Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-12-14
Our Relations with Spain-The
Views Of the President.

Views Of the President.
CHICAGO, Dec. II.
A Washington special says the fol-
lowing Information respecting our rela-
tons with Spain has been obtained from
high GOVERNMENT authority. The
Spanish note was received last Wednes-
day. 1t is very long, friendly and con-
ciliatory but is not entirely saiisfac-
tory. The note refers to two subjects.
First, the Interpretation of the treaties
between the United States and Spain,
and the notifications recently pro-
posed. Second. The present condi-
ton of affairs in Cuba, sc far as they
effect American commercial interests
and rights Of our citizens. 1t is prob
able that a perfect understanding may
be reached upon the first subject, al
though it is not certain tina all the
notifications will be made which Min
lister Cushing has been laboring to Sc
cure. Spain has submitted five pro-
posals, either one OF which would re
lieve many of the present causes of dis
satisfaction, but neither Of which exact
~ accord with the ideas Of the Admin
istration. The note will probably be
further considered on Tuesday next.
The President and Cabinet have not
yet decided what disposition they will
finally make of it. Although it was
announced in the cable dispatches that
this note is the ultimation of the Mad
rid Cabinet. there is reason to believe
that there will be further correspond
ence on the minor points of the prOpo-
sition submitted. 1t IL understood thai
Spain renews the assurance That 1t will
remove all inst causes of complaint
growing put of the diregard Of the
rights Of persons and property Of our
citizens. There has been no serious
difference of opinion between h two
countries as to what should be done.
The natural tendency of the S~paniards
to postpone has been greatly increased
by the weakness of the home Govern
ment and the disregard OF the authori-
ties i'm Cuba of its DEGREES. As 10
slavery in Cuba the United States and
Spain are agreed so tar AZ diplomatic
correspondence goes. Spain has made
a decree of emancipation. but the
United States has complained hat 1t
has not been enforced. and from pres
ent appearances it is difficult to believe
that Spain will be able to enforce il in
the near future. Many other questions
are in amos the same condition. II
the Spanish Government was able to
accomplish what it promised. the
United States would have little ground
Of complaint. The President has de-
cided that the present condition ofCuha
does not justify its recognition as an in
dependent nation, or the recognition OF
their rights as belligerents. There is
the highest authority for stating that
the President does not C ntemplate in
tervention in Cuba. and that he con
siders no other policy would he more
DISASTROUS to the United states than the
annexation of THAT i land. 1t is under
stood that the Presidents plan Of Set
Ting the Cuban question is to induce
Spain to consent to make Cuba such a
semi independent colony As Canada is.
and that the President is baiisved 10
favor even consolidation OF all the Span
ish West India Islands in "A Colonial
Confederation. The annexation of the
vast mass of ignorant Spaniards ami
half-breeds would I've contrary 10 the
Presidents views on educated suffrage.
which he has set forth in his message.