Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-04-04

ed TO suggest some subjects, that will form usez6
matter of discussion in the Congress. These sub.
jects constitute two classes. ~
!. Matters peculiarly and exclusively concerrx
ing the helligerents.
2. Matters between the belliserents and nerx
trails
AS the U. States will not take part in the discus
sion of subjects of the 6rst description, we will
confne ourselves to the latter.
AT Panama, the best and most oppoItune occa-
sion is offered to the U. States, to FIX some prinSi-
pies OF International law, the unsettled stale Of
which has caused much evil to humanity. 1t is to
be presumed that this Government possesses more
light upon the subject than the other States Of our
hemisphere, both from it's experience during the
wars that succeeded the French Revolution, and
from It's negotiations now on foot with G. Rtita,l
and other nations, relative to these principles. j;
belongs 10 each ofthe concurring parties propose
their views, but the voice of the United States
will be heard with the respect and Difference whicf,
its early labsrs IN a work of such importance will
merit.
The manner in which all colonization Of European
Powers on the American continent shall be resist
ed, and their Interference, in the present contest
between Spain and her former colonies prev rented.
other POINTS of great interest. Were it proper.
an eventual alliance, in case these events should
occur, which is within the range of possibilities.
and the treaty, of which no use should be made.
until the cdsus federus should happen, 10 remain
secret; or, if this should premature, q con-
vention anticipated would be different means
to the end, of preventing foreign infi-
ence. This is matter OF immediate utility to the
American States that are at war with Spain, ard
Is in accordance with the repeated declarations ana
protests Of the Cabinet at Washington. The con-
ference held on this subject being con6den,ial.
would increase mutual friendship, and promote tho
respective interests of the parties.
The consideration o. the means In he adopf -
for the entire abolition of the African slave trade.
is subject sacred to humanity, and interestng ia
| the policy of the American States To effect it.
| their energetic, general, and uniform co-opeyation
| is desirable: At the proposition of the Uniteu
| States, Colombia made a convention with them
on this subject, which has not been ratified by ths
| Government of the United States Would that
America, which does not think polite what 10 Ma
just, would contribute, in union, and with common
| consent, TO the good of Africa
| The descendants Of this portion o. the globe
have succeeded iii founding independent Re.
! public, whose Government is now recognized by
its ancen, metropolis. On what basis the relations
| OF Hayti, and OF other parts of our hemisphers
that shall hereafter be in like circumstances, gIe
| to be placed, Is question simple at first view
but aiiended with serious difficulties when closely
examined. These arise from the different manner,
! OF regarding Africans, and from their different
rights in Hayt, the United States. and in othe,'
American States. This question will be deter
mined at the Isthmus, and, if possible, an unisonn
rule of conduct adopted in regard to il, or those
notifications that may be demanded b. ci.cum-'
| stances.
The undersigned merely makes these suggestions
by way Of example; il IS left to the wisdom of tha
| Government, and the judgments of their Repze-
sentatives, to propose whatever may be esteemed
Of common good to the new Hemisphere. Invit-
ing the United States, in the name Of Colombia, ia
Congress, the mere assembling of which Will
increase the political importance Of America, and
show the facility with which she can combine TIN
resources in defence of common rights. when ne
cessary, the undersigned hopes that the Unitea
States will make early appointment of person
or persons to represent them in this Assembly :
the conditions that were required, have been full
i filed.
j The undersigned has the hon3t to offer to tho
Hon. Henry Clay his most distinguished considers,
ton.
i JOSE MARIA SALAZAG2.
Washington, Nou. 2. 1926.