Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-05-30

the probable discussions between thai conn,rv a,d
France.
The Kings Government must therefore ,ecljn. |
To advise his Majesty hold common language |
with his Allies upon this occasion and il is 81, ne
ccssay for his Majesty not to he supposed IN mar
nep'"e IN measure OF this description, and ca,cu
lated to produce such consequences that his Gov
eminent must equally refrain from advising his Ma
Jesiy 10 direct that any communication should be
n"ue 10 the Spanish Government the subject OF
us relations with France.
Ills Majesty, therefore, must limit his exrr,ions
and good Offices the endeavuurs or his minister a,
Madrid 10 ailay the rrment which these comn,unca-
tons must occasion, and TO do all the good in his
No. T. Mr.. Canning To tho Duke Of Wrliinr,on.-
In tins note, Mr.. {. sayS' NJ de Villele has taken
several opportunities of expressing 10 Sir Charles
stuart his own earnest desire for the of
peace and his wish To- receive, not only the suurort
but the advice of the British Government in his en-
nravouis TO preserve it," Mr.. G. urges the Duke oT
ellington TO have interview with NJ Vlele on
hs return from Verona and tender the n,cdniion of
the British King, between the French aud Spanish
Governments. The following note is also enclosed
ana - such feeling appeal tn the British Govern
n'en' on the part OF Spain, that cannot forbear
taking IT entire.
Extract of Despatch addressed nv NJ San Miguel.
Minister for Foreign Affairs ut Madrid, to NJ de
Calomo, dated Nov. 10, 1922
The Government of his Majesty has received ~ IN,
gratitude, without surpriZe, the verbal communion.
ion purporiing That tire Cabinet of his Britannia
Majesty respecting the independence and the not
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determined not to interfere our domestic ah, IRIS
Nothing else could nc expected from the Govern
ment OF nation which, like the British, knows its
r'ghis and the pimordial principles of public law
ANA II IS only TO he wondered AT, that IL shoud no.
think II expedien to give declaration of such OBJ
v'ons justice the soemniiy which it deserves
! The ties of intimate regard, the princpes of mn
tua convenience ard the analogy Of The resppctivo
institutions which exist in Spain aud in Enpl,nd-
90 they not positively ente the FORMER. overwhplm-
edwin difficulties, expect from the httrr yvbosa
influence * n AZ
th'ng more than simple and abstract iusice-some-
ming more tlhn passive respect for universal In VS.
man "a cold and nsensible neutrality? Aud ir some
'chuer interest, Such as BELTS Two nations in similar
circumstances exists in the Court of Ioutlon how
ih1 1t does not manifest Itself in i.iblc acts of
friendly in'erposition 10 lis ally from evils in
which humanity, wisdom, and even caniinus and
proydent State policy will Sympathize DE- how is
II that Of these henevoent acts exsO ihey ate not,
communicated TO the Cabinet OF his Catholic Ma
jes'v ?
The acts which allule. would in no wise COM
promise the most strictly conceived system Of neutral
~" food offices counsel, the reflections or one friend
III favour ct another, do not place nation in con
ceit o' attack or defence with anOhPr-tn not tx
pose to the cnmity Of the opposite party even If
ihFy 40 MOI deserve its gratitude they Gin
""'u) effective All, troops, arms, subsidies, which
augment the force of one Of the coniendng parties
u Is OF reason only that Speaking, and 1t is
WIN me pen OF cancellation that n Power situated
Nt 'Irea' Britain might support Spain, without
posing herself To take part in a war; which she may
perhaps prevent with general utility
England might act in this manner being able
oush', ana VI she ought, has shr acted SO In the
wiSr' just and generous views ofthe Government of
81 James, no other answer exist than the affirm
awe Why then does she moi notify TO SDain what
mas been done, and what il IS proposed to do in thar
tncd"'ory sense zen dqHei sentido mediador y Are
u'tre we'ghty 'nconvenencics which enioin dscre-
non, which shewthe necessity of secrecy They do
no, appear 10 ordinary penetration
Ne'rr'heleSs, IN such uncertainty OF what she has
10 'nank me BRUSH ministry for, the government of
hs,.tE .f-.tr Il
m the face of the world in order that il NAV regnrd
u a. MS profession Of faith, that whilst il respects
rue rsn's OF others, II will never admit the least
terventon IN its internal concerns, nor execute an
act whic h may compromise in The least the free ex-
erctse OF national sovereignty
Nhcn once you shall have communicated these
rank "e'lnraiions to th" Rg't HonuurahIc George
tanning, ms EXcelrncv cannot do less than find
!hem worthy of his faterring concurrence as well
w substance as IN form, and must correspond corii-
any WIN Inc spirit which has dictated them aud il
"'I ne suihcent that should inmate vnur dis
course, ny reminding his Excellpncv tin Spain has
neen almost always, in her political relations, The
tr'm oi her probirv aud good faith that her
''ohiShp has been, aud IS useful 20 other nations
'nl sincere under every trial that the Government
Of BIS majesty IL DESTROYS preserve the friendly lies
wnich exist between Spain and England hut with
o' I'VE ammunition, without the degradation of its dig
NV "nn matt IT h7s 10 Struggle with the embarraSs.
