The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-12-08


The recognition of independence or OF
t.,rirrrrncv being thus, in my Judgment
,..,.,sIlv inadmissaJlc, It remains TO con-
- what course shall be adopted
f.,r3 the conflict not soon
j.s ended. by the acts OF the
,.o-,ies themselves and should the evils
ir;..b result thrrctrom, affecting AL ma
.,r. particulurly the United States.
,,irI,. In such au event ] am oi
,re opinion that Otncr nations VIII be
,.,,crrled 10 assume the responsibility
..., s,yo.yr, ON them and to consider
....g-ly remaining measures possible re-
i.,., Interference. Owing, perhaps TO
-. rgrgr cNpunsr of water separating
1888, and the PENINSULA the want of har.
..,..,-.i Of personal sympathy between
nina u,tants Of the colony and those
,ri,..r to rule; u want of adoption
.,.. ,rt.cnt colonial system of Europe
.s.r-esent time, and the idea which
vents of the past century have de
.... the coutcsting parties seem 10
..,. within themselves no depository Of
..rwon confidence and to permit cI.
element, o. have their sway. To
....me the part OF peacemaker IN this
Wv In the carly days of the contest
good offices OF the United States rs u
-..ustor. We're rendered in good faith
without any selfish purpose in the inter-
.,of humanity and sincere friendship
fur both parties; but were at
N, time declined by Spain with the dec
.~,aou that nevertheless that at II iu-
,.-e time they would be- acceptable. No
animation has been received that in the
opinion of SPAN that the time has been
-'a.bed. Yet the strife continues with
II, dreadful horrors and all its injuries to
the interest Of the United States and Of
o;hcr nations Each party seems capable
%. working great injury and damage to
the other. as we'll H. 10 AL the relations
and interests dependent upon the eHis-
,cnce o. peace. But they seem incapable
az reaching any adjustment and both
bsy, thu, far failed OF achieving any
success. whereby one party shall possess
su! control the Island 10 the exclusion
.f the other.
1Jer these circumstances and the
..rry of others. either moderation or
...-ycntiun seems To b. the only alter
,...va which must sooner or later br III
r...I for the termination of The strife.
4, the same time, while Impressed, | de-
,., recommend the adoption Of any
....-u-c.. shall he ready at all times,
and a- thr equal friend OF both parties,
10 respond To- any suggestion the good
..n... OF the United States will be
a...u,ab,r In aiding in bringing about
r.s.e honorable 10 both countries. 1t i
an. 10 Spain. So far us this Government
+. concerned that the agency OF II third
mower shall bn adopted only a. a last CA
Incident. Had it been the desire Of the
United States to interfere in the affairs of
Cuba. rrI Gated opportunities for so doing
aay, been presented within the
las: tow years; but We have
remained passive and performed
our whole duty. and all international
obligations, 70 Spain with friendly promi-
Sos and fidelity, and with Il spirit Of
pstieucc and tUrbearanCe which mega
lives every possible suggestion or desire
:, interfere and add TO the difficulties
with which she has been surrounded.
The Propositions from Spain.
TIN. government e Spain has recently
-......rl 'y our minister al Madrid,
,.-..,...r.. .I-I.Iun> which Is trund to be
,H,H.... n no, the actual submission of
term. %. .urr,4 urcmentS and the parti-
y.h7 --..- of which this government
tas t..t itself entitled to complain.
These proposals have not yet reached
mo In their tull text On their arrival
! tt.t. al
ton and may. | hope, lead to u satisfac-
tory adjustment Of the questions to which
they refer and remove the possibility of
future occurrences such as have given
rise to our Just complaints. 1t Is under.
stood also that renewed efforts are being
made 10 introduce reforms in the internal
administration of the Island. Persuaded
however that u proper regard for the
interest, of the United States and OF the
citizens entitled To- relief from the strain
o. which they have been subjected by the
difficulties ofthe question, al d the wrongs
and losses which arise from the contest
~ Cuba, and thu, the interests thurman
.,v itself demand the cessation OF strife
before tha whole island shall be laid
wa,:eani a~.r sarrifce, of life Toe made,
shall feel {, my duty, should my hopes
ola satisfactory adjustment, the carly
restoration OF l.,n" and the removal OF
future causy, - complaint be disap- |
pointed. 20 make a further communica-
ton to Congro-, at some period not far
remote and during the present session,
recommending what may seem to me IT,
ha necessary 10 the favorable Considera-
,ul To-! Congress.
Mexican Outragcs.
IT,. .r.. Zone, so called several years
emo. o.:solished by the Mexican gov
r--r.,. in certain of the States of that
rr g adjacent to our frontier, remains
mlIur,c and operation. 1t has always
ma. -ia,ly been injurious TO honest traffic,
i.ru operates rs an incentive for traders
ir Mexico to supply without custom
...r.cs the wants OF the inhabitants on
tbs side of the line and prevents the
prime wants from being supplied by mcr-
chants 81 the United States, thereby de-
'-auiing our revenue and checking hon
e.t commercial enterprise
The depreciation by armed bands from
Mexico. on the people of Texas. near the
frontier &, continue. The main object of
these ,urur-iou, is robbery They frequent
.y result; in the murder of uuarmcd and
paa.,uh.y-tI-po,cd persons, and in some
instance, even the United States post
Offices and mai, communications have
been attacked. Renewed circumstances
upon this subject nave beer addressed 10
the Mexican Government. hut without
,.,,r,I orfu~,rt t.Ns..f tn. military