In the face of such conduct, it is claimed by the Spaniards that we are
entitled to no consideration, and it is believed both here and abroad
that all of this kind of absurd talk means that Spain contemplates a
resort to privateers to get even with us.
Privateers, in former years, when fitted out by Spain have acted so much
like pirates that they have been considered and treated as such by
England and by other nations, and the whole system has been so seriously
condemned that it is believed that, should either Spain or this country
fit out privateers, other nations would immediately interfere and put a
stop to it.
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There has been considerable discussion in reference to Hawaii; the
question of annexation is favored almost universally by our people and
in Congress; in fact, the annexation of the island is now considered not
merely advisable, but absolutely necessary. In sending troops from this
country to the Philippine Islands we must stop on the way for supplies,
and should Hawaii be captured by the Spaniards or annexed by another
power, it would prove a very serious matter to us; it is to be hoped
that the question of annexation will be settled at once.
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Very little news of interest is received from Spain. In the list of the
new Spanish ministry, published week before last, we included the name
of Senor Leon y Castillo as Minister of Foreign Affairs; Senor Castillo
did not accept the office, which was then offered to Duke Almodovar de
Rio, who has accepted.
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