The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-20
NEW YORK. SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE 20, 1916


the protection Of trade Already English schooners,
the Equity and Foridian, have been turned back from
the mouth of the Rio Grande by the United States brig
Lawrence before anv notification of blockade has been
made at all And, in addition to these dangerous, but in
separsble concomtants of Great Britain has other
and momenous interests at this moment in dispute.
The time 10 come whom the Oregon negotiation must be
brought closes and there 10 to anticipate that
shall have encounter a more intractable and
cited spirit on that question amongst the American peo
pe il the party has asserted its predominance,
armed the country and perhaps obtained easy triumph
From the London Times June IL
The tumultuous excitement occasoned throughout the
United States by the announcement that small Next
1000 had crossed the Rio Grande and placed them
selves between General Tayors camp and his supplies
at Point Isabel certainly dsproportoned to the actual
magnitude Of the event. and it presents strange com.
mentary on the aggressive policy and the warlko
saTss which s have been gaining ground in the United
effect Of this rupture with Mexico is therefore to
weaken the influence fhe party which had recently
succeeded IN smoothing down the form Of notice to DO
gvent to Great Britar-to increase the authority and
ascendancy ofthe Executive governmentto place large
sums OF money and vast patronage at their dispcsao
augment the United States army and navyto call out
large body Of volunteers and drill them into troops and
70 promote that martial spirit amongst the population at
large to which democratic communities too prone
In short Mr. Polk to propose to himself The most
eteefudl mode Of preparing the people United States
for contest NTH Of the great poapers Of Europe he
could not haze hit upon any scheme more keiv to suit his
purpose than that Of training the country by little iuar,
IN which there serious risk formidable enemy but
enough 81 ecat to Uh the which the leaders
% the American democracy cont Hotfer and obey
fthe overture which Mr. Pakenham has
been instructed to make in reply to the notice for the
termination of the convention be avorably received
we may hope that in four five weeks the Oregon
tition signed. But the best means Of arriving at
this most desirable result vigorous measures
and strong demonstration of our resolution not
10 recoil before any alternative. symptoms have
already reached of an intention the part of the
American government to convince us of the
treme moderation of their designs towards Mexico and
OF their earnest desire to terminate this war; But the
American government must be judged Of by its public
acts and declarations not by assurances which can
object is, possible to postpone the settlement of the
Oregon question until Mexico has been reduced tems
the whole strength Of the democratic party This scheme
must be defeated Another month win bring us either
call for decided steps on the part Of the British 60
vernment With regard to the mode Of prosecuting the
war against Mescos we apprehend that whatever may
the country offers serious obstacles to an invading
army. The city of Mexico is 700 miles from the Rio
with water or supplies and host Of i'll disciplined ad
venturers, like the American volunteers would inevia
bly, DO cut of in detail in the interior of the country by
the Rancheros and the Spanish population The military
operations must therefore, be confined to desultory
faro on the frontier If blockade be announced Of the
eastern and western coasts Of Mexico including the
ports Of Vera Cruz, Tampico and the mouth Of the Rio
Bravo the Atlantic and the immense
rhine powers Of Europe whose subjects are largely
interested in the commerce of Mexico WILL of course,
ed by competent American squadron But the whole
American navy afoat would not suffice actually
not likely to be required in other places for the proec
ton of American commerce Whatever may be the laws
of particular countries, the stpuations Of treaties
to the rights Of privatecrs there be doubt that
the Mexican government issue letters Of marque, there
seaaring adventures enough in the world to risk
their lives in this species Of egalized piracy and to
defy restrictions which only be enforced here and
there by the American vessels Of war. In the
camille cities of the Union generally expected
that the Mexicans would resort to this expedient-
We shall await with anxiety the measures which may
be anticipated from tn Mexican and American govern
ments with reference to these maritime questions and
proper precauton we hope the British squadron in
the West Indies will at be reinforced Without any
direct interest in the disturbed and declining affairs Of
Mexico and without caring in the slightest degree what
form of government exists in that country since none
s than a hs which has szs
British undertakings and investments in Mexico which
have frequently been the subject Of communication be-
tween the two governments. and which cannot be
left unprotected Nor can we be blind to the fact that
the Americans are to use an expression Of their own
same passion which is launching in full career
against their weakest neighbor will long nce the
.pon the xpercon Of the British Crown
This then, 10 the time to prepare for ressance-frm
absolute ressance-to pretensions which incompat
BILE with the safety Of neighborng states the peace Of
the world.
From the Liverpool Times, June ~
The rates Of insurance from Liverpool to New York
on British vessels and Cos to loss. on American This
difference crises from apprehensons Feal pretended
have the effect Of inducing the Mexican Government
to issue letters of marquee against American
We very much inclined to agree with the author Of
grounded and to believe that fthe Government Of
Mexico was disposed toissue them, it would find
disposed to take them. Our correspondent says
much apprehension has been excited amongst our
merchants that commerce with New Orleans and the
ports in tho Gulf Of Mexico would be nterfered with by
but appears that such apprehensons groundess
the Mcxicans have only two accessible ports in the Gulf
Vera Cruz and Tampco both which would be blockaded
by the United States ships OF war and from which any
capture would be cut OF Moreover the United States
have treaties with the following countries BY which the
subjects and citizens Of each prohibited in ease Of
war; from assisting cooperating in hostlites with the
enemy, or accepting commission or Letters Of marque,
viz France, England Spain the Brazils Netherlands,
Columbia, Venezuela, Peru, Bovliya, Chilli Denmark,
Prussia and Sweden and the maritime power Of Mexico
that the New York insurance Offices charging Al per
cent to ports in the Gulfof Mexico buwith the
premium would be utterly Inadequate. The fact is that
the underwriters, like all other people, wish to make
money, and make the most Of the fears Of the public,
whether they be real or imaginary"
The Peace OF Europc.-Onc OF the English
Causes for tho Settlement OF the Oregon
Question.
From the London Times, June 81
at the present moment and the absence Of any Of those
continental questions which may any moment
ha
to suggest the most serious forecast The age Of the
King 81 the French and Of the Minister Of .dusria, TO
search further into the elements and Of future
change is IN itself fact Of great import Europe is
prosperous but II can III afford TO sustain the loss Of
those great who have succeeded much by their
temper and character by their talents in consolidating
the present state Of affairs. Without doubt the exist
ence in France Of strong administration supported by
compact and powerful party, Ia the best guarantee
not only Of the welfare OF that country, under all the
events and trials to which may be exposed but Of the
general peace Of Europe In moments Of real peril the
differences which now divide the rival candidates for
Office would subsdc but they must subsidc by the adj
hercncc Of all the leading statesmen Of tho country
the interests Of public order and government not by
unwisc connvance at the insidous attempts Of rrespon
sble politicians to lessen the weight and dignity Of the
sovereign.
The next French election, which will probably take
place about the LIST Of August will determine this great
question: and viii appoint the representatives Of the
tons who may DO called upon to carry the government
their support through than important crisis
II not a time when the SURFACES of the country