The Sun.
London, England, 1859-11-17 00:00:00

MOROCCO.

, The following protest has been made by the
Moorish Government in the name of the Emperor,
against the conduct of the Spanish Government In
declaring war on Morocco :
" Glory and pi aise to the Almighty I To the represen-
tatives of foreign powers, residing at Tangiero. The rela-
tions between us and the Spaniards have been broken
off. I think it my duty to give you an exact account
of what has taken place between us and the Spanish
representative, and for this purpose I annex to this
communication copies of five letters which the said
representative has addressed to us, as well as
copies of :four answers which we made to him.
This is all the correspondence that has passed between
us since the day when the Arabs of Aujera destroyed the
posts planted to mark out the limits that being done with-
out our order and in formal opposition to our wishes.
"By this correspondence you will be able to exactly
judge of the conduct of the Sultan, our master ; and will
see whether he has acted in these negotiations in a regular
and friendly manner, or whether the Spanish Government
has manifested from the commencement a desire to find a
pretext for declaring war against us. You knew that when
the Arabs of Aujera committed the act above mentioned,
the Sultan Muley-Abderraman, our master died. We had
not at that period the powers necessary to adopt any
measure and to settle that affair. It was not possible
for us to occupy ourselves with it until we were confirmed
in our post by the Sultan Sidi-Mohamed, our master, whom
God has just raised to the throne.
" The Spanish Government, in presence of the events
which had taken place, fixed a first delay which expired on
the sth October ; that delay was extended to the 13th of the
the same month. Before our nomination we had done all
that was in our power to make the perple of Aujera abstain
from any further outrage. You will observe that the
Spanish Charge d'Affaires demanded in his first letter that
public buildings might be constructed in the camp of Ceuta.
In the old stipulations, and in that of 1815, mention is made
of the camp and of ground for pasturage belonging to the
Spaniards, but M. Blanco in his letter only speaks abso-
lutely of the camp.
" The Sultan, our master, in his exalted wisdom, and
inspired by the sincere wish to maintain friendly relations,
ordered us to accept the demand made, and consented that
the Spaniards might construct fortifications within the
camp. We received that order before the sth of October,
the delay fixed by the first ultimatum. After that Spanish
Charge d'Affaires as you will see by his letter, put forth a
fresh pretension ; ho demanded permission to erect fortifi •
cations on the ground which we had conceded in 1845, and
which was exclusively intended for the pasturage of the
flocks. This new demand was contrary to what M. Blanco
had formally promised, as we can prove, nevertheless, he
received on the 11th October complete satisfaction on that
smbject
" On the 13th October a now pretension was put forth.
Tho Spanish representative demanded possession of the
heights necessary for the defence of Ceuta, and if you read
with attention his letter of the sth of this month, you will
see that he twice declares that he only asks for authorisa-
tion to construct fortifications within the enclosure of the

line of limits. Wo did not, howover, take any notice of the
disingenumis manner in which he sought to explain his
wishes, and did not seek to ascertain whether he was right
or wrong; we granted what he asked for, understanding
that those heights were necessary for the defence of the
place, and because in a private conversation he assured us
that they were close to Ceuta, and not at a distance from it.
" He accepted our explanations, and returned here in the
night of the 16th inst. Another pretension was then
brought forward ; this time it was a demand for the posses-
sion of a vast territory comprised between the valley of
Gibel Moma and Ceuta. To that pretension we replied
that we could not give a precise answer without applying
to the Sultan our master. From that moment relations
ceased between us, and war was threatened.

" I beg you to send the annexed documents to your
Government, making known to it that in the name of the
Sultan, cur master, we protest against the Spanish Govern-
ment because on three occasions it has paid no attention to
its word and to its engagement, and has declared war against
us without any legitimate motive.
" We have been much surprised on hearing that some
journals in speaking of this affair state positively that the
people of Aujera every day harass Ceuta. You are well
aware that for the space of a fortnight not a single act
of aggression took place until the day when the governor
endeavoured to erect fortifications on ground which does
not belong to, Spain. We beg you therefore to transmit to
your government a faithful recital of all that has taken
place on this subject. You are well aware of the conduct

of the inhabitants of all tho towns of the ernpiro, who are
desirous of living in peace with all nations.

" On the death of the late Sultan, and when symptoms
of disturbance and insubordination manifested themselves,
no one was insulted or ill-•treated. At Mazagan the inha-

bitants fought with the people in defence of Europeans.
desire that you make known these details to your Govern-

went, begging it not to attach any credit to the language
of those who arc not acquainted with this country, or who
feel no sympathy for its inhabitants or its Government.
" Our desire is to keep up the most friendly relations
with all nations, but we renew our protest against the un-
just conduct of the Spanish nation, which does not knew
how to' dscide on what it demands, or to respect
its promises. We appeal to Almighty God and to the
great and powerful Governments of Europe and of
America; we appeal to all men who in this world follow
the path of justice, and who judge the rights of others
without having recource to force. We put our trust in God,
praying him to regard us with a favourable eye. We calmly
await the course of events, and we shall act in such a way
that no one shall be able to reproach us ; all the evil will
come from our enemies.
" Peace be with you !.

" Oct. 25."

MOHANEED-LE-KATIM.

FRANCE.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY.

