“But in regard to those continents circumstances are eminently and conspicuously different. It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system
to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor
can anyone believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it
of their own accord. It is equally impossible, therefore, that we should behold such
interposition in any form with indifference. If we look to the comparative strength
and resources of Spain and those new Governments, and their distance from each
other, it must be obvious that she can never subdue them. It is still the true policy of
the United States to leave the parties to themselves, in hope that other powers will
pursue the same course
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