Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-06-30
CUBA AND FENIANISM.

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The President 9 policy with refer
ence to Cuba has, at length, beer
developed to a certain extent As
Americans, We naturally feel SYM
patty fer any people struggling to
free themselves from yoke of
government, which they feel to be
oppressive and not of their own
making. Il is not Inconsistent
with our institutions that, as q ma
ton, we should cherish such SYM
pathies. Mankind expcc. it Of us
and especially does that part stri-
ring to obtain independence look
to us for it. American sympathy,
truly, has not been Withheld. yet while
We may synpathize and wish well,
our policy must be one Of national
honor and safety. There is much
TO condemn in the management of
both Spain and Cuba during the
past years struggle; cruelties have
been perpetrated and in some in
stances the common usages Of war
violated. The Cuban cause has
been stoutly maintained against a
foe by no means dispicable or chary
In its uses OF harsh measures, and
the Cubans may have had sufficient
provocation for their acts of sever
ity. However this may be, the en-
tire contest has not assumed form
other than that of disore anized
warfare, with an occasional collision
OF large bodies Of troops, thereby
leaving il possible for small bodies
to act in any unjustifahle manner,
either for purposes of plumber or
revenge. We believe that the mass
Of the Cuban people desire to be
freed from Spanish dominion, and
We agree that they have o right to
manifest such q desire, and il they
are able, to enforce their wishes by
arms. Thus far they may have
gone; but no further. And now
The world seems to look towards the
United States to see, first of all.
what action it will take in refer
ence to this neighbor. Tie Presi-
dents message, while expressing
sympathy, cody discusses all points
from national stand point OF poll
ley, and then decides that it is not
now fitting time for the United
States to recognize belligerent rights
for Cuba. We cannot but agree
with the wisdom OF this decision,
and commend the policy of our
President.
There appears to be some connec-
ton between Cuban and Fenian aft
airs one nationality is upon its own
soil contending against its ancient
ruler: the other seeks to procure
independence and recognition by an
assault upon the dominions Of the
central power. Both expect SYM
patty and encouragement from the
United States both hope for rec
ognition from 1t first of all the
other powers. Has the United
States power, or would it l proper
for it to espouse the e oil
every dissatisfied province through
out the world ? Can il enfold the
truant children Of all powers, and
defy lawful authority to take them
again !? Are we sure Of the justice
ofthe claims put forth by the dis
satisfied people who so engage the
attention of all countries just now,
and even IL we were, could we vi
olate international law in any cas-
to satisfy our sense OF justice
Thus it is for these consideration.
among others that we feel satisfied
with the policy of President Grant.
The Cuban message produced
great satisfaction in Spain. Eng
land sent an acknowledgment t.
this government of its HONORABLE,
observance of law; and thanks TO
its prompt action against her fenia,
enemies- These things tend {,
strengthen the unity of feeling be
tween these three nations; com
merce and trade cannot but be i'm
proved with the growth Of friendshi
and thus England, Americs ant
Spain be materially benefited, an,
made happy,