New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-10
THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE CuBANS
GEN GRANTS FRIENDSHIP FOR THE STRUGGLING RE
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THE ADMINISTRATIONS AND THE CtIBANS
GEN. GRANTS FRIENDSHIP FOR THE STRUGGLING RE
PUBLIC CHECKED BY TIE SECRETARY OF STATE
ATAvoRABIE TINE TOR INFLUENCING CONGRESS
THE FRIENDS OF CUBA URGED 10 ACTON.
TO me Edttor Of The Trfb"HG
SIR: As a journalist whose Independence is
not wholly lost from long association with the weak
leed of the present Administration, beg leave 10
tender you my thanks for the strong. dgnihed, and in
dependent manner IN which TIE TRIBUNE has responded
TO the demand Justice from the Spanish Government
for the butchery Of Gen. W. A g. Ryan aud lis comp1n
ions at Santiago Cuba. knew Ryan, Verona, ana
Ccsredes we'll and While OF the first named might
make many did not ms maryrdon protect his
memory knew them as men OF unQuestioned bravery
who held Of Cuba IAbre dear, and believe
their execution viii do IN Congress for the cause
they loved than all the appeals Struggling Republic
could for recognition. IL is another exemph-
cation OF the truth established by long series of histor-
zeal events that wherever the Spanish heel Is felt liberty
and humanity droop, and should he ashamed Of That
American citizen who should declare his sympathy with
the arbitrary power which crushing and depressing
the liberty and humanity OF Cuba to-day. The indfer-
ence OF the government OF people which IN large meas
urc owes its liberties TO the sustaining sympathy OF
foreign power will form striking commentary OF the
future historian Of Republics
There il one point in respect TO which think por-
ton OF the Opposition press is at fault IL seems To be
taken for granted that the President looks with nder
ence upon the Spanish excuses IN Cuba. happen to
know that this is the ease that personally Gen
Grant Is a warm friend 0; Cabau Lbre, aud that Il nn
trammeled by the pusanmous policy VI the Secretary
OF State would sooner respond 10 the call OF hu-
mainly Tor Intervention in this unequal conflict Gen.
Grant true American with all the traditions Of revo-
mtionaTy patriotism, and have reason 10 believe that
IN one OF annual messages he had prepared recon-
mondation for the recognition Of the begerent nights OF
info he
of the Secretary OF State in Cuba oblterated T1e mo
lasses interest the argument used by the great
statesman who shapes foreign policy, but the result
against Cuba Lbre. The fault OF the President has
been IN the appointment OF his advisers But comment
upon the Cabinet is unnecessary We have had innu'
merabe examples Of the weight Of tie foreign policy
numerous examples Of its legal capacity, notably III
the sc of Louisiana aud the Cred Mober suits many
and brilliant examples OF its financial AFFINITY especially
ia the recent resumption of specie payments rcassur
Ing examples OF the economic and intelligent admins
traton of the War Department, and
No President could meet the We've OF a people with
such eotere Of counseiors, provided he pay any ate-
ton to their advice.
be favorable for the friends Of free Cuba than the
present As believer in the cause OF liberty and hu
inanity and enemy or that despoc relic OF the past
aud lingering OF the present the Spain OF the
Inquison whose fatal embrace has crushed "a dust ma
opportunity not permitted pass. public senti
may be developed which will carry Congress and
the Administration by storm. Let the friends Of free
Cuba inaugurate "a series OF meetings. ana seDd
speakers every town and city III the country To-day
people only the result They do not know OF the
influences which degrading the Republic in the eyes
OF true humanity the world throughout In the name OF
humanity, let the morrow tell different story.
The greatest journal IN the country today land know
you will pardon this reference 10 THE TRIBUSE, feel
assured Will lead IN the movement need not add
that while live my sympsthes. aud, far possible,
purse. shall be with those who hight oppres-
sion aud national arrogance, and that government
which allows Its humblest subject to be executed, I'M
prisoued, insnlted by another government without
due reparaon In tb respect the Government OF Great
Britain often manifested It's superiority 10 the Gov
ernmeBt OF the American Republic. W. l.. SAwYER
YORK.. Nov, o. 1873