Speech #540038563

The examples of the condition of the two countries must be the criterion to determine the comparative merits of the antagonistic systems. He then goes into an extensive discussion here of the rights of vessels on the high seas. and speaking of the restrictions imposed upon them and also of restrictions imposed upon land. he says: In consequence of these severe measures against the persons and properties of Cubans who shared the opinions of the liberal statesmen of Spain respecting the injuries which had been inflicted upon their native country. many fled from the island to the United States. And the undersigned can not disguise from himself that these Spanish subjects. driven from their native country. have attempted to abuse the hospitality of the United StatesThe very accusation that is made here now by the present minister from Spain against the refugees from Cubathat they have tried to make use of their safety here in order to regain what they had lost in Cuba. and that they have been restrained only by the perpetual vigilance and zeal of the officers of the United States. Alas! if the ears of the ministers of Amnadeo and of the Republic could have been opened to the complaints of their Cuban friends. what criminations might have been spared usl I believe. Mr.