The sun., 1873-11-19

even temporary existence ut home
against the Cullsts, who hold the northern
provinces and have cut of all regular COM
munication with France and the outside
world 10y that route. II requires no pro-
phct to forctcr what will b. the result OF
this struggle when new elements shall
soon enter into the contest and repeat the
drcary experience of modern Spanish his
tory.
With an empty treasury, lie moinliHcd
army. an insurCCut navy, rcVOltcd cole
nies, aud factious population at home,
Cuba cannot be held or governed from
Madrid. That fact has been clear to
every observing mind from the hour
when the throne of the BOurbons
was ovcrthrowu and the seeds Of
wild Independence scattered broad
cast at home ana abroad. We have
no proper right TO interfere with the in
tcrnal concerns of spain, no matter how
strong our sympathies may be with those
who are struggling TO break the bondage
Of centuries. We resisted any such intr1i-
sion in our own affairs, aud the principle
must be respected in good faith toward
others. But the case of the Spauiards in
Cuba is entirely distinct and exceptional
Divested of diplomatic trumpcry, their
position is that of enemies Of mankind
host,S htuHdid gcaCris. 1t concerns the
civilized world that this common Zoe should
bc suppressed lust as pirates are pursued
ON the high seas whose trade Is slaughter
aud robbery
II is Of course not impossible that CAS-
rELAR may make every rcparation which
words can expires 10 satisfy the popular
resentment in the United States lie is an
expert III ,hc use of words lie Is liberal
in promises aud seeks delay as an cmOllent
for Just aud universal indignation. But
ho is powcrlcss to protect u or any other
nation acniusi the outrages Of the spanish
agent. I'm cuba. They defy him and de-
uounce his dCctcos. We are then CONF
priicd To defend ourselves aud to deal per-
soually with The Offenders, WHO haVestIuck
down our naq upon the ocean in time Of
peace, and butchorcd American citizens
without fair trial or allowing them tLc
mean. ot defence.
There is mo- necessity of war resulting
from this question. Spain has already
,uou- h ou hor hands without further com-
ph, ations. and lie could not raise dollar
or buy gun in Europe to carry III con-
/ test upon the existing issue, even If dis-
! posed to Try that desperate experiment.
/ Tho sentiment of Christcndom is against
any aid, direct or indirect, that might look
/ like favoling these atrocities.
The United States have had more than
enough of war for one generation. The
country wants no sham war cry aud no
? costly schcmV> ~ If war was lmminent 10
bc used ns IA basis FOR squandcring more
millions Of the peoples money. Earnest
purpose. calm dignity and wise prtlaution
an, IA, Ncnron required for this eNig"ncy
Rad n our navy is. Notwithstanding the
enormous cost il is more than sufficient
for every present necessity. because there
is no danger # deliberate collision be-
tween the two countries 1t il well 10 be
prepared 4 against the folly or madness of
any commander OF a spanish ship OF
squadron, who may rovke>-ly emulate the
example of the hut her BURIIEL At San
tinao: but that is all.
There is now ~ ing at the Brooklyn Navy
i,Io "a .'pani-n - vI-,isu ,aiIvu 49, 80"
Iile~. carry ine thirtN guns. TLis toImidabl,
vessel has been enjoying our Ia spItahty
and courtesy I'm making repa -. Since hcI
arrival here a grave change has occurred
ANA il j. proper TO ask whether under III,
extraordinary circumstances She should
by allowed to leave the polt Otbtr sLip'
have rcvolt,d against the GoSeInmIuta Al
Madrid. aud assail.i s"aports Ike Va
lcno,u, Alicante, aud Cartdg,na. VINO I.
tounswcr for this ship after leaving the
navy yard viii she 20 to santiago 10
support the authors of the recent massa
ere, or pursue the vocation OF the ToInad,
on thc high seas by destroying ships n.y.
lng the American ilagi Assurances nUn
Madrid in response TO these questions az
worthless, because they rest wholly upon
assumption.
At least the Administration can politely
request the commander Of the Ardplcs tt
: remain where lac Is until there l. u bette
understanding on both side. That will d.
no harm, IL wni offend nobody, aud il VII
I serve a. precauton. Beside all this, W
want a hostage tor the delivery of tho Viz
= ginius, aud this iron--lal Is well suited I
[, that use,