Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
Mr.. RALEIGH 7. DANIEL TURNED CUT.
The Civii-scrVice Law 10 the Con-
trnry Notwithstanding - virginia
roh,cco-Ncn TO Protest. Against
Increase of Tobacco Tax.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 2.-(Spe-
cial)-Aftcr the action Of Congress this
week. Cuban affairs arc likely TO assume
n moro definite shape. The diplomatic
records OF the country are fun OF CORE
spondence in reference to the Island Of
Cuba. running from 1S22 to the present
time. Uniformly and firmly, the United
States have declared that they would
not be willing for the island TO become a
colony Of any other European power
than spain. In ISIS Mr.. Buchanan as
Secretary Of State. under President PoiK'
intrusted the Hon. Romuius VI. saunders
our Minister az Madrid, with the most
delicate and important duty OF making
an effort TO purchase the island and
he was authorized TO stipulate Tor the
payment Of NWOoOp. In 1852 ii was
soucht by Great Britain and France 10
induce the United States TO unite WIN
those powers in a tripartite agreement
10 renounce all intention Of becoming
possessed Of the island under any cir
cumstances and by any means, and TO
bind themselves TO a disconunuance OF
au attempts to that effect on the part
OF any power or individuals whatever
Afr. Webster. as Secretary or state
wrote TO the French Minister mot only
that the United States have no design
mon cuba themselves. but that If spain
should refrain from voluntary session OF
the island 10 any other European Power
ehe might rely upon the continuance and
friendship Of the United States 10 as
sist her i'm the defence and preservation
Of that island" Edward Everett the
successor Of Mr.. Webster I'm the state
Department in the same year wrote a
letter celebrating with iulness ana
with earnest patriotism the same views
Our government from its orsin mas
been, distinguished for ITS remarkable
state papers. but no one has been ADLER
or has ELECTED more general approval
than this one.
SPANS WEAKNESS.
Tn the present financial condition Of
Spain. with internal dissensons, the
philippine Islands I'm revolt, and the
growing hopeless attempt TO subdue the
Insurgents In Cuba. it can hardly be eX-
pected that things will remain as they
are. ANY day may bring new develop
merts recurring large and mature states
manship. Who will be appointed to rep
resent as in Spain has not transpired.
Alr. TAYLOR viii. OF course. De superseded,
bur there seems a hesitation i'm apply
ing for the place. or appointing. grow
INK, doubtless, out Of the difhcutles or
the situation. II seems proper that a
minister OF experience and ABILITY,
persona grata," should be selected. and
post should be raised TO the rank Of an
embassy. However that may be, it is
essential that our country should have
drst-class representative.
In view of the present irritations, and
possibly early questions Of supreme inn
portance between the two countries,
criticisms upon the appointment of the
new Secretary Of Legation have not been
few Why he should have been elected
puzzles the curious. lie is the son Of
General Daniel Sckles. Of New York
and probably is a worthy young man,
but ne has grown up until the last few
years In Spain, where his mother resides.
While legally an American citizen, he
can hardly have any decided sympathies
with this country. IL IS understood that
General SicEles expected and asked APP
pointment as ambassador TO some Euro
peau court. AS his request was not
granted him. ii may have heen con-
sidered desirable TO cCncilate him by
giving his son this responsible post.
BUILDING Up REPUBLICANIsM.
Great things were expected of the Nc
Kinley Administration in the way OF
building I'M the Republican party I'm the
Southern States. but up TO this time, if
the mutterinFe and threats Of the native
Republican element Ia the South mean
anything, the expectation VIII not be
realized. The chances are said a prOmi-
neut southern Republican 20 me to-day.
that the Republican party in the South
will go entirely 20 pieces as q distinctive
organization. The policy of the President
10 recognize and reward the foreign ele-
ment as against the native element. is
pronounced feature of MT McKiuley's
Administration This has deeply cnr3gcd
the native white and colored Ropubl-
cans 20 the point of open denunciation
and defiance, and in such States as
North Carolina a scheme 20 organize an
independent party. I'm connection with the
Populist organization IS well advanced.
Another menace 20 the regular Republ-
can Organization IS the application Of the
civil-service law TO the minor internal
revenue offices. Deputies. storokeepers,
and gaugers are now in the classified SER
without hesitation, that the enforcement
OF this law means tho complete disruption
Of the southern organization. To get
rid OF this law. and 70 bring about the
removal Of Democratic collectors and
marsnals, without regard TO tenure OF
Office, IS the common object OF an Repub-
lean effort at this time. The leaders
here, who are looking after the spoils
distribution, agree TO disagree on all APP
continents. and unite in the common ef-
fort 20 replace Democratic officials with
EssSubhcaus.
OFFENSIVE PARTISANSHIP.
II IS learned at the departments that
q systematic effort is being made. through
eharges OF offensive craftsmanship" 10
bring This about Ny attention was called
to-day % the cases Of Collector Simmons
and United States Marshal Carroll, Of
North Carolina. Unless they are re-
moved on some trumpci-up charge OF
pariisanship, they both Will serve one or
two years longer But their removal az
a very early day say the Republicans is
absolutely necessary 10 the election Of
Republican congressman a year hence.
and SIS OF greater inportancc sllll
in checking the Republican revolt
in North Carolina against The adj
ministIatlon. Although North Caro-
lima IS the only Southern State that has
elected a Republican senator. the state
has not been recognized, except IN tie
appointment a few days ago OF Recorder
OF Deeds. and this apDontee is a co!ored
man.
new party alliance Ia tlrat state, and
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