Year: 1871

Mr.. wade rebpOn0e0:-


from the people OF this republic. We do not come
here, however, TO endeavOr To persuade the pe0ole
OF this country come under the nag of the United
States, but rather to ascertain what their opinions
and wishes are. We commend your jndgm snt and
good sense in wishing to come under that nag. We
regard IL Of tue highest privileges with which
any man can he intrusted 10 be made part aud par
Gel of oar great republic-the freest nation
never complain of bad government, because
IT. ia government of the people them
republic, nobody is to blame but the people them
selves. il those whom the people have placed in
people. It is only necessary TO wait short time,
when they will put oihers in their places who will
act in accordance with the peoples will. You will
remember, gentlemen, for you have read orr his
tory, that we have COW existed a nation more
than tbree-quarters of century, and In all that
time there has been but one rupture OF civil war
among us. That war sprung from causes
which the people, had really no control It
been fastened upon our nation long before
we became a republic; but that evil had risen to
such magnitude, and caused such q disturbance in
Government ana society that IL produced civil war


the only one we have ever had in AL this period.
Nobody under our flag complains OF the Govern
ment as said before, because It harms NOBODY
Our flag is the guardian angel OF the citizen. 1t fol-
lows him like his shadow into every part OF the
world. II any evil befalls him-if he s misusei by
any other Govetnment-it is there to protect him.
anxiety to come under its projection II can confer
the benefits YOU most need. You are laborng under
protect citizens in all their rights In the tumults
which arise, the people dragged into contr0ver-
sizes in which they have little interest," and over
which they have no control Leaders spring no,
and, for their own personal ends enkindle strife,
wage war upon their neighbors rob the lnofTensive
and force the citizens from their homes


Seeing this sad prospect around, shall not again
commend the good sense which Is shown In the
selves win our glorious republic There law is
sovereign order pervades ALL and freedom is COM
plete. Every man stands on the same platform,
and has the same rights. II it should be our for
tune to join ourselves toy ther and you should be-
come ctizeDs OF the great republic there a8n
here who may not aspire TO be Chief Magistrate Of
the whole (SensatiOn)


Gentlemen, 1t is not our purpose to make political
speeches that really is no part OF our mission But
we want to learn your wishes-the wishes OF the
people here want to learn what your country is
what it is capable OF whether 1t would be for their
benefit or injury that both these peoples should be
joined together. SO far. have seen that You in
posses one of the richie st. countries UPON which
my eyes ever rested. Its capabilities seem to me
immense. hardly know any bounds that can he
set to The prOsperity-to the Eden of happiness-that
might he fonnd in this beautiful, oountfu island
with peaceful Industrious, Intelligent, virtuous
population. Bnt without peace and industry no
country can flourish, whatever its capabilities. They
are the strong, solid foundation o. all prosperity.


We thank yon for this expression Of your good
Will and respect. We know that 1t s not for us
that you have come here, but to honor that mighty
commonwealth whose representatives we are, AS
individuals we are nothing; but on this occasion we
represent the power ana the principles of this eat
republic did not expect to say more than for
earnestly express have led me to speak so long as
have to those to whom was lately an utter
stranger. whose language 90 not understand, ana
whom address through an interpreter


Senior j. Valencia said:-


We came here to night tn manifest sympathy
with the American Union and To express our hope
that the results Of your investigation may he such
that the desire have most at heart--anneX alton
to the United States-may be soon carried out.
DIR. Howe said:-


People too often overlook or forget the good
they have, and think only of their sufferings and
| wants Since / have been here people have been
talking continually to me about the disadvantages
| under which they labor-of the commissions and
| civil wars and expressions and all that. There Is
another side OF the picture. find myself in dan-
ger OF having my reason carried away by my senses
All my senses are, as it were, sdhjagated by the
| surroundings. l find the most beautiful
island have ever seen. The balmy atmosphere,
the mild and even OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ad-
dresses itself 70 my de bien etre My eyes
| dsZzled by the beauty OF enchanting scenery. My
OF taste is gratded by the luscious and abun-
dant fruits that are everywhere around Us and now
hearing that find all my senses enlisted aud carried
away in your favor; and although / may not say
what shall advise my countrymen to do on the sub
ject Of anneXing the Dominican Republic. feel
strongly inclined 10 annex myself and my family to
| this beautiful island.


Mr. Wades sreeeh was listened to with the
| most eager interest il was rapidly translated
in the brief pauses he occasionally made. DR.


Hewe's few words were received with many


approving smiles and expressions of pleasure
| Again the band discoursed music; then persona


compliments were exchanged by the leadinl


gentlemen among the visitors, and the throns


retired.