Year: 1869




him, and the necessity points to foreign war.
Our Plain Duty to Cuba-surprising Hesi-


fancy and Weakness Of the Administra-


ton.


We suppose that If England, France and
every other nation outside Of the American
Continent were to recognize the belligerent
rights or independence of the Cubans our ex-
cessvely conservative, careful and timid ad-
ministration might then take into cOnsdera-
ton the propriety of doing the same thing.
But neither the action of the Independent
nations and sister republics of America in
recognizing the Cubans as belligerents, nor
the fact that Spanish rule has ceased in the
island and that the only respectable organized
government there now is that Of the Cubans,
seems to have any influence upon the admins
tration. True, we published despatch from
our correspondent at Washington yesterday
stating that in an interview one Of
the Cuban representatives had with the
Secretary of State that dgnifed and
wonderfully cautious official did admit that
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is anomalous and gives different aspect to
the question. 1t is surprising that Mr. Fish
saw so far or admitted as much as this. The
wonder is that he did not seek an explanation
or advice from the Spanish Minister before he
ventured to express himself in that way. 1t is
said the Cubans are inspired with hope Of
some action on the part of our government
from the language of the Secretary of State.
We dislike to say anything discouraging to the
Cuban patriots, but we fear they have little to
expect from cur weak and timid administra-
ton.


Conduct 80 un-American, so impolitic and
imbecile, so opposed to the popular sentiment
of the country, and showing such want of
comprehension of great national interests
as has been exhibited by our government
in this Cuban matter, is enough to
make every American blush with shame
and indignation. If ever we speak of the Mon
roe doctrine again or talk of an American policy
for the American Continent the world will
laugh with ridicule at us. This mighty repub-
lie has abdicated its former higher position in
American affairs and policy and has become
less than second rate Power. Chile and
Peru have recognized the Cuban patriots, and
the other American republics no doubt will
soon follow their example. The United States,
which ought to have been first, hesitates, and
is not likely, out Of fear Difference to Europe,
to do anything. How are the mighty fallen!
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Captain General Dulce was deposed, and
those left nominally in authority are absolutely
under the control of the revolutionary mob,
called volunteers. The only respectable Or
ganized government, as was said before, is that
of the Cubans under the presidency of Cespe-
des. These are facts known to all the world
except to the conservative old fogy at the
head of the State Department and to General
Grant Great questions of national policy and
national interests seem to be beyond their
grasp. The honor, glory, welfare and future
of the country are being sacrificed through
their imbecility. In fact, there is far better
ground or cause for impeachment in the miser-
able policy of the administration with regard
to Cuba than there ever was for impeaching
Andy Johnson. There is no question as to the
public sentiment of the country being in favor
or Cuban recognition, yet we see this remark
able anomaly that the actual government dares,
and has the power for the time to oppose the
will of the people. We are ashamed Of the
administration, and all we can say to the
struggling Cubans is, put no trust in the State
Department or the President, but rely upon
your own brave hearts and stout arms