The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-25

ne would ask. ala not General Sickles direct his
accusations against the rebels who initiated the
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war, but merely defended her territory. NOT Jour
years. but four hundred years, would spain nens ior
the integrity OF her soil, and continue 30 IOng as
her resources enabled her 70 do so. But again, he
would ask for what period did the Northern states
carry on a war against the Southern States with
population OF eleven twelve millions, who, under
federal organization, occupied half the territory
! OF the United StatesS The South, the speaker
| would inform the House, was conquered. but
| weighed down by the tyrannical and oppressive
siderable number oil persons who were deprived OF
rHE WAR NOT AN INJURY TO CUBA.
second Chatge-''1hat Spain had wasted the re-
sources OF Cuba in sustaining war" Senior Suarez
declared this to be untrue, because the crops OF
those Of the three preceding years The profits Of the
last year exceeded the profits OF the others by
THIRD Charge-"That 81, 900 Cubans aud $4,000
soldiers had been killeV In the war since 1868"
turn. how many North Americans had fallen in
the war waged against the Southern States with
out having excited In the least humanitarian or
philanthropic sentiments IN the hearts OF Yam
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Mr. run to asgOate loan to meet meet
Senor Suarez, must feel ashamed TO read
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tanning neutrality aud OF preventing the sailing OF
expeditions from their ports to aid Cuban insur-
scorned the idea Of sSe United states having at ali
observed the laws OF neutrality. Who had morally
and materially assisted the insurgentss Every
true Spaniard would find in his conscience and in
Sehor suarez, If the United States had desired in
war would have been brought to an end long ago.
..s FORTY YEARS YsARNINo FOR CUBA.
desire OF the United States to possess Cuba Is not
new feature. In support he cited note OF Mr.;
Adams to Mr. Nelson representative Of the United
irom an annexation OF Cuba. He further 1sted a
Washington June IT, ls4s in which M Saunders
was authorized to make proposals in behalf OF the
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Saunders there was no Minister Of the
listen to any proposition for the sale Of cuba.
The people ofspain were unanimously agreed that
for money naon o Although
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Similar p pf ni was made il 1853 After
the failure OF the Lopez expedition MIR. SOule was
sent to Madrid to propose the acquisition of Cuba.
Mr.. Soue was In communication with Mr. Buchanan
and Mr.. Mason, the Ambassadors resident In Paris
ject at Ostend and Ax-a Chapelle, and resolutions
adopted to acquire Cuba. The Prince OF vergara
answered however, that in selling Cuba spain
mission failed likewise.
now GRANT TRIED TO BUY 1T.
the idea was again renewed. General Sickles,
whom respect" said Senior Suarez inclan, "but
WI whose actions IN the service Of his government
to Spain 1t behoOves us, as representatives Of the
nation, to examine. He came in August, 1859,
means OF concessions to be made on either stde."
Senior Suarez read the despatch rom Mr.. Fish to
General Sickles dated June, 1862, Offering the ser.
vices OF the United States for the suppression OF
the Cuban war, SUBJECT to four conditions, and the
m mel concluded by asking the Assemely."Do
palpably, what mission brought General Sickles to
Madrid or what 1t is that keeps him here"
Wishing to make no charge against the govern
ment ofls69 Sefior Suarez nevertheless desired it
given to General Sckies, such as had been received
by Mr.. Saunders In l84S and by MIR. Soule In 1854
The mission OF General Sickles had failed thus
much that they had refused to meet the demand
made by the United States for Spain to recognize
the Cuban insurgents OF their agents In New York.
Mr.. Fish to General Sickles pointing out that the
United States now desired the Independence OF
Cuba q sure step towards fulfilling their desires.
The government could not treat with General
Sickles, however, unless there were representa-
tives from Cuba present, nor could they treat so
long as there was single man IN arms upon the
island. = ~.
THE NeRAT1TUDE OF SPANISH COLONIES
sdR as eloquent and gallant Of General
construction OF the candid opinions expressed by
Senior Castelar,. But it must be remembered that
danger than during discussions In the mother
country. The United States, taking advantage OF
expeditions against the Spanish u' possessionss
Senior Suarez then referred to the ingratitude OF
Spanish colonies in America and pointed to Ca;
Bogota all OF which revolted Immediately after
having received from Spain increased liberty and
OF ingrattude the action of Iturbide In Mexico In
1920, and OF Cespedes in Cuba In 1859.
they will be Tree by declaring themselves indepen.
dent OF Spain, and Senior Suarez then labofs to
show that Florida, Louisiana, California and Texas
had been enslavened BY the most abject tyranny Of
Yankee domination and were subsequently entirely
absorbed by that process Understanding well, as
and independence, he Dade the Inhabitants Of the
Spanish islands to take warning from Texas, which
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liberty which the inhabitants belonging to the
latter race entertained had been completely
Cnba, and there the invaders would have the as
sistance Of all who are now slaves.
jured the government to frame this measure in
such a manner as to lessen the evils which must
/ give you the views Of this leader of the slave
interest here - specimen OF the views Of an av-
erage Spanish politician nor must we suppose
his IDEAS. He represents the popular feeling OF
Spain. At the same time there are men in the
C0rtes who have the courage to contrOvert the
brutal and wild exaggerations OF men like Suarez
lncan. In order that you may have an idea OF the
arguments used on this side OF the question con-
dense speech Of Senior Rojo-Arios, leading
liberal, made in reply to Senior Suarez Inclan:-
Senior ROjo-Arios said, apologetically, that he
must remind Senior Susrez 1nclan that the argu-
ment showing the United states to be Interested
in the possession u the West India Islands must
ton with the question before the House. Senior
Suarez was unable 70 make any substantial obec-
ton 10 the project and IN listening to him he
(Senor R0jo-Arios) was f0rcibly reminded of an
Industrious Professor, whe, in his capacity OF pres
dent OF scientific society," desired to lecture when
he had reached an advanced age. His friends en-
deavored to dssuaae the Professor from his purpose
and suggested to him to postpone his lecture to q
day when the public was not admitted. ''No,v said
the Professor 'that would exclude the presence of
my nephew and deprive me OF the opportunity to
Talk upon matters OF interest in family anairsn
Thus, IL strikes me, Senior suarez endeavored to