The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-05
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bic, and that u may De agreed To ny either nation
without dishonOr. It is 10 be hoped that this mo-
deraie demand may be acceded to by Spain with
out further delay. Should the pending negotia-
without result, it will then become my duty
to communicate that fact to Congress, and
invite its action on the subject
=, The long deferred peace conference between
Spain and the allied South American republics
auspices Of the United States. Pursuant to the re-
commeDdation contained in the resolution of the
House of Representatives of the nth OF December,
1906 the executive department OF the government
offered its friendly offices for the promotion of
peace and harmony between Spain and the allied
the acceptance of the offer. Ultimately, however,
aconference was arranged and was opened in this
lied the Secretary of State to preside. twas at.
tended by the Ministers OF Spain, Peru, Chill and
representative from Bolivia the conference was
adjourned until the attendance of plenpotentiary
from that Republic could be secured or other mea-
objects. The allied and other republics
of Spanish origin on this Continent may
see in this fact new proof our sincere interest in
their welfare, OF our desire to see them blessed
with good governments, capable of maintaining
order and OF preserving their respective territorial
integrity, and of our sincere wish to ex
tend own commercial and social rela-
iions with them. The time is probably not
events, the European political connection with this
continent, will cease; Our policy should be shaped
mercia interests Of the Spanish American States
more closely to our own, and thus give the United
which Mr. Monroe, Mr. Adams and Mr.. Clay c0ntem-
plated when they proposed TO join in the Congress
Of Panama During last session OF Congress q
treaty for annexation OF the Republic OF San Do
mingo the United States failed TO receive the re-
Mas Thoroughly convinced then that the best in.
terests OF this country, commercially and materi-
ally, demanded its ratification.
Time has only confirmed he III this view. now
firmly believe that the moment IL Is known that
the United States have entirely abandoned the
project of accepting as part OF its territory the
Island OF san Domingo free port will be negO-
tiated for by European nations.
In the bay OF SaInana large commercial city
will spring up, to which we will be tributary with.
out receiving corresponding 0enetts ana then VIII
be seen the folly OF our rejecting SO great prize
The Government OF San Domingo has voluntarily
sought this annexation. 1t is a weak power mum
bering probably less than one hundred and twenty
thousand souls, and yet possessing one OF the ricn
est territories under the SUM- capable OF supporting
population of ten millions of people i'll
pable OF maintaining themselves IN their present
condition and must look for outside support, they
earn the profession Oh our iee ana m
refuse them? The acquisition of San Domingo is
desirable because OF its geographical position; ;
it commands the entrance 10 the CARD
bean Sea and the isthmuS transit OF com
merce; it possesses the richest soil, best
and most capacious harbors. most salubrions eli
mate and the most valuable products OF the forest
mine and soil of any OF the West India Islands its
eoastwise commerce OF immense magnitude
which will go far toward restoring to us our lost
which we consume so largely and do not produce,
thus equalizing our exports ana Imports. In case
of foreign war it will give us command OF all the
islands referred 10, and thus prevent an enemy
from ever again possessing himSelf.0f rendezvous
upon our very coast. At present our coast trade
| those bordering on the Gull of Mexico, is cut IN
two by the Bahamas and An,llles twice. we
| to yet by sea from Georgia to the west coast OF
! Florida. san Domingo with stable gOyernment
under which her immense resources can be devel;
Oped, will give remunerative wages TO tens OF
| thousands OF laborerS not now upon the iSlanu.
| This labor will take advantage of every available
means OF transportation to abandon the ADJACENT
| islands and seek the blessings Of freedom and its
| sequence, each nhabitant receiving the reward of
| his own labor Porto Rico and Cuba will have to
| abolish slavery as Il measure of sett-preserVation
| to retain their labOrerS San Domingo Will become
| Il large consumer of the products of Northern
farms and manuractories The cheap rate az
which her citizens can be furnished with food,
| tools and machinery Will make y necessary that
| contiguous islands should have the same advdn-
| ages in order to compete in the production OF
sugar, coffee, and tobacco tropical fruits a..
products The production of our own supply of the
| articles will cut OFF more than one hundred mil
creasng S O our exports With such a plctare it i
| easy to see how our large DEBT abroad is ult
G 9e Wa on bons SaasGS
by foreigners and money spent by oui
citizens travelling in foreign lands equa
m metals sHi in this country, it is not 50 eas,
to see how this result is to be otherwise ac
| complished. The acquisition OF san Domingo !:
an adherance to the Monroe doctrine; it is
measure of national protection; it is asserting
our just claim TO controlling influence over tht
great commercial traffic soon 10 How from West Il
East by way OF the lsthmus OF Darien; it is t
build up our merchant marine: 1t Is to furnlsl
new markets for the products of our farms
shops and manufactures; il is to mak
slavery insupportable in Cuba and Porto Rico a
once, and ultimately so in BraZll 1t IS TO settle tn
unhappy condition of Cuba, and end an extermi
mating conflict: IL is to provide honest means o
paying our honest debts without Overtaxlng th'
people; il is To furnish our citizens with the ne
cessaries OF every day life at cheaper rates thai
ever before, and IL is find rapid stride u
ward that greatness which the Intelligence o
industry and enterprise of the citizens OF th'
among nations in view OF the Importance OF TIL
question. earnestly urge upon Congress earl,
action expressive OF its views as to the best mean
| OF acquiring San Domingo. My suggestion
that by joint resolution Of the two Houses OF Con
gress the Executive be authorized TO appoint
| commission to negotiate q treaty with the au
lhorities OF San Domingo, for the acquisition 0
that island, and that an appropriation be made t
! defIay the expenses OF such commission. Inc ques
tion may then be determined either by the action
the two Houses OF Congress upon resolution Q
annexation, as in the case OF The acqulS tlol Q
Texas. SO convinced am l OF the advantages
flow from the acquisition OF San Domingo, ana
the great disadvantages might almost say ea
lamities-tO flow frOm non n-acqulSltlon, That l DS
lieVe the subject has only to be investigated TO
approved. 1t Is TO be regretted tilat on
representations in regard TO the lnJurlou
effects, especially upon the revenue Of I'll
United States, OF the policy Oh the MeXlc''
government, in eXempiing from import duties
large tract OF its territory on our bOrdefs have nc
only been fruitless but that II Is even proposed
thai country 10 extend the limits within WHICH I'll
, privilege adverted To has hitherto been enjoye'
! The exTediency Of taking inro your serious COZ
, sideraiion proper measures for counteryailing.
! 1he policy referred To will, IL is presumed. ell
gage your earnest attention. 1t is the obvious il
! ierest. especially of neighboflng nations, TO pr
vide against impunlly 10 those WHO may nave con i
! | may have sought refuge abroad; for this purpo
extraction treaties have been concluded win Sc