The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-07
Affairs on the American Continent - The
Policy Of England and France.

Policy Of England and France.
Several of the recent arrivals from Buenos Ayres
have placed us IN possession OF the latest intel-
gence regarding the movements in that quarter, and
from the new position that they have assumed il
will be observed that they most important They
are highly significant with regard to the aspect in
which the affairs Of the republics on this side of the
Atlantic are viewed by the old European powers.
Itseems that the English and French Ministers
have demanded the withdrawal of the Argentine
troops from the Uruguay Republic, for the purpose
of re-establshng the government of Reveira, who,
by the overthrow of Orlbe in 1888 was made Cover
OF the republic At the time OF the interference
Of the French and English Minister'S the whole
country, with the exception of the city of Montev
deo was in possession OF the army under Oribe,
who was in iaIr way, in short time, to have also
obtained entry 10 that city. The two Ministers
have also prevented the blockading of the port of
Montevideo by the Argentine squadron; and, in or
der 10 enforce their demands, we find that they
have concentrated, in the river Platte, an English
squadron, consisting of eleven vessels carrying one
hundred and ninety-seven guns, and eighteen hun
dred and ten men-and French one of ten vessels,
carrying two hundred and eighty-two guns, and two
thousand four hundred and seventy men, besides
large number of land troops, which, in of non
compliance with their Wishes they threaten to land,
and with them drive Gen. Orbe from his position
before Montevideo. Alarmed by these extraordinary
demonstrations the Argentine Republic called upon
the Charge d'Afinres of the United States, and re-
quested his interference, or, rather mediation with
the other Foreign Ministers, who, on the of
his not being of equal rank with themselves de
clned meeting HIM, and there is little doubt but
that they demanded their passports, and that the
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actually carried out.
The administration of the United States tar
back as the time of Monr oe has declared that the
Republics on this side of the water are the tttest
parties to regulate their affairs, and that the
European powers were not entitled to any voice in
the management of any disputes or difficulties that
might occur on the Great American Continent, in
Guiding both Nerh and South America. The recent
developements and the events that are daily trans
piring, however, go show that they by no means
look upon in this light; on the contrary, any dis
ntere sted observer would suppose that the affairs
America were under the especial supervision of Eng
land and France In the Pacific, the Atlantic, the
Gulf of Mexico, and in fact wherever there is the
slightest pretext find English ana French squad
rons bristing with cannon, Ministers roaming
about, towns blockaded, and threats made TO carry
out the demands of their respective powers In this
last instance, appears that the mediation of an Uni
ted States Charge d'Afialres was refused, on the
ground that he of an equal rank in the corps
dplomdtigue to those between whom he was TO me-
date. Such an excuse is weak and frivolous in the
extreme, for a Charge al foreign govern
ment, in the absence OF a superior officer, IS to
all intents and purposes full Minister But the re-
fusal TO meet him under of disparity of rank
shows the true motive, which is to disregard all our
endeavors TO check their movements on this con-
tinent.
II has been that at the close of the last British
Parliament, the most amicabe tone assumed
towards this country, and all the subjects that have
been the carpet lately connection with Eu-
ropean relations were treated in most conclllatory
manner, but from the various demonstrations that
we see, should be led greatly to distrust such
smooth spoken words, and look them merely as
treacherous calm, that will be soon disturbed in
any of steps should not happen be paatabe
TO the British court. M. GuiZots declaration also
that France perfectly Indifferent to the
alton of Texas, strikes being rather hyperbo-
CAL and the action of his government does nor show
much regard for his wish to see the balance of power
Sustained among the Republics ofAmerica" The
fact is that during the life of LOUIS Philippe, il is
very evident that England and France will co-ope-
rate in any steps that may be taken by either of
them in American affairs. In the matter of Mexico
and Texas it Is highly probable that the mediation
of one of thrm-most likely England-may be called
in by Mexico, but 1t behoves our Government to be
exceedingly cautious how they accept such me-
dlatien, the probability being that decision would
be given against us This concentrating of forces
and uncailed tor interference betokens their part
desire TO insinuae themselves IN the western he
msphere, and keep themselves always in readiness
TO take advantage of any weak point that may chance
to be exposed to them. England has lately COM
menced with Brazil, in reference to the treaty for
the suppression OF the slave trade. 1t will be
bered that by the terms OF the treaty years notice
on the part of either side was required before il could
be declared null Such notice has been given on
the side of the Brazils but the English still hesitate
about recognizing its nullity and finally conclude
that their part of the treaty in full force, and that
all savers under Brazilian coors will be treated as
pirates This shows her policy towards Brazil,
whose products being similar to those Of her own
colonies, interfere materially with her markets; and
another reason probably is, that having assumed the
responsibility OF putting down the slave trade entire
y, she selects Brazil the best to make an exam
pie OF, that being not only Of the weakest of the
slave-dealng powers, but situated preci sey where
England wishes her power TO be most felt The
request made some time ago by the Republic Of Pa
raguay, TO be admitted under our protection, doubt
less caused them much annoyance, as it exhibits the
growing bond Of attachment that exists among the
Republics Of the West, without regard to the feel
ings or wishes OF the European powers; and as the
leading nation on this side, our Government must
endeavor, by all the means in its power to promote
the growth Of this feeling, and by its prompt and
energetic action, show that we are perfectly indf.
ferent TO all the underhand means that may be taken
to cripple or intlmidate US.
In taking all these views into consideration, we
see plainly enough that the great struggle between
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