,
as if responding to the desires of it's people,
recognized the Cuban movement, and thus
gave it its moral support. Peru was also
early in recognizing the aspirations of the
Cubans in their struggle for independence
Others of the South and Central American re-
publics heartily prayed for the freedom Of
Cuba from Spanish rule Beyond sympathy,
however, in the cause Of the patriots no active
steps were taken to render them active aid.
AT length Colombia, as if desirous os being
foremost in the van, again took up he Cuban
! question, and on the 18th of last month in the
House Of Representatives there was passed
bill which, if concurred in by the Senate will
prove equivalent almost to a declaration Of
war against Spain. Tne enthusiasm CT the Co.
lombian members of Congress on the passage
Of the bill was most unanimous, and showed
plainly that Spanish rule on the isthmus has
not been forgotten. The act of Colombia is
| evidently an Independent one. 1t may be,
however, that the government has assurances
that other Of the Central and South American
republics have signifed their willingness to
enter into q compact against Spanish power in
the Antilles. Be this as it may, all that was
wanted was some government to lead and
others would be no way slow to follow. Judg-
ing from the recent act Of Colombia that re-
public is willing to set the example. The
following is q resume Of the bill passed in the
| House of Representatives, and will serve to
show the determination OF the Colombians:
l. The cause for which Cuban patriots sgnt Is the
same Tor which Colombia fought necessarily from
| 1910 10 1924.
2. The interests of sclrpreservation, and our duty
as a civilized AMI Christian nation, Justify in the
most complete manner Colombian Intervention.
3. The aggressions Of monarchicai Europe against
the liberty and independence or America always
have had and Will have for & base Spanish dominion
In Cuba
4, The policy Of the United States cannot serve as
guide to Colombia in this occasion.
8. The resources We may need Tor this war are not
beyond our means.
| &. The time mas arrived that Colombia should as
sumo in the politics OF South Amerlca the position
10 Which she is called by her Typographical situa-
tion, her historical traditions, her population and
| her polltlcal conquests.
This is bold and unmistakable language,
ana was evidently not put forward without
thought and preparation. The fifth article Of
the bill saIs that, ''The resources we may
need for this w.or are not beyond our MEANS
Whatever may lie said of the wisdom of the
measure there can ne Sut one view regarding
its sincerity Or its Independence. Free Cuba
has at length found an a,I,y, sincere, frank,
! Independent ally-one who Knows what it is
to suffer for long years the crIei oppression
Of the Power that draws its eustenance
from Cuba, but who. now enjoys the
| privileges Of free government and
| liberal institutions. II is the desire
that Cuba should enjoy similar advantages
that no doubt impels Colombia TO take the
step just taken. The action .of the other
| Spanish American republics will be looked
forward to with anxiety. We know Spain has
not many admirers on the isthmus or in South
| America Colombia has shown apromptitude,
discrimination and an Independence worthy cs
free people, and challenges our admiration
by the bold and cbivalrous manner in which
her countrymen express their sympathy for q
| kindred and a. suffering people.