Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-23

only 10 my actions, but also 10 the anguags
have always used 10 parties, and with per-
sons who might be considered as their repre-
septatives-a truth you yourselves are not
ignorant of.
Following this PATH have acted confor-
mably TO the wishes of my friends in England
and the general sentiments of my country
men.
IL is not necessary 10 refer To the transac-
tions of the war, or poinl out what hopes, ex-
pectatlons, and opinions have been realised or
frustrated, IN order to Justify my proceedings :;
il will suffice To inform your EXceilency that
conceive the moment is arrived WHEN an eX-
erton ought to BIZ made To terminate the war,
and my firm opinion is that Of favourable
result. Ambition or intolerance alone can
proloDg its duration.
All those who in this province have power
and influence with whom have coyersed wish
an honorable peace, aud am sufficiently au-
thorised To give tins assurance. can also say,
that according To the last news from CadlZ, the
Government has the same wishes, as for this
purpose they have already placed themselves
jn communication with the British Minister.
Among the parties whs cordially wish the
welfare of their country land the rest do not
deserve notice. as they have no power) the
Initiative IN negotiation is the only formula
be difficulty that presents itself, and its details
would meet with no opposition that cannot
be removed by discussion or friendly interfer-
ence.
Under these circumstances, believe that
the enclosed Proposal will meet with the con-
currence of all parties, and have the sa,isfac-
ton to say, II has met with the appreciation
of all those persons of this country 10 whom
have shown 1t, among whom are some To
whose opinion your excellency would attach
value IN consequence Of your friendship and
their recent arrival from the seat of govern
ment.
In order, therefore, 10 terminate, as soon
as possible, "A conflict in which success is "A
misfortune and. ,ictory can confer no glory,
should propose that, Gntl AN answer can be
obtained from England, from the French Gu
vernment, aud the Spanish Government in Ca
diz, that all hostility should cease in the Pro-
vinces under the authority of yntlr Excellency,
and under the regulations the best suited 10
guard against amy misunderstanding, in the
mean while among the opposite parties, aud
II your Excciiency wishes H. will be the
bearer ut the proposals tn Cadiz.
Whatever may be the result of this Propo-
sal, shall have the satisfaction in having
complied with my duty in proposing it-a
duty To Spain and 10 humanity, and do not
dread any responsibility that may attach 10 my
cunduct.--l am, Sc.
(Signed II. WILSON.
Viso, July 50, 1898
PROPOSAL ALLUDED TO.
T9 obtain peace, preserving national hon
our and the representative system, which is
the basis of Constitutional Governments, must
be the wish of every lover ofhis country or lis
liberties.
When affairs of state are objects Of discus
Sion, We ought 10 examine things as they Ie-
ally are, and not as we should wish to find
them.
No one can he insensiIle of tha Injustice of
the iirisvi'i Mt but as ii has already com
menctd, we uGght 10 direct the whole of our
attention. To the preservation OF national no
nor unlmpared, and al the same time acquire
all possible advantages.
The great obstacle to the pacifcation Of
Spain, consists in the presence of an invader,
who demands that same paciiicaton, with
arms IN his hands, in favour of 4 party that
depends on his success
England offers her mediation, hut without
demanding the departure of the invaders.
Are there any means To establish equality
among the heIGgcrrnt parties, without demand
Ing the evacuation % the Spanish territory !?
The occupntion, pro for!n<, of Spanish
toriiie d place like that of Corunna ar Vigo
by The British Government, as the mediator
in behalf of Constitutional Spain, might serve
to counterbalanc" sufficiently ibe parties, and
facilitate Cancellation, By saving the honor of
the COnsiitutiOnalists and aiiusdiug to all suf-
licient guarantees.
II is Impossible to treat with honor but
when the two opposite parties are equally sus-
tanned, more particularly when the ubiec, is 10
concae the dissentjons which divide coun-
try, common IN all into pieces.
tSlgned R.WILSON.
Vlgo, July so, 1898.
ANOTHER.
The evacuation OF the Spanish territory
possibly would he opposed 10y the Regency of
Madrid, in consequence OF their considering
THAI their security might be implicated without
tne force that now susans them.
Without the guarantee suppose, the Gov
ernment uf Cadz wnuld not inspire sufficient
confidence IN the nation to induce them 10 en-
Ter into negotiation that may end ina Treaty
ofpeace.
negocialion, without such security,
would have the appearance Of yielding to
iofce' and the consequences, in this case, would
oe fatal 90 the authority of the Government
anarchy most probably would follow, and its
consequences, under existing circumstances,
might lead the nation to the most deporablc
DISASTER
(signed R. WILSON.
Figo, July so, 1898.
TO GENERAL WILSON
lhaye received the letter and accompanying
uocumcnis you sent me by flag of truce
now repeat what have always said, peace
apu national honor are the objects Ofny con-
slant wishes. To obtain both One and the
o'her It might possibly be advisable TO enter
mo negotiations, bui / am neither authorised
.or ~ nor can you Offer any guarantee that
""y.ot the sagrermrnts made would be exc
ourd' as | have not hitherto learned that you
are invested With any public character. The