The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-20

We have warned the American people that we had good
reason to spprehend that Mr.. Clayton was prepared to
sacrifice them by the abandonment Of that declaration.
and by not resisting the unoundsd preensions Of Great
Britain have alluded to- While we are abused as Sian.
derng Mr. Clayton in this aat do zoe see? Mr. Clayton,
an American Secretary Of State and his organ openly de-
nouncing that memorable declaration as 'usrEsApLE
and "MPRuDEsr." and contending should be repuda-
ted They seek by Justification to find an excuse for the
intended moral treason OF its abandonment in the course Of
Mr.. Polk Mr.. Buchanan. Mr., McLane, Mr.. Hayne. and
tproh pudor y Mr. Rves. the Panama mission in 1926.
They thus sustain aid uphold and maintain the BRrrsH
pretensons, and cannot Justly complain, hereafter
punishment for the Islander Of this press being for
egn orgaA because it has disapproyed Of Mr. Clayons
silly displays heretofore, should style the one the
British Secretary OF State for the United States and the
other the British minor organ. Certainly the British min
lister could not desire be better served than he is in the
attacks of both the Secretary and his organ upon
the Monroe and Polk declaration. That an American
statesman should thus passing strange; it is lament
able, dsgaceful That he is not able to distinguish be-
tween the ranscendenta Panama project $50 sublime that
it was ridiculous. and the plain practical question now
presented the British preensions in Nicaragua a
feeling interests in eminent degree and calling for
the enforcement OF the Monroe and Polk declaration
his only apology! And what an apology! Really, our
pride American is humated at the spectacle his
conduct presents.
Correspondence Of the New York HERALD
LEON NICARAGUA, Oct. IL, IS49.
Highly important from Honduras Treaty. bettees the Uni
ted States and Honduras Cession Of Ilgrs Iand-Ds.
signs Of the British frustrated.
Having recently become acquainted with certain
Of important character having going on for
time past which United States are deeply in.
terested avail myself of opportunity which presents
itself to make you acquainted with them.
Mr.. Squier the United States charge the Central
American republics having received information of the
intention of the English seize the island of Tgre be-
logging to Honduras and commanding the entire Pacific
negotiated treaty with Honduras the terms of
which have anspired but Il Is inferred from the fol-
lowing circular addressed the various foreign Legations
and other officials in Central America that the United
States have received important concessions from Hondu
ras,
LEGATION OF THE UNrrKp SrATEs
In CENTRAL AMsRIcA,
Leon de Nicaragua, Sept %, 1919.
Sin, have the honor to inform you that the island OF
Tgre ia the Gulf Of Fopseca, has been ceded the Uni
he pending o an sns
convention between the two republics and that accord
ngy speedy possession will be taken of the same, upon
The existing port and regulations of the island will
.
have also the honor TO add, that the United States
has acquired interests in the islands and of
snce upon any measures which shall alec, the pressat
order OF things in that quarter
(Sgned) Is. GEO. SQUlER.
Two British vessels daily expected the coast with
the object OF sezng the above island but they will proba
bly, find IL a bootiess GRAND
understand that the State Of Costa Rica the govern
of which has been entirely under British influence
in state Of great excitement in consequences OF the pro-
posed cesson Of large portion of Its territories the Eng
sh An arrangement to that effect Is said have been
made by its minister In England, and there little doubt
of the facts Il is supposed this will result
revolution in that hitherto comparatively quiet State. In.
deed, that such revolution had already taken
place current the II s also understood
very ecrfespdndence has been opened by our
minister with the of Costa Rca the subject
which will probably come out upon the opening Of Con-
gress.
hear also that the rlIser has sent to the gov.
detailed memoir upon the practic ability Of the
proposed canal; which will also probably be placed be-
fore Congress. MENTOR
Since writing the foregoing, we have seen the
Inieugeneer OF yesterday, containing the following
from the New York Tribune. II states that Mr. Squier
concluded the treaty cedng Tigre island. II is pre-
sumed therefore, as bis authority is not disavo,oed
by the major organ, that the treaty, as well as his
pronuneiamiento above given, was made under MIR.
Ger
tanly repudisted We predict that the Secretary and his
compaots in the cabinet will be found utterly ncompe
tent to the duty Of unravens the sken they have en-
tangled to crafty party prejudices. How much more
manly and upright wouldt have been 10 have maintained
and established the AMERICAN DECLARATION of 1873 and
we are TO have serious contest with Great Britain as
matters Indicate lei it be for the great principle then
announced.
Correspondence Of the New York Tribunsl
Lkok DE- HIcARAsuA, Oct 10, 1919
GksrhKxrs, am happy 10 inform you that the contract
for the ship canal this republic made with Mr. d.
White Of New York. the representative Of the company
has been unanimously ratified by both Houses Of the Legis-
lature, and has become law The atihcations will be
exchanged the city OF Mansgua, where the members OF
the government are residing, The treaty of ALLIANCE,
friendship commerce, navigation, and protection" concu
ded by minister Mr.. E. O. Squier has also been ap.
proved by the Chambers without dissenting voice among
either senator's and the universal
isfsction OF the population.
do know that can better convey 10 you an idea OF
the spirit which anma,es this and people than
by transatg passage from the address the Chamber
Of Don Sebastian Salinas the minister Of foreign relations
"The identity Of principles and interests between our.
selves and the great sister republic OF the United States OF
North America day unite the n
the intimate bonds OF fraternity and mutual advan-
tage The American continental spirit be ndier
European pretensions territory Hence II
follows that relations with that republic have been
drawn closer by the strongest ties between the
res both with regard 10 commercial and political inter
TO realize this company Of responsible persons has
concluded with government, under the influence OF
that nation for the opening Of the inter oceanic
ship canal" &c.
fully imbued with the idea Of entering into and
If