Fish , diligently and against popular pressure , was able to keep Grant from officially recognizing Cuban independence because it would have endangered negotiations with Britain over the Alabama Claims .
Grant and Fish wanted Cuban independence and to end slavery without U.S. military intervention or occupation .
Fish , diligently and against popular pressure , was able to keep Grant from officially recognizing Cuban independence because Grant would have endangered negotiations with Britain over the Alabama Claims .
Grant and Fish wanted Cuban independence and to end slavery without U.S. military intervention or occupation .