Arizona republican., 1895-12-11
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much of a national existence as we had when France recognized our independ ence-more than the Juarez govern ment possessed when MaXimilian reigned in Mexico, when although the Mexican empire alone was recognized by the European powers, MT. Lincoln's administration still maintained diplo matic relations with the republic only and very much more in duration and possibilities of duration than the con federate states had when England and France made indecent haste to recog- nize their independence, and Spain al lowed their privateers to enter and de part from her ports without interfer- ence'
 What do we need to convince us that there is a republic of Cuba? Shall we wait until France and England, and even Spain herself, anticipate us in recognition and so take from us the prize of Cuban commerce and the pos sibility of Cuban acquisition? Shall we turn coldly from this gulf stream of desire for liberty and union that comes up from the southern sea bear ing the promise of empire upon it's swelling tide? Sir, not by the din un- certain lanterns of European prece dent, not by the sputteTing candles of European logic, should we read the great book of destiny which is spread before us. If in the light of precedents furnished by ourselves and by others upon this contingent, if in the greater light of our own eXigencies and re- responsibilities there exist sufficient facts to justify us in the eye of civilized mankind in recognizing Cuba, why not make such recognition at once? And if there be "a doubt give liberty the ben eft of that doubt.
 Guided and governed by an enlight- ened, by fearless, by a free, by progressive, by an American policy, it should require less evidence to con vince us that Cuba has reached a state of belligerence or achieved a condition of independence than would be requir- ed to come to similar conviction with regard to any European people who might engage in a like struggle. We are the leading power in this western hemisphere. To us other and weaker nations naturally look for counsel and assistance. We have given the most signal proofs of the ability of free pcOplO IO IldluUdLll d lOl III of government. Liberty emerges here victorious from domestic as well as for eign strife. In other lands sovereigns are fugitives from their dominions, and kingdoms vibrate between anarchy and despotism. Liberty alone is stable and powerful; "tfe soil she guards alone escapes the earthquake" Have we, then, so favored by fortune, so signally blessed by Omniscience, so rich in recollections, so mighty in promise no responsibility to others in this western hemisphere who are sub ject, as we once, were to the tyrannical exaotions and dwarfing legislation of a European monarchy, and who are struggling, as we once struggled, for independence?
 Sir, if the people of Cuba, driven by over-weening armies to the fastnesses of their mountains, fighting like Spartacus on pended knees, battling through all dhe long night with priva tion and despair, looking to us for the spell which shall unlock their prison doors, waiting for the mailed arm of American recognition to reach down through the clouds and wrench the sword from the red hand of the. oppres- sor-if that people fail of our aid, and in a disastrous battle their liberties shall be cioven down." if the patriots of Cuba shall be conquered by being eNtirpated, if the light of republican freedom shall go out forever from their horizon, we shall not answer the de mands of the God of nations by saying, Am I my brothers keeper?" We shall not satisfy with quo tations from writers on international law, forty mil ilions of people outside of this chamber who know that our growth and our glory and our advancement will go for ward with the emancipation of Cuba.
 'fBut sir, if we meet the just expecta- tions of the people; if we ftly answer the demands of patriots; if Cespedes and his gallant followers who this day risk life, fortune, and fame upon the fate of their land, shall be encouraged by us to stand fast and stand sure" on their vantage ground until succor shall arrive; if it be understood that no hand of power will stay those who would help Cuba; then, sir, from the hour it is known that such is the attitude of the United States of America the power of Spain over her colony will shrivel like a scroll in the flames. Not all the armies which her subjects can supply, not all the forces which her Cortes may vote, not all Ithe gun-boats her gold can purchase, will avail to stop the armed myriads who will flock from friendly shores to the relief of the be- leaguered patriots, and who will join the recruited, conquering, advancing hosts of free, republican Cuba which will march toward the rising sun until the lone star floats oever the battle ments of El Moro and liberty reigns triumphant from Havana to Baracoa
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