The /Mats makes the following observations on
the designation of M. Buoncompagni by Piedmont
as a suitable person to fill the office of Regent in
Central Italy :
" It is easy to see how the Piedmonteso Government,
which has twice shrunk from the responsibility that might
be incurred by Accepting and exercising the supreme

authority in the Duchies, has at last been induced to take
the step which at first had appeared to alarm it. After de-
clining to sanction the annexation of
.these territories—
after setting aside the offer of the Regency for the Prince
de Carignan—the Piedmontese Government takes upon
itself to appoint a Regent. We have nothing to say against
that step, and oven yesterday we remarked that a definitive
refusal would be more embarrassing for Piedmont than
for the States of Central Italy ; but, however much in-
alined to do so, it is impossible to see any difference be-
tween designating a Regent and accepting the Regency.
This is so true that the arguments presented this
morning against the acceptation of the Regency, by a jour-
nal which delights to assume a semi-official character (the
Constittstionne/), is meant to apply with equal force to the
designation of a Regent, an event which the said jour-
nal, though correctly informed so far as its infor-
mation went, does not seem to have expected.
Should the Piedmontese Government,' it says, 'not
decline the Regency offered to the Prince de Carignan,
its influence in Central Italy will cease to be legiti-
mate; it will assume another character, and become a real
intervention.' Who will venture to assert that designating
a Regent is not also an intervention, and—what is most
important in the present case—equally declared and equally
official with the acceptance of the Regency `r"

So serious a step does this designation of a Regent
by Piedmont seem to our contemporary, that it
insists that in case of an armed attack on the terri-
tory of Central Italy, King Victor Emmanuel would
be obliged to intervene with his troops :
" Who would se far insult the Piedmontese Government
as to insinuate that in designating M. Buoncompagni, in-
stead of the Prince de Carignan, its only object is to secure
the right and the opportunity of abandoning its representa-
tive, if it should be necessary to support him by
force ? It is impossible to maintain that in thus
designating M. Buoncompagni Piedmont incurs less re-
sponsibility and assumes less }Aiding obligation towards
Central Italy than would have followed the Prince's accept-
ance of the Regency. And, to adduce a prosf easy of corn-
irehonsion, let us suppose that the Pontifical Govern-
ment, forgetting its weakness, overlooking its true in-
terests, and reasoning only in accordance with the law
of nations, considers this official designation of a
Regent over an important section of its territory
as a declaration of war, and attacks the Legations annexed to
this new Regency, is not -Sardinia bound to lend assist-
ance to the Regent ? Can she honourably dispense
with doing so on the pretext that the Regent whom
she has designated is not a member of the
Royal family ? We are therefore witnessing the
solution of the Italian question before the Congress
meets. This solution may not be the last; it may, on the
contrary be the opening of a now drama ; but it is none the
less the most decisive step that Sardinia has hitherto taken
in sanctioning the wishes of the Italian people."
The Siecle expresses its satisfaction at M. Buon-
compagni's appointment, as calculated to promote
union among the Central States. It says:—

" That the provinces which have achieved their inde-
pendence be administered by Prince de Carignan or M.
Buoncompagni, is indifferent. The important point is
that all the power shall be united in one hand ; that
the administration of the Duchies and of ROmag,na
shall have the force of unity and cohesion ; that annexa-
tion, so to speak, shall be worked out. Since the King
of Sardinia and the Prince do Carignan have followed
the counsels given them, wo must believe that it is
with the assent of the Powers that M. Buoncompagni
will take the regency delegated to him by the Prince. We
shall see how this great piece of news will be received by
the Royalists and Ultramontanes. But we may foresee
that the Regency of M. Buoneumpa,gni will not be re-
garded by them with more favour than that of the Prince,
and that the Jupiter Tonans of the Univers is already pre-
paring his thunderbolt_ to strike down the Regent, who-
ever he may be."

THE BOURSE, Nov. 16.—The market has been
heavy, Threes, after having been done at 69f. 95c.,
declined to 69f. 80c.; the Mobilier varied from 777 f.
50c. to 770 f.; Lyons, 886 f. 25c. to 882 f. 50c. ; Or-
leans, 1,367 f. 50c. to 1,365 f.; Northern, 947 f. 50e.
to 945 f.•; Southern, 515 f. to 512 f. 50c.; Austrian,
547 f. 50c. to 545 f. ; Lombard, 547 f. 50c. to 546 f.
25c. The following were the last quotations :
The Moniteur publishes an Imperial decree rais-
ing M. Rouland, Minister of Public Instruction,
General Count de La Grange, and M. Caignart de
Saulcy, Member of the Institute, to the dignity
of Senator.

41 per Cents. .... 95 55
Do. end month ..

Credit Fonder 965
Belgian 4} lOO
Piedmontese (5)
Roman B6 50
Austrian —
Spanish Threes
lidome Debt 43

3 per Cents 69 85
Do. end month 69 85
Bank Shares 2900

Credit Mobilier .. 771 25
Do. Account ..... 771 25

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern 950 .. 950
New ditto B3O 830
Lyons and Mediterranean BB5 BB5
Geneva 530 .
Southern
Western 567 50 .. 565
Eastern
Sardinian 412 50
Austrian
Lombard ........ 543 75 .. 546 25
Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 12c. ; money,
251. 10c. ; three months, paper, 24f. 971 c. ; money, 24f. 95c