mems hat result irna Us immense progressive loss
IS me spanish people always possesses sublimifv Of
srrn'"fh' Ia conduct itself with honour, strength of
"'' ~ support us ciiImiiieS. aud CnuStancy of
resolution 10 maintain itself in spite Of tho as sa-
cruces ~ The pnst which belongs to her IN Europe
NO. Inc bnkc Of Wellington TO Mr. Canning
dated Ptri>, D"ce uber g-4unpuuces the Duk e's ar
i'Va' ~ '"'' city The Duke saws &c have since
''ad an 'atet'iew with VI de Yiele and have the
p',,sFe =" ''lorm You, thar ne has messenger
10 Verona win orders 10 the French ministers at that
p't'' io express the desire Of the French govern
mont th7i the transmission of The despatc,es tn NJ,
irId should be aUeppnled
10. p despatch from MIR. Canning In tho Duke
81 Wellington, acknowledging The receipt or the a
move, 'nd directing HIM in consequence 10 suspend
me me''iAoral offer until frihrr adviccs should be
received from Verona, Mr.. Gaming hnwever saws
mat IS highiv material, fpr the cetr and perf,,c
discourage ~ de duty Of the British governments ia
question so deeply ar;ipg he interests not only Of
we powers immrdinicly concerned bat of tie world
h y9ir Grace should MOI leave Paris willout hav-
my placed m the hands Of the French government
he eventual Offer oi his nlaesty's mediation
No 10 The Duke of Wellington to Mr. Cnn,iuc
.Ue" DEC Z, shifting copy Of tho note Of the
n,"er 10 W. de thpnimorenrv, which concluded ~
IohoWS - 1t IS the sincere hone Of his Mljcslv
iA't THIS sa'u'ary reconsideration may prevent re-
course To arms. But, the issue Of the reference
10 verona NAV still he doubtful, the undersigned Is
'sfucied to declare, HAT, the answer IN that re-
rrcnre should MOI 30 srh to preclude all danger
nj hoS'tmes, his Njes'y will he ready IN accept The
oiiire al mediator heween The French and Snansh
Governments and 30 enIniov his most strenuous on
re'v-"'s Tor The adjustment Of their differences, and
Tor The preservnf'nu or the peace Of The world"
NO. IL. Reply ~ the foregoing, by VI de Mont
n"'encv' dIird Dc %. declining the prolTered
mediation. We make The frl'owinr extract
" His Majesty has appreciated tho sentiments
winch have Induced the krug Of England to offer his
meImi'on 10 his Myesiv, IN order to prevent y rno
inrr between him aud the Snanish Government
b MS Majesty could uot bul feel tla The situation
NJ FTinre with regard ~ Spain vus not or n nature
to call tnr mrdi 'iiou hetveen the two Courts In
hcii iie'e cIs's no difference trtween tlpm no epp
ci6c puinf ordiscussou ~ the arr,ngempnt Of which
'her relations might b" p'c"d on the -(pniinr on
which they ought 20 Stani spain, lv the nature or