The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-05

that American flour is sent from New York 70
spanish port, the Mediterranean, there unloaded
transfefed into barrels of Spanish manufacture,
branded, reshipped on Spanish vessels aud delivered
at Havana for less than II can be landed there from
American vessels Our manufactures Of cotton,
Dnen iron, and leather are practically excluded
from Cuba by the jealous and avarcious policy
Of; Of her spanish . rulers. It safe 70 say
ton we could sell TO her people every year
SSOOO0,OW worth OF our products OF soil and SKILL
while the cost to us ofsngar and all tropical produc
ought to concede beligerency to and recognize the
Independence Of the Republic OF Cuba. would be
Wiling indeed 10 go further, and assume the posi-
ton that sound public policy, and n due regard for
the balances OF American power, require TO assist
he cubans in throwing OF the yoke Of spain. b.,
II the country Ia not ready to assume such advanced
ground N the Administration refuses to pro-
coed without instruction from Congress, and Con.
power to advance the liberty Of Cuba by means
which will produce no war and involve no taxation
debit and call the attention OF this audience TO
the fact that aside from direct intervention, there
could be no measure so beneficial to the cause Of
miSso. TSs unworked rold m,nss ap 2,
fields. and ricb undeveloped resources OF 81. Do
mingo would attract vast numbers OF the most adj
venturous Of our peope, as soon as the annexation
Of St. Domingo shall be accomplished, who, Injured
to toll and fatigue, and accustomed to the use Of
arms VIII speedily ind their way to that island
Once there; Il is but few hours sail across to
Cuba. And do we not know that 10000 well-armed
sweep the spaniards into the sea in thirty daysf
Mr.. j. W. Hill sang the Marsellase, which was re.
ceived with great applause and encored.
EX-GOVERNOR SAL ONION, OF WISCONSIN,
said that he had only been called upon few hours
previously TO speak at the meeting and consequent
n , hau no uine 70 prepare an eiaoorate speeen
siderdtion was one upon which II was the absolute
duty OF every American citizen TO utter bis sentiment
when called upon to do so. There were duties which
incumbent upon nations upon individuals
and no nation could shrk those duties without
bringing upon itself at some time OF other punish
Republic
upon principles OF justice. liberty and equality, dis
carding those princes Of dcspotism by which most Of
the European governments are carried on. and cx-
isting only BY the will OF the people. Within tho
brief period OF its existence II had drawn to 1t tho
distressed from all nations In the world till II has
population OF nearly forty millions, and las reached
the position ofa great and prosperous nation. And.
az such nation, It has great and important duties TO
perform, Just as individuals have. Looking back
the history OF this young republic, we must realize
seSrrsy beyoSd ths memory of ns I mem moi he .o
on which We now tread was British soil, and the
people were subjects Of the King Of England. But
these people determined to
THROW OFF THIS YoEs
and to sever their connection with England.
Efforts have been made time and again by the
Cubans TO assert their right to be recognized as
belg erents, but thew have as often been met with
the cold shoulder by the Government nor thank
God by the people. Government had offered no
opinion, but the masses OF people who represented
their opinion. which was one Of sympathy for poor
struggling Cuba, When Spanish emissares came
facilities with which TO Jorge the letters with
which tho Cuban people were bound, there was
nothing in the statutes Of the United states to stop
them doing so. Was this neutrality 7 Mol To all
intents and purposes 1t was an
ALLIANCE WITH SPAIN.
That was the practical illustration Of the laws OF
this Republic as Interpreted by Secretary Fish.
tGroans and hissesl. A code OF laws should be en-
acted which whou'd Ia uture ensure a strict ueu-
trality between this country and otaerA. The meet
ing assembled for the purpose OF giving Its opin
ion on this subject The people did not ask that the
United States should go to with Spain in order
to Tree Cuba hut to say that the history and prnei
pies upon which the Republic was founded demand
ed that Government should not give its assistance to
tile oppressor In such a contest. One
DARK BLOT on THIS corSrRY's EscurcHEoS
had been erased and It was for tho people TO see
that AM other blot was not placed there They must
say they will not suffer Cuba TO be oppressed. They
must pass resolutions to have Clba recognized a. a
beligerent power by the United States and that the
country Is not to be used as depot Tor fitting out
ironciads. lie Che speaker had been educated In
Germany, and could express in some manner the
feelings OF his fellow countrymen ON this question
Of the day. Speaking from 20 years experience, lie
could safely aver tnat every sentiment he had
uttered would md cordial recpIocation in
the breast Of every man in the West II tine Gov
-ument will only give them opportunity, there we're
no people who would come forward more readily to
rally SS1d S no i CT ps sG1 or 14s s
this meeting; .,tNocrats and Republicans, Adolf
tionists and COPPER ~sds were all united upon one
great point, which was ."at Tue only course the
American Government can taa in accordance with
its honor was to
RECOGNIZE cupA
and and give soI 4 S1T fair Play And il i only ESt ee
want y, then Cuba shall be Free
Mr.. JOIN Mitchell
was the next speaker. He was received with en-.
thusiasm. He was proud TO stond there as a repre-
&C., Of Ireland For many an hour hat day
very elements were wsrrng aga ssai9st Cuba. II was
al afnHl ara hal
with one voice. its sympathy Tor Cuba aud the
Cu6ans. lie stood there in a double capacity,
siousts ostrIoism ana 1uteer cobr Tie pa
What lrishman was there who could refuse
ms sympathy with such a cause, aud not look
with warm admiration ut the gallant struggle which
they Lave been 30 long carrying against tyranl
srain. =" envy the Cubars,' said mr Michel,
for their bravery in uplifting the banner OF liberty;
ana above all envy them because their England Is
four thousand miles away" 1ney are surrounded
by cordon OF symI9tietic people who have under
gone the same suiernss How different with poor
Ireland And now as 10 the policy OF this Republic
surely TIE time had nearly arrived when We could
realize the Tact that they are
FIGHTING IN CUBA
There is no doubt that this Government had done
traiity; but, " one New York shiphuiler can sell
gunboats to the Spanish Government Why should
war, s4y the politicians. Not at war Then what
are the spaninrds doing in Cuba with 50 menof war
and 1000 sodiersf These latter we're continually
marching ant touutcrmarchng, the latter manrnvrc
by the way u, ne invariably more rapidly executed
than the former II this wasn't war,
WHAT Is WARP
The speaker then cnmpared the state OF ireland
with that of Cuba. hut said the chances of her gin
Ing ground against her oppressurs were much more
remote and concluded by expressing his doubts
whether Cuba would apply to be admitted into the
United States even when she did get free There
would probably be several important questions be
discussed before taking Tins step, such as Rlcon-
struction the Bible in Public Schools, Whisky Ring
&c, &C. lGreat npplause.l
AT the conclusion OF Mr.. Mtcholl's remarks, q
soulstirring air was performed by the band.
Ex-Gov wooD1oRD
was introduced, and after few predatory remarks
said that nearly twelve months ago had the honor
to stand that platform, and plead earnestly for
tree Cuba He then eloquently alluded 10 the suffer
ings and wrongs which the Cubans had sustained at
the hands OF the cruel Spaniard and said that Cuba
was more than justified in throwing down the gnunt
let. lie knew that
CUBA WOULD Be FREEJ
that II was so faed when FIRST the curtain rose md
disclosed the virgin nation struggling for liberty;
that the day would come when citizens from all the
Americas could shake hands as members OF one
great and indivisble Re9ublic. II NAV be that
spanish gold may smother IL for while, but as
"a noI