Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-14

Texas in relation to annexation. A treaty WIN
Spain opens to US Cuba, whose commerce will be
highly advantageous.
We see il stated in the London papers, received
in this country since the return Ut The Hon Ash
bel Smith, that he had long interview with
Lord Aberdeen previously to leaving London
What subjects were discussed at this interview,
or whether any Of importance, has not YET trans
pired.
Mr.. Elliott, British Enrop, 10 Mr.. Jones, Scerc-
tary Of STATE.
GALVESTON, March 22d, 1914.
The undersigned, her Britannia Majeslys
Charge d Aifaires TO the Republic of Texas, has
lately had The honor TO acquain Mr.Jones, that
her Majesty's Government was engaged in CONT
nued efforts 10 induce the Government of Mexico
10 acknowledge the independence of Texas; and
lie has now the qualification 10 add that renewed
communications have taken place between the
Government of her Majesty and that OF the
King Of The French and that his Majesty has
expressed his concurrence in the purposes OF the
Queen, and signifed his pleasure TO command
the French Minister in Mexico, to join his con-
tnued friendly assistance 10 thai of Her Majesty 8
representative.
But adverting TO the proposals of the Govern
ment of the United States, respecting annexation,
Texas 10 Washington on the Potomac and 10 the
impression as general in Texas, that negotiations
having that object in view are either in progress
or in contemplation, the undersigned finds it his
duty 10 express the hope, that the Government Of
Texas will furnish him with explanations on the
subject for transmission 10 Her MaieStyS Go
vernmeni lie is sure that they will be made in
tina, spirit OF frank and friendly unreserve which
has always characterized the intercourse of the
two Governments.
IL must be unnecessary 10 say, that the under
signed is perfectly aware of the Presidents per-
sonal opinions on this subject and he has no, fail
ed, agreeaby TO the Presidents wish, 10 commu-
ncate 10 Her Majesty's Government His Excel
lency's determination 10 sustain the ndepend-
encc Of The Republic, and His Excellency's con-
tidenl hope that the people will uphold him in that
course. Indeed referring to The conference which
the undersigned had The honor 10 have with The
President and Mr.. Jones at Galveston, during
last Autumn, he can suppose that The mission 10
Washington Of the gentlemen in question, has
been dictated By wise desire 10 avoid any cause
Of offence or irritation 10 the Government Of The
United States, and 10 explain with irankness, that
the Government Of Texas could not entertain The
subject AT al, even ii all other obstacles were re-
moved, after the former rejection OF such an ar
rangcmcnt by the Government OF the United
States, and wholly without reason, 10 know that
the Senate OF the United States will ratfy il now,
or in future.
The Congress Of Texas, however, has met and
separated since the date Of the communication 10
Her Majesty'> Government, 10 which the under
signed has referred, and the President will feel
with force, that il is Just and necessary, in The
present appearance Of circumstances, that there
should be no room for the least uncertainty on
H..
half ot Texas al Mexico for, il is not 10 lie sup
posed that they could continue to press the Go
vcrnment Of Mexico 10 settle upon one basis,
whilst there was any reason 10 surmise that ne
2oiiati0ns were either in actual existence, or in
contemplation, proposing combination OF TO-
tally different nature. Ii is manifest, on the
other hand that distinct disavowal on the part
OF the Government of Texas of any intention 10
consent 10 such scheme, either now or prospec-
lively, could not tail 10 strengthen the hands OF
The Ministers Of their Maeslies the Queen and
the King Of the French, al Mexico.
Coniiding in the sleadias.ness OF The people Of
Texas, 10 the pledges in the fundamental acts OF
their national existence, several Of the great
Powers have acknos lodged the independence OF
This Republic and entered into treaties with it,
Whist that confidence subsists it may be depend
ed upon, that the Government of Her Majesty
W III bcbel IcidA III 10 lIeitlll cIOI> ~ iHuuCC
the Government Of Mexcot 10 adjust on the poll
cy so iorcibly pressed on The attention OF Her
Maeslys Government by the Government OF
Texas, no, adopted without mature delibera.ion
By Her Majesiys Government, and in their
judgment equally necessary for the security OF
Mexico, and The strength and prosperity OF Texas.
The undersigned takes this occasion 10 renew
10 Mr. Jones, the expression of the sentiments Of
regard and distinguished consideration with
which he has the honor TO remain,
His faithful and most obcdient servant
CHARLES ELLIOTT.