Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-19

hope etptodncing \ COW lotion, on his ARR.
val AZ Washington, that, ms respecisthe grants
OF lands about which snch difficulties had ari
zen under the treaty, Mt. Onis had gone too
far in his admissions farther than facts would
be found 10 warrant. IrepIied that my gov.
eminent would listen TO what he had 10 ads
vance on this topic. His Lordship said no
mere. The General embarks from Liverpool,
foi New York, on the first OF next mouth
lie viii probably be in the ship that takes
home tina despatch"
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
of the United States:
/ communicate 10 Congress TRANSACTIONS
OF letters from the Minister of Spain 10
the Secretary Of State, received since my
Message OF the 9th instant.
JAMES MONROE.
Washington. l2ih May, 1920.
General Fires TO the Secretary OF State.
TRANSLATION.
SIR: In answer to your note OF yesterdays
date, have, in the first place, TO give you the
explanation requested of me, of the import
of my last proposal; and in doing so. TO repeat,
in other words that am authorized solennly
To promise 10 this government the raiifica-
lion of the treaty by his Majesty only in case
the third point of my proposals be satisfied
hut, as The answer given To this point has not
been Such az j could, agreeably TO my in :
structions, receive as satisfactory, can, by
no means, commit myself by giving a greater
extension to my promise than that expressed in
NV note
My object Illuminating 10 you that, although
KNEW nothing officially. yet l considered as
authentic the information circulating of an
important change in the government of SPAIN
a circumstance which wunid of itself, effec.
tnaliy prevent me from giving greater latitude
10 my promise. was, To appriZe your governs
rnent that, az bv the adoption of the eousiiiu-
ton Of 1912 in Spain, the powers of the King
would be limited, II would no longer depend
on his Majesty alone 10 fulfil my solemn pro-
mise, admitting that my Instructions had
empowered the 10 give such a promise so
that my sole motive for offering a remark
upon thattopic was, 10 strengthen the grounds
on which my propesai was founded aud, fur
Their TO enable Your government so to appre-
ciate as no Longer 10 decline asserting 10 il.
I shall. on this occasion, wave all replv 10
the arguments again advanced by You, in ex-
tense upon the question OF His Majesiys Oh.
Ii. to ratify the treaty, and coufine ms
self 10 q single remark namely, that all the
authorities cited by you lay down the peace
and ha ppiness of mankind in general and of
states aud their respective people in particu-
lar, as a fundamental principle. And having,
in my first note, shown the nOtorionsly hostile
disposition prevailing throughout the Union
towards the iniei ests OF the Spanish monarchy
IL necessarily follows. that when the objects
OF treaties are not obtained, the ratification
of that of 22d February, 1919, would, in like
manner, bee ONE iilnsory; aud, therefore, that
his Majcsiy's motives for snspeuding il, were
founded upon a competent view of evident
facts
shall also leave it to the general sense of
the rejecting part OF mankind to decide W he.
ther the reasoning you rely on liz stating the
motives of the American government for nro-
passing to other powers TO acknowledge the
revOlted provinces of Spanish America, and
in exhibiting them as favorable, not ONLY 10
suffering humanity, bnt ia tile interests of
Spain herself. be not. in the highest degree,
specious for, NJ such maXims were TO be a.
dOpted. nations could no longer count upon
the integrity of their possessions. or upou the
maintenance of that mutual ami;V and good
understanding which il is eqnaly their duty
aud their interest 10 cultivate in their rela.
tons with each other.
have the honor 10 offer yon anew the assnr
ances OF my distinguished consideration and
pray God long TO prcsesve Won.
FRANCISCO DIONISlO WIVES.
Wnskipgtop. 9th Nay. 1920.
General Don Francisco DioRiSio fires 10 the Co.
cretary Of Stote.
TRANsLATIoN.l
SIR In conformity with the orders have
this moment received from my Government
l have the homer 10 inform You that his Ca
tholc Majesty hath sworn IN tive political
Constitution OF the Spanish Mona chy, az sane
tened by tue Extraordinary Cortes la lSI2 aud
TO enclose printed copy OF his Majesty's man
fest 30 the uation; for the purpose of giving
the President inst view of the noble aud
generous sentiments which actuate the august
mind of the King.
Please TO accept the renewed assurances of
nay perfect consideration, and my wish that
God may preserve YOU many wears
FRANCISCO DIONISIO WIVES.
Washington 10TH Nay 1920.
TcT Here fOkiOrs fhe ErOcLpidf ion Of the Riur IN
the Spanish Nation, tyhich has already been pxbish
Ell in the ENQUIRER
General Don Francisco Dionisio Vires to the
Secretary Of State.
IRA SsLATION.l
SIR s.: Among the documents transmitted
with the Presidents Message 10 both Houses
OF Congress and published in this DAYS Nation
al lntelligencer, have seen, with surprise.
the letter Of Mr.. Galatin, stating, that pes-
lively told him, that"I could in case of an
arrangement, give satisfactory seCnritv 10
the United States. and thar il would consist
in couSentiug thai they should 'ske iume date
possession st Florida, without waiting for the
ratification Ot the treaty." Alihongb | have
with alfFaukGess proved in my cores aOndeBce
with YOU. that had 10 snch authority, aud
that it will not, under any view which may be
taken, appear presumabe, that made 40
doubtful, so useless, and inconsideiate a dis.
closure, / request, however, that yOu will
be pleased tn communicate this to the Presi-
dent in order that, by giving publicity TO this
document, il may be- understood that ] made
NO such proposal, either TO Mr.. GallatiD, OF to
Baron PaSQuieT.
renew to you, Sir. the assurances Of nv
respect and distinguished consideration aud
pray God to preserve You many years.
FRANCISCO DIONISIO WIVES.
Washington, llh May, 1920.